Episode 121: Mind, body, and the break that changed everything
About this episode
Dr. Nicholas Fabiano discusses how a broken bone led him to explore the mind-body connection and the role of exercise in mental health.
In Episode 121 of Pulse, we sit down with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano — a rising researcher whose journey into psychiatry began with a broken bone and an unexpected lesson in the mind–body connection. We explore how physical trauma shaped his understanding of mental health, why exercise is emerging as a powerful treatment for depression, and how community movement can support emotional well ‑ being. This is a conversation about resilience, innovation, and the future of integrated care at The Ottawa Hospital.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Nicholas Fabiano
Topics covered
- mind-body connection
- mental health
- exercise and depression
- community movement
- resilience
- integrated care
Keywords
- psychiatry
- physical trauma
- emotional well-being
- treatment for depression
- innovation in healthcare
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Ottawa Hospital, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
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