At the Helm

In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of At the Helm , Dr. Charles Helm sits down with Craig Cameron, a regenerative cattle farmer from Alberta, Canada, whose journey into sustainable agriculture began with a life-changing event: his daughter’s birth and her unique health needs. Craig shares how his quest to provide the most nourishing food for his daughter led him to question everything...

In this compelling episode of At the Helm, Dr. Charles Helm sits down with Beth McNally & Amy Rush; two of the co-authors behind the groundbreaking guide on Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction (TCR) for people living with Type 1 Diabetes. Amy and Beth share the story behind the creation of this evidence-based, practical, and safe guide designed for dietitians and nutritionists.  They discuss:...

In this engaging episode of At the Helm, Dr. Charles Helm sits down with Dr. Jasdeep Saluja, a leading internal medicine specialist and co-founder of Aroga Lifestyle Medicine. Together, they explore the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in preventing and reversing chronic disease. From personal stories of family health crises to the founding of a multidisciplinary clinic model, Dr. Saluja...

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Charles Helm is joined by Dr. Ana Andreazza, professor of pharmacology, toxicology, and psychiatry at the University of Toronto, for a deep dive into the world of mitochondria — the tiny but mighty engines of our cells. Dr. Andreazza shares how mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to chronic diseases including mood disorders, neurodegeneration, and type 2 diabetes —...

In this episode of At the Helm, Dr. