Talking With Docs Podcast

Dr. Brad Weening and Dr. Paul Zalzal
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Doctors Brad Weening and Paul Zalzal along with other guest specialists, help you understand different health conditions in short, fun and instructive videos. Watch the videos and listen the podcast to learn valuable information and enjoy an easy-to-understand approach to complex health conditions.

  1. Do You Have A Kidney Stone? Diagnosis, Treatment, And How To Prevent Them

    22H AGO

    Do You Have A Kidney Stone? Diagnosis, Treatment, And How To Prevent Them

    📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com Kidney stones are one of the most painful medical conditions people experience, yet many do not understand why they form or how to prevent them. In this episode, the doctors break down what kidney stones actually are, why they develop, and the biggest risk factors most people overlook. From hydration and diet to supplements and genetics, we explain what increases your risk and what truly helps lower it. You’ll learn: - What kidney stones are made of and how they form - Common symptoms and when pain becomes a medical emergency - The biggest dietary and hydration mistakes that increase risk - Whether calcium, salt, or protein intake plays a role - Practical ways to reduce your chances of getting kidney stones again If you’ve had kidney stones before or want to avoid them altogether, this episode gives you clear, evidence-based guidance without fear or misinformation. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 YouTube Music: • TWD Podcast 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/user/talking+with+docs/ ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your health regimen. #kidneystones #kidneyhealth #hydrationmatters #urology #healtheducation #doctorapproved #painprevention #medicalmyths #talkingwithdocs

    16 min
  2. Dry January: Are There Real Health Benefits?

    1D AGO

    Dry January: Are There Real Health Benefits?

    📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com Many people try Dry January hoping for better sleep, weight loss, and a health reset but does cutting out alcohol for one month actually make a difference? In this episode, the doctors break down what really happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol for 30 days. From liver function and blood pressure to sleep quality and mental clarity, we explain which benefits are real, which are overhyped, and who Dry January actually helps the most. You’ll learn: - What happens to your liver and metabolism when you stop drinking - How alcohol affects sleep, hormones, and energy levels - Whether Dry January leads to lasting health improvements - If one month off alcohol can lower blood pressure and cholesterol - Who benefits most from Dry January and who may not If you’ve ever wondered whether Dry January is worth it or just another wellness trend, this episode gives you a clear, science-based answer without the guilt or hype. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 YouTube Music: • TWD Podcast 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/user/talking+with+docs/ ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ 1 Brown University Review (2024) - Alcohol and Alcoholism 2 Mehta et al. (2018) - BMJ Open (insulin resistance, liver function) 3 Multiple UK studies on long-term behavior change 4 Cancer risk reduction research 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your health regimen. #dryjanuary #alcoholhealth #liverhealth #sleephealth #metabolichealth #hearthealth #doctorapproved #healthmyths #wellnessscience #talkingwithdocs

    9 min
  3. Dribbling After You Pee? Here’s How To Fix

    2D AGO

    Dribbling After You Pee? Here’s How To Fix

    📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com Leaking urine after you think you’re done peeing is more common than people realize, and it’s called post void leakage or post void dribble. In this episode, the doctors explain why urine can remain trapped in the urethra, who is most at risk, and what this symptom may signal about your pelvic floor or prostate health. You’ll learn: - What post void leakage actually is and why it happens - Why men experience this more often than women - The role of pelvic floor weakness and urethral anatomy - When post void dribble is normal vs when to get checked - Simple habits and exercises that can help reduce leakage If you’ve ever noticed drips after leaving the bathroom or stains minutes later, this episode breaks down the cause without embarrassment and explains what you can actually do about it. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 YouTube Music: • TWD Podcast 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/user/talking+with+docs/ ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing included in this video is meant to be or should be taken as medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your health regimen. #postvoiddribble #urinaryhealth #menshealth #pelvicfloor #bladderhealth #urohealth #healthsymptoms #doctorapproved #talkingwithdocs

    4 min
  4. Belly Fat Getting You Down? Here’s Why And How To Reduce It

    3D AGO

    Belly Fat Getting You Down? Here’s Why And How To Reduce It

    📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com Fat loss is one of the most misunderstood topics in health. Most people blame slow metabolism, bad genetics, or the wrong diet when progress stalls., but the real reasons are often much simpler and far less talked about. In this episode, the doctors break down what actually drives fat loss and why so many popular strategies fail. From calorie balance to hormones, muscle mass, and daily habits, we explain what matters most and what people waste time worrying about. This is not about trends, detoxes, or extreme plans just the science behind losing body fat in a sustainable way. You’ll learn: - The difference between fat loss and weight loss - Why calorie balance still matters, even with “healthy” eating - How hormones, sleep, and stress influence fat loss - Why exercise alone often does not lead to fat loss - Common mistakes that slow progress without you realizing - What doctors focus on for long-term, realistic results If you’ve been doing “everything right” but not seeing changes, this episode helps you understand what’s missing without guilt, hype, or confusion. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 YouTube Music: • TWD Podcast 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/user/talking+with+docs/ ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your diet or lifestyle.

