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Eat Move ThinkInspiration from the Invictus GamesMedcan CEO and Chair Shaun Francis speaks with Tony Moreau, a retired warrant officer, and Dr. Kristina Moreau, a retired captain and family physician with a special interest in sports medicine. This father-daughter duo shares their transformative experiences as competitors in the Invictus and Warrior Games, shedding light on the power of adaptive sports and the value of community. Highlights: Tony’s Journey: Following a PTSD diagnosis, the Invictus Games helped him rediscover connection, community and wellness through adaptive sports. Kristina’s Perspective: From military nurse to doctor to Warrior Games gold medalist, she sh...2025-02-1321 min

Eat Move ThinkIs Noise Bad for Your Health?Whether you’re working on a deadline or enjoying time with friends, city noise is jarring to the ears and even worse for concentration. A growing body of scientific evidence also suggests that high noise levels can be harmful to your health, increasing risk of hypertension, stroke and heart attacks. Here, environmental studies researcher Dr. Tor Oiamo joins Medcan CEO Shaun Francis to explore the connection between noise and health. They explain what’s so bad about long-term noise exposure, and how you can know if you’re within safe sound limits. Check out the episode...2023-08-2834 min

Eat Move ThinkThe Outdoor Exercise AdvantageSomething about exercising in nature just makes you feel good. Hiking up a hill to enjoy forest views. Biking through the countryside. Even a walk through your community. And in fact, a new study suggests that working out in fresh air provides a special boost to your cognitive abilities – one that you won’t get if you exercise indoors. So how does exercising outside really affect your body? Here, Medcan CEO Shaun Francis sits down with the study’s lead authors, Dr. Olav Krigolson and Katherine Boere of the University of Victoria, to understand what’s up. 2023-07-1728 min

Eat Move ThinkDesigning Spaces to Promote WellnessMedcan is expanding. There’s a summer pop-up in Muskoka’s Port Carling, a new location in Collingwood is coming soon and the Oakville location has been open for 18 months. The design in each of these spaces feels less medical and more high-end hotel. Elements like natural light and organic materials promote a sense of optimal wellness in visitors, encouraging relaxation and comfort regardless of the reason for the visit. So can our listeners learn from Medcan’s interior design choices, the better to create wellness-promoting spaces of their own? Medcan CEO Shaun Francis interviews Oakville general manage...2023-06-1926 min

Eat Move ThinkWhat Happens When You're Stressed?When you experience stress, your body releases a hormone called cortisol. So what exactly does the “stress hormone” do? Why is there an instinct to freeze in stressful situations, and what lifestyle changes could improve our ability to handle stress? Here, Medcan CEO Shaun Francis talks to the director of the UHN Krembil Research Institute, Dr. Jaideep Bains, an expert on stress, about how exactly stress affects our wellness—and why it’s so important to have healthy coping mechanisms when dealing with difficult situations. He also shares what he does to get through stressful times. Check...2023-05-2938 min

Eat Move ThinkWhat Is Zone 2 Training, and How to Do It RightEveryone from Peter Attia to the Global Cycling Network is talking about zone-based fitness training. It’s gaining popularity as a way to optimize your workouts and train like an endurance athlete, all while making sure you don’t work too hard. So we contacted a global expert to determine whether it’s worth the hype. What is Zone 2 training, and how can you do it effectively—no matter your fitness level? Dr. Stephen Seiler is a professor at Norway’s University of Agder, and for decades he’s been researching the concept of the “polarized training” that separates t...2023-02-1345 min

Eat Move ThinkWhat Can I Do to Promote Mental Health?Mary Deacon has been pioneering efforts to improve Canada’s mental health for 25 years. She’s the founding president of the CAMH Foundation and the founding chair of Bell Let’s Talk, which she still leads today. She’s also worked with Medcan CEO and True Patriot Love chair Shaun Francis on a million-dollar fund to support military members, Veterans and their families. Here, the two friends discuss the past, present and future of mental health in this country, with a view to providing us with ways to improve access and reduce stigma. It’s a conversation you don’t want to mi...2023-01-2331 min

Eat Move ThinkThe Year in WellnessThe last 12 months have whizzed by, and so in this episode, Medcan experts like CEO Shaun Francis, Eat host Leslie Beck, Move host Dr. Andrew Miners and many more take stock of the way wellness changed in 2022, both for them personally, and for society as a whole. We also hear where our experts expect wellness to go in the next 12 months. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info. 2022-12-0526 min

