BrainShape Podcast

Everyone’s health journey is different. Some are at the beginning stages, while others have been on their health journey for many months, years, or decades. Regardless of where you are on the journey…

What are essential oils, and how do they impact health? Essential oils are concentrated natural extracts derived from plants, and they have been used since the beginning of human history for differen…

In this episode, we share some of the audio from a past workshop called “Sleep from A to Zzzzzz”. Dr. Andrea covers how sleep affects the brain + body and the three sleep systems that work to impact …

Exercise has a powerful impact on the health of your brain. While aerobic and resistance training are important for brain health, there is a third category that is less talked about, but extremely va…

In this episode, we are sharing the audio from a Gracefully Greying interview where Dr. Andrea Wilkinson shares her story, the evolution of the BrainShape.ca platform, and the four key pillars of bra…

Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia has many challenges, but there are also some surprising joys. Managing your perspective and maintaining a positive mind…

To celebrate our 100th episode, I am going to be sharing some of my favourite moments from the last year. I hope that you enjoy this year in review episode. If you hear a clip from an old episode tha…

Changing your perspective & moving through pain + discomfort is not easy. For many people, their pain is buried so deep in their subconscious that they don't even realize it's there. But, they witnes…

Sexuality is a core feature of the human experience. It should be celebrated as a positive part of life and treated with respect and care across the entire lifespan. Our guest, Dr. Melanie Davis, is …

In this episode, we share some of the audio from a past workshop called “Eat your Way to Wellness”. We cover the vital role your gut health plays in your overall well-being and how to eat for optimal…

We are currently serving the members of our community by hosting free monthly workshops on various topics related to brain health. If you want to get the most up-to-date information on our virtual wo…

The year 2020 has been challenging for too many reasons to count. As humans, we have had to adjust to a different type of reality. In addition to forcing us into new ways of living, working, and conn…

For the most part, you breathe without conscious awareness. But, when you bring conscious awareness to your breath, you can open new avenues of communication with yourself. Intentional breathing is t…

Mindfulness + meditation are about creating tranquillity + calm within yourself, so you can fully show up for yourself, the people around you, and your life. Mindfulness + meditation refines your abi…

This is the conclusion of our two-part series on gut health. We’ll be talking about how sleep affects the health of your gut, various gastrointestinal illnesses, and you’ll be also be introduced to t…

This is part 1 of a two-part series on gut health. You’ll learn why gut health is so important and gain an understanding of the critical role a diverse microbiome plays in your overall health. In thi…

The Brain Vitality Blueprint (BvB) is Dr. Andrea Wilkinson’s 90-day signature methodology that teaches you how to craft your lifestyle + mindset so that you can show up in the second phase of your li…

Whether you’re taking care of your own health or helping a family member or loved one with theirs, there are many tools that are available to help support your healthcare journey. Lumino Health is a …

There are great variations in life expectancy between different parts of the world; but, the global average of human life expectancy is higher today than it was in any country in 1950. What "aging we…

The importance of gut health to your overall health and well-being cannot be overstated. There is a literal connection between your gut and brain via the vagus nerve. Your vagus nerve is like a highw…