Christy, who is training to become a clinical psychologist, talks about the importance of therapy for just about everyone—yes, even people without a mental illness. Danlin asks Christy about her experience being a therapist, the benefits of the

I Survived Domestic Violence

Sep 21st, 2022 43m 49s

Ania shares her story of domestic abuse and her passion for making sure other women don't go through the same thing as her by volunteering with Shelter Movers in Montreal. Danlin asks Ania about how she wants people to treat survivors of domest

What It's Like Having Autism

Jun 17th, 2022 25m 48s

Danlin interviews her good friend and ex-roommate, Victoria, about her experiences living with Asperger's syndrome (a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder). Victoria shares how her disability affects her social life and grades at the University of

Why Vaccine Disparities Affect Us All

Mar 17th, 2022 20m 46s

With data from Pfizer suggesting that a 4th COVID-19 vaccine shot is needed for protection, we call attention to the unjust reality that most people living in low-income countries have yet to even get their 1st dose. This episode introduces WHO

Two Pandemics at Once: Drug Addiction in the COVID-era

Jan 30th, 2022 20m 56s

This episode explains the science behind drug addiction (i.e. how our brains change with drug use) and the ongoing opioid crisis. Listen to find out how drug addiction is often driven by one's mental health challenges, lack of social support, h

HIV in North America: What Makes You Vulnerable

Nov 11th, 2021 20m 25s

This episode explores what HIV is and the less obvious reasons why there are higher rates of HIV among sex workers, transgender women, and communities of color. Specifically, we dive into how a person's occupation, income, race, and gender iden

The Implications of Telehealth: A Post-Pandemic Reality

Sep 10th, 2021 15m 21s

In this episode, co-hosts Danlin and Hajar discuss the rise of virtual healthcare amid the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for patients in the future. We explain the advantages and disadvantages of telehealth replacing in-person care, espec

Mental Health: Barriers and Stigma

Jun 25th, 2021 19m 41s

In this episode, we talk about the financial, cultural, and social barriers faced by individuals seeking mental health services. We also highlight racialized and gendered disparities in mental health, with an elaborate discussion on the impact

Narrative Medicine: Every Patient Has Their Story

Mar 31st, 2021 31m 46s

In this episode, host Danlin interviews Aeda Bhagaloo, who works with Professor Anne-Emanuelle Birn at the University of Toronto to research health disparities in breast cancer. We discuss how narrative medicine, a commitment to understanding p

Manifestations of Gender Norms and Biases in Health Care

Feb 26th, 2021 15m 45s

This episode discusses how your gender identity can drastically transform your health due to gender norms and gender bias in medical research. We also converse about the dire health consequences resulting from the exclusion of transgender patie

Being Healthy, Being Sick, and Being Responsible

Jan 30th, 2021 14m 25s

This episode explores how political and environmental factors contribute to health inequities, causing health to be a co-responsibility shared by the individual and the society. Using breastfeeding, COVID-19, and the obesity epidemic as example

Recent Developments with the COVID-19 Vaccine

Jan 20th, 2021 23m 27s

This episode discusses everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine, including its ingredients, side effects, and whether or not its rapid development compromised safety. More importantly, we examine how clinical trials required for a

In the Same COVID-19 Storm, but Different Boats.

Dec 2nd, 2020 19m 37s

Tune into our first episode where we explain why campaigns designed to educate the public - especially marginalized communities - often do not work, and instead perpetuate stigma against the communities most at risk. We must be cognizant of the

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