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Healthy and Litty
by Healthy and Litty Podcast
⭐️The Healthy and Litty Podcast aims to empower Canadian youth with popular media-centric health content, decoding healthy terminology and fostering a community around healthy living. We are on a mission to spark conversations, engage youth in our local communities, and inspire a new wave of health advocates. ⭐
Episodes
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Hacking Longevity with Dr. Arshad Hack
In episode 36, Mila and Nandita discuss longevity medicine, preventive healthcare, wellness trends, biohacking culture, looksmaxxing, evidence-based aging practices, and how young adults can make informed wellness decisions with our special guest, Dr. Arshad Hack. Dr. Arshad Hack, is the Founder,...
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Your Liver Called…It Wants Better Choices: Understanding Liver Health with Dr. Hemant Shah
Why is your liver so resilient? How can you better take care of it? Today's episode features Dr. Hemant Shah, a Gastroenterologist and Liver Specialist. In this episode he provides insights on: - Functions of the liver - Hepatitis and the stigma associated with it - How alcohol impacts the liver…
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Sole Talk: Understanding Foot Orthotics and Preventative Foot Care With Brandon Nethercott
What exactly does a Pedorthist do, and why does it matter more than you think? Today’s episode features Brandon Nethercott, Registered Kinesiologist and Canadian Certified Pedorthist, as we break down the science of movement, foot health, and biomechanics. From gait analysis to custom orthotics…
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How to Train a Doctor: A preview into the Canadian medical education system with Lindsey Zhang
Join Mila and Nandita in Episode 33 as they discuss the structure of the Canadian medical education system with Lindsey Zhang, a 4th year medical student at the University of Ottawa and incoming Obstetrics and Gynecology resident at the University of Toronto.
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Comfort Meets Care: A Conversation About Palliative Care with Dr. Joyce Cheung
Join Nandita and Mila in Episode 32 as they discuss what palliative care is, the importance of quality of life and misconceptions associated with palliative care with our guest expert, Dr. Joyce Cheung. Dr Joyce Cheung is a Family Medicine and Palliative Care physician based in Toronto, Ontario....
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Oops I did it again, I broke my habit: Science-behind habit formation
New year, new goals… but why do so many resolutions fade by February? 🤔 In this episode of Healthy & Litty, Nandita and Mila break down the science behind habit formation and why motivation alone is not enough to create lasting change. Using evidence-based research, we explore how habits form...
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Can someone book my family doctor's appointment? With Dr. Christopher Haddad
Join Mila and Nandita in Episode 30 as they break down what a family doctor really does and why primary care matters. In this episode, they are joined by special guest Dr. Christopher Haddad, a PGY-1 Family Medicine Resident at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), who is focused on the critical...
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Healthy Aging and Rethinking Senior Care with Dr. Alessandra Palombo
In this episode, we discuss healthy aging and how to care for older adults with Dr. Alessandra Palombo. Main Topics: - Dr. Palombo's journey in family medicine and senior care - Barriers to accessing memory and aging services - What healthy aging really means (mobility, cognition, independence,...
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More Than Medicine: How Social Prescribing Heals Communities With Dr. Nicole D'Souza
In episode 28, we chat about social prescribing in the Canadian healthcare system with Dr. Nicole D'Souza, a health systems researcher.
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Navigating Homelessness
In this episode, we discuss navigating homelessness in the healthcare system with Fred Ellerington, a homeless outreach counsellor. Resources: -https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/9790-street-needs-assessment-report-2024.pdf...
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Scroll, Click, Learn: Role Of Social Media On Children's Health Education With Dr. Ripudaman Minhas
In episode 26, Mila and Nandita discuss with Dr. Ripudaman Minhas the impact social media has on children's health literacy. Resources: -https://kidshealthnetwork.org/ -https://www.cma.ca/healthcare-for-real -https://healthydebate.ca/2025/01/topic/health-misinformation-marginalized-communities/...
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X marks the spot: DNA
In this episode of Health and Litty, we delve into how DNA works, where it comes from, why it matters, and how one blurry X-ray photo changed everything.
