Lisa Richardson, MD, joins us to discuss her path into medicine, creating a better and more inclusive system of care, the importance of language, what is needed for good mentorship, and so much more! Dr. Lisa Richardson is a mixed blood Anishinaabe physician and clinician-educator. She practices General Internal Medicine at the University Health Ne…

Hillary McBride, Ph.D., RPsych, joins us to discuss her career trajectory, navigating boundaries, the importance of letting imperfect work be seen, reconnecting with curiosity, and so much more! Dr. Hillary McBride is a therapist, researcher, speaker and writer. She is best known as co-host of “The Liturgists” podcast and host of the CBC podcast “O…

Onye Nnorom, MD, MPH, FRCPC, joins us to discuss her many roles in promoting health and equity, the impacts of systemic racism on health and well-being, the wisdom and resilience in community, and so much more! Dr. Onye Nnorom is a Family Doctor and a Public Health & Preventive Medicine specialist. She is the Associate Program Director of the Publi…

Jonathon Zarb, B.A., MPS, RP (qualifying), joins us to discuss what it means to be a spiritual health therapist, his journey to providing spiritual care in hospitals, the connection he has formed with his spirituality and sexuality, experiences caring for staff versus caring for patients, and so much more! Jonathon Zarb holds a bachelor’s degree in…

Lina Elfaki, MSc, joins us to discuss health advocacy and equity, the importance of recognizing intersectionality when looking at representation in STEM, finding balance as a medical student and so much more! Lina Elfaki is a second-year medical student at the University of Toronto (UofT). She completed her undergraduate degree in Physiology and Hu…

Speaker and Mental Health Advocate, Asante Haughton, joins us to discuss his advocacy work in the areas of mental health and crisis response reform, storytelling through music, doing what works for you and so much more! Asante Haughton is a mental health advocate devoted to changing the world. He is focused on amplifying the stories of everyday peo…

LaRon E. Nelson, PhD, RN, FNP, joins us to discuss his journey into academia, his incredible involvement in research across three countries, the importance of standing up for what you believe in, and so much more! Dr. LaRon Nelson is a public health nurse and family nurse practitioner. He is the Independence Foundation Associate Professor of Nursin…

Ritika Goel, MD, joins us to discuss her journey into medicine, the tremendous power of privilege, her role in mentorship and activism, uplifting marginalized voices and communities, and so much more! Dr. Ritika Goel is a family physician in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto working with the St. Michael's …

Allison Crawford, MD, Ph.D., joins us to discuss how she uses the arts to help make meaning in medicine, the proliferation of telemedicine and virtual care, the importance of recognizing what brings you joy, and so much more! Dr. Crawford is a psychiatrist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, where she is …

Naheed Dosani, MD, joins us to discuss his important work in the area of palliative care, his presence on social media, how he creates meaningful partnerships with his patients and others in the healthcare community, and so much more! Dr. Dosani is a palliative care physician and health and human rights activist dedicated to advancing equitable acc…

Jaclyn A. Siegel, M.S. Psychology, joins us to discuss her research on gender, bodies and social justice, how her personal mental health journey has influenced her work, learning to balance the demands of academia with her values and relationships, and so much more! Jaclyn Siegel is a doctoral fellow in the Network for Economic and Social Trends at…

Carolyn Lennox, Ph.D., C.Psych., joins us to discuss the changing landscape and importance of school-based mental health services, her career trajectory into School Psychology, the value of following your passion and interests, and so much more! Dr. Carolyn Lennox is a registered Clinical and School Psychologist, and current Manager of Psychology S…

Lesley A. Tarasoff, Ph.D., joins us to discuss her research and why it is so meaningful to her, boundary setting in academia, the importance of and wonderful things that come from sharing one’s story, and so much more! Dr. Tarasoff is a CIHR-funded Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Health and Society at the University of Toronto Sca…

Tiyondah Fante-Coleman, M.A., joins us to discuss her work with the Pathways to Care project, barriers to care that exist for Black youth, her hopes for a more inclusive and equitable future, and so much more! Tiyondah Fante-Coleman recently completed her MA in Community Psychology (2019) and her B.Sc. in Health Sciences (2016) at Wilfrid Laurier U…

Rachel Cooper, B.A, joins us to discuss her path to academia, the importance of diverse voices in bioethics, her decision to speak publicly about her mother's medically assisted death, the ups and downs of virtual learning at the graduate level, and so much more! Rachel is a Master of Bioethics candidate at Harvard Medical School, and a Fulbright C…

This special episode is our last for the season. There’s no guest interview; instead, we’ve selected the very best soundbites from the season and took some time as a team to reflect on all of the conversations we had with the wonderful guests on the podcast over the past year. Although each guest brought different expertise, opinions, and backgroun…

Health journalist, André Picard, joins us to discuss his accidental journey into a journalism career, solving big problems with pragmatism and patience, the responsibility to listen to and share stories, and so much more! André Picard is a health reporter and columnist for The Globe and Mail, where he has been a staff writer since 1987. André is a …

Diana Burchell, MA, OCT, joins us to discuss her transition from a teaching career to a doctoral research program, her personal experiences with disability and accessibility services, her involvement in starting a virtual peer support community amidst COVID-19, and so much more! Diana is a doctoral student in Developmental Psychology and Education …

