At the Helm

Today on At the Helm join Dr. Charles Helm as he sits down with Dr. Suzanne Crocker, a retired family physician turned award-winning documentary filmmaker. Dr. Crocker shares her incredible journey from practicing medicine in Dawson City, Yukon, to immersing her family in a bold experiment—eating only locally sourced food for an entire year. In this episode, she discusses the challenges and triumphs captured in her documentary First We Eat, exploring food security, sustainability, and the power of community.

Dr. Crocker's Production Company:
https://driftproductions.ca/

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Some of the information about dietary changes can alter your metabolic processes and could lead to serious side effects if you are already on specific medications. If you are on any prescription medications, please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

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In today's episode of At the Helm we welcome Dr. Charissa Tonnesen, a pharmacist who shares her powerful personal journey with type 2 diabetes and how a paleo diet transformed her health. She dives into the importance of lifestyle changes in diabetes management. She also explore the impact of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), the growing role of pharmacists in diabetes & lifestyle care, and the importance of collaboration with other healthcare professionals—especially in rural communities where resources are limited.

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Some of the information about dietary changes can alter your metabolic processes and could lead to serious side effects if you are already on specific medications. If you are on any prescription medications, please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

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The Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition is a Canadian-based non profit aimed at helping individuals plagued by chronic disease change their lives through food and lifestyle. Our resources are free, non-partisan and backed by scientific, peer-reviewed research. If you enjoy this podcast series please consider a donation to IPTN to ensure we continue our important mission of helping people transform their lives through a food-first approach.

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Welcome to another episode of At the Helm! Today, we are thrilled to host Jayne Bullen, COO of The Noakes Foundation and Managing Director of the Nutrition Network.

Jayne has been at the forefront of therapeutic nutrition, working with Professor Tim Noakes to establish programs like Eat Better South Africa, which helps underserved communities improve their health through low-carb nutrition. She’s also leading cutting-edge research into type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic health, and childhood stunting.

In this episode, we discuss:
🎭 Jayne’s personal journey into nutrition science
📊 The epidemic of metabolic disease in South Africa & globally
🔄 How Noakes Foundation & Nutrition Network are transforming lives
🥧 How to eat low-carb on a budget
🔬 The latest research on childhood stunting & diabetes reversal

If you’re passionate about food as medicine, public health, and science-backed nutrition, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Some of the information about dietary changes can alter your metabolic processes and could lead to serious side effects if you are already on specific medications. If you are on any prescription medications, please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and follow the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition on social media!

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The Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition is a Canadian-based non profit aimed at helping individuals plagued by chronic disease change their lives through food and lifestyle. Our resources are free, non-partisan and backed by scientific, peer-reviewed research. If you enjoy this podcast series please consider a donation to IPTN to ensure we continue our important mission of helping people transform their lives through a food-first approach.

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In this episode of At the Helm, we sit down with Dr. Roshani Sanghani, an endocrinologist, diabetes educator, and founder of Reisaan Health in Mumbai, India. Dr. Sanghani shares her journey from traditional endocrinology to a patient-centered, lifestyle-first approach to managing diabetes and metabolic disorders.

We discuss:
✅ Her pivotal moment with a patient that changed her approach to diabetes care
✅ The growing diabetes epidemic in India and why it’s hitting younger populations
✅ The power of coaching over paternalistic medicine in diabetes management
✅ How diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management play a role in reversing metabolic conditions
✅ Her new book Turn Around Diabetes and how it’s helping people worldwide

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Sanghani and her work:
🌐 Reisaan Health: https://reisaanhealth.com/
📖 Turn Around Diabetes: https://www.amazon.com/Turn-around-Diabetes-Step-Step/dp/B0D8DWCTLN

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Some of the information about dietary changes can alter your metabolic processes and could lead to serious side effects if you are already on specific medications. If you are on any prescription medications, please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and follow the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition on social media!

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The Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition is a Canadian-based non profit aimed at helping individuals plagued by chronic disease change their lives through food and lifestyle. Our resources are free, non-partisan and backed by scientific, peer-reviewed research. If you enjoy this podcast series please consider a donation to IPTN to ensure we continue our important mission of helping people transform their lives through a food-first approach.

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Mike Alexander opens up about his journey as a Sixties Scoop survivor, navigating the challenges of mental health struggles, addiction, and a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. In this inspiring episode, he shares how reconnecting with his Indigenous roots became the key to transforming his health and reclaiming his life.

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Some of the information about dietary changes can alter your metabolic processes and could lead to serious side effects if you are already on specific medications. If you are on any prescription medications, please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and follow the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition on social media!

Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition:
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The Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition is a Canadian-based non profit aimed at helping individuals plagued by chronic disease change their lives through food and lifestyle. Our resources are free, non-partisan and backed by scientific, peer-reviewed research. If you enjoy this podcast series please consider a donation to IPTN to ensure we continue our important mission of helping people transform their lives through a food-first approach.

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Join us in this episode of At the Helm as we sit down with Dr. Brendan Byrne, a family physician, digital pioneer, and founder of Lifestyle Rx—a groundbreaking online program helping thousands of Canadians achieve type 2 diabetes remission and improve metabolic health through lifestyle changes.

Dr. Byrne shares his journey from developing electronic medical record software to emerging as a leader in lifestyle medicine. He will discuss his program's 4/2 diabetes reversal strategy, which emphasizes nutrition, exercise, and sleep, as well as how Lifestyle Rx tailors care for five distinct diabetes subtypes.