    14 min
  5. Are Tattoos Bad For Your Health? Do They Cause Cancer? Docs Review The Evidence

    4D AGO

    Are Tattoos Bad For Your Health? Do They Cause Cancer? Docs Review The Evidence

    📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com Tattoos are more common than ever, but recent research has raised important questions about their long-term safety. In this episode, the doctors break down whether tattoos are linked to higher risks of skin cancer and lymphoma, based on newer scientific studies. We take a closer look at a large twin study from Denmark and explain why researchers are paying attention to tattoo ink, immune responses, and cancer risk. The doctors also clarify what these findings do and do not mean for people who already have tattoos. You’ll learn: - What recent studies say about tattoos and cancer risk - Why a large Danish twin study caught researchers’ attention - The possible link between tattoo ink, immune response, and lymphoma - Whether tattoos are associated with skin cancer risk - How to interpret these findings without unnecessary fear If you have tattoos or are thinking about getting one, this episode helps you understand the science without panic, misinformation, or clickbait. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 YouTube Music: • TWD Podcast 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/user/talking+with+docs/ ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making changes to your health or lifestyle. Full disclaimer at talkingwithdocs.com. #tattoos #cancerrisk #skincancer #lymphoma #medicalresearch #healthscience #doctorapproved #tattoofacts #talkingwithdocs

    18 min
  6. Is A Calorie Deficit The Most Important Factor For Weight Loss? Docs Review The Twinkie Diet

    5D AGO

    Is A Calorie Deficit The Most Important Factor For Weight Loss? Docs Review The Twinkie Diet

    📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com A nutrition professor made headlines after losing about 27 pounds while eating mostly junk food like Twinkies for 10 weeks. Sounds impossible, but there is real science behind it. In this episode, the doctors break down why weight loss comes down to calories in versus calories out, based on the laws of thermodynamics. Food quality absolutely matters for health, energy, and long-term success, but without a true calorie deficit, weight loss simply does not happen. We explain how this experiment worked, what it proves, and why it does not mean junk food is a healthy strategy, even if the scale goes down. You’ll learn: - Why calorie deficit drives weight loss regardless of food type - How the laws of thermodynamics apply to body weight - Why food quality still matters for health and sustainability - The difference between short-term weight loss and long-term health - What people often misunderstand about “junk food diets” - If you are confused by mixed messages about dieting, clean eating, and calories, this episode helps separate weight loss science from nutrition myths. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 YouTube Music: • TWD Podcast 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/user/talking+with+docs/ ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making changes to your diet or lifestyle. Full disclaimer at talkingwithdocs.com. #weightloss #caloriedeficit #nutritionmyths #dietscience #fatloss #caloriesinout #healthynutrition #weightlossfacts #talkingwithdocs

    12 min
  7. Social Determinants Of Health. Where You Live, Your Education, Healthcare And Food.

    6D AGO

    Social Determinants Of Health. Where You Live, Your Education, Healthcare And Food.

    📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com Most people think health comes down to diet, exercise, and genetics. But in this episode, the doctors explain why where you live may be having a bigger impact on your health than you realize. From climate and air quality to cost of living, stress, noise, and social environments, we break down how your surroundings quietly influence your body every single day. Many of these factors are overlooked, yet they shape inflammation, heart health, mental health, sleep, and long-term disease risk. This is not about blame. It is about awareness. You’ll learn: - How climate and air quality affect your lungs, heart, and inflammation - Why financial pressure and cost of living increase chronic stress - How noise, crowding, and social environments impact sleep and mental health - The link between environment, stress hormones, and long-term disease - What doctors look at when patients feel unwell despite “doing everything right” If you have ever wondered why your health feels harder to manage despite good habits, this episode explains why your environment may be playing a bigger role than you think. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 YouTube Music: • TWD Podcast 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/user/talking+with+docs/ ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing included in this video is meant to be or should be taken as medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your health regimen. #environmentalhealth #stressandhealth #socialdeterminants #chronicstress #mentalhealthawareness #hearthealth #publichealth #doctorapproved #talkingwithdocs

    15 min
  8. Going Home Same Day After Knee Replacement? What You Need To Know

    FEB 12

    Going Home Same Day After Knee Replacement? What You Need To Know

    📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com Going home after a knee replacement can feel overwhelming, even if the surgery itself went well. In this episode, the doctors walk you through what those first days at home actually look like and what patients are often surprised by. From pain and swelling to mobility, sleep, and daily activities, we explain what is normal, what is not, and how to set yourself up for a smoother recovery once you leave the hospital. You’ll learn: - What to expect physically in the first few days at home - How much pain and swelling is normal after knee replacement - When you should start walking and moving - Common mistakes people make during early recovery - When to call your doctor versus when symptoms are expected If you or someone you care for is preparing to go home after knee replacement surgery, this episode gives clear, realistic guidance to help you feel more confident and prepared. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 YouTube Music: • TWD Podcast 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/user/talking+with+docs/ ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing included in this video is meant to be or should be taken as medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your health regimen. #kneereplacement #kneesurgeryrecovery #orthopedics #postsurgerycare #rehab #mobility #painmanagement #healthrecovery #doctorapproved #talkingwithdocs

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Doctors Brad Weening and Paul Zalzal along with other guest specialists, help you understand different health conditions in short, fun and instructive videos. Watch the videos and listen the podcast to learn valuable information and enjoy an easy-to-understand approach to complex health conditions.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Brad Weening and Dr. Paul Zalzal
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Talking With Docs Podcast

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