Episode Overview In this season finale, Dr. Shaz and Dr. Sheila answer your most pressing questions about GLP-1 medications and peptides from safety and side effects to menopause, mental health, and the exciting frontier of emerging research. Whether you're brand new to the Ozempic conversation or already on a GLP-1 and hitting a plateau, this episode covers it all. We Cover: GLP-1 Basics What GLP-1 stands for and how it works as a natural gut hormoneWhy these medications are so much more pow...
May 19
44 min
In this episode, we’re tackling a question that feels increasingly common and increasingly urgent: If you don’t have a family doctor and you’re getting your health advice online, how do you know who to trust? With nearly nine in ten Canadians turning to the internet for health information, this isn’t surprising. Access to care is limited for many, and people are looking for answers wherever they can find them. But what we’re seeing in clinic and in the ER is that misinformation is no longer h...
May 5
25 min
In this special episode, we take a deeper look at the Season 2 finale of The Pitt. Rather than a full recap, we focus on the major medical storyline and the bigger themes the episode tries to tackle, including what it gets right, what it doesn’t, and what it reflects about real-life medicine. We break down the case of preeclampsia progressing to eclampsia, discuss the realities of neonatal resuscitation, and explore the portrayal of burnout in healthcare, and why it deserves a more direct con...
Apr 18
43 min
HPV is common. Cancer is not inevitable. In this episode, we break down Human Papillomavirus (HPV), what it actually means if your test is positive, and how vaccination and screening can prevent most HPV-related cancers. About 75–80% of sexually active people will be exposed to HPV at some point. Most infections clear on their own. But certain high-risk strains can persist and increase cancer risk over time. In Canada, approximately 1,550 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer each...
Apr 7
23 min
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, supplements, and the growing confusion around sugar and ultra-processed foods. We’re joined by Registered Dietitian Nita Sharda (Happy Healthy Eaters) to break down what the evidence actually says and how to apply it in real life. What we cover: Baby-led weaning vs spoon-feeding What it is, what the evidence shows, and how to approach it sa...
Mar 24
43 min
For International Women’s Day, we’re tackling a difficult but important question: are women’s symptoms being dismissed in healthcare? Research shows that women experience higher rates of missed and delayed diagnoses for several major conditions. Women under 55 are more likely than men to be misdiagnosed during a heart attack. Endometriosis takes an average of 7–10 years to diagnose. And women account for roughly 75–80% of autoimmune disease cases, often after years of unexplained symptoms. So...
Mar 10
23 min
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 country, and even within it. From vaccines and malaria prevention to travel insurance, food and water safety and emergency planning, this is your practical guide to staying safe while you explore. We focus on what actually matters, where to find reliable information and how to prepare without overcomplicating it. In This Episode, we cover: Why trave...
Mar 3
22 min
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 death for women in Canada. In this episode of The Doc Talk Podcast, we dive into what heart disease can look like in women, how it’s too often overlooked, and what you can do to protect yourself and those you love. We kick off with a listener question from Kellie, who asks: “What does the research say about how heart disease shows up differently ...
Feb 24
30 min
Perimenopause can feel confusing, frustrating, and at times overwhelming and most of us aren’t taught what to expect. We usually start with a listener question, but this time, it’s Dr. Shaz asking Dr. Sheila all the real-world questions about perimenopause. The ones patients bring to clinic every day. The ones many are Googling at 2 a.m. From symptoms to lifestyle shifts to medication options and how to know what’s right for you, we break it down clearly and practically. Perimeno...
Feb 17
36 min
Blood clots are common, often preventable, and still widely misunderstood. In this episode, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe and Dr. Shazma Mithani unpack what people actually need to know about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), conditions we see every day in clinic and the ER. We talk through real-world risk factors, symptoms that should never be ignored, and why clots don’t always present in obvious or dramatic ways. We also cover practical prevention strategies, how clots are ...
Feb 3
19 min
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