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Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Being healthy is the unique expression of many, often inter-related dimensions which can be physical, mental, emotional, social, relational and spiritual. (w)healthy endeavors to explore them, taking you behind the curtain with leading experts, from physicians to people with lived experience. Through knowledge and storytelling, we hope to empower and inspire you to live your (w)healthiest life. Join Shauna Nyrose of the KGH Foundation on a journey to a (w)healthy life. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by guests of the podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the KGH Foundation.

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S1E65 What Does Aging in Place Actually Mean?

Jun 04, 2026 1h 7m

As of 2025, about 8.1 million Canadians are aged 65+, roughly 19.5% of the population. That proportion is expected to rise to about 23–25% by 2040. Meaning that the “oldest old” population is growing…

S1E64 The One Thing We All Have In Common.. Aging

May 21, 2026 1h 13m

In Canada, more than 772,000 people are currently living with dementia, and that number is expected to nearly double within the next 20 years. Which is why today we are joined by Dr. Pieter Strauss,…

S1E63 Meet Robotic Assisted Surgeon Dr. Dimitri Coutsinos

May 07, 2026 1h 1m

Just over a year ago on Day of Giving the community rallied to raise funds to bring Vinni, a surgical robot, to Kelowna General Hospital. A year later we are joined by the Head of Robotics, Dr.…

S1E62 How Philanthropy Brought a Renowned Parkinson's Researcher to Kelowna

Apr 23, 2026 1h 1m

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and we are beyond excited to be introducing a very special new member of the Humphreys Family Movement Disorder Clinic, Dr. Talyta Grippe. Dr. Grippe is a…

S1E61 Is Running Actually Bad For Your Knees?

Apr 09, 2026 55m

Spring has sprung and with the nicer weather finally settling in to the Okanagan Valley you may have noticed the runners are back! But lots of us wonder what sort of impact running has on our joints?…

S1E60 We're Not Kidney-ing Around! The Truth About Kidney Disease with Transplant Recipient, Patrick Ng

Mar 26, 2026 1h

You may recognize Patrick from his former position as a KGH Foundation Board Member but did you know that Patrick's first true connection with KGH was at the beginning of his kidney disease journey?…

S1E59 How Universal is Universal Health Care? With Dr. Ross Hickey

Mar 12, 2026 1h 13m

In Canada our health care system is labelled as 'universal' but what does that really mean? And what does it look like in practice? In this episode of the (w)healthy podcast we are joined by…

S1E58 How Indigenous Medicine is Understood with Elder Leon Louis

Feb 26, 2026 1h

In our second conversation with Elder Leon Louis, he shares syilx teachings on the true meaning of medicine, not just as something we take when we’re sick, but as a living relationship with land,…

S1E57 The Link Between Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma is... ADHD???

Feb 05, 2026 1h 6m

Do you have someone in your life who’s routines and day to day activities look a bit different? Or maybe that someone is you, always struggling to catch your tail? In this week’s episode of the…

S1E56 Introducing The New Head of Pediatrics at KGH!

Jan 08, 2026 59m

In this episode of the (w)healthy podcast we are beyond excited to be joined by Dr. Jeff Wong, the new Head of Pediatrics at Kelowna General Hospital. Speaking with Dr. Wong is like a breathe of…

S1E55 Looking Back. Leaning Forward.

Dec 25, 2025 47m

Join KGH Foundation CEO Allison Young on the year-end episode of the (w)healthy Podcast as we revisit key moments from 2025, share campaign progress, and outline hopeful plans for 2026.Happy holidays…

S1E53 What is Med School Really Like? A Candid Conversation with an Actual Second Year Medical Student

Dec 11, 2025 1h 15m

We’ve all heard the horror stories and seen the movies, but what is med school really like? And what about for those students studying right here in the Okanagan? In this week’s episode of the…

S1E52 The #1 Reason for Bedwetting is… Constipation??

Nov 27, 2025 1h 10m

Everybody poops. But for one in three kids, it’s not easy. And it may be the reason your child is struggling with bedwetting. In this episode, Angus MacKay, a pediatric physiotherapist specializing…

S1E51 The Secret Muscle Every Man Should Be Working On...

Nov 13, 2025 1h 21m

Men, turns out the most important muscles for strength and confidence aren’t built in the gym… In this episode, physiotherapist Corrine Wade joins Shauna to talk about men’s pelvic floor health and…

S1E50 Indigenous Insights and Practices for Health & Healthcare with Elder Leon Louis

Oct 30, 2025 1h 33m

This episode is about honouring different ways of knowing, and of learning through story, honouring Indigenous teachings, and exploring how they can guide how we think about health - as individuals…

S1E49 Stop Suffering in Silence. The Pelvic Floor Unlocked with Corrine Wade.

Oct 02, 2025 1h 18m

Pelvic floor therapy doesn’t have to be as daunting as you may have originally thought. In this episode of the (w)healthy podcast, host Shauna Nyrose is joined by physio therapist and pelvic floor…

S1E48 What Does ADHD Look Like In Real Life??

Sep 18, 2025 1h 15m

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in Canada, yet it is still widely misunderstood and often missed, particularly in girls and women. In this episode of the (w)healthy…

S1E47 Don't Sleep on Sleep!  Why it matters with Dr. Wayne Lai.

Sep 04, 2025 1h 21m

We often talk about sleep as something we should “get more of,” but rarely stop to ask why it matters in the first place. In this episode, Dr. Wayne Lai returns to help us better understand sleep as…

S1E46 Trauma, the Brain, and the Science of EMDR with Ashley Phillips

Aug 21, 2025 1h 13m

In this episode of the (w)healthy podcast, Shauna Nyrose speaks with Counsellor Ashley Phillips about how trauma impacts our mental health and why we don’t always recognize it. Ashley explains the…

S1E45 The Link Between Wealth and Well-Being Is??

Aug 07, 2025 1h 21m

Money is more than numbers in a bank account. It is peace of mind, security and a vital part of your overall health. In this episode of (w)healthy, host Shauna Nyrose talks with Rod Gibbings, Senior…

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