The Doc Talk Podcast
Episodes
31. What Should You Actually Feed Your Kids?
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeding kids has become one of the most overwhelming parts of parenting. In this episode, we cut through the noise on starting solids, picky eating, s...
30. Are Women Being Gaslit in Medicine?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For International Women’s Day, we’re tackling a difficult but important question: are women’s symptoms being dismissed in healthcare?Research sh...
29. Before You Board: Travel Health Essentials Every Canadian Should Know
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Travel is exciting. Getting sick on vacation is not. In this episode, we walk through what Canadians should think about before heading out of the coun...
Special Heart Month Rerelease! Episode 10: Think It’s Not Your Heart? Think Again.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In light of Heart Month, The Doc Talk Podcast is dropping a special re-release of our episode on heart health.Heart disease is the leading cause of de...
28. Perimenopause: What’s Happening to Me?!
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Perimenopause can feel confusing, frustrating, and at times overwhelming and most of us aren’t taught what to expect. We usually start with a liste...
27. Clot or Not? The Blood Clot Symptoms You Can’t Afford to Miss
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Blood clots are common, often preventable, and still widely misunderstood. In this episode, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe and Dr. Shazma Mithani unpack what...
26. Sick, Stuck, or Waiting: How Do You Navigate Care in Canada?
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Doc Talk Podcast, we break down how the Canadian health care system is actually structured and how to navigate it safely when a...
The Doc Talk × The Pitt Recap Season 2: Episode 1
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is our last episode breaking down the Pitt and we’re closing this chapter with an episode we’re really proud of.As always, we watch through t...
25. Keep, Skip, or Caution: Sorting Exercise Fact From Fiction with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The exercise and wellness space is louder than ever and often full of confident, conflicting advice. In this episode, we sit down with exercise physio...
24. Does My Cough Need Antibiotics?
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As cold and flu season ramps up, coughs and breathing concerns are one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. In this episode, Dr. Shazm...
The Doc Talk × The Pitt: Season 1 Finale Recap (Episodes 14 & 15) × Dr. Jacob Lentz
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve reached the end of Season 1 of The Pitt — and what a shift it’s been.In this finale episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jacob Lentz, one of the...
23. How to Avoid Medical Mishaps Over the Holidays
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays look cozy online, but in clinics and emergency rooms, this time of year can be really hard if you're sick or injured.In this episode...
The Doc Talk × The Pitt Recap: Episodes 12 & 13
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this recap, we dive into The Pitt’s intense two-hour mass-casualty arc, episodes that capture the overwhelming pace, emotional weight, and coor...
22. Is it time to rethink alcohol?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are around the corner, and for many people, that means more conversations about drinking. In this episode, Shazma and Sheila answer a lis...
The Doc Talk × The Pitt Recap: Episodes 10 & 11 with Special Guest Dr. Fran
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before we jump into the details of episodes 10 and 11, we're joined by the brilliant OB-GYN and medical educator Dr. Fran @pagingdrfran, to discu...
21. Little Bodies, Big Questions: Understanding Eczema in Childhood
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we're tackling a skin condition that affects 1 in 5 Canadian children: eczema. From the very first patch to long-term ma...
Behind the Scenes with Fiona Dourif aka Dr. McKay! The Doc Talk x The Pitt Recap: Episodes 8 & 9
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into two of The Pitt’s most emotionally charged hours exploring grief, moral distress, and the impossible pace of emergency medicine.A speci...
20. Are Febrile Seizures Dangerous?
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shazma Mithani and Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe tackle one of the scariest moments for parents — when a child has a seizure during a...
The Doc Talk × The Pitt Recap: Episodes 6 & 7
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These two powerful episodes of The Pitt take us into the heart of moral distress in medicine, from abortion care and teen consent to burnout, privatiz...
19. Should I Worry About a Fever?
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fever is one of the most common reasons parents bring their children to the ER and family medicine clinic. We break down what every parent should know...
The Doc Talk × The Pitt Recap: Episodes 4 & 5
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this double recap, we deep dive into The Pitt Episodes 4 and 5, two back-to-back hours in the ER that capture everything from humour to heartbreak....
18. How to Avoid a Trip to the ER (Part 2 - Adults)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ER wait times in Canada are longer than ever, but many visits are preventable. In this episode, we break down the red flags that do require the ER, th...