Todd Cunningham, Ph.D, CPsych, joins us to discuss his research in assistive technology and academic interventions, his journey into the field, his reflections on using technology to make the field of psychology more equitable and accessible, and so much more! Dr. Cunningham is a clinical and school psychologist, Assistant Professor (Teaching Strea…

Jonathan Weiss, Ph.D., CPsych, joins us to discuss connectedness, listening carefully to your inner compass, the tremendous value of giving one's time for volunteerism, and so much more! Dr. Weiss is a clinical psychologist and an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at York University. His research focuses on mental health in people…

Yonah Krakowsky, MD, FRCSC, joins us to discuss his work as the director of the Transition-Related Surgery Program at Women’s College Hospital, religion and the ways in which it enriches both his practice and his life, experiences telling stories on stage, and so much more! Dr. Yonah Krakowsky is a surgeon-educator in the Division of Urology at the…

Sheila Wijayasinghe, MD, CCFP, joins us to discuss her journey to becoming a family doctor, how personal experiences as a patient have changed the way she practices medicine, the unscientific advice that she shares with her trainees to follow your heart, and so much more! Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe is a family doctor in Toronto with a special interest…

Suze Berkhout, MD, Ph.D., joins us to discuss storytelling and why it matters, how to ethically share stories in an accessible and meaningful format, writing and other creative processes, learning to stay with the mess, and so much more! Dr. Suze Berkhout is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and a …

Yona Lunsky, Ph.D., C.Psych, joins us to discuss creating space for patient partners in research, barriers to care for individuals with developmental disabilities, her personal connection to her work, and so much more! Dr. Lunsky is the Director of the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, and the Health Care Access Research and Developmental Di…

Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Toronto, Sarah Hobbs-Blyth, joins us to discuss her “accidental” career trajectory, inclusive access to mental health, primary and sexual health care for youth, how her work in the field of sexual and reproductive health has played into her role as a parent, and so much more! Sarah began her career in sexual…

Host, Lee Propp, sits down with each member of the Accidental Intellectual podcast team (affectionately known as the Pod Squad) to turn the mics on them and, as she does with each of our guests, ask them to introduce themselves, their work, and ask a few nosy questions. This episode of Accidental Intellectual is produced by Bronwyn Lamond, Rachael …

Sean Hill, Ph.D., joins us to discuss the importance of organizing and sharing data, the role of neuroinformatics in mental health, how scientists need to learn how to fail faster, and so much more! Dr. Sean Hill is the Director of the Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics, Senior Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and Pr…

Melanie Penner, MD FRCP(C), joins us to discuss imposter syndrome, the importance of good mentorship, her research and policy work to improve access to Autism services, the value of having hobbies, and so much more! Dr. Melanie Penner is a developmental paediatrician at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and a clinician investigator at …

Jeffrey Ansloos, PhD, C. Psych, joins us to discuss the importance of listening, cultivating relationships, the concept of care and caring for others within your community, the ethical responsibility that identity creates within a person to enact real change, and so much more! Dr. Ansloos is a Registered Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Indi…

Christine Chambers, PhD, RPsych, joins us to discuss her career trajectory, making your research meaningful and accessible to the public, multiple role management and delegation, doing good work, and so much more! Dr. Christine Chambers is a Clinical Psychologist, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Children’s Pain, and a Killam Professor in the Depa…

Adam Rapoport, MD, MHSc, joins us to discuss the history of residential hospice and palliative care, why palliative care should be incorporated into all areas of healthcare, how being genuinely human is fundamental to building meaningful relationships with patients, and so much more! Dr. Adam Rapoport is a general pediatrician with a Masters in Bio…

Saadia Sediqzadah, MD joins us to discuss her personal connection to her research and practice, the role of activism in medicine, decision science and how it affects clinical practice, stigma in mental health, and so much more! Dr. Saadia Sediqzadah is a PGY-5 Psychiatry resident at the University of Toronto, with a strong interest in psychotic ill…

Social worker and psychotherapist, Debbie Berlin joins us to discuss her trajectory into social work, how and why she decided to share her personal story of mental health, the importance of honesty, the inspirational work of palliative care, and so much more! Debbie has practised as a social worker and psychotherapist for more than 25 years in wome…

Health journalist, Lauren Vogel joins us to discuss the changing landscape of journalism, the writing process, parallels between journalism and healthcare, including the need to build trusting relationships, and so much more! Lauren Vogel is a journalist for the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), one of the top 10 general medical journals…

Physician and neonatologist Paige Church joins us to discuss how her personal challenges, including experiences of failure, shaped her education and career, lessons learned from growing up in the health care system, her experience of “coming out” as having Spina Bifida, not letting other people’s narratives define you, and so much more! Paige Churc…

Hospital CEO and president Julia Hanigsberg joins us to discuss her unique career trajectory, the positive impact that shared personal experience can have on healthcare, the importance of representation in media, blurring the lines between professional and personal content on social media, family partnership in healthcare, and so much more! Julia H…

Come join us as we tell profoundly human stories of both setbacks and successes and the kind of wisdom that only comes from failing the first time. Producers: Bronwyn Lamond, Rachael Lyon, Harrison McNaughtan, Stephanie Morris, Lee Propp, & Ariana Simone Theme Music Artist: Alexandra Willet Website: alexandrawillettartist.com FB: @alexandrawilletta…