How to Talk About Health with Krista Lamb

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How we talk about health is important, and even those with the best intentions don't always do it well. Krista Lamb is an author and science communicator in Toronto. For years she has helped scientists, physicians, advocates, and others share their healthcare stories effectively. Along the way, some of them have taught her how we can and should talk about health in ways that are empathetic, understandable, and accurate. In the How to Talk About Health podcast, she asks those people to share their tips and tricks to help everyone communicate better.

Episodes

  1. Feb 19

    Telling healthcare stories with those experiencing homelessness

    Dr. David Campbell is an endocrinology clinician, a scientist, and an assistant professor at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine. His work focuses on supporting people living with diabetes who are experiencing homelessness or other social disadvantages. He is also a proponent of using creative science communications in sharing research. Learn more about Dr. Campbell’s research and the Home Sweet Home(less) photo project, as well as CBC News coverage of the unique initiative. Stream the short film ‘Low’ for free on the Diabetes Action Canada website. How to support How to Talk About Health: Please consider subscribing to our HTTAH Substack community. Paid subscribers* get access to training, resources, blog posts, and office hours. It's all set up to help you hone your healthcare communication skills in a supportive space. Your support also helps keep this podcast going so that everyone can benefit from learning these skills. Find out more at How to Talk About Health on Substack. *Special rates are available for lab teams.

    31 min

  2. Feb 19

    Dismantling global gender inequities in healthcare with Clare Szalay Timbo

    Clare Szalay Timbo is a gender and public health expert who has led programs at the intersection of gender equity, sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, and health systems strengthening. She is the Technical Advisor for Gender and Special Projects at Orbis Canada, as well as a co-founder and Director of the Women Leaders in Eye Health global network. Learn more about Orbis Canada, an international nonprofit that builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach. Read about Women Leaders in Eye Health and the organization’s webinars, coffee hours, and other events.   Learn about Women in Ophthalmology, founded to advance the professional environment for women ophthalmologists and to champion diversity, equity, and leadership across the field. Get to know global nonprofit eye care organization Seva Foundation. For Krista’s conversation with Dr. Sean Wharton, check out S1 E5 of How to Talk About Health, ‘Weight bias and how to talk about obesity.’ Read about the work and reports of Global Health 5050, an organization advancing gender justice worldwide.   How to support How to Talk About Health: Please consider subscribing to our HTTAH Substack community. Paid subscribers* get access to training, resources, blog posts, and office hours. It's all set up to help you hone your healthcare communication skills in a supportive space. Your support also helps keep this podcast going so that everyone can benefit from learning these skills. Find out more at How to Talk About Health on Substack. *Special rates are available for lab teams.

    37 min

  3. Feb 19

    Effective patient advocacy needs simple, authentic, and collaborative messaging with Kim Hanson

    Kim Hanson is the Chief External Relations Officer at Breakthrough T1D Canada*, where she leads advocacy, patient engagement, and communications. Kim previously served as the CEO of HealthPartners, a Canadian coalition of 20 national health charities. With an MBA from the University of Ottawa, she also has extensive experience as a senior leader in health charities, overseeing advocacy, communications, and fundraising. *At the time of this conversation, Kim Hanson was still working in her previous position as the CEO of HealthPartners. Learn more about Kim’s current and previous work at Breakthrough T1D Canada, HealthPartners Canada, and Diabetes Canada.   Learn more about Canada’s Disability Tax Credit. Read about the work of the Disability Advisory Committee, which advises the Canadian Minister of National Revenue and the Canada Revenue Agency on how they can improve administration and interpretation of tax measures for Canadians with disabilities.   Kim’s resource recommendation: The Results Map® System, developed by Caroline Kealey, a pioneer in developing the field of change communications. (Results Map was formerly known as Ingenium Communications. You can find their free and recommended resources here.)   How to support How to Talk About Health: Please consider subscribing to our HTTAH Substack community. Paid subscribers* get access to training, resources, blog posts, and office hours. It's all set up to help you hone your healthcare communication skills in a supportive space. Your support also helps keep this podcast going so that everyone can benefit from learning these skills. Find out more at How to Talk About Health on Substack.

    29 min

  4. Feb 19

    How to frame the numbers and tell the story behind the stats with Jeffrey Rosenthal

    Jeffrey Rosenthal is a professor of statistics at the University of Toronto, as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics and the Royal Society of Canada. Alongside his technical and academic work, he has also written books for the general public, including ‘Struck by Lightning, the Curious World of Probabilities.’ By speaking about probability and randomness as they appear in everyday life, he works to demystify math and statistics, making these concepts more accessible and easier to understand. Learn more about Jeffrey Rosenthal on his website, probability.ca.   Jeffrey’s books mentioned in this episode: - ‘Struck by Lightning: The Curious World of Probabilities’ - ‘Knock on Wood: Luck, Chance, and the Meaning of Everything’   How to support How to Talk About Health: Please consider subscribing to our HTTAH Substack community. Paid subscribers* get access to training, resources, blog posts, and office hours. It's all set up to help you hone your healthcare communication skills in a supportive space. Your support also helps keep this podcast going so that everyone can benefit from learning these skills. Find out more at How to Talk About Health on Substack. *Special rates are available for lab teams.

