Sunday Night Health Show

On tonight's show, Maureen speaks to authour Gogs Gagnon about the book he wrote reflecting on his journey to overcome a prostate cancer diagnosis. As well, we sit down with fellow Corus Radio host, Jody Vance to talk about dementia, and her journey with a relative diagnosed with the disorder. Finally: gaslighting - you've probably heard of it, but what is it exactly? What is is, how to identify it, and what you can do about it.

On tonight's show, Maureen talks about bladder health - if your bladder is leaking it's not normal! As well, de-cluttering your home and life can help you de-clutter your mind as well. Finally, we speak to Hannah Varto, a nurse practitioner who specializes in women's health and forensics, specifically treatment of women who have been sexually assaulted. We talk about her role, what you can do, and what options are open if you've been a victim of a sexual assault.  

On tonight's show, Maureen speaks to Dr. Edward Tam, Medical Director of the Lair Centre in Vancouver to learn about Hepatitis C, and whether or not you should get tested. She also speaks to Neri Life, a Doula and Chotem Coach. Finally, we speak to Megan Gilron who is an intimacy coordinator in the media industry to learn about consent, and its role in film and TV.

On tonight's show we talk to Intimacy Coordinator Megan Gilron to chat about intimacy on movie sets, and how her role handles and manages it. Maureen also chats with Dr. Edward Tam, the Medical Director of the Lair Center in Vancouver to talk about a possible new treatment for Hepatitis C among those who use drugs by needle. Finally, Maureen talks to Genevieve Bonin of McKinsey, from the Women Deliver 2019 Conference about the role of women being elevated.

On tonight's show, we chat with Karen Krysko, a Life Balance Coach about the transformative power that a midlife crisis can have. We also sit down with Ward Plunet, a neuroscientist with the University of British Columbia to talk about brain health, and specifically neurons. Apparently, they can grow back easier than we thought! Finally, we speak to clarity coach and marriage counselor Rocky Lee to chat about some of the pitfalls that couples face when trying to work with each other. 

On tonight's program we speak to lawyer Paul Mendes about an employee who was fired for allegedly masturbating at work. Is it as common as people say it is? Should be it be illegal? We ask the expert. We also talk about the midlife crisis, and how it affects both men and women. Dr. Cathy Zeglinksi weighs in as well as to how to beat it and regain control of your life. We finally chat with Paralympian Donovan Tildesly about an innovation he's pioneered when it comes to blind hockey - a puck that makes noise!

On tonight's show, Maureen talks about panic attacks. What they are, what they may be an indicator of, and how you can cope with them. She also speaks to Dr. Paul Oh, GoodLife Fitness Chair of the Cardiac Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation Program at the University Health Network in Toronto. Exercise is important, but how much, and how can you start? As well, Maureen chats about relationships, dynamics, and how power can dictate a lot of things.

On tonight's show, we celebrate Mothers. Mothers in the past, Mothers now, and Mothers-to-be. However Mother's Day isn't always a day of celebration. We speak today with a survivor of sexual abuse who has used her experience to change the world around her. We also speak to a woman who's suffering from infertility, and how this day is a bitter reminder of that. As well, we speak to the founder of a website for people who have been, or may be suffering from infidelity. 

Should I eat eggs? Should I not? Should I only eat the egg whites? Are yolks okay? The questions aroung the health benefits and demerits of eggs keep coming, and the conventional wisdom keeps changing. Maureen speaks to cardiologist Dr. John Vyselaar for his take on it. As well, Maureen sits down for a conversation with the former Whitecaps Women's and current Irish National team soccer player, Ciara McCormick, to talk about a blog post that she wrote that alleges gross misconduct within the Whitecaps organization. The fallout has so far included fans walking out of games, and a public apology from the team.

On tonight's show Maureen opens up with a discussion about gut health, and the link it has to brain health. She also talks about anxiety, how to manage it and what to look out for. Finally - how do I pick the right partner? Maureen chats about it.

Maureen opens up the show by discussing 3 things that you can do to prevent dementia, and talks about things to be aware of that falsely claim to help. As well, she speaks to a woman about her experience with postpartum depression - it doesn't only affect women as well! Finally she speaks to Dr. Gary Nakhuda with Olive Fertility about male fertility.  

This week, Maureen speaks to the author of the book When Prostate Cancer Strikes, Gogs Gagnon, about his journey with the disease. How it affected him physically, spiritually and emotionally - and how he's doing now. Maureen also sits down with Clarity and Relationship Coach Rockie Lee to talk about relationships and how he works with not just couples, but also singles. Finally - have you considered hypnosis as a form of therapy? Maureen chats with Cavelle Ardiel about transformative hypnotherapy, and how it it can help people suffering from a variety of problems, from traumas to erectile dysfunction.

Maybe you don’t like to see your body in a bathing suit or shorts. Lori Mork has written a book “Kiss My Curvy Assets” a bible for body lovin’ - and she sits down with us to talk about it. Maureen also touches on male health - erectile dysfunction is a very real problem with very real consequences, how can you help prevent it, and deal with it? As well, we speak to intimacy coach Amy Color about pleasure derived from pain, and the sex drought plaguing North America.

Maureen opens the show with a chat with Dr. Sherry Thomas, a board-certified OBGYN and certified female pelvic medicine researcher about Her health down there. We also sit down with The Shift with Drex producer Bob Addison, who is recovering now from testicular cancer - we hear his story because it's important! Lads, Check your Nads. Finally we speak with Mark Smith, a family counselor and social worker who talks about his experience getting back together with a spouse that had gone outside of their marriage in an affair.

On tonight's show, Maureen sits down with Samantha Livingstone - an Olympic Gold Medalist high performance coach, speaker and entrepreneur to talk about snowplow parents - what are they? We also chat to registered dietitian Ali Chernoff about foods that allegedly boost your libido - what's the truth? She also speaks to Bariatric Medicine doctor Dr. Francis Vala about obesity, and all of the risks that come with being well overweight. Also: relationship deal-breakers.  

Maureen opens up the show by speaking to Dr. Agnes Lee, Medical Director of the Thrombosis Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital  about strokes - what you can do, and what you should look out for if you worry you or someone you know is at risk. She then sits down with a neuroscientist, PhD Ward Plunet, to talk about depression, and a possible new treatment that involves using a derivative of the drug ketamine. Finally, people know what 'IQ' is, but what about 'EQ'? We speak to psychological advisor Makenzie Chilton about what your emotional quotient, or EQ, is.

On tonight's show, Maureen chats with cardiologist and philanthropist Dr. Saul Isserow about exercise, and whether there's an ideal time of day to do it. As well, authour Craig Farlinger sits down for a talk about Torkers - what are they? You may know about birth doulas, but what about end-of-life doulas? We speak to Tarron Estes, the founder of the Conscious Dying Institute to learn more. Finally, in light of Alex Trebek's pancreatic cancer diagnosis, we talk about some warning signs to look out for if you're worried you or someone you know may have it.