Alcohol use disorder affects not only those suffering from it, but affects their families and loved ones as well.
We hope the information in this week’s podcast sheds light on common misconceptions about drinking alcohol. 
Please drink responsibly and take care of your health while enjoying time with your loved ones.

Show Notes

https://www.ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2023-01/CCSA_Canadas_Guidance_on_Alcohol_and_Health_Final_Report_en.pdf

https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/understanding-alcohol-use-disorder

https://www.cmaj.ca/content/195/40/E1364#msdynttrid=_oWgpRM-jmuac4pE2Gvzlt6MrVwovUvId5jsyNQdgqE

In today's podcast we tackle the difficult conversation about the types of domestic violence, how they translate in real life, signs to watch for and resources to get help.

Please note that this episode contains depictions of violence that some people may find disturbing.

Show Notes:
Find family violence resources and services in your area - Canada.ca

ShelterSafe.ca Provides information to help connect women and their children across Canada with the nearest shelter for safety & support

https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/gender-based-violence/intimate-partner-violence.html

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-002-x/2021001/article/00008-eng.htm

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/relationship-violence/intimate-partner-violence-and-abuse

https://www.un.org/en/coronavirus/what-is-domestic-abuse

Listen as Dr Nav, Dr Madhu and moderator, Rup, talk about the risks, signs and complications surrounding diabetes. Learn how to calculate your risk.

Shownotes:

Canrisk calculator ⁠https://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/en/canrisk⁠

https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/index.html

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29663510/

https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/media/Advocacy-and-

Policy/Backgrounder/2022_Backgrounder_Canada_English_1.pdf

https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/south-asians-increased-risk-diabetes/#:~:text=Genetic%20variants&text=Compared%20to%20Caucasians%2C%20South%20Asians,characteristic%20of%20Type%202%20diabetes.

Trigger Warning: This podcast contains reference to suicide.

Many people suffer from various mental health conditions and women are disproportionally affected. Dr Nav, Dr Jiti and Dr Madhu and Rup discuss mental health and mental wellness and how to navigate it.

Show Notes

Where to turn to for help?

Talk Suicide Canada

(Suicide crisis line) 1-833-456-4566

psychologytoday.com

https://cmha.ca/brochure/fast-facts-about-mental-illness/

https://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/miic-mmac/pdf/men_ill_e.pdf

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-631-x/2020004/s3-eng.htm

How to navigate taking care of both aging parents and the needs of your children with the right resources, self-care, and shared responsibilities. Join Rup, Dr Nav and Dr Madhu in this informative conversation about the sandwich generation.

Show Notes

Statistics on caregiving in Canada https://angusreid.org/caregiving/

Why is The Barbie Movie so relevant to women and our experiences? Rup, Drs. Nav and Madhu discuss emerging themes, a profound monologue and feminism in this podcast.

Show Notes

America Ferrara (Gloria) monologue from the Barbie movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsY9c9WodcE

October 18th is World Menopause Day! Have a listen to our first episode where we have a conversation about menopause, symptoms, treatments and our shared experiences as south asian women and physicians.
Show Notes:
Website resource: menopause.org

Book: Menipause Manifesto by Dr Jen Gunter

The Daily NYT Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Gr9UDLN9kX7eBWzgNWV7J?si=pJ1F7X8RSEK4xPLy9huRdQ&nd=1

Avaaz, the Introduction

Welcome to Avaaz, the health podcast for South Asian women. Meet your medical panelists  Dr. Nav, Dr. Madhu and Dr. Jiti, and host, Rup as we begin spreading some light on current women's health topics.