Explore the myths, mysteries, and medical breakthroughs of the most complex and powerful organ in your body – your brain. Weaving together expert interviews with heartfelt, inspiring snapshots of the patients and family members in the middle of it all, Heather Sherman dives into the latest science on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, stroke, concussion, spinal cord injury, brain cancer, chronic pain and other brain diseases and disorders. Along the way she uncovers surprising insights, sheds light on the latest research, and shares heroic, real life stories from the people on the front lines. Brought to you by Krembil Brain Institute at UHN, one of the largest and most comprehensive neurological centres in North America. Learn more about our mission at: uhn.ca/krembil.
Episode 1 launches Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
The Your Complex Brain production team is Heather Sherman, Jessica Schmidt, Dr. Amy Ma, Kim Perry, Sara Yuan, Meagan Anderi, Liz Chapman, and Lorna Gilfedder.
The Krembil Brain Institute, part of University Health Network, in Toronto, is home to one of the world's largest and most comprehensive teams of physicians and scientists uniquely working hand-in-hand to prevent and confront problems of the brain and spine, such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, stroke, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, brain cancer or concussion, in their lifetime. Through state-of-the-art patient care and advanced research, we are working relentlessly toward finding new treatments and cures.
Do you want to know more about the Krembil Brain Institute at UHN? Visit us at: uhn.ca/krembil
[electronic music plays] I'm Heather Sherman, host of Your Complex Brain, a podcast from Krembil Brain Institute, one of North America's largest and most comprehensive neurological centers. Most of us have a pretty good idea about how the body works. But what about your brain, the most powerful and complex organ in your body? Few of us have any idea how the brain works, or how to improve our brain health. That's what Your Complex Brain is all about. We're uncovering the mysteries, myths, and cutting edge science surrounding the brain. Because the more we understand it, the better chance we'll have of finding cures, or maybe even preventing brain disease all together. And don't worry, this isn't a show that only brain scientists will understand. We're setting out to break down the research, cut through the hype, and give you real and useful insights about your brain and your health.[music fades out] [electronic music plays]
Dr. Donald Weaver:
If we live long enough, we'll all be touched by Alzheimer's disease or dementia. It is becoming that common. We are so far ahead of where we were 30 years ago. I think that this is an area where there's a tremendous amount of optimism. The future's bright.
Heather:
Along the way, we're meeting with brilliant researchers and doctors, brave patients and their dedicated care teams, as well as the heroic caregivers and family members in the middle of it all.
La Croix Calloo:
I was 22 years old when I had a stroke. That does not define me. It is a part of my story, but it's not my whole story.
Heather:
There are a million amazing things to know about Your Complex Brain, and we can't wait to start exploring them with you. Make sure you subscribe right now on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so that you never miss a thing.