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 […]
Summer Camp, Allergies, and EpiPens: Debunking Allergy Myths with Dr. Samira Jeimy
Since a podcast is only audio, you could not experience the blazing heat that was making the air shimmer on this beautiful summer day when we shot the pod. Ah, summer. That magical time when the kids are thrilled to be out of school, and parents like me are frantically packing bags for day camps […]