Eat Move ThinkRewriting Your Leadership Narrative for Optimal PerformanceYour perception of the things that happen in your life—both the successes and the failures—can have a big impact on your performance and wellness. So how do you handle setbacks? How can you find purpose in your leadership journey, and upgrade your inner narrator to tell the best, most successful stories possible? Here, Medcan CEO Shaun Francis talks with Christine Miners and Rick Lash, leadership consultants and authors of the recently released book Once Upon A Leader. They explore the steps you can take that set you up for success and, in turn, for optimal wellness. Ch...2022-10-0336 min

Eat Move ThinkMental Health for Workaholics with Nabeela Ixtabalan (Encore Episode)When Walmart Canada’s executive vice president and chief operating officer first joined the company in August 2020, she introduced herself to her new 90,000 associates as a “recovering workaholic.” Since experiencing anxiety, postpartum depression and burnout in her 20s, Nabeela Ixtabalan has transformed the way she balances work and wellness—and is working to help Walmart Canada employees do the same. In this encore presentation of her conversation with Medcan CEO Shaun Francis, Nabeela discusses her self-care and employee wellness strategies. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.2022-08-0129 min

Eat Move ThinkHow To Get More EnergyWhat exactly is energy? Is it a chemical to be measured, a feeling or even just a “vibe”? We know when we have it, and know even more when we don’t. How can we get more of it? At Columbia’s Picard Lab in New York, scientists study mitochondrial biology to understand our energy levels, how they can be affected by our psychological state, and how we can get more energy to get more things done every day. Here, lab director and professor of behavioural medicine Dr. Martin Picard and Medcan CEO Shaun Francis explore the biology behind energy...2022-07-0441 min

Eat Move ThinkIs Ozempic (Semaglutide) Right For Me?Health Canada recently approved a new weight loss drug, semaglutide, also known as “Ozempic” or “Wegovy.” Experts refer to it as a “game changer” for its ability to curtail appetite and spur weight loss. In this episode, Medcan’s director of weight management, Dr. David Macklin, a co-author of Canada’s national guidelines for obesity treatment, provides host Shaun Francis with a semaglutide explainer. “We’re in a super exciting stage in my field of medicine,” Dr. Macklin says. Check out episode highlights and links on our webpage.2022-04-2540 min

Eat Move ThinkWhole Genome Sequencing and Precision MedicineThe ultimate way to achieve a personalized wellness prescription is to base it on one’s unique genetic code—to have every one of your DNA base pairs mapped, in a process known as whole genome sequencing, and then using that information to create precisely the right strategy for you. With its Genomic Health Assessment powered by whole genome sequencing, Medcan is pioneering the most precise form of precision medicine available. Here, Director of Clinical Innovation Allison Hazell explores the implications with host Shaun Francis. Link to episode webpage: https://www.eatmovethinkpodcast.com/podcast/ep109-who...2022-03-1432 min

Eat Move Think2021 Wellness Trends: The Year in ReviewEat Move Think experts nutritionist Leslie Beck (eat), our host Shaun Francis (move), psychologist Dr. Jack Muskat (think) and Dr. Peter Nord (medicine) discuss the year that was, make their picks for the wellness trend that dominated the last 12 months, and speculate about what’s to come in 2022. Episode 95 webpage We’ll get to links and insights in a moment, but first: Our 100th episode is coming up! And want to hear from you: What’s YOUR best eat, move or think tip? We’ll use the best optimal wellness suggestions in episode...2021-12-0636 min

Eat Move ThinkArt and WellnessThe growing field of art therapy argues that paintings and sculpture can improve your wellness. In collaboration with Art Toronto, host Shaun Francis examines the evidence with such experts as the contemporary artist Marcel Dzama, RxArt founder Diane Brown, Sinai Health psychiatrist-in-chief Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld and Montreal Museum of Fine Arts art therapist Stephen Legari. Plus: Medcan’s art strategist, Stacy Francis, discusses her innovative approach to art. Episode 89 webpage LINKS See this year’s Art Toronto event featuring more than 300 Canadian artists, running from October 29-31 at the...2021-10-2532 min

