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The DocTalks Podcast

St. Joseph's Health Care London

Health & Fitness

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/34d. Total Eps: 46

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 each episode, as we interview physicians, patients and caregivers to dive deep into what it’s like to treat and live with some of today’s most common health challenges. Hosted by Mandi Fields. Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcasts is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner. Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Emily Mackey.

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PatientTalks: Living with T1D w/ Lujane Al-Azem

Season 6 · Episode 45

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 • Duration 35:38

What is it like to get a life-changing diagnosis as a post-secondary student? On today's episode of PatientTalks, a spinoff of the DocTalks podcast, Lujane Al-Azem joins host Mandi Fields to talk about her diagnosis with type 1 diabetes as a university student, the lifestyle changes required and advice she has for others going through a similar experience.

Lujane is a Care Partner at St. Joseph's. Care Partners are past or current patients, residents or caregivers who help inform and improve how care is given and received. Their work involves patient and family councils, co-design and quality improvement. You can learn more about Care Partnership and how to become a care partner on our website.

Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Emily Mackey.

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Breathing Better: COPD w/ Dr. Cory Yamashita

Season 6 · Episode 44

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 • Duration 36:33

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is expected to affect one in four Canadians in their lifetime, yet many people may not recognize the symptoms until the disease has progressed. Often linked to smoking, COPD causes breathing difficulties that can develop gradually over months or years, making it easy to mistake symptoms for normal ageing. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, Dr. Cory Yamashita, Division Chair of Respirology at St. Joseph’s Health Care London, joins us to discuss the symptoms and risk factors of COPD, the potential long-term effects of vaping and why quitting smoking can make a significant difference for your lung health.

Note: The content of St. Joseph’s DocTalks Podcast is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.

Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Emily Mackey.

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PatientTalks - The Breast Reconstruction Journey w/ Gen Kroeker

Season 6 · Episode 43

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 • Duration 31:37

The choice of breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is extremely personal. In this episode of PatientTalks, a spinoff of the DocTalks podcast, we're joined by Gen Kroeker to talk about her journey with breast cancer and what led her to decide to have breast reconstructive surgery after her mastectomy. Gen speaks to the impact of that choice, vulnerable conversations with her care team, and reflects on the decision years later.

Gen is a model in the 'Show & Tell Lounge' at Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day on Oct. 22, 2026. BRA Day is an opportunity for patients to discover if breast reconstruction after mastectomy is right for them. Attendees will have the chance to meet surgeons, get their questions answered and view real-life results first-hand. The event is free, but registration is required.

If you're interested in donating to the Breast Care Program at St. Joseph's, visit the St. Joseph's Health Care London Foundation's website.

Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Emily Mackey.

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The metabolic moment: understanding GLP-1s w/ Dr. Tamara Spaic

Season 6 · Episode 42

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Duration 39:32

It's almost impossible these days to watch TV, scroll on social media or take transit without seeing ads for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. These medications have taken the world by storm for treatment of Type-2 diabetes and obesity. Dr. Tamara Spaic joins the DocTalks Podcast this episode to talk about the life-changing benefits of GLP-1 medications, side effects and the risk of prescribing them for cosmetic weight loss.

Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Emily Mackey.

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The future of memory: dementia research w/ Dr. Michael Borrie

Season 5 · Episode 41

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 • Duration 41:30

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 disease. There is currently no cure or treatments that can reverse dementia however, through research, St. Joseph’s Lawson scientists, led by Dr. Michael Borrie, Medical Director for St. Joseph’s Aging Brain and Memory Clinic, a key member of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration and Aging (CCNA) and Program Director of the South Western Ontario Regional Geriatric Program, are completing clinical trials on medications and treatments that can slow and sometimes stop the progression of the disease.

On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, Dr. Borrie joined host Mandi Fields to discuss the dementia research happening at Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph’s. You can listen to the previous episode with Dr. Borrie where he discusses what dementia is, here.

If you are interested in taking part in the studies Dr. Borrie mentions in this episode, please contact Julia Truemner, Research Coordinator, at memory@sjhc.london.on.ca or 519-64661000 Ex 46600.

If you would like to help support Dr. Borrie’s research, please visit the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation’s website and learn more about making a donation.

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Heart health in men w/ Dr. Neville Suskin

Season 5 · Episode 40

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 • Duration 23:37

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 – today, Dr. Neville Suskin joins the show to discuss heart health in men. Men are 2 times more likely to suffer a heart attack than women, and are newly diagnosed with heart disease on average 10 years before women. Dr. Suskin discusses why this is, the risk factors of heart disease and St. Joseph’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.

Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Emily Mackey.

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The missing sense – Anosmia w/ Dr. Leigh Sowerby

Season 5 · Episode 39

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 31:41

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 of an illness like a cold or sinus infection, more serious medical issues like a brain injury or diabetes could cause anosmia. On today’s episode of the DocTalks Podcast, Dr. Leigh Sowerby, Division Head of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at St. Joseph’s Health Care London and Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Western University, joins to discuss anosmia. He chats with host, Mandi Fields, about causes, impact on lifestyle and treatments.

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PatientTalks - The New Normal - Survivorship w/Kellie Chouinard

Season 5 · Episode 38

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • Duration 27:54

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 the DocTalks Podcast, Kellie Chouinard joins the show to discuss survivorship. From grief, to support systems, to follow-up appointments, Kellie’s conversation with host, Mandi Fields, is an intimate and vulnerable look at life after breast cancer.

This is the final episode in the breast cancer PatientTalks series. Thank you to the women who shared their stories on our show and laid the groundwork for vulnerable conversations. If you haven’t listened to the first three episodes, you can do so on whichever platform you’re listening to this episode.

To learn about breast screening and St. Joseph Health Care London’s (St. Joseph’s) Breast Care Program, visit the St. Joseph's website. Did you know? Eligible patients can now self-schedule their OBSP mammogram appointments for St. Joseph’s Hospital, online.

Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Emily Mackey.

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PatientTalks - Living with Lymphedema w/ Deb Jazey

Season 5 · Episode 37

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • Duration 31:19

Lymphedema is a chronic condition that develops when the lymphatic system is damaged – whether from radiation, lymph node removal or other interventions. In breast cancer patients, with the removal of underarm lymph nodes, the average rate of lymphedema is 3%. If there is removal of underarm lymph nodes and radiation combined, the risk increases to an average of 12%. Today’s episode of PatientTalks, a spinoff of the DocTalks Podcast, features Deb Jazey, a breast cancer survivor who has been living with lymphedema for over ten years. Deb joins host Mandi Fields to discuss the realities of lymphedema, treatment and the emotional impact of the condition.

For information about the Assistive Devices Program Deb mentions in her interview, visit the Ontario government’s website.

For those in the London region experiencing lymphedema, learn more about the Lymphedema Clinic at London Health Sciences Centre.

Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Emily Mackey.

This is 40...well, breast cancer under 40 w/ Jenna Dias and Katie Pollock

Season 5 · Episode 36

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration 27:51

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 comes with a unique set of challenges. On today’s episode of PatientTalks, Jenna Dias is back and joined by Katie Pollock to discuss what it’s like to be diagnosed young. Both diagnosed in their 30s, Jenna and Katie provide vulnerable insights into hair loss, intimacy and the importance of support systems.

To learn about breast screening and St. Joseph Health Care London’s (St. Joseph’s) Breast Care Program, visit the St. Joseph's website.

Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Emily Mackey.

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