Find conversations about sleep, mental health, nutrition and movement, and choose a show that fits your interests. Canadian voices lead the collection, from a psychiatrist explaining one condition at a time to three friends talking honestly about chronic illness.
Please note: Health podcasts share general information and personal experience. They do not replace diagnosis or treatment from a doctor or other qualified health professional. If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 (Canada) or contact local emergency services.
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Ten shows: four Canadian, plus well-known science and psychology podcasts from the United States and the United Kingdom.
Jeremie, Brian and Taylor
Three friends from Halifax, one of whom lives with cystic fibrosis, talk openly about illness, death and the practical side of staying alive. New guests every week, and a sense of humour about topics most people avoid.
Dr. Brian Goldman
An emergency physician looks at Canadian health care from both sides of the stretcher, with stories on new treatments, access to care, sleep, nutrition and the complaints that lead hospitals to change.
Dr. Diane McIntosh
A psychiatrist dedicates each episode to one condition, such as depression, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia or psychosis, combining a patient’s story with plain explanations of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Plant-Based Canada
Canadian doctors, dietitians, athletes and climate experts discuss the evidence for whole-food, plant-based eating and how food choices affect both personal health and the environment.
Dr. Andrew Huberman
A Stanford neuroscientist covers sleep, light exposure, focus, fitness, stress and supplements. Episodes are long and detailed, and shorter “Essentials” editions condense the main points.
Dr. Peter Attia
Deep dives on longevity: exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, cancer and emotional health. Some “Ask Me Anything” episodes are reserved for paying members.
Dr Rangan Chatterjee
A family doctor interviews researchers and practitioners about stress, food, sleep, movement and relationships, with an emphasis on small changes that are realistic to keep.
Jonathan Wolf
Nutrition and gut-health research explained with scientists such as Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Sarah Berry, covering inflammation, protein, food additives, bone health and the weekly grocery shop.
Dr. Laurie Santos
A Yale psychology professor examines what the research says about well-being, including why more money, a better job or a dream holiday often fail to make people happier.
Shankar Vedantam
Stories and research about the unconscious patterns behind our choices, emotions and relationships. Less about fitness and food, more about how the mind shapes everyday wellbeing.
Depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and insomnia explained by clinicians, alongside stories from people living with these conditions.
What day-to-day life looks like with a chronic or serious illness, and how patients, families and doctors navigate the Canadian health-care system.
Gut health, plant-based eating, protein and food processing, with an emphasis on what current research does and does not show.
Long-form science shows on exercise, light exposure, stress and healthy ageing, best for listeners who enjoy detail.
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