Eat Move ThinkFive Secrets of Longevity from Medcan’s Dr. Peter NordWant a cheat sheet on how to extend your life, while staying healthy and happy along the way? Medcan Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Nord has been a sailor for more than 50 years. He noticed that his fellow sailors are staying incredibly fit, sharp and healthy well into their old age. This week, Dr. Nord joins host Shaun Francis to describe five secrets of longevity that we can all incorporate into our lives — each one drawn from the way sailors live, as well as medical research. Don’t worry, no sea legs required. Episode 86 webpage. 2021-10-0425 min

Eat Move ThinkCuring Mental Illness with Psychedelics Feat. Numinus Wellness CEO Payton Nyquvest“Psychedelics saved my life,” says Payton Nyquvest. “Now [I’m] on a mission to pay that forward.” Nyquvest is the CEO of Numinus Wellness, a publicly traded Vancouver start-up that manufactures such illegal psychedelics as MDMA and psilocybin for clinical drug trials. The intent is to determine how effective they are as a therapy for mental illness. And if their potential pans out, Numinus Wellness wants to administer the drugs to patients in guided sessions across the continent. In this episode, the second of a two-part series, host Shaun Francis walks Nyquvest through his fascinating life story, his predictions for the fu...2021-09-2733 min

Eat Move ThinkHow to Build a High-Performance Team with Scott KressHumans are social creatures. Our wellness as individuals depends on the extent we feel like we belong in community settings at work, when socializing, and at home. But how can today’s leaders encourage strong ties among coworkers when so many are working virtually? Host Shaun Francis, the CEO of Medcan, explores the challenge of creating strong social bonds with climbing expedition leader Scott Kress of Summit Team Building, who has climbed the Seven Summits (the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents) and who provides team-building advice to corporations of all kinds. After this episode, you’ll be b...2021-09-1334 min

Eat Move ThinkHow to Optimize Your Life with Greg Wells, PhDWhat’s the difference between getting through the day and performing at your absolute best? A whole lot, argues Dr. Greg Wells—and he wants to help you get there. Dr. Wells is a physiologist, senior scientist at SickKids hospital and the president of Wells Performance. He takes the latest training techniques from elite athletics and applies them to corporate executives, to help CEOs and management teams perform better in their jobs. His latest book is Rest, Refocus, Recharge: A Guide for Optimizing Your Life. Dr. Wells argues that we all need to move past non-stop “hustle culture” and toward a...2021-09-0630 min

Eat Move ThinkHow to Reinvent Mental Health Care with Dr. David GoldbloomFor too long, getting adequate mental health care has been difficult. There’s the stigma that, unfortunately, comes with saying you need help. And once you are ready to seek out care, where do you go? Who do you turn to? How can you get the mental health care you need in a timely fashion? Dr. David Goldbloom is a celebrated psychiatrist, professor and the senior medical advisor for Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. In his new book, We Can Do Better: Urgent Innovations to Improve Mental Health Access and Care, Dr. Goldbloom suggests clear solutions to m...2021-08-0233 min

Eat Move ThinkHow to Overcome Olympic-Sized Pressure with Dane JensenDo you think you have what it takes to be an Olympian? Never mind the athletic ability—could you withstand the pressure, the weight of the world watching you compete on the world’s biggest stage? Dane Jensen—CEO of consulting firm Third Factor and the author of The Power of Pressure: Why Pressure Isn’t the Problem, It’s the Solution—is the guy Canadian Olympic-level athletes and coaches call when they need help handling that pressure. An expert on the subject, Jensen believes that we can not only manage pressure, but learn to use it to our advantage. A...2021-07-2638 min

Eat Move ThinkFriendship and Kindness with Marta ZaraskaThose who are focused on optimal longevity tend to be obsessed with diet and exercise. But what if something else is as important, if not more important, to living a long and healthy life? That’s the argument science journalist and bestselling author Marta Zaraska makes in her book Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100. As it turns out, having a strong, supportive social network is key to our longevity — in fact, Zaraska says it can lower your mortality risk by 65 percent, which is more than both diet and exercise. On this week’s epis...2021-06-2130 min

