Mar 31, 2020
Your brain changes all of the time. Throughout your entire life your brain adapts in response to your experiences and the environment. There is an infinite number of ways that your brain can rewire itself, but it is up to you and how you spend your time (e.g., novelty seeking, working through challenges) that will...
Mar 24, 2020
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. Dementia (an umbrella term) is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that is characterized by various cognitive symptoms, including declines in memory, difficulty with language, communication challenges, and issues with problem solving. This episode covers insights about dementia...
Mar 17, 2020
We could all use an additional spark of joy in our lives. With increasing age, there can be loss, but turning grief into joy is possible. We all have a spirit of joy deep inside that wants to wake up and grant our true heart’s desire. Our guest, Dr. Jacqueline Thea, calls this spirit your fairy grandmother within....
Mar 10, 2020
Happy 1-year Anniversary, BrainShape Podcast! In this episode, we celebrate being on the air for one whole year by sharing some of Dr. Andrea Wilkinson’s favourite moments. If you are enjoying the content covered in this podcast, please help us grow the show by sharing it with your network and by subscribing, rating...
Mar 3, 2020
Depression in older age is a specific mental health condition that warrants further discussion. We live in a youth-oriented society that sends incorrect messages about aging and how one should feel during the aging process. The misconception that getting old is bad, gloomy and depressing is damaging for a multitude of...