Defy Dementia – The podcast for anyone with a brain, by Baycrest
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Episodes: 36
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Defy Dementia is an empowering new podcast by Baycrest that is dedicated to helping you reduce your dementia risk. Join us on a captivating exploration of key dementia risk factors as we interview experts, hear inspiring stories from persons with lived experience, and share practical advice to help you optimize your aging journey. Tune in and subscribe at defydementia.ca or anywhere you get your podcasts, and unlock the power to age fearlessly and defy dementia.
Each episode will be complemented by a short video, infographic, and related resources to help you take control of your brain health.
Defy Dementia is hosted by Jay Ingram (Canadian author and broadcaster) and Dr. Allison Sekuler (President and Chief Scientist, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation). The podcast is generously funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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Personality Unraveled: Frontotemporal Dementia
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May 27, 2026 |
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A Shot at Prevention? The Shingles Vaccine & Dementia Risk
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Young Hearts, Hard News — Talking to Kids about Dementia
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Dementia 101
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Getting Out from Under Depression
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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The Science of Giving Back
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Be Pet Smart!
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Healthy Mouth, Healthy Brain
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Never Quit Quitting – Healing the Smoker’s Brain
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Jay & Allison’s Excellent Brain Health Adventure
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Coping with Challenging Behaviours
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Living with Pride in the Face of Dementia
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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In Focus – Vision Loss & Brain Health
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May 28, 2025 |
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On the Rocks - How Alcohol Affects Brain Health
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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No Brain Left Behind
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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The Heart of a Healthy Brain
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Teaming Up For Transitions to Long-Term Care
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Brain Injury and Dementia Risk
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Well-Being for Brain Health
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Music, Memories and the Mind
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Lying for Love
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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The Why Behind Defy
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Stick It to Stigma
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Mind the Gap – Women’s Higher Dementia Risk
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Dementia Risk – What’s DNA Got to Do With It?
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May 23, 2024 |
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Reduce Your Stress for Brain Health
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Take Good Care – Brain Health for Caregivers
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Reducing Your Risk: Keep It Simple
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Sleep Solutions for a Sharp Mind
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Let’s Clear the Air – Reducing Air Pollution for Brain Health
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Resolutions to Reduce Your Dementia Risk in the New Year
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Boost Your Brain One Bite at a Time
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Let’s Get Physical – Pumping Up Brain Health
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Live with Joy, Learn with Purpose
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Live to Be Social – Be Social to Live
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Lightening the Load with Vision and Hearing
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Jul 20, 2023 |