The DocTalks Podcast
Episodes
The future of memory: dementia research w/ Dr. Michael Borrie
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than 500,000 Canadians live with dementia -- an overall term for a set of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain such as Alzheimer’s ...
Heart health in men w/ Dr. Neville Suskin
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Cleveland Clinic, a human heart beats about 100,000 times per day. Last season, DocTalks featured an episode on heart health in women...
The missing sense – Anosmia w/ Dr. Leigh Sowerby
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How would you feel if you could no longer smell your favourite scent? Anosmia is a partial or full loss of smell. While usually a temporary symptom o...
PatientTalks - The New Normal - Survivorship w/Kellie Chouinard
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does life look like after cancer, once the treatment is done and you’re deemed cancer-free? On today’s episode of PatientTalks, a spinoff of ...
PatientTalks - Living with Lymphedema w/ Deb Jazey
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that develops when the lymphatic system is damaged – whether from radiation, lymph node removal or other intervent...
This is 40...well, breast cancer under 40 w/ Jenna Dias and Katie Pollock
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, the breast cancer incident rate in women under 50 has risen faster than in women over 50. Being diagnosed with breast cancer young co...
PatientTalks - A voice behind the diagnosis w/ Jenna Dias
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is estimated 1 in 8 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. On today’s episode of The DocTalks Podcast, a new seri...
The lowdown on low testosterone with Dr. Campbell
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly how many men experience low testosterone due to varying definitions and study populations, however data suggests ...
The skin you're in: sun safety and skin cancer with Dr. Corey Moore
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with 1/3 new cases of cancer in Canada being skin cancer. Being exposed to UV rays is one of the main c...
Recovery after a stroke w/ Dr. Jamie Fleet
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, more than 878,000 Canadian adults have experienced a stroke. Strokes affect each person differently, ...
What could cause you to fall and break a hip? w/ Dr. Jaspreet Banghu and Janelle Unger
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and deaths among people aged 65 or older in Canada. 50% of falls occur at home and the ...
Cervical cancer w/ Dr. Robert Di Cecco
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Each year, about 1,550 Canadians are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 400 will die from it. Yet cervical cancer can be prevented with regular cervic...
All about colorectal cancer w/ Dr. Jamie Gregor
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 66 people in our country are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every day and almost 38 per cent of those peop...
How you walk and your brain health w/ Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that how you walk can indicate how healthy your brain is? Studies show how someone walks and how fast can be an early predictor of future...
What causes asthma? w/ Dr. Constance Mackenzie
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to Asthma Canada asthma is the third most common disease in our nation, affecting more than 3.8 Million people. While there is no one cause ...
Osteoporosis w/ Dr. Kristin Clemens
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More women die from osteoporotic fractures than from breast and ovarian cancer combined. According to Osteoporosis Canada, over 80 per cent of all fra...
Breast cancer w/ Dr. Sarah Knowles
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer for women. However, early detection and ne...
Heart health in women w/ Dr. Ashlay Huitema
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chest pressure, burning sensation, jaw or neck pain - did you know these could be signs of a heart attack in women? Sometimes women ignore these sympt...
Lazy eyes in kids and adults w/ Dr. Sapna Sharan
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, 2.4% of North Americans have lazy eyes, and 5% of children have crossed eyes, conditions that o...
Being a new mom with a mental illness w/ Dr. Verinder Sharma
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For most women, pregnancy and birth are a time for celebration. It can also be a time of significant change in their bodies, hormones, diet and sleep....
Probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods w/ Jeremy Burton
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inside all of us are tiny microbes that help our immune system judge friend from foe, breakdown and absorb nutrients and protect us from pathogens. Nu...
Living with chronic pain w/ Dr. Geoff Bellingham
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 8 million or 1 in 5 Canadians live with chronic pain (Government of Canada). People who experience chronic pain face a wide range of physical, ...
Do we need a yearly health tune-up? w/ Dr. Laura Lyons
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some of us remember a time when booking a yearly check-up with our family doctor was just part of trying to stay healthy. But is that common practice ...
Wrist injuries and ailments w/ Dr. Ruby Grewal
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wrist pain is often caused by sprains or fractures from sudden injuries but can also be from long-term problems, such as repetitive stress, arthritis ...
Putting out the fire of rheumatoid arthritis w/ Dr. Tom Appleton
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know rheumatoid arthritis affects one in 100 Canadians of all ages? This debilitating autoimmune condition causes the body's immune system to ...
Supporting someone after sexual assault w/ Dr. Susan McNair
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sexual assault is a crime of violence, one that often leaves victims in need of medical care and support to help them recover. How do you best support...
Life after a concussion w/ Dr. Heather MacKenzie
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to Brain Injury Canada approximately 200,000 Canadians suffer a concussion each year. While 80 per cent of people recover from a concussion,...
Shoulder pain - is it aging, posture or injury? w/ Dr. Darren Drosdowech
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we age some of us find our joints more tender and prone to injury than before. You may even wake up one morning with unexplained discomfort in majo...
Health care worker mental health w/ Dr. Don Richardson
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health and well-being of billions of people across the world, especially frontline health care workers. ...
The journey from paediatric to adult care with a lifelong condition w/ Dr. Caitlin Cassidy
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the health care system on behalf of a child with a lifelong condition like Spina Bifida or Cerebral Palsy can be daunting. St. Joseph's Hea...
The truth about food allergies w/ Dr. Samira Jeimy
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know you can develop a food allergy at any age? More than 2.6 million Canadians, including 500,000 children, are living with food allergies an...
Is your snoring a warning about your health? Sleep apnea w/ Dr. Brian Rotenberg
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could your snoring be a warning sign of a bigger health issue? Snoring is one of many signs of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder in which a person...
How poop in a pill can help your gut w/ Dr. Michael Silverman
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fecal transplants - otherwise known as poop in a pill - are now a routine treatment at St. Joseph's Health Care London for a life-threatening conditio...
Why do I pee when I cough? w/ Dr. Blayne Welk
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Canadian Continence Foundation more than 3.3 million Canadians experience at least one type of urinary incontinence. The severity of ...
The pea inside your head w/ Dr. Stan VanUum
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pituitary is a master gland that regulates the production of six different hormones in the body in a unique balance. Too much or too little of any...
The aging tsunami: What is geriatric health care and when is it right for you? w/ Dr. Sheri-Lynn Kane & Roy Butler
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Geriatricians are doctors that specialize in providing medical care for older adults. They start by assessing the person to find out what medical cond...
How to recognize delirium w/ Dr. Alishya Burrell
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Delirium is a serious condition that can cause mental confusion and reduce someone’s ability to be aware of their surroundings. Delirium occurs when...
Can Type 2 diabetes go into remission? w/ Dr. Tamara Spaic
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can Type 2 diabetes go into remission? On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie asks St. Joseph's endocrinologist Dr. Tamara Spaic ...
If you can’t get it up, take it to heart - erectile dysfunction w/ Dr. Jeffrey Campbell
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While erectile dysfunction can be caused by various medical and/or psychological conditions, it can be an early warning sign of vascular issues that c...
Do I have dementia? w/ Dr. Michael Borrie
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Do you lose your keys or your cell phone or find yourself searching for a word in a...
To screen or not to screen – the latest on prostate cancer w/ Dr. Stephen Pautler
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie sits down with St. Joseph’s Health Care London urologist Dr. Stephen Pautler to discuss ...
Welcome to The DocTalks Podcast!
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the DocTalks Podcast, a conversation on what’s new and relevant in the world of Canadian medicine and hospital health care. Join us for e...