Sunday Night Health Show

Discussing a new video game to address violence against women Guest: Daniejla Steinfeld - New York-based award-winning actress, activist and filmmaker, born and raised in Serbia; creator of Hold Me Right, a feature documentary about the traumatic aftermath and healing for victims and perpetrators of sexual violence, which also tells the story of her own traumatic experience

We are talking advocacy on ships for the visually impaired, virtual kidnapping, the dangers of alcohol as you age, the trifecta of viruses, opening up your relationship and more! Guests: Donovan Tildesley - retired blind Canadian swimmer; flag bearer of Canada at the 2008 Paralympic Games Dr. Tomi Mitchell - Wellness & performance coach; speaker on burnout; wellness & health advocacy writer; podcast host

Guest: Donovan Tildesley - retired blind Canadian swimmer; flag bearer of Canada at the 2008 Paralympic Games

Our guest Linda Dayan Frimer is a renowned artist and author. She has used her art to inspire people and to help people heal. Her latest book 'Luminous: An artist's story as a guide to radical creativity' is a culmination of her artistic career and includes over 120 images of her evocative paintings. Her art has been compared to Emily Carr. It is also very healing and her book includes exercises to help bring folks in touch with her inner artist.

We are talking about biosimilars, biologics and metastatic breast cancer. Plus, healing art journeys, TikTok taping trend, hearing loss in youth and sexual standoff. Guests: Dr. Sandeep Sehdev - Medical oncologist at the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre Linda Dayan Frimer - Renowned artist and author. She has used her art to inspire people and to help people heal Dr. Tomi Mitchell - Wellness & performance coach; speaker on burnout; wellness & health advocacy writer; podcast host

We are talking about cruising with COVID-19, diabetes, female struggles, toxic workplace behaviour, burnout and pleasure, which may help burnout and the subtle signs of anxiety. Guest - Dr. Tomi Mitchell - Wellness & performance coach; speaker on burnout; wellness & health advocacy writer; podcast host

We are talking about diabetes, shingles, adult ADHD in women and talking to the dead. Guests: Maymuna Ismail - Patient living with diabetes Lisa Maks - Diabetes clinical nurse specialist Dr. Jia Hu - Medical officer of health for Alberta Health Services & clinical assistant professor at the University of Calgary Dr. Tomi Mitchell - Wellness & performance coach; speaker on Burnout; wellness & health advocacy writer; podcast host Dr. Gurdeep Parhar - Clinical professor, health, equity and social justice; Pacific Coast Recovery Care & Adult ADHD enhancing Alistair Moes - International anger management expert and author

We discuss talking psoriasis, hypertension, hate speech, and adult ADHD.

October is World Menopause Month and we are talking about menopause and women in the workplace, as well as women’s mental health, common cancer risks that might surprise you and small signs of anxiety. Guests: Vandana Juneja - Non-profit leader with a passion for advancing women in the workplace and society Harriet Ekperigin - Vice President, Mental Health, Green Shield Holdings at Green Shield Canada Dr. Tomi Mitchell - Wellness & Performance Coach, Speaker on Burnout, Wellness & Health Advocacy Writer, Podcast Host

We speak to Adrianne Roberts, a woman who lives with the stigma and challenges of having a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Also, have you decided you’re never getting married? That may be a good thing. Plus, did you know there is such a thing as breast implant sickness? And... Your stories about the fountain of youth and no sex before marriage with the one you love. Guests: Adrianne Roberts - a woman living with schizophrenia Dr. Tomi Mitchell - Wellness & performance coach; speaker on burnout; wellness & health advocacy writer; podcast host; soon to be author

Desirée and Jared are both incredible people with demanding lives as parents. They also both live with type 3 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Desirée and Jared were featured in The Globe and Mail earlier this month for a story that revealed some of the discrepancies in care and medication access Canadians endure depending on where they live. Desirée lives in Saskatoon and Jared lives in St. Catherines, Ont. 

On today's show: --> Breaking down the numbers on unintended pregnancy --> Understanding the importance of contraceptive options --> Talking menopause Guests:  Poran Poregbal - Trauma-based psychotherapist and clinical counselor -- & her daughter Sonja Dre Diane Francoeur - Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)  Mike Casia - President & managing director at Organon Canada Dr. Tomi Mitchell - MD; wellness & performance coach; speaker on burnout; wellness & health advocacy writer; podcast host

Understanding the importance of contraceptive options Guest: Mike Casia - President & managing director at Organon Canada

Breaking down the numbers on unintended pregnancy Guest: Dre Diane Francoeur - Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) 

Do you want to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Well, then it’s time to get off of the couch and pound the pavement. Also, why are pomp and circumstance important? And... We may not like our hair or hands, but does that mean you have body dysmorphic disorder? Plus, what are some of common issues at menopause and where do with go with COVID-19 from here? Guests: Devon Taylor - Development officer; Alzheimer Society of B.C. Dr. Tomi Mitchell - MD; wellness & performance coach; speaker on burnout; wellness & health advocacy writer; podcast host

Full Show: IRD, Toxic Workplaces, & Sexual Self Help 

We are talking about what the federal government is doing about sexual heath education. Also, do you know what lookism is? Hint: it affects women often at the peak of their career. Plus, what affects girls just as much as it impacts boys, yet girls go undiagnosed? We give that some attention. Finally, what do dreams mean? Guests:  Jessica Wood, PhD - Sexuality and relationships researcher Dr. Tomi Mitchell - MD, wellness & performance coach; speaker on burnout; wellness & health advocacy writer; podcast host

Hint: it affects women often at the peak of their career Guest: Dr. Tomi Mitchell - MD, wellness & performance coach; speaker on burnout; wellness & health advocacy writer; podcast host

A federal announcement providing $2.8 million funding for organizations helping those who face barriers in learning about sexual and reproductive health & sexual health needs was announced and we discuss it. Guest: Jessica Wood, PhD - Sexuality and relationships researcher

We talk about keeping kids safe online as they head back to school with Jennifer Flanagan, CEO of Actua. Also, expert Dr. Tomi Mitchell discusses and address ageism, grayism and sexism in the workplace. Plus, we do chat a lot about diet on this podcast but what about processed foods? How bad are they for you and the kids? And... How happy are you? How happy should you be? We break down happiness too.