Azar Lab Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Pouya Azar sits down with Professor Glenn Sammis to explore the intersection of molecular chemistry and health innovation.

In this Gord’s Corner episode, I sit down with Scotty Colin to talk about his upbringing in Los Angeles, skateboarding, punk rock, falling into addiction, and his path to recovery—along with a few other adventures he experienced along the way. Scotty’s fascination with pattern recognition, as it relates to self-discovery and personal growth, is inspiring. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Scotty, and I hope you enjoy it too. This was recorded when Scotty was in Vancouver in June of 2025 for his Art Show at Outsiders and Others—a non-profit art Society with a focus on bringing non-traditional artists to the forefront. -Gord (Background voice chiming in from time  to time is my twin brother, George—making sure production is going smoothly.)Instagram: @scottsmanship | Website: scottsmanship.com | Azar Lab Web: azarlab.com | Azar Lab Pod IG: @azarlabpod | Gord's web: gordfaulkner.com | Gord's IG: @gordfaulknercoach | Production: faulkner-productions.com

In this episode, Dr. Pouya Azar sits down with Dr. Samuel Guillaume, a substance abuse physician from Finland who brings both clinical expertise and lived recovery experience.They discuss addiction, recovery, mental health, and how personal experience can transform the way patients are understood and treated.Dr. Samuel Guillaume is a Finland-based substance abuse physician specializing in addiction medicine and psychiatry. Drawing from both professional training and personal recovery experience, he approaches addiction and mental health with a holistic, compassionate perspective. Dr. Guillaume also lectures and trains professionals on addiction-related topics, emphasizing understanding, empathy, and effective long-term recovery. Samuel's Instagram | Website

In this episode, Dr. Pouya Azar sits down with Dr. Jeanmarie Perrone to discuss medetomidine and fentanyl use, exposure, and withdrawal.Dr. Jeanmarie Perrone is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and serves as Director of Medical Toxicology and Addiction Medicine Initiatives. She is also the Founding Director of the Penn Medicine Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy. (This video is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or addiction, please seek support from a qualified professional or local resources.)

In this video, Dr. Pouya Azar sits down with professional skateboarder Brandon Turner to discuss dealing with trauma, professional skateboarding, near-death experiences, addiction, and recovery. Brandon’s instagram | Westside Recovery

In this episode, Dr. Pouya Azar talks with a mother and daughter who share their eye-opening account of the emotional pain, struggle, and lessons learned from losing a beloved son and brother to the fentanyl crisis. Luka's memorial site: "This memorial website was created in memory of our beautiful boy, Luka Dylan Uebbing, 13 years old, born on January 29, 2008, and passed away on October 20, 2021. A burning star that brought light into our world."https://www.forevermissed.com/luka/aboutAnne’s bookstore: https://kinderbooks.ca/Article Anne wrote about her son: https://kinderbooks.ca/blogs/news-and-reviews/lets-go-by-julie-flett-on-skateboarding-motherhood“Thank you for listening to us, this was a very empowering moment for me. It is important for people to know.” -Anne

In this episode, Gordon Faulkner talks about decreasing his own anxiety, becoming more authentic, and the power of hypnosis. gordfaulkner.com

In this episode, popular Skateboarder/YouTuber, Ben Degros, shares his journey with skateboarding, addiction, recovery and the road forward. Ben's skate YouTube Channel | Ben's Vancouver Carpentry YouTube

In this episode brain surgeon, Peter Gooderham, talks about pursuing excellence--the hard work, the grind and the grit of becoming and being a brain surgeon.

In this episode, Conor King & Korey Bedard discuss The Fentanyl Crisis.

Patient Shares His Recovery Journey