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Health and Wellness Podcasts

Health Information Specialists from Patient & Family Learning Centres have researched a variety of good, reliable and free-to-access podcasts to help UHN patients, families, caregivers, community members and staff manage their health and wellness routines.

Click on each section below to find podcasts on different health and wellness topics.

Want to know more about podcasts and how to listen to them? Click on About Health and Wellness Podcasts.

Hope with Answers: Living with Lung Cancer - Lung Cancer Foundation of America
A resource for patients and their families to learn from researchers and doctors about latest treatments, research and managing lung cancer. Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio.
Listen to Hope with Answers: Living with Lung Cancer - Lung Cancer Foundation of America
Lung Cancer Voices - Lung Cancer Canada
Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price, and guests discuss current issues, relevant topics and the patient experience. Available on Apple Podcast, TuneIn and iHeartRadio.
Listen to Lung Cancer Voices - Lung Cancer Canada
Cancer.net podcast - Cancer.net (ASCO)
Patient information on cancer research, treatment, coping and other topics. Available on Apple Podcast, Podbean and iHeartRadio.
Listen to Cancer.net podcast - Cancer.net (ASCO)
Breastcancer.org - BreastCancer.org
Medical experts and invited guests discuss topics including, prevention, treatment, diagnosis and more. Available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn.
Listen to Breastcancer.org - BreastCancer.org
The Bloodline with LLS - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Experts and patients discuss diagnosis, treatment, and the many resources available to blood cancer patients. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Stiitcher.
Listen to The Bloodline with LLS - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
knowing your way - Princess Margaret Hospital
Educational resource and support system for women and family members affected by ovarian cancer. Created by a doctor who is also a patient. Available on Apple podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube and Podbean.
Listen to knowing your way - Princess Margaret Hospital

TED Talks Health
Doctors and researchers share their discoveries. Available on Apple Podcast.
Listen to TED Talks Health
Mayo Clinic Radio - Mayo Clinic
Wellness, new treatments and health headlines are discussed. Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and iHeartRadio.
Listen to Mayo Clinic Radio - Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Q&A - Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic doctors are interviewed about serious conditions and wellness trends. Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and iHeartRadio.
Listen to Mayo Clinic Q&A - Mayo Clinic
Living Better, Living Longer - Harvard Health
The expertise of Harvard Medical School on current medical topics. Available on Apple Podcasts.
Listen to Living Better, Living Longer - Harvard Health
Health Essentials - Cleveland Clinic
Practical health information from Cleveland Clinic experts. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, blubrry and SoundCloud.
Listen to Health Essentials - Cleveland Clinic
Dose - CBC Radio
The Dose is a weekly look at the health news that matters to you. It brings the best science from top experts in plain language. He cuts through the BS and confusion to give you a dose of smart advice that you won’t find anywhere else.
Listen to Dose - CBC Radio
Beyond the Breakthrough - University Health Network
Learn about the people behind the research at University Hospital Network. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean.
Listen to Beyond the Breakthrough - University Health Network

Playing with Marbles
How the brain actually works, and how that affects who we are. We have healthy brains, dead brains, brains in jars, and brain power of incredible researchers, doctors, and everyday people.
Listen to Playing with Marbles
In the Open Podcast - Mental Health America
Podcast episodes cover different topics that come from questions that Mental Health America hears from people with lived experience with mental illness. Available on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Player FM, Castbox and Podbean.
Listen to In the Open Podcast - Mental Health America
Speaking of Psychology - American Psychological Association
Discussions of the latest psychological research and how it can be applied to everyday life. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic,Player FM, Castbox and Podbean.
Listen to Speaking of Psychology - American Psychological Association
CAMH Podcast - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH wellness podcasts to help deal with mental illness and addiction, Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Player FM, Castbox and Podbean.
Listen to CAMH Podcast - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Our Anxiety Stories - Anxiety Canada
Personal stories about dealing with anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Panic disorder, Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Phobias and more. Available on Google Podcast and Castbox.
Listen to Our Anxiety Stories - Anxiety Canada

Meditation Oasis - Wizzard Media
Guided meditations to help you relax, some with music. Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast ,and Stitcher,
Listen to Meditation Oasis - Wizzard Media
Tara Brach Podcast - Tara Brach
A weekly guided meditation and talk that blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices. Available on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify.
Listen to Tara Brach Podcast - Tara Brach
The Mindful Minute - Meryl Arnett
Short meditations to bring mindfulness to daily life. Available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Player FM, OwlTail.
Listen to The Mindful Minute - Meryl Arnett
Mindfulness in 8 Weeks: 20 Minutes a Day Program - Michael Chaskalson
40 minute meditations to introduce you to mindfulness. Available on Apple podcasts and Podbean. Also available as an app from Apple Apps or Google Play Store.
Listen to Mindfulness in 8 Weeks: 20 Minutes a Day Program - Michael Chaskalson
Anxiety Guru - Paul Dooley
A Marriage and Family Therapist who has experienced prolonged anxiety provides tips on how to cope with stress and anxiety. Available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Podbean.
Listen to Anxiety Guru - Paul Dooley
Relaxing Sounds Podcast - Alba Audio
A collection of relaxing sounds, each one lasts an hour. Sounds include wind, waves, rain, birdsong, and rivers Available on Apple Podcast, Radio Canada Online, Buzzsprout, PlayerFM, and Audible.
Listen to Relaxing Sounds Podcast - Alba Audio
Tracks to Relax
Guided sleep meditation podcasts, 15-30 minutes long. Available on Apple Podcasts.
Listen to Tracks to Relax
Mindfulness for Beginners - Shaun Donaghy
The basics of mindfulness and meditation with the aim of creating a calmer, happier you and a kinder world. Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Overcast, Breaker, Packet Cast.
Listen to Mindfulness for Beginners - Shaun Donaghy