Eat Move ThinkWhen (And How) Does COVID-19 End?As the global vaccination campaign continues, we continue to have questions. Is it safe to mix and match different vaccines? When is the optimal time to get my second dose if I’m aiming to maximize the resulting immunity? And: Will COVID-19 ever end? Medcan’s Medical Advisory Services team of expert physicians join host and CEO Shaun Francis to break down the latest information and provide need-to-know guidance. Featured in this episode is Medcan chief medical officer Dr. Peter Nord, clinical director of travel medicine Dr. Aisha Khatib and senior medical consultant Dr. Matthew Burnstein. To...2021-05-3135 min

Eat Move ThinkHow to Use Adventure Travel to Beat Stress with Ray ZahabProfessional explorer Ray Zahab has crossed some of the most unforgiving environments on Earth. He ran across the Sahara in 111 days and traversed Baffin Island nine times, most of them at the height of winter. In conversation with Medcan CEO Shaun Francis, Zahab argues for the age-defying and stress-busting benefits of adventure travel. Like Shaun, Zahab is an advocate for the Japanese practice of “forest bathing” and argues that we can access similar perks by just getting outside and exploring nature. It’s an inspiring conversation with a 52-year-old explorer who is not letting the pandemic keep him down. In fac...2021-04-0532 min

Eat Move ThinkMental Health for WorkaholicsNabeela Ixtabalan is Walmart Canada’s new executive vice president of people and corporate affairs—and when she introduced herself to the company’s 90,000 associates she identified as a “recovering workaholic.” That’s an apt label for someone who was running a multi-million dollar business in her 20s (then as an executive at Starbucks) while at the same time parenting her first child and putting herself through grad school. But the pressure she put on herself provoked debilitating panic attacks. In this episode, she speaks with host Shaun Francis, CEO of Medcan, about her “baseline”—the set of self-care strategies she now...2021-02-2229 min

Eat Move ThinkYour COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered with Dr. Peter NordSoon, all adults will have the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Medical Advisory Services Team at Medcan compiled the top questions they’ve been hearing from corporations and clients. Here, host and CEO Shaun Francis takes them up with chief medical officer Dr. Peter Nord. The result is a timely and informative episode featuring easy-to-understand answers to your most pressing vaccine-related questions. For complete show notes and a full episode transcript go to www.eatmovethinkpodcast.com. Link: https://www.eatmovethinkpodcast.com/podcast/ep51-vaccine-update 2021-02-0122 min

Eat Move ThinkSuccessful Long-Term Lifestyle Change with Dr. Jack MuskatEat Move Think continues to explore behavioural change, this time with new Medcan psychology team lead Dr. Jack Muskat and executive producer Christopher Shulgan. The two men use their own personal experiences with lasting lifestyle change to extract lessons for those looking to use the new year, and the next phase of the pandemic, as an opportunity to improve one’s life. Find complete show notes at https://www.eatmovethinkpodcast.com/podcast/ep47-change-is-possible According to Dr. Jack Muskat, a great book on stress is Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky. For...2021-01-0424 min

Eat Move ThinkBest of 2020 - Eight Calorie BlundersAs people begin to think about new year lifestyle change, Eat Move Think reposts one of our best-loved episodes. Medcan Director of Food and Nutrition Leslie Beck calls them “calorie blunders”—those little mistakes that can add up to significant weight gain. The good news is, those blunders can be beaten with easy behavioural tweaks. Here, Beck describes those fixes. Find complete show notes see www.eatmovethinkpodcast.com. For complete show notes, visit eatmovethinkpodcast.com. Visit Leslie’s website at lesliebeck.com. Follow her on Twitter @lesliebeckrd. See Leslie’s Globe and Mail columns....2020-12-2826 min

Eat Move ThinkHow to Change with Dr. David MacklinAs we start to think about New Year’s resolutions, host Shaun Francis talks to Dr. David Macklin, who helps people manage their weight. Here, Dr. Macklin applies the tips he’s developed to help people eat better, and applies them to the creation of other positive habits, such as how to become more physically active. Tip number one, Dr. Macklin says, involves exploring the reason you want to change in the first place. Plus: The value of long-term thinking, and how to avoid getting derailed by slip ups. This episode is based on a webinar. See the a...2020-12-2136 min

