S8 E6: Using Music to Improve Movement for Parkinson's Disease w/Dr. Terry Ellis

Gerald and Alexis are joined by Dr. Terry Ellis of Boston University to discuss her cutting edge research on how music can be used to help individuals with Parkinon’s Disease to improve their walking and quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Ellis shares foundational knowledge about what Parkinson’s Disease is, how it affects the brain, and the way in which music can workaround the affected areas of the brain to dramatically improve a person’s quality of life.

• An understanding of Parkinson’s Disease
• How Parkinson’s Disease affects the brain
• Parkinson’s impact on an individual and their relationships
• Cutting edge music-based interventions for movement
• The multi-faceted benefits of music and movement

Terry Ellis, Ph.D., PT is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Director of the Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University. Dr. Ellis also serves as the Director of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) National Rehabilitation Resource Center. Her research is funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the APDA and broadly focuses on understanding mechanisms underlying walking impairments in persons with Parkinson disease and developing rehabilitation approaches to improve real-world walking in the home and community settings. She has expertise in music-based digital therapeutics and soft robotic apparel to improve real-world walking and to prevent freezing of gait. Dr. Ellis has a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neurosciences from Boston University School of Medicine and is a licensed physical therapist with board certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy. She has published numerous articles and lectures internationally on topics related to the optimization of rehabilitation in Parkinson disease.

The Reid Connect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Siblings, educational therapist, Alexis Reid, M.A. and licensed psychologist, Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by CyberSound Recording Studios, and original music is written and recorded by www.Jerapy.com

*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.

Show notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcast

Be Curious. Be Open. Be Well.

S8 E5: Making the Most of College Courses

In the age of AI where information and knowledge can be found in a split second, this episode dives into the purpose of a college course and shares wisdom, ideas, and strategies from experience in the classroom both as a student and as a professor.

In this discussion, Gerald and Alexis break down a college course. More specifically, they discuss the way in which professors and students can more intentionally and thoughtfully make the learning experience more engaging, accessible, and purposeful.

Summary

• Executive functions supports for navigating a college course
• How professors can address AI in the classroom
• Ways of making courses more engaging, accessible, and meaningful
• How professors and students can approach syllabi intentionally
• Common challenges experienced by professors and students

The ReidConnect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Siblings, educational therapist Alexis Reid, M.A. @AlexisAnnReid and licensed psychologist, Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by @CyberSoundRecordingStudios, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid @MusicJerapy (www.Jerapy.com).

*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.

Show notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcast

Be Curious. Be Open. Be Well.

S8 E4: A Deeper Connection with Our Dogs and Ourselves

Grace Chon is an acclaimed photographer and author, former art director in the advertising industry, podcast host, and is on a journey to help people recognize and appreciate that natural world through consciousness, creativity, and connection.

In this episode, Alexis and Jerry come together with Grace to discuss the way in which we perceive and connect with our inner nature, as well as with animals. Grace shares her personal journey of tuning into her authentic and genuine nature that led to a life path of pursuing her curiosity and deepest values and interests.

We discuss the parallels to the therapeutic process Gerald sees in his patients as well as the self-awareness Alexis fosters in her clients as an educational therapist. Grace shares the pre-verbal connection we have with animals and pets, especially with dogs, and the way in which we can learn unconditional love with dogs in a way we may struggle to access with other human beings.

Summary:

• The journey of going inward toward discovering one’s authentic self
• The idea of inner coherence and how we interact with life
• The meaning of unconditional love shared by dogs
• The way in which we can attune with our dogs
• The value of being open and curious while still grounded

The ReidConnect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Siblings educational therapist Alexis Reid, M.A. and licensed psychologist Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by CyberSound Recording Studios in Boston, MA and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid (www.Jerapy.com).

*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.

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Show notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcast

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