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Brainstorming with Clare de Lore

Newstalk ZB
Centre For Brain Research
University Of Auckland
Brain Diseases
Huntington's Disease
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease
Motor Neurone Disease
Genetic Testing
Rugby
Lynette Tippett
Graeme Newton
Rilazole
Tofacine
Auckland
New Zealand Brain Bank
MND Registry

There's nothing more complex than the brain - and Newstalk ZB's new podcast explores the diseases and conditions that impact the vital organ.

In association with University of Auckland’s Centre for Brain Research (CBR), renowned journalist Clare de Lore delves into the diseases and conditions of the brain in Newstalk ZB's Brainstorming.

Every episode investigates a specific condition with a wor... more

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In this episode of Brainstorming with Clare de Lore, we hear about the impact of a traumatic spinal cord injury from Lee Taniwha. He's been dealing with the injury since a misjudged dive into a swimming pool at the age of 13.

Clare also talks to A... more

In the latest episode of Brainstorming with Clare de Lore, we learn more about Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and the especially cruel toll it can take.

Clare talks to Emma Scotter - who leads research into MND at the Centre for Brain Research at the... more

In this episode of Brainstorming with Clare de Lore, we find out more about dementia, the different types of the condition, and what people can do to minimise the chances of developing it.

Clare hears from the Centre for Brain Research's Professor... more

In this episode of Brainstorming with Clare de Lore, we find out more about Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), what causes it, and importantly how it could be prevented.

Clare finds about the exciting research being done by Dr Helen Murray at... more

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Graeme Newton
Retired businessman living with Alzheimer's disease
Not specified
Episode: Episode 3: The huge challenge of combating dementia
Lynette Tippett
Lead dementia researcher, expert on dementia
Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland
Episode: Episode 3: The huge challenge of combating dementia
Geoff Cooper
Son of a rugby player with CTE; personal story and advocacy
Geoff Cooper family
Episode: Episode 2: The mission to prevent CTE and brain injuries
Helen Murray
Dr. Helen Murray, Centre for Brain Research; neuroscientist researching CTE
Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland
Episode: Episode 2: The mission to prevent CTE and brain injuries
Mary Hirin
A Huntington's disease patient-family member with deep personal experience
HD family advocate / Huntington's disease community
Episode: Episode 1: Huntington's disease and learning more about the Centre for Brain Research

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Clare de Lore
Host of Brainstorming with Clare de Lore (science + lived experience) coordinating discussions with researchers and patients.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
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Could benefit from broader coverage of patient access to therapies.
The show offers practical context for research developments.
Some episodes feel very science-forward for general audiences.
High-quality interviews with researchers; strong educational value.
Listeners appreciate the balance of expert insight and lived experience.

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Episode 3: The huge challenge of combating dementia
Q: Can I just add to that?
The host highlights the broader impact on families and communities, emphasizing the need for open dialogue, caregiver support, and societal inclusion.
Episode 3: The huge challenge of combating dementia
Q: How do you manage at home?
He explains the use of a shared system with his wife, relying on written reminders, routine, and maintaining social connections to support everyday life.
Episode 3: The huge challenge of combating dementia
Q: Graeme, can I turn now to you?
Graeme describes his memory challenges, the process of adapting daily life with written lists, and how participation in brain research and social activities has helped preserve meaning and function.
Episode 2: The mission to prevent CTE and brain injuries
Q: How close are we to having living biomarkers or diagnostic tools for CTE?
Researchers are pursuing biomarkers and imaging approaches (e.g., MRI) in living subjects and animal models to map progression and identify at-risk individuals, but a definitive living test is not yet available.
Episode 2: The mission to prevent CTE and brain injuries
Q: What does CTE look like in its early stages, and how does it progress over time?
It starts with subtle cognitive and behavioral changes, like word-finding difficulties, which slowly evolve into more noticeable issues with memory, relationships, and control, a progression that can span decades.

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A brain-centric interview series that combines expert neuroscience with lived experience to illuminate a specific condition in each episode. Across conversations, listeners hear from renowned researchers at a university brain center and someone personally affected, balancing scientific context with real-world impact. Noteworthy elements include a strong collaboration with a major research institution and a consistent focus on practical developments, ongoing trials, and patient-centered perspectives, making complex topics more accessible for a broad audience. The show is likely to appeal to health professionals, researchers, caregivers, and curious listeners who want both rigorous science and human stories behind brain health.

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Brainstorming launched 2 months ago and published 6 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Graeme Newton
2. Lynette Tippett
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4. Helen Murray
5. Mary Hirin

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