In this episode, Brenda welcomes Marc Robert from Trexo Robotics for an insightful episode about the intersection of mobility, technology, and community for kids with disabilities. What began as a father’s search for better options turned into something much bigger, a movement helping families reclaim hope, gather data, and imagine new futures for their children. Marc shares how a viral GoFundMe campaign led to his son becoming one of the earliest users of the Trexo exoskeleton, a robotic gait trainer designed to help children with physical disabilities take assisted steps and build strength, confidence, and independence. He walks us through the real-life impact of this technology, including the clinical, emotional, and logistical challenges that come with it, how Trexo is evolving, and why it’s about far more than walking.

Key Takeaways:

[2:46] Mark's background and introduction to Trexo Robotics.

[3:55] Mark discovered Trexo Robotics' robotic device online and decided to trial it for his son, who has a rare genetic condition.

[4:27] Mark explains the process of raising funds for the device using GoFundMe and the success of his campaign.

[6:14] Mark shares how he brought the device to his son's school to help him exercise and the challenges of using it in a school setting.

[9:40] Why setup and comfort matter, and how family feedback changed the product.
[13:08] Becoming a long-term support figure for families via weekly Zoom.

[16:49] Beyond walking: the device’s impact on digestion, sleep, core strength, and social inclusion.

[21:23] Why the Trexo works for all levels of gross motor function.

[23:45] The device's ability to help children with various motor impairments, including cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis.

[30:32] Accessibility and availability of the device.

[35:31] Why heart, not just hardware, defines the Trexo team.

[36:54] Where Trexo devices are being used across Canada, and where they’re headed next.

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In this episode, Brenda welcomes three guests from Clear Water Integrated Health and Anchor Rehab Support Services: Justin Kline, CEO, Jane Savage, Registered Social Worker and Clinical Director, and Stacie Dertinger, Chief Clinical Officer. This multi-pronged conversation explores how their teams are creating wraparound care models for individuals navigating complex diagnoses, brain injuries, and developmental differences, while also prioritizing the mental health and sustainability of caregivers. From partnering with child welfare agencies and designing inter-agency care plans and securing innovation grants, this trio is reimagining what “support” really means in a system that often leaves families to figure it out alone.

Key Takeaways:

[2:23] Jane talks about her work as a social worker, specializing in brain injury and working with complex individuals and family systems.

[3:03] The trio discusses the type of social work services provided by Clear Water Integrated Health.

[4:30] Stacie shares her 20-year experience as a registered behavior analyst, starting in community living and working with brain injury survivors.

[7:36] Justin discusses the company's mission to serve the neurodiverse population and its pivot into various sectors.

[8:09] The company's success is attributed to partnerships with the public sector and building bridges between agencies and community partners.

[14:07] Importance of caregiver support and the challenges caregivers face.

[23:15] The aim is to help families become self-sufficient and manage their mental health.

[23:52] The challenges of caregiver burnout and the importance of collaboration among professionals.

[24:43] The need for integrated plans of care and seamless communication among different agencies.

[29:57] Providing practical resources and training opportunities for caregivers.

[32:36] The company's partnerships with public sector agencies and the success of their collaboration.

[38:40] How radical humility improves inter-agency collaboration.

[43:10] A million-dollar grant and white paper in the works.

[45:00] How clients are referred to their services through word of mouth and social media.

[50:14] The guests highlight their relational approach and commitment to finding the right fit for each client.

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Brenda welcomes Kylie James, founder of Koru Nutrition, for a powerful conversation about how nutrition is a missing pillar in recovery care, and how small, manageable changes can lead to massive, measurable results. A Certified Nutritional Practitioner and Registered Occupational Therapist, Kylie shares her unique lens on helping clients recover from motor vehicle accidents, brain injuries, spinal cord trauma, and chronic stress-related conditions. Drawing from personal experience, clinical research, and day-to-day work with clients across Canada, she unpacks everything from gut-brain health and anti-inflammatory diets to insurance approvals, batch cooking, and the power of fermented foods.

Kylie also opens up about the Metabolic Balance Program, a customizable, bloodwork-based plan that’s helping people lose weight, manage pain, improve sleep, and even reduce the need for certain medications.

Key Takeaways:

[2:19] Kylie shares her educational background, starting as an occupational therapist in New Zealand and working in various settings.

[3:03] Kylie explains her passion for nutrition and how it complements her occupational therapy skills.

[3:54] She mentions her nephew's spinal cord injury and her involvement in research and writing a book on nutrition and spinal cord injury.

[7:01] The importance of alternative treatments like nutrition and supplements in managing depression.

[12:39] The need for empowering people to explore non-medication options for mental health management.

[14:09] They discuss the resistance from medical institutions to alternative nutrition approaches.

Kylie and Brenda discuss systemic resistance to nutrition-first approaches in hospitals and rehab care.

[24:07] How Koru Nutrition gets nutritional therapy approved for MVA recovery, including supplement and equipment coverage.

[27:18] What clients with brain injuries need most: blood sugar balance, healthy fats, and small changes that stick.

[38:32] Simple, affordable strategies: meal prepping, slow cookers, egg bites, Meatless Mondays, and leftover hacks.

[45:17] The surprising benefits, and challenges of keto, intermittent fasting, and other therapeutic diets.

[54:33] The Metabolic Balance Program: how it’s helping clients reduce medication, manage menopause, and heal inflammation.

[56:35] Hormones and brain injury: the overlooked link that’s starting to gain attention in concussion recovery.

[1:00:50] Women, weight gain, and research gaps: why most health data still doesn’t reflect female biology or hormone cycles.

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