The Doc Talk × The Pitt Recap: Episodes 2 & 3
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with our parallel season of The Doc Talk Podcast, where we recap Season 1 of The Pitt, the medical drama we can’t stop talking about....
17. Brittlestar × The Doc Talk
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re joined by our very first guest of Season 2, Canadian comedian, writer, and viral sensation Brittlestar (Stewart Reynolds).If you’...
Heart and Stroke: Risk Screen Tool
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we team up with Heart & Stroke’s Dr. Christine Faubert to introduce Risk Screen: a quick, evidence-based tool that helps C...
The Doc Talk × The Pitt Recap: Episode 1
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off our recap series with the pilot episode of The Pitt. our favourite medical drama that’s already sweeping awards season. In this ...
16. How to Manage Back-to-School Illnesses: Flu, Lice, HFMD, Gastro, and Medicine Cabinet Essentials
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of The Doc Talk Podcast! We’re Dr. Shazma Mithani (ER doctor, Edmonton) and Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe (family doctor, Toronto) two...
15. What the Doc?! Season 1 Recap
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re wrapping up an incredible first season of The Doc Talk Podcast! From the best sleep tips to practical advice on tackling loneliness, advocatin...
14. PCOS: More Than Missed Periods
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common—but misunderstood—hormonal conditions. In this episode, Dr. Sheila Wij...
13. Breaking the Cycle of Loneliness with Dr. Jody Carrington
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, Drs. Shazma and Sheila sit down with psychologist and author Dr. Jody Carrington to unpack the lonelin...
12. It's Not Just a Bad Period
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menstrual pain, heavy periods, absent periods—what’s normal and what’s not? In today’s episode, we tackle the many types of menstrual disorder...
11. How Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Shazma Mithani, an ER doctor, and Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, a family doctor, tackle an important listener ...
10. Think It’s Not Your Heart? Think Again.
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in Canada.In this episode of The Doc Talk Podcast, we dive into what heart disease can look like...
9. Why the Bladder Matters
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Doc Talk Podcast, Drs. Shazma and Sheila tackle the critical and often under-discussed topic of bladder health...
8.5. Measles is Back…Again!
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick mini-episode of The Doc Talk Podcast, Drs. Sheila and Shazma break down the basics of measles, why outbreaks are back, and how to stay p...
8. How Do I Optimize My Bone Health?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of The Doc Talk dives into a listener question on bone health and osteoporosis. Definition of Osteoporosis: - Dr. Sheila explains...
7. So, You’re Having Trouble Sleeping?
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about all things sleep with sleep expert and social media star, Dr. Sujay Kansagra. If you’ve ever struggled to fal...
6. Could I Get Diabetes?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Overview:Welcome back to The DocTalk Podcast! In this episode, we’re tackling a condition that affects millions of Canadians: Diabetes. We d...
5. Could Medicine Learn a Thing or Two From Professional Sport?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Key Discussion Points:The Journey from Hockey to Medicine:What inspired Hayley to pursue a new career as a physician after her legendary hockey career...
4. How to Avoid a Trip to the ER (Part 1)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The emergency room is one of the busiest places in healthcare—and while it’s there for when we need it most, wouldn’t it be great to avoid a tri...
BONUS: Aging Powerfully With Melissa Grelo Crossover Episode!
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s bonus episode of The Doc Talk, we do a crossover episode with Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo! In this rapid-fire episode, we ta...
3. Is Colon Cancer on the Rise?
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colorectal Cancer: Screening, Prevention, and What You Need to KnowWelcome back to The Doc Talk Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Shazma Mithani and Dr. S...
2. Is it Perimenopause?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IntroductionIn this episode of The Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Shaz Mithani and Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe delve into a topic that affects millions of women wo...
1.5. What’s the Deal With Walking Pneumonia?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walking pneumonia is caused by a bacterial infection by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. It’s called walking pneumonia because of the mild to absent symptoms....
1. Respiratory Season Overview
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 1 of The Doc Talk Podcast! This episode is an overview of respiratory season. Key Viruses and the Illnesses They CauseInfluenza A (...
Welcome to The Doc Talk!
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Doc Talk, a new podcast from Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe and Dr. Shazma Mithani! Get ready to join them as they answer your healthcare que...