Episodios

  • How Can You Achieve Metabolic Freedom and Prevent Disease Naturally?

    How Can You Achieve Metabolic Freedom and Prevent Disease Naturally?
    May 20 2025
    In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we're joined by Ben Azadi to explore the powerful principles behind his new book, Metabolic Freedom. Why are 93% of Americans metabolically unhealthy? How does insulin trigger disease, and how do environmental toxins affect our well-being? We unpack how mindset, self-image, addiction transformation, and purpose-driven living can unlock true wellness. Discover actionable strategies to reclaim your health, boost longevity, and tap into your body’s natural healing abilities—without relying on medication. Stick around after the episode for a quick message from Dr. K on supporting your aging parents.

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    44 m
  • Can Food Banks Empower Communities and Promote Dignity?

    Can Food Banks Empower Communities and Promote Dignity?
    May 13 2025
    In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we're joined by Beth from the Parkdale Food Centre to explore how food security can be reimagined through dignity, community empowerment, and innovation. Beth shares how Parkdale’s grocery-style food program prioritizes choice, how youth-led social justice initiatives are shaping the next generation, and why volunteers are essential to the Centre’s impact. Learn how Parkdale challenges traditional food bank models, advocates for systemic change, and builds a healthier, more connected community through culturally relevant, high-quality food and grassroots support.

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    38 m
  • Why Is Prevention the Missing Piece in Healthcare?

    Why Is Prevention the Missing Piece in Healthcare?
    May 6 2025
    In this solo episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng shares the inspiration behind his new book, Prevention Over Prescription, and why now is the time to shift from reactive to proactive care. Drawing from his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. K challenges the healthcare system’s overreliance on treatment and underinvestment in prevention. He unpacks five essential pillars of wellness—purpose, nutrition, movement, stress management, and community—and explains how these can reverse chronic disease and improve lives. This episode empowers listeners to take ownership of their health and join the movement to transform our healthcare system.

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    13 m
  • How Can Technology Shape the Future of Healthcare?

    How Can Technology Shape the Future of Healthcare?
    Apr 29 2025
    In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we're joined by Kevin Ford, CEO of Calian, and Ginger Bertrand, Co-Founder of Neue Theory, for an inspiring conversation about building a better tomorrow. They explore the vision behind the new Ottawa Hospital Campus, the innovative technologies that will drive patient care forward, and how cutting-edge solutions are transforming healthcare systems today. Tune in to hear how leadership, collaboration, and bold thinking are helping create a healthier future for all.

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    46 m
  • How Can Therapy, Nutrition & Bodybuilding Transform Mental Health?

    How Can Therapy, Nutrition & Bodybuilding Transform Mental Health?
    Apr 22 2025
    What happens when you combine therapy, nutrition, physical health, and even bodybuilding to support mental wellness? In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, I sit down with Christine Harrison, founder of Focus Forward Therapy Group, to explore how a boutique approach to mental health can create powerful, lasting change. Christine shares how foundational habits—eating well, sleeping, and moving regularly—impact therapy outcomes, especially for high achievers managing guilt, shame, and burnout. They dive into the influence of social media, the importance of goal setting, and how innovative treatments like ketamine therapy and bodybuilding can help individuals rebuild confidence and transform their lives.

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    45 m
  • Can Exercise Transform Mental Health Treatment?

    Can Exercise Transform Mental Health Treatment?
    Apr 15 2025
    In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we're joined by psychiatrist Dr. Nick Fabiano to answer a powerful question: Can exercise be a true game-changer in mental health care? We explore how physical activity impacts conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia and how the FIT framework can guide effective exercise prescriptions. What role does metabolic health play in psychiatric illness? How can lifestyle interventions empower patients and enhance outcomes? Tune in to discover why a more holistic, movement-based approach could be the future of mental health treatment.

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    35 m
  • How Can We Better Support Our Aging Parents?

    How Can We Better Support Our Aging Parents?
    Apr 8 2025
    In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, Dr. K asks: Are we doing enough to support the health and well-being of our aging parents? What role do nutrition, exercise, sleep, and connection play in extending their health span—not just their lifespan? He shares practical tips on preventing frailty, boosting protein intake, improving mental health, and fostering meaningful connections. If you’re caring for an elderly loved one, this episode offers essential guidance to help them thrive!

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    14 m
  • Can Intermittent Fasting Transform Your Health? Cynthia Thurlow on Nutrition, Strength, and Aging

    Can Intermittent Fasting Transform Your Health? Cynthia Thurlow on Nutrition, Strength, and Aging
    Apr 1 2025
    Is intermittent fasting the key to better metabolic health? How does nutrition impact aging and strength? In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, Cynthia Thurlow breaks down the science of fasting, muscle health, and the gut microbiome—especially for women in perimenopause and menopause. Learn why protein intake is essential, how lifestyle choices shape long-term health, and whether fasting is right for you.

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    54 m
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