Eat Move ThinkJournalist André Picard in conversation with Medcan CEO Shaun FrancisHealth columnist André Picard has been at the Globe and Mail newspaper since 1987. Covering the coronavirus has made him one of the most closely-read pundits of the pandemic. Here, Picard speaks with host Shaun Francis about his belief that we have to learn to live with COVID-19, the disastrous effects of the virus on long-term care, and what the pandemic reveals about our health-care system overall.2020-09-2826 min

Eat Move ThinkThe Best-Ever Protein Explainer with Prof. Stuart PhillipsHow much protein do you need if you’re trying to lose weight but also build muscle? What’s better—plant- or animal-based protein? Why is protein so key in preventing sarcopenia, or age-related decline in strength? And, is it possible to consume too much protein? In a special feature interview with protein expert Stuart Phillips of McMaster University, guest host Leslie Beck, Medcan’s director of food and nutrition and the Globe and Mail’s nutrition columnist, tackles these questions and more. Leslie Beck on Twitter @LeslieBeckRD Stuart Phillips on Twitter @mackinprof Some of Pro...2020-08-2445 min

Eat Move ThinkRelationship Tips from Jessica O’Reilly of “Sex with Dr. Jess”The pandemic forced many couples to spend more time together than ever before—and anecdotal evidence suggests some relationships are suffering as a result. Guest host Dr. Gina Di Giulio, Medcan’s Director of Mental Health, spoke with sexologist Jessica O’Reilly of “Sex with Dr. Jess” fame, for some fresh, easy-to-follow tips on how to renew intimacy and return some romance to your relationship. For complete show notes, visit eatmovethinkpodcast.com. Eat Move Think is produced by Ghost Bureau. Follow Shaun Francis on Twitter and Instagram, and Medcan @medcanlivewell.2020-08-1046 min

Eat Move ThinkNagging Lower Back Pain—and How to Fix ItFind yourself with an aching lower back because your work-from-home arrangement sees you typing away on your bed or a bar stool? Turns out many people are feeling lower back pain these days. So we arranged an interview with the world authority on the causal mechanisms of disc and spine issues: Dr. Stuart McGill, the author of Back Mechanic and the founder of Backfitpro. McGill fixed back issues without surgery for NFL superstars, PGA Tour golf coaches and world-record breaking powerlifters. In this episode, he provides easy-to-follow advice on how to address some of the more common pandemic-wrought back...2020-08-0347 min

Eat Move ThinkCOVID-19 Transmission MythsIs the COVID-19 virus really able to waft about on tiny aerosol droplets for tens of metres through HVAC systems? How possible is it to catch the virus from an elevator button or a playground slide? Lots of people have lots of worries about catching COVID — but how is it really transmitted? To find out, guest host Dr. Peter Nord, chief medical officer of Medcan, interviews two experts: Queen’s University medical school infectious disease chair Dr. Gerald Evans, and Rutgers University virologist Dr. Emanuel Goldman. For complete show notes, visit eatmovethinkpodcast.com. Eat Move Think i...2020-07-2726 min

Eat Move ThinkHow to Fly During COVID-19Travel restrictions are easing for some countries, and some of us are considering air travel. So what special considerations should you take the next time you find yourself on a plane? How can you mitigate infection risk when flying? To investigate, guest host Dr. Aisha Khatib, the clinical director of travel medicine at Medcan, interviews Dr. Vincent Poirier, a medical advisor to both Air Canada and Air Transat and an assistant professor at the McGill University medical school. For complete show notes, visit eatmovethinkpodcast.com. Eat Move Think is produced by Ghost Bureau. Follow Shaun Francis on Twi...2020-07-2041 min

Eat Move ThinkHow to Beat Common Calorie BlundersDo you find yourself exercising and eating well but it doesn’t seem to make any difference? In this episode, the registered dietitian Leslie Beck, Medcan’s director of food and nutrition and a columnist at the Globe and Mail newspaper, steps in as a guest host to describe eight common calorie blunders that could be keeping you from losing weight—and provides tips on how to solve them. For complete show notes, visit eatmovethinkpodcast.com. Visit Leslie’s website at lesliebeck.com. Follow her on Twitter @lesliebeckrd. See Leslie’s Globe and Mail columns. Leslie...2020-07-1327 min