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Exhaustion as a Badge of Honor?: Exploring how Hustle Culture Breeds Burnout
Join Mila and Nandita as they explore define burnout, how it manifests and ways to cope with it. We obtained information from a poster we created in our capstone course: 10.13140/RG.2.2.35050.84164 Deliverables: https://gecoxcel.weebly.com/deliverables.html
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CIHI Stats Series: Primary Care Access
In episode 23, join Mila and Nandita, as they divide into analyzing the primary care access statistics for 2024 on the Canadian Institute for Health Information website (https://www.cihi.ca/en). Virtual Care Resources Ontario: https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/home...
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Breaking down the stats: CIHI
In episode 22, join Mila and Nandita, as they divide into analyzing the healthcare expenditure statistics for 2024 on the Canadian Institute for Health Information website (https://www.cihi.ca/en).
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The Invisible Change: Epigenetics
In episode 21, Nandita and Mila will explore epigenetics, the Dutch famine and how generational trauma can leave lasting impacts on DNA. Resources:
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Canada’s Healthcare Coverage: Who’s Covered, What’s Covered, and What’s Not
In episode 20, Nandita will be breaking down Canada's healthcare system: who’s covered, what’s covered, and what’s not. She draws insights from evidence-based resources, including the Canada Health Act, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), CanadaLife and Ontario Health. Topics discussed: 1....
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WHO is the World Health Organization? A brief overview.
📣Episode 19 is here!✨ Many of us became acquainted with the World Health Organization during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we will learn more about the World Health Organization. Resources used to create this episode: United Nations. Sustainable Development Goals. Accessed December 17,...
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Policies Made Easy: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
✨ Episode 18 is here! 🎉 Join Nandita as she dives into CPSO's policy on complementary and alternative medicine. 🎙️ Tune into today’s episode as we simplify the CPSO guidelines on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Learn how these policies balance safety, evidence, and cultural…
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The Healthcare Specialists That Make You Go O!: Exploring Professions Starting with “O”
✨ Episode 17 is here! 🎉 Join Nandita and Mila as we dive into Healthcare Specialists That Make You Go O. 🎙️ Tune in to unpack the roles of different healthcare professions and distinguish between the ones that sound familiar. 🌿 Healthy Living Just Became LIT #Ophthalmology #Optometrist...
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Insight into One Health
Episode 16 is out! Let's learn more about the One Health model and academic field. Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/one-health/about/index.html...
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Food Literacy: Decoding the Menu for your Health
Episode 15 is out! Join Nandita in exploring more about food literacy! Making decisions about what to eat can be hard, especially when there are so many micro-dieting trends. It’s important to understand what food literacy is and the basics behind nutrition.
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Confronting Nurse Burnout and Mental Health Wellness with "Gritty Nurse" Sara Fung
✨Episode 14 is here! 🎉Join Nandita and Mila as we dive into "Behind the Scrubs: Confronting Nurse Burnout and Mental Health Wellness" with our guest speaker Sara Fung. 🎙️We’re excited to have Sara Fung (she/her) on the Healthy and Litty Podcast. Sara Fung, MN, BScN, RN, is an experienced...
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I Feel Fine! - Why should you Adhere to the Full-Course of Antibiotics?
Episode 13! Join Nandita and Mila as we dive deep into the importance of completing your antibiotic course, bacterial infections, and the rising issue of antibiotic resistance. From understanding the role of antibiotics to busting myths around their use, we've got you covered! Tune in to learn…
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It's a Team Effort: How to Support your Elderly Loved Ones through the Healthcare System
Episode 12 is here! 🎙️ Join Mila and Nandita as we dive into practical ways to help older adults navigate complex healthcare systems and access the care they deserve. Let’s make a difference together! #HealthLiteracy #PodcastEpisode #OlderAdultCare #FamilySupport #HealthcareNavigation
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Clearing the Air: Myths About Flu Season and Immunity
✨ Episode 11 is here! 🎉 Join Nandita as we dive into Clearing the Air: Myths About Flu Season and Immunity. 🎙️ Tune in to unpack what really supports your immune system, the truth about flu shots, and how to stay healthy this flu season 🌿 Healthy Living Just Became LIT #HealthLiteracy...