We’ll also discuss challenges in shifting healthcare perspectives, the role of new weight-loss medications, and how to help patients succeed on their health journeys. Whether you're a medical professional or someone looking for inspiration to take charge of your health, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

The Path, With Dr. Brendan Byrne:
https://www.youtube.com/@lifestylerx 

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Some of the information about dietary changes can alter your metabolic processes and could lead to serious side effects if you are already on specific medications. If you are on any prescription medications, please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and follow the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition on social media!

Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition:
https://linktr.ee/IPTN

The Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition is a Canadian-based non profit aimed at helping individuals plagued by chronic disease change their lives through food and lifestyle. Our resources are free, non-partisan and backed by scientific, peer-reviewed research. If you enjoy this podcast series please consider a donation to IPTN to ensure we continue our important mission of helping people transform their lives through a food-first approach.

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In this week’s episode of At the Helm, Dr. Charles Helm has a riveting and inspiring discussion about the transformative power of type 2 diabetes remission with Dr Mariela Glandt and her patient Ajalah Efem. 

Dr. Glandt is a Harvard- and Columbia-trained endocrinologist with over 20 years experience in helping patients with metabolic health issues. Dr. Glandt is the founder of the Glandt Center for Diabetes Care in Tel Aviv, where she’s helped more than 4,000 patients with diabetes and obesity transform their health using ketogenic diets as a cornerstone of treatment.

Wanting to reach more patients, Dr. Glandt recently developed the online app, OWNAHEALTH, that is now revolutionizing diabetes care and bringing disease remission services to underserved communities, including people living in New York's South Bronx. 

That is how she met, and helped, patient Ajalah Efem, a single mother who struggled with steadily worsening metabolic health for years. Ajalah tells her incredibly moving story of  diabetes remission, weight loss and remarkable health transformation. Her story is both inspiring and eye opening. 

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Some of the information about dietary changes can alter your metabolic processes and could lead to serious side effects if you are already on specific medications. If you are on any prescription medications, please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and follow the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition on social media!

Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition:
https://linktr.ee/IPTN

The Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition is a Canadian-based non profit aimed at helping individuals plagued by chronic disease change their lives through food and lifestyle. Our resources are free, non-partisan and backed by scientific, peer-reviewed research. If you enjoy this podcast series please consider a donation to IPTN to ensure we continue our important mission of helping people transform their lives through a food-first approach.

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In this week’s episode of At the Helm, Dr. Charles Helm sits down with Dr. Jim Johnson, a professor at the University of British Columbia who is one of Canada's leading diabetes researchers. 

In his lab at UBC, Dr. Johnson leads a dynamic team not only looking at the cause and comorbidities of type 1 and type 2 diabetes but also studying the pathophysiology underlying obesity, longevity, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and cancer. 

Dr Johnson is also a co-founder of the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition. In the podcast, Dr. Johnson discusses the ground-breaking role of hyper-insulinemia as an early driver of metabolic dysfunction and chronic disease like type 2 diabetes. 

He shares insights on the importance of personalized nutrition, the use of tools like continuous glucose monitors, and other practical actions clinicians and patients can take to improve health outcomes.

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Some of the information about dietary changes can alter your metabolic processes and could lead to serious side effects if you are already on specific medications. If you are on any prescription medications, please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and follow the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition on social media!

Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition:
https://linktr.ee/IPTN

The Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition is a Canadian-based non profit aimed at helping individuals plagued by chronic disease change their lives through food and lifestyle. Our resources are free, non-partisan and backed by scientific, peer-reviewed research. If you enjoy this podcast series please consider a donation to IPTN to ensure we continue our important mission of helping people transform their lives through a food-first approach.

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Welcome to At the Helm, with Dr. Charles Helm! 

Today, Dr. Helm is joined by Dr. David Unwin, a GP from Southport, UK who has helped revolutionize the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Known as the 'Low-Carb GP,' Dr. Unwin turned career burnout into a groundbreaking mission to help patients achieve type 2 diabetes remission through food & lifestyle changes rather than relying only on medication. Dr. Unwin shares his inspiring journey, the GRIN behavior change model, and simple tips for busy family doctors looking to make a bigger impact in less time. They will also explore why this approach is sometimes met with resistance and how it’s reshaping healthcare for the better.

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Some of the information about dietary changes can alter your metabolic processes and could lead to serious side effects if you are already on specific medications. If you are on any prescription medications, please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and follow the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition on social media!

Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition:
https://linktr.ee/IPTN

The Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition is a Canadian-based non profit aimed at helping individuals plagued by chronic disease change their lives through food and lifestyle. Our resources are free, non-partisan and backed by scientific, peer-reviewed research. If you enjoy this podcast series please consider a donation to IPTN to ensure we continue our important mission of helping people transform their lives through a food-first approach.

https://donorbox.org/social-media-contributions 

Welcome to At the Helm, with Dr. Charles Helm! 

In today’s episode Dr. Helm dives into a conversation with Chris Xi; a pharmacist turned medical student who has successfully put his type-2 diabetes into remission. They explore Chris’s journey, his struggles and breakthroughs in achieving remission and discuss the steps others should take in order to combat chronic disease.

Please be sure to follow the Institute for Personalised Therapeutic Nutrition, check out IPTN’s many valuable resources on how to combat chronic disease, and subscribe to the At the Helm podcast on your preferred podcast platform!

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Some of the information about dietary changes can alter your metabolic processes and could lead to serious side effects if you are already on specific medications. If you are on any prescription medications, please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet.

Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and follow the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition on social media!

Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition:
https://linktr.ee/IPTN

The Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition is a Canadian-based non profit aimed at helping individuals plagued by chronic disease change their lives through food and lifestyle. Our resources are free, non-partisan and backed by scientific, peer-reviewed research. If you enjoy this podcast series please consider a donation to IPTN to ensure we continue our important mission of helping people transform their lives through a food-first approach.

https://donorbox.org/social-media-contributions