Qi Talks

Qi Creative

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.

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June 8 · 59 min
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) with Coach Karen Wisheu
We 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 intervention can make a life changing difference. About Qi Creative: Qi Talks Podcast is a project of Qi Creative. Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Our Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠
May 11 · 1 hr 12 min
ADHD with Rachel Rogers
Rachel 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 communities support those with ADHD. Free Support Groups with ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Qi Creative: Qi Talks Podcast is a project of Qi Creative. Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Our Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠
April 8 · 52 min
Kicks, Confidence and Community: Young Master Club with Lloyd McKenzie
Lloyd 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 family. About Qi Creative: Qi Talks Podcast is a project of Qi Creative. Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Our Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠
January 5 · 52 min
Physical Therapy with Coach Trent and Coach Karen
Trent 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 movement and play accessible for everyone. Guests: Trent Magis, MScPT and Karen Wisheu, MScPT About Qi Creative: Qi Talks Podcast is a project of Qi Creative. Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Our Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠
Sep 8, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
OCD Treatment and Strategies with Coach Taylor Riffel
Taylor 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 strategies, and more takeaways for living and thriving with OCD. Guest: Taylor Riffel, MScOT Coach Taylor's Book Recommendations: Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thought by Sally M. Winston, PsyD and Martin N. Seif, PhDWhen a Family Member Has OCD: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Skills to Help Families Affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Jon Hershfield, MFT, foreword by Jeff Bell About Qi Creative: Qi Talks Podcast is a project of Qi Creative. Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Our Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠ Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠
Jun 10, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Bent Arrow with Cheryl Whiskeyjack
Paula and Mike welcome Cheryl Whiskeyjack, Executive Director of Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. With over 30 years experience championing Indigenous communities, Cheryl brings wisdom, heart, and a vision for a more connected future. Guest: Cheryl Whiskeyjack About Qi Creative: Qi Talks Podcast is a project of Qi Creative. Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠⁠⁠Visit Our Website⁠⁠⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠ Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠
May 5, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
A Family Shift to Awesome with Karen Calhoun
On 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 first time, to his life now in university over a decade later, Karen has plenty to share and even more to celebrate. Guests: Karen Calhoun About Qi Creative: Qi Talks Podcast is a project of Qi Creative. Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠⁠⁠Visit Our Website⁠⁠⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠ Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠
Apr 11, 2025 · 58 min
Little Warriors: Creating Hope and Healing at the Be Brave Ranch with Dr. Wanda Polzin Holman
NOTE: 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 sexual abuse, and awareness for abuse survivors, their loved ones, and their communities. On this episode of Qi Talks, join us as we hear from Dr. Wanda Polzin Holman, CEO of Little Warriors. Little Warriors is an organization focused on the awareness and treatment of child sexual abuse, and known for their trauma-informed treatment facility, the Be Brave Ranch here in Alberta. About Little Warriors: Visit Their Website About the Be Brave Ranch: The Be Brave Ranch is the first and only program of its kind in Canada, providing specialized, intensive, multi-modal therapeutic interventions for the treatment of child and adolescent sexual abuse. Visit Their Website.⁠ About Qi Creative: Qi Talks Podcast is a project of Qi Creative. Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠⁠⁠Visit Our Website⁠⁠⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠ Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠⁠⁠More Info⁠
Feb 4, 2025 · 59 min
Small Town Big Impact: Rural Practice with Kris and Robyn
Every 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 the road and highlight the importance of therapy in clients' natural environments. Guests: Robyn Christenson, MScSLP and Kris Vicente, MScOT About Qi Creative: Qi Talks Podcast is a project of Qi Creative. Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠⁠Visit Our Website⁠⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠ Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠⁠More Info⁠
Nov 4, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
Regulation: Supporting Kids to Manage Big Emotions with Coaches Sheka and Taylor
Join 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 and co-regulation strategies, we can prepare children for a lifetime of resilience. Guests: Taylor Riffel, MScOT and Sheka Reid, MScOT About Qi Creative: Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. Fill Out an Intake Form Online Today. Visit Our Website Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — More Info I Am Awesome! — More Info Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. More Info Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. Visit Qi iQ
Oct 7, 2024 · 51 min
Interoception: Listening to Your Body with Coach Lisa