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How to Dissect a Literature Review
In this episode, Nandita and Mila dive deep into the science of mindfulness meditation through a literature review submitted for the course 4995E during our undergraduate program! 🧠✨ Tune in for: 🔍 Learning how to use evidence-based research to draw insights🧘 Techniques to incorporate...
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The Anatomy of a Research Paper
🔬 The Anatomy of a Research Paper In this episode, Nandita and Mila break down 📝 medical research papers! Learn what they are, how they’re used in healthcare 🏥, and why they matter. They’ll guide you through each key section: Abstract: 📖 A quick summary of the study Introduction: 🔎 Why the...
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The Story Behind Our Health Literacy Mission
📣Happy Health Literacy Month!🎉 🎙️We’re excited to share our health literacy journey and inspirations for creating the Healthy and Litty Podcast.✨
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Hocus Pocus Part 2: Trust Your Gut, Decoding Gut Health Literacy
✨Episode 7 is here! 🎉 Join Mila and Nandita as we dive into The Hocus Pocus Series Part 2: Trust your Gut: Decoding Gut Health Literacy 🔎Using AI is seemingly effortless, providing information in a more digestible form. However, until AI becomes consistently accurate, we must learn how to...
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Hocus Pocus Part 1: Trust Your Gut, Decoding Gut Health Literacy
✨Episode 6 is here! 🎉 Join Mila and Nandita as we dive into The Hocus Pocus Series Part 1: Trust your Gut: Decoding Gut Health Literacy 🔎Using AI is seemingly effortless, providing information in a more digestible form. However, until AI becomes consistently accurate, we must learn how to...
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Rx for Clear Communication: Talking with Your Pharmacist Made Easy
✨Episode 5 is here! 🎉Join Nandita and Mila as we dive into "Rx (Prescription) for Clear Communication: Talking with Your Pharmacist Made Easy" with our guest speaker Unnati Shah. 🎙️We’re excited to have Unnati Shah (she/her) on the Healthy and Litty Podcast. Unnati is a second-year pharmacy...
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The Hocus Pocus Series - What’s Up With AI?
✨Episode 4 is here! 🎉 Join Mila and Nandita as we dive into The Hocus Pocus Series - What’s Up With AI? 🔎Using AI is seemingly effortless, providing information in a more digestible form. However, until AI becomes consistently accurate, we must learn how to decipher accurate information from...
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Mind Over Myth: Exploring Brain Health (Concussion Insights)
✨Episode 3 is here! 🎉 Join Nandita and Mila as we dive into Mind over Myth: Exploring Brain Health (Concussion Insights) with our guest speaker Kendra Prasad. 🎙️We’re excited to have Kendra Prasad (she/her) on the Healthy and Litty Podcast. She is the Vice-President of the Brain Injury...
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Health Literacy: The Secret Ingredient to Wellness
✨Episode 2 is here! 🎉 Join Nandita and Mila as we dive into the power of health literacy—the secret ingredient to wellness. 🎙️Tune in to unpack what health literacy means, why it's so vital, and how the current landscape in Canada is shaping up🌿 Listen here on Spotify: #HealthLiteracy...
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Welcome to Healthy and Litty
⭐️Bringing you the newest resource for learning more about health literacy... welcome to Healthy and Litty! Your co-hosts for this series are Mila Gracic and Nandita Vas and are open to any topic suggestions.⭐️ 📢Please follow our social media pages for regular updates on upcoming episodes and to...
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⭐️The Healthy and Litty Podcast aims to empower Canadian youth with popular media-centric health content, decoding healthy terminology and fostering a community around healthy living. We are on a mission to spark conversations, engage youth in our local communities, and inspire a new wave of health advocates. ⭐
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