Qi Talks
by Qi Creative
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) with Coach Karen Wisheu
About this podcast
Real Stories. Real Insights. Real Talk.
Qi Talks explores the amazing, surprising, beautiful, and powerful insights and stories supporting people of all neurodiversities. Get an inside look at the heart of our practice, hear what awesome means to us, and how you can create youR awesome. From inspiring journeys to practical tools and strategies, our Success Coaching team shares insights to support and celebrate every individual’s unique path.
Visit us online at QiCreative.com
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) with Coach Karen Wisheu · 60 minWe sit down with Physical Therapist Karen Wisheu to explore Developmental Coordination Disorder, or DCD. What it is, how it impacts movement and learning, and the ways early…
- ADHD with Rachel Rogers · 1 h 12 minRachel Rogers, founder of the ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton, shares powerful stories of turning lived experience into advocacy, and how ADHD Edmonton is changing the way…
- Kicks, Confidence and Community: Young Master Club with Lloyd McKenzie · 53 minLloyd McKenzie shares stories of 16 years with Young Master Club Taekwondo, and how the community of the dojang can build confidence, connection, and life skills for the whole…
- Physical Therapy with Coach Trent and Coach Karen · 52 minTrent Magis and Karen Wisheu are physical therapists with Qi Creative. Join us as Trent and Karen share how Physical Therapy (PT) is more than movement, and how our PTs make…
- OCD Treatment and Strategies with Coach Taylor Riffel · 1 h 15 minTaylor Riffel is back for another episode of Qi Talks! After an awesome first episode about Taylor's experiences growing up with OCD, Taylor returns for more tips, more…
- Bent Arrow with Cheryl Whiskeyjack · 1 h 13 minPaula and Mike welcome Cheryl Whiskeyjack, Executive Director of Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. With over 30 years experience championing Indigenous communities, Cheryl…
- A Family Shift to Awesome with Karen Calhoun · 1 h 2 minOn this episode of Qi Talks, the Qi Creative team meets with Karen Calhoun, as she shares her family's experiences working with us! From receiving her son's diagnosis for the…
- Little Warriors: Creating Hope and Healing at the Be Brave Ranch with Dr. Wanda Polzin Holman · 58 minNOTE: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse: signs of sexual abuse, past events as experienced in the therapy setting by our guest clinician, negative outcomes of…
- Small Town Big Impact: Rural Practice with Kris and Robyn · 59 minEvery week, our clinical team of Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapists serves communities across Alberta. Join Qi Creative coaches Robyn and Kris as they share stories on…
- Regulation: Supporting Kids to Manage Big Emotions with Coaches Sheka and Taylor · 1 h 24 minJoin Occupational Therapists Taylor Riffel and Sheka Reid as they discuss strategies to help children feel safe in their bodies and navigate big feelings. By exploring regulation…
- Interoception: Listening to Your Body with Coach Lisa · 52 minInteroception is the sense of internal body sensations, such as hunger, thirst, and heart rate. Join Occupational Therapist Lisa Fedorchuk as she shares how understanding the…
- My Name is Trauma with Jon Jon and Paula · 1 h 18 minMy Name is Trauma is an illustrated children's book that explores trauma in informative and imaginative ways. Join trauma specialists Jon Jon and Paula Rivero as they share their…
- Foster Parenting with Linda Mills · 55 minLinda Mills is an incredible foster parent who has raised 175 children over 36 years. Join us as Linda shares life stories, the calling to become a foster parent, and strategies…
- Free and Risky Play with Coach Connor · 1 h 2 minFree and risky play is about play that pushes limits! Join Occupational Therapist and Qi Creative Coach, Connor Brinsmead, as he shares different categories and examples of free…
- Qi Talks AuDHD with Coach Cat · 1 h 22 min · Season 2 Episode 3Learn more about AuDHD from Cat Beck, Qi Creative Coach and Speech-Language Pathologist who was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD in adulthood. Cat shares stories from childhood to…
- Qi Talks OCD with Coach Taylor · 1 h 10 min · Season 2 Episode 2Join Occupational Therapist and Qi Creative Coach Taylor Riffel as she shares her personal experiences growing up with OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Taylor is passionate…
- Making the Dream Work! Interdisciplinary Practice with Coaches Lisa and Emily · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 1Teamwork makes the dream work! Join Lisa and Emily as they share how combining their backgrounds in Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy can create amazing outcomes for…
- Qi Citizenship: Volunteering and Learning with Aidan and Jack · 45 minVolunteering opens opportunities to collaborate and discover passions and talents that make us awesome. Join Michael Schwake, Qi Creative Chief Technical Officer, as he…
- Awesome Books for All Abilities with Coach Lisa · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 5Books are more than words on a page. They are windows to new worlds, mirrors of our experiences, and tools for learning and growing. Join Occupational Therapist Lisa Fedorchuk as…
- Balikbayan Project with Jon Jon Rivero · 1 h 27 min"Balikbayan" is a Tagalog word used to describe a person who has left their homeland and has returned. Join Occupational Therapist and Qi Creative CEO Jonathan Rivero as he…