Eat Move ThinkWhat It's Like To Tell Someone They Have COVIDDr. David Carr is an ER doc who has been on the front lines caring for patients affected by COVID-19 in Toronto. Host Shaun Francis spoke to Dr. Carr about the mistakes we’ve made these last few months, what it’s like to tell someone they’re infected with COVID, and the dangerous resource crunch we’re facing as the health care system tackles the elective surgery backlog while still fighting the pandemic—with flu season around the corner. Follow Dr. David Carr on Twitter @davidcarr333. For complete show notes go to eatmovethinkpodcast.com. Please subscribe and rate us...2020-06-0130 min

Eat Move ThinkHow Fitness Fights StressExercise is the most important thing you can do to help yourself cope. But the pandemic makes it difficult for us to get physical activity. Host Shaun Francis spoke with brain health expert Dr. Jennifer Heisz, the professor who leads McMaster University’s Neurofit Lab, to learn a set of easy-to-follow tips and tricks that use physical activity to decrease stress even in these uncertain times. For complete show notes go to eatmovethinkpodcast.com. Please subscribe and rate us on your favourite podcast platform. Eat Move Think host Shaun Francis is Medcan’s CEO and chair. Foll...2020-05-2526 min

Eat Move ThinkThe Truth About COVID-19 TestingThe need for more testing has existed throughout the pandemic. To stop COVID-19, you need to be able to see it and assess how many people have it. Most jurisdictions in North America are nowhere near the ideal yet. To learn what’s going on, host Shaun Francis spoke to one of the most outspoken of the experts on the issue, Dr. Lauren Lapointe-Shaw, a clinical epidemiologist. For complete show notes go to eatmovethinkpodcast.com. Please subscribe and rate us on your favourite podcast platform. Eat Move Think host Shaun Francis is Medcan’s CEO and chair...2020-05-1844 min

Eat Move ThinkAnalysis Paralysis, High Achievers and the PandemicA recent poll revealed that 50% of us feel our mental health has worsened since the pandemic started. Dr. Jonathan Danson is a clinical psychologist who believes that the extra time we all have, from not having to commute or take kids to sports practices, is particularly difficult for high achievers. He says it induces “analysis paralysis,” and his prescription for how to address that forms a large part of his conversation with host Shaun Francis. Please subscribe and rate us on your favourite podcast platform. Visit eatmovethinkpodcast.com for complete show notes. Eat Move Think host Shaun...2020-05-1126 min

Eat Move ThinkSuperspreaders ExplainedWhy do some large gatherings of people become superspreader events, while some do not? Jonathan Kay is a Canadian journalist who compiled a database of the most important COVID-19 clusters. His analysis features surprising implications for business and government, and may help all of us return to work safely — as well as make life more enjoyable over the next few months. Please subscribe and rate us on your favourite podcast platform. Visit eatmovethinkpodcast.com for complete show notes. Follow Jonathan Kay on Twitter @jonkay. Eat Move Think host Shaun Francis is Medcan’s CEO and chair. Follo...2020-05-0431 min

Eat Move ThinkThe View From the Mayo ClinicWhat’s to come? For those seeking guidance, we checked in with the Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Kai Singbartl. He’s the chair of infection control and prevention at Mayo Arizona, and he spoke to Medcan’s chief medical officer, Dr. Peter Nord, about the COVID-19 therapies that excite him, and when to expect a vaccine. Also, please check out Medcan’s Dr. David Carr on the Toronto Star’s This Matters podcast. Please subscribe and rate us on your favourite podcast platform. Eat Move Think host Shaun Francis is Medcan’s CEO and chair. Follow...2020-04-2724 min

Eat Move ThinkParenting Through The PandemicCoronavirus has compressed all the different parts of our lives into one place—the home. So Shaun consulted with an expert in work/life balance on how to navigate our new reality. Stew Friedman is an emeritus professor at Wharton business school. He founded the Wharton Leadership Program and its Work/Life Integration Project. He’s also a bestselling author and the coauthor of this spring’s fascinating book, Parents Who Lead. Please subscribe and rate us on your favourite podcast platform. Follow Stew Friedman on Twitter @StewFriedman. Buy his book, Parents Who Lead, at Amazon or Indigo...2020-04-2040 min

