In the eleventh episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Erin Williams. Erin recently completed her PhD in the Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory at Simon Fraser University, under the supervision of Dr. Victoria Claydon. Her work focused on the role of skeletal muscle pumping in maintaining cardiovascular stability, with a particular emphasis on its application in counterpressure maneuvers for the prevention of syncope (fainting). She is currently working as a researcher in the Sanatani lab at BC Children's Hospital.

In today's episode, we discuss syncope and strategies for preventing fainting, new research in the field, and how to best manage faints. As mentioned in the podcast, the Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory works closely with patient advocacy groups, including The Dysautonomia Project. The book mentioned in the podcast was developed by The Dysautonomia Project, and there is a link attached below for those interested in learning more!

https://thedysautonomiaproject.org/get-a-book/

In the tenth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Dr. Dzung Vo a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine, founding Co-Director of the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness, and a Clinical Associate Professor and Division Head for the Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

In today's episode, we explore the concept of mindfulness and its importance in adolescents with chronic illness. As well as the connection between adolescent medicine and dysautonomia.

In the ninth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Pediatric Psychiatrist Dr. Andrea Chapman and Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Amrit Dhariwal. Dr. Chapman is a clinical professor in the UBC Department of Psychiatry and is the Director of Consultation-Liaison Service at BCCH. Dr. Dhariwal holds an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UBC and is the Co-Director of the Family Therapy Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital.

In today's episode, we discuss somatization and the current clinical approach. As well as the similarities and differences between our clinics, and the importance of the mind-body connection.