Hot Flashes and Honest Conversations: Exploring Menopause with Dr. Woganee Filate
On this week’s Ditch the Labcoat, I sat down Dr. Woganee Filate to have the kind of conversation we all need but rarely get: an open, honest, and deeply informative dive into women’s health—specifically menopause and perimenopause. Spoiler alert: we learned menopause is not just “getting older,” and yes, it’s high time we stop […]
Of Smartwatches, Holiday Hearts, and AI-assisted Clinical Trials: Dr. Zachary Laksman
Of Smartwatches, Holiday Hearts, and AI-assisted Clinical Trials: Dr. Zachary Laksman If you’re tired of seeing your inbox flooded with patients forwarding their Apple Watch tracings with “Is my heart OK?”—you’re not alone. But when you sit down with someone like Dr. Zachary Laksman, an electrophysiologist who thrives on deciphering the squiggles of the heart’s […]
Navigating the Crossroads of Medicine and Evidence with Dr. Allan Detsky
This week, I hosted none other than Dr. Allan Detsky, a veritable legend in evidence-based medicine, health policy, and, as it turns out, Broadway production. (Yes, this man has Tony nominations—more on that later.) The conversation spanned decades of medical evolution, the intricacies of applying clinical evidence to real-world patients, and the uneasy marriage between […]
Interlude Insights: Dr. Mark Bonta Reflects on Staying Healthy, Parenting, and the Ubiquity of Viruses
Gather ‘round, health enthusiasts and curious minds! This week’s Ditch the Labcoat interlude is a delightful detour through some of my personal reflections and professional advice pertaining about the topic ‘du jour’ (health topic ‘du jour’ – not crypto or AI). How do I avoid getting sick while staying human? Spoiler: It involves coughing into […]
Is War Good for Mental Health? And Other Self-Care Insights with Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam
Let’s talk self-care. No, not the Instagram-yoga-retreat-candlelit-bath kind of self-care (though, hey, no judgment). We’re talking about the gritty, evidence-based stuff. To help me unpack this, I welcomed Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam, psychiatrist extraordinaire and VP of Education at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), to explore self-care, mental health, and yes, whether war […]
Clear Skin, Sunscreen Myths, and Garfield Hair Goals – A Dermatologist Explains It All
When it comes to skincare, most of us are just trying to survive. Between acne, wrinkles, and the occasional sunburn, the world of dermatology feels like a mix of alchemy and rocket science. To untangle the myths and teach us a thing or two, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Renita Ahluwalia, lead […]
A Plumbers Advice: What Your Interventional Cardiologist Really Wants You to Know
Welcome back to the blog that brings you healthcare without the fluff. This week on Ditch the Labcoat, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Michael Ward, interventional cardiologist, double doctor (MD and PhD, because one wasn’t enough), and a man who spends his days—and sometimes nights—saving hearts, literally. He’s like a plumber for […]
Vascular Nightmares, Hollywood Myths, and Varicose Veins: A No-Nonsense Chat with Dr. George Oreopoulos
On this pod, I sat down with Dr. George Oreopoulos, a top-tier vascular surgeon with additional training in interventional radiology—a guy you’d want at your side if someone’s spurting blood from a punctured artery at your next backyard barbecue. Together, we dove deep into the nitty-gritty of what really happens when blood vessels go rogue, […]
Pain, Psychedelics, and Possibility: Exploring Chronic Pain with Dr. Akash Goel
Ah, pain. A universal, human, often maddening experience that ranges from the sharp burn of touching a hot stove to the soul-sapping endurance test of chronic pain. In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Akash Goel, a pioneer in chronic pain management and psychedelics research. Our conversation ranged from the science […]
Brains, Bikes, and Bungee Jumps: A Neurosurgeon’s Guide to Living on the Edge (or Not)
Today, we took off our metaphorical lab coats (and probably should’ve strapped on some helmets) for an in-depth conversation with Dr. David Cadotte, a brilliant neurosurgeon from the University of Calgary. We covered everything from brain surgery to BMX bikes, with a few roller coasters and gainers thrown in for good measure. Whether you’re an […]