Eat Move ThinkHow Not To Gain The COVID 19Our relationship with food has changed since social distancing began. We’re eating in more. We're worrying whether food will be available. And we’re indulging more. So for this episode, we decided to feature a conversation between Medcan’s two in-house food experts: Leslie Beck is the nutrition columnist for The Globe and Mail and Medcan’s director of food and nutrition. Jason Smidt is the executive chef of Nourish by Medcan, our food delivery service. Please subscribe and rate us on your favourite podcast platform. Follow Leslie Beck on Twitter @LeslieBeckRD and Jason Smidt on Instag...2020-04-1325 min

Eat Move ThinkHow Does This Pandemic End?Epidemiologists are researchers who study disease outbreaks—how they happen and how long they’ll last. One of the world’s foremost is Dr. David Fisman, a professor at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health and a practicing infectious diseases clinician at Toronto Western Hospital. Shaun Francis interviewed Dr. Fisman about how long we’ll have to live with social distancing, when life will return to normal—and what happens next. Please subscribe and rate us on your favourite podcast platform. Follow Dr. Gina Di Giulio on Twitter @DrGinaPsych. Eat Move Think hos...2020-04-0253 min

Eat Move ThinkHow To Get By Without PanickingWe’re all dealing with anxiety lately. What do we do if things start to spiral? How do we manage our thoughts when the future is so unpredictable? What if it all starts to seem like a little too much? Medcan Director of Mental Health Dr. Gina Di Giulio, a clinical psychologist, has a frank, authentic and grounded discussion with Eat Move Think executive producer Christopher Shulgan that walks through real situations and how to manage them. “We can all cope better than we think,” says Dr. Di Giulio. Please subscribe and rate us on your favourite podcas...2020-03-2821 min

Eat Move ThinkCOVID-19: Report From One Possible FutureWhat’s to come as this pandemic develops? How far might governments go to prevent the spread of the coronavirus? The problem is, we just don’t know. So to confront some concrete scenarios, we interviewed an on-the-ground observer in Spain, another Western democracy, but one with 22 times the number of COVID-19 cases, to learn what life is like there—in one possible future scenario for Canada. The interview turned out to be sobering—and illuminating. Please subscribe and rate us on your favourite podcast platform. Eat Move Think host Shaun Francis is Medcan’s CEO and cha...2020-03-2418 min

Eat Move ThinkHow to Work Out When You’re Self-IsolatingHow do you work out when you’re self-isolating? It’s an important question. Even if social distancing has you trapped inside, exercise is important for immune function and mood. It’s also the secret to a good night’s sleep. Here, Medcan Director of Fitness Stephen Salzmann provides listeners with the basic principles that go into any workout session, outlining a series of strength-building push and pull exercises that’ll keep you fit even when you’re trying not to leave your house. This episode guest hosted by executive producer Christopher Shulgan. Eat Move Think host Shaun Francis...2020-03-2114 min

Eat Move ThinkWho Gets Sick From COVID-19—And Who Doesn’t?An expert in infectious disease, Dr. David Kelvin is a Canada Research Chair at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine who conducts research in China and Italy. He’s also just been given a million-dollar grant to develop a test to predict whether a given person will experience a mild, moderate or severe case of COVID-19. Here, Medcan Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Nord spoke to Dr. Kelvin to learn what people can do to minimize their risk of experiencing a severe form of the novel coronavirus. Shaun Francis is Medcan’s CEO and chair. Follow...2020-03-1812 min

Eat Move ThinkFood and MoodIt’s a human tendency to feel irritable if the body goes too long without eating. But Dr. Felice Jacka’s research indicates our relationship with food is much deeper. Dr. Jacka is the author of Brain Changer: The Good Mental Health Diet and a psychiatric epidemiologist from Australia’s Deakin University, where she runs the Food and Mood Centre. And she’s almost single-handedly created one of the hottest fields in wellness today: the area of nutritional psychiatry, which suggests that our food choices may be able to lift the symptoms of depression, as well as other mental illnesse...2020-02-0531 min

Eat Move ThinkCannabis and WellnessEntering 2020 we're now firmly in the second year that marijuana has been legalized in Canada. But there remain an enormous number of questions. What's a safe dose? Has CBD oil actually been proven to do anything? And how the heck do you pronounce cannabinoids? To answer these questions, we gathered together three of the world’s experts for a panel discussion last year at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Before an audience of C-suite executives from around the world, Shaun Francis interviewed the people who are actually conducting the research at the intersection of human health an...2020-01-0349 min