It Happened to Me: a rare disease and medical challenges podcast
People with lived experience of rare disease give examples of how they have adapted to cope with their health condition. Includes supporting information from medical health professionals.
Listen to It Happened to Me: a rare disease and medical challenges podcast
Diagnosis Glaucoma
Glaucoma information for patients, family members, or anyone who is interested in learning more about the condition.
Listen to Diagnosis Glaucoma
Playing with Marbles
How the brain actually works, and how that affects who we are. We have healthy brains, dead brains, brains in jars, and brain power of incredible researchers, doctors, and everyday people.
Listen to Playing with Marbles
Time to Talk Podcast for Caregivers - Ontario Caregiver Organization (English & French)
OCO’s Time to Talk Podcast returns for another exciting season. Join our host Michelle Jobin along with subject matter experts and caregivers to discuss things that matter most, including mental health, wellness and many more.
Écoutez ce balado C'est le temps de parler - Ontario Caregiver Organization
Listen to Time to Talk Podcast for Caregivers - Ontario Caregiver Organization (English & French)
Unbreakable - Osteoporosis Canada
Features evidence-based information from healthcare providers and subject matter experts, as well as personal stories from those affected by osteoporosis.
Listen to Unbreakable - Osteoporosis Canada
Love Your Heart - Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
Learn more about heart and vascular disease and conditions affecting your chest. Available on Apple podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, blubrry, SoundCloud.
Listen to Love Your Heart - Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
Live Yes! with Arthritis - Arthritis Foundation
Patients with arthritis interview experts about nutrition, treatments, mindfulness and more. Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and iHeartRadio.
Listen to Live Yes! with Arthritis - Arthritis Foundation
KidneyTalk: An Online Radio Show - Renal Support Network
Practical advice on how to live a full and productive life despite CKD, featuring healthcare professionals and people living successfully with kidney disease. Available on Apple Podcast and iHeartRadio.
Listen to KidneyTalk: An Online Radio Show - Renal Support Network
Diabetes Canada Podcast - Diabetes Canada
A look at diabetes, from those affected by the disease and those working to find better treatments. Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, blubrry.
Listen to Diabetes Canada Podcast - Diabetes Canada
Daily Breath: Trigger Awareness - Allergy & Asthma Network
Limited series podcast to inform allergy and asthma sufferers about seasonal triggers. Available on Google Podcast and Spotify.
Listen to Daily Breath: Trigger Awareness - Allergy & Asthma Network
When Life Gives You Parkinson's - Curiouscas
A first-hand account of what it is like to live with Parkinson's Disease, updates on research and interviews with people with lived experience. Parkinson Canada is the presenting partner. Content partners are Spotlight YOPD and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Available on Parkinson Canada Website and Apple Podcasts.
Listen to When Life Gives You Parkinson's - Curiouscas
Urology Care Podcast - Urology Care Foundation
Patient Stories and information about conditions that affect the urinary system. Recent topics include spinal cord injury, bladder cancer, prostate cancer and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Available on Apple Podcast.
Listen to Urology Care Podcast - Urology Care Foundation
Living Transplant - Ajmera Transplant Centre, Toronto General Hospital, UHN
Transplantation through the perspectives of frontline staff & researchers, as well as organ donation recipients, living organ donors, families and caregivers. Available on Apple Poocast, Google Podcast and Spotify.
Listen to Living Transplant - Ajmera Transplant Centre, Toronto General Hospital, UHN
Your Complex Brain - Krembil Brain Institute at UHN
Experts, patients and family members discuss the latest science about brain diseases and disorders. Topics include concussion, epilepsy, stroke, Alzheimer and more. Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify and Buzzsprout.
Listen to Your Complex Brain - Krembil Brain Institute at UHN

knowing your way - Princess Margaret Hospital
Educational resource and support system for women and family members affected by ovarian cancer. Created by a doctor who is also a patient. Available on Apple podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube and Podbean.
Listen to knowing your way - Princess Margaret Hospital
Living Transplant - Ajmera Transplant Centre, Toronto General Hospital, UHN
Transplantation through the perspectives of frontline staff & researchers, as well as organ donation recipients, living organ donors, families and caregivers. Available on Apple Poocast, Google Podcast and Spotify.
Listen to Living Transplant - Ajmera Transplant Centre, Toronto General Hospital, UHN
Your Complex Brain - Krembil Brain Institute at UHN
Experts, patients and family members discuss the latest science about brain diseases and disorders. Topics include concussion, epilepsy, stroke, Alzheimer and more. Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify and Buzzsprout.
Listen to Your Complex Brain - Krembil Brain Institute at UHN
Behind the Breakthrough - University Health Network
Learn about the people behind the research at University Hospital Network. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean.
Listen to Behind the Breakthrough - University Health Network
 
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