    34 min

  5. 06/24/2024

    How Mental Health is Portrayed in the Media with the Braaains Team

    Braaains is a podcast exploring the inner workings of our brains, mental health, & disabilities and how film & television portray them. Hosts Sarah and Heather Taylor join Krista to discuss the way mental health and disabilities are portrayed in the media - and how everyone, including healthcare providers, can improve the way we talk about these issues Learn more and listen to Braaains.  Listen to Krista as a guest on Braaains discussing diabetes distress and the media. Support How to Talk About Health - Join our Patreon for all sorts of extra resources and opportunities to network. It's also a way to keep this show free for everyone!

    31 min

  6. 06/10/2024

    Weight bias and how to talk about obesity with Dr. Sean Wharton

    How we talk about a person's body weight can have a big impact on how they feel - and it can go a long way in finding the right options for their health and wellness. Dr. Sean Wharton talks to Krista Lamb about weight bias, systemic inequities and a host of other issues related to the treatment of obesity. Dr. Wharton is a physician, he is the Medical Director at the Wharton Medical Clinic, he is an adjunct professor at McMaster University and York University, he was the co-lead author of the Canadian Obesity Guidelines, he founded the Black Medical Students Association at the University of Toronto, and he has led multiple research projects related to better understanding and treating obesity. The Canadian Obesity Guidelines Support How to Talk About Health - Join our Patreon for all sorts of extra resources and opportunities to network. It's also a way to keep this show free for everyone!

    38 min

  7. 05/27/2024

    Using graphic medicine to tell healthcare stories

    Artist Janina Gaudin is better known as Miss Diabetes. She has developed a dedicated following for her comics, which bring to life the challenges of a life with type 1 diabetes. Her work in graphic medicine has made research findings, healthcare advocacy points and complicated health information easier to understand and digest - allowing greater accessibility and understanding. Learn more about Miss Diabetes. Learn more about graphic medicine. Support How to Talk About Health - Join our Patreon for all sorts of extra resources and opportunities to network. It's also a way to keep this show free for everyone!

    26 min

  8. 05/13/2024

    Science is a Drag and Communicating in 2SLGBTQ+ Space

    Carrie Boyce, Executive Director of the Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIScience) joins host Krista lamb to discuss Science is a Drag, and how to create inclusive spaces for the queer community to get involved in science. Advancing LGBTQ_ People in STEM Careers. Kimberlé Crenshaw TedTalk on intersectionality. Support How to Talk About Health - Join our Patreon for all sorts of extra resources and opportunities to network. It's also a way to keep this show free for everyone!

    30 min

  9. 04/29/2024

    Effectively Communicating in Global Health and Ophthalmology

    Dr Hunter Cherwek is an ophthalmologist and the Vice President of Clinical Services and Technology at Orbis International. Hunter started his career with Orbis right out of medical school, and he was able to lecture and work in over 20 countries aboard the Flying Eye Hospital and helped build the organization’s award-winning telemedicine platform, Cybersight. He offers great insights into how to respectfully communicate with people around the globe. Learn more about Orbis Learn more about Cybersight  Support the How to Talk About Health Patreon for exclusive content!

    24 min

  10. 04/15/2024

    Effectively Communicating about Diabetes and "Taboo" Health Topics

    Dr. Alice Cheng is an endocrinologist and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Toronto. Alice is well known in the diabetes community as an extraordinary communicator—that’s one reason she has been tapped to become the co-host of the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Care On Air podcast. She is also the creator of The Med Ed Pledge – an initiative to increase Diversity & Inclusion in continuing medical education.  Support the How to Talk About Health Patreon for exclusive content!

    26 min

  11. 04/05/2024

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    How to Talk About Health with Krista Lamb launches in April 2024. Learn why you should subscribe now.

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How we talk about health is important, and even those with the best intentions don't always do it well. Krista Lamb is an author and science communicator in Toronto. For years she has helped scientists, physicians, advocates, and others share their healthcare stories effectively. Along the way, some of them have taught her how we can and should talk about health in ways that are empathetic, understandable, and accurate. In the How to Talk About Health podcast, she asks those people to share their tips and tricks to help everyone communicate better.

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