Dr. P is joined by Nanaimo nephrologist Dr. Rachel Carson to explore Advance Care Planning (ACP)—a process that helps prepare for the future by identifying what matters most when it comes to our health and end-of-life care.
Read MoreDr. P dives into the final instalment of the Quit Quitting for 2025 series, focusing on transformation and the power of reshaping your identity.
Read MoreIn Episode 19 of Orange Bench Radio, Derek Poteryko continues Quit Quitting for 2025, Part 2 of a 3 part series to help overcome smoking, vaping, and other unhealthy habits. Dr. Anita Rashidi, an expert in mindfulness, joins to share insights on healing.
Read MoreIn this Episode, Dr. P focuses on quitting smoking, vaping, or changing other unhealthy habits as part of healthy lifestyle change in 2025.
Read MoreIn this Episode, Dr. P rings in the New Year and reviews the exciting topics and timeless music coming your way in the weeks and months ahead.
Read MoreIn this Episode of Orange Bench Radio, Dr. P continues his exploration of loneliness and its profound effects on health, highlighting how relationships can pave the way to healing.
Read MoreThis Episode, Dr. P focuses on the growing health epidemic of loneliness and social isolation, and the ways they impact physical, mental and spiritual health.
Read MoreIn Part 2 of The Power of Love - MIndfulness, Dr. P and special guest Dr. Anita Rashidi further explore how meditation and the breath can anchor us in the present moment, fostering peace and self-compassion.
Read MoreDr. P delves into the transformative power of mindfulness and self-compassion. He is joined by special guest Dr. Anita Rashidi, a community family doctor who practices and teaches mindfulness.
Read MoreThis episode of Orange Bench Radio dives into the complex and often misunderstood world of chronic pain.
Read MoreDr. P delves into the universal yet deeply personal experience of pain in "Pain Unplugged."
Read MoreIn today’s special Remembrance Day Episode on Orange Bench Radio, Dr. P reflect on the true cost of war and peace.
Read MoreWe kick off Brovember, a local spin on Movember, to spotlight Men’s Health.
Read MoreIn this Episode, Dr. P continues exploring the powerful connection between food, health, and community. Joined by Peter Sinclair from VI Loaves & Fishes, they dive deeper into how food programs are not only addressing hunger but also building stronger communities.
Read MoreThis episode of Orange Bench Radio explores the theme "Food is Medicine" and help available in the community to access food.
Read MoreOn this special Thanksgiving edition of Orange Bench Radio, Dr. P. will dive into the science-backed health benefits of gratitude, from reducing anxiety and depression to improving sleep and heart health.
Read MoreIt’s Sober October! This week, Dr. P talks about how our understanding of alcohol has evolved over the past 30 years.
Read MoreIn this episode dedicated to Truth and Reconciliation, Dr. Poteryko and First Nation Registered Nurse, friend, and colleague Yetta (Connie Paul) explore the intersection of healthcare and Indigenous wisdom.
Read MoreDr. P explores how Exercise is Medicine in this episode of Orange Bench Radio, featuring special guest Damon Johnson from Nanaimo Parks, Recreation, and Culture.
Read MoreDr. Tracy Monk joins us to explore Barbara Starfield’s pivotal work on generalism and how strong, long-term relationships between patients and primary care providers—can be a North Star for healthcare.
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