In the twelfth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Danny, a previous patient of the dysautonomia clinic.

In today's episode, we discuss Danny's experience living with dysautonomia, the diagnostic journey, symptom management, and many other topics relevant to managing a chronic illness.

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 Dysautonomia Project has just published a book, 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.