Interoception 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 body is key to understanding behaviors. Guest: Lisa Fedorchuk, BA, MScOT About Qi Creative: Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠More Info⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠More Info⁠ Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠More Info⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠More Info⁠
Sep 9, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min
My Name is Trauma with Jon Jon and Paula
My 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 experience helping traumatized victims become survivors. Guests: Paula Audrey Rivero, BBA, MSW, RSW and Jon Jon Rivero, OT (C), CTP-C About Qi Creative: Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠More Info⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠More Info Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠More Info Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠More Info
Jul 1, 2024 · 54 min
Foster Parenting with Linda Mills
Linda 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 for every caregiver. About Qi Creative: Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠More Info⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠More Info⁠ Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠More Info Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠More Info
May 31, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Free and Risky Play with Coach Connor
Free 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 and risky play, and how letting children climb high, zoom fast, and get lost once in a while can lead to healthier, happier kids. Guest: Connor Brinsmead, MScOT, BA, @qicoachconnor on Instagram About Qi Creative: Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠More Info⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠More Imfo Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠More Info Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠More Info
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Apr 30, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Qi Talks AuDHD with Coach Cat
Learn 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 today, and common misconceptions about AuDHD and other neurodivergent experiences. Guest: Cat Beck, BA, MSc, R.SLP About Qi Creative: Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠More Info⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠More Info⁠ Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠More Info Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠More Info
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Mar 24, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
Qi Talks OCD with Coach Taylor
Join 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 about mental health and helping families discover all they are capable of! This episode contains references to self harm and suicidal ideation. Guest: Taylor Riffel, MScOT About Qi Creative: Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠More Info⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠More Info Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠More Info⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠More Info
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Feb 27, 2024 · 46 min
Making the Dream Work! Interdisciplinary Practice with Coaches Lisa and Emily
Teamwork 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 families. Guests: Lisa Fedorchuk, MScOT, BA and Emily Lepski, M.A., R.SLP, CCC-SLP About Qi Creative: Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠More Info⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠More Info Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠More Info⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠More Info
Dec 18, 2023 · 44 min
Qi Citizenship: Volunteering and Learning with Aidan and Jack
Volunteering opens opportunities to collaborate and discover passions and talents that make us awesome. Join Michael Schwake, Qi Creative Chief Technical Officer, as he introduces Jack and Aidan, two interns that make our headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta a great place to be. About Qi Creative: Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠More Info⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠More Info Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠More Info Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠More Info
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Dec 2, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Awesome Books for All Abilities with Coach Lisa
Books 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 she shares awesome books from her collection, and how she uses books to teach, share, and inspire readers of all abilities. Guest: Lisa Fedorchuk, BA, MScOT About Qi Creative: Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠⁠Visit Our Website⁠⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠ I Am Awesome! — More Info Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠⁠More Info Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠⁠More Info
Nov 6, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
Balikbayan Project with Jon Jon Rivero
"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 shares his remarkable experiences creating the Balikbayan Project, returning to the city of Tacloban, Philippines to help street children heal from trauma. To learn more about the project and its documentary, visit balikbayanproject.com Guest: Jon Jon Rivero, OT (C), CTP-C About Qi Creative: Learn more about our mission and how we support children and families. ⁠⁠Visit Our Website⁠⁠ Featured Books from Qi Creative: My Name is Trauma — ⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠ I Am Awesome! — ⁠⁠More Info Core Services: Check out our Success Coaching Services and Qi University professional development workshops for families and practitioners. ⁠⁠More Info⁠⁠ Qi IQ Awesome Free Online Resources: Visit today to download free visuals, watch online learning videos, and follow do-it-yourself tutorials on how to teach and learn meaningful and functional life skills. ⁠⁠More Info

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