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Brainstorming with Clare de Lore

Brainstorming with Clare de Lore

By: Newstalk ZB
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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 world renowned expert from CBR explaining the condition, what is known about it and what hope there is for patients.

It also features someone living with the condition – to hear the impact is has on people and what the the future brings for themselves and others.

Brainstorming with Clare de Lore - new episodes every second Wednesday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB

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Episodes
  • Episode 5: How the science is changing around treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries

    Episode 5: How the science is changing around treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries
    Jun 30 2026

    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 Auckland University's Darren Svirskis about the potential treatment breakthroughs that are on the horizon.

    Plus, Lee also talks about the amazing support he gives those with the injury.

    Brainstorming with Clare de Lore has new episodes every second Wednesday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 4: The hope in the fight against Motor Neurone Disease

    Episode 4: The hope in the fight against Motor Neurone Disease
    Jun 16 2026

    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 University of Auckland. Emma explains how her career highlight could make a real difference in fighting the condition.

    We also hear from Dr Natalie Gauld - who was diagnosed with the most common form of MND back in 2022.

    Brainstorming with Clare de Lore has new episodes every second Wednesday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.

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    53 mins
  • Episode 3: The huge challenge of combating dementia

    Episode 3: The huge challenge of combating dementia
    Jun 2 2026

    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 Lynette Tippett about the research being done on the condition.

    Plus we hear from Graeme Newton, who has Alzheimer's Disease, the most common form of dementia. Graeme tells Clare about how he lives with the condition, helps others and how he played a starring role on the hit TV show, The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes.

    Brainstorming with Clare de Lore has new episodes every second Wednesday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.

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    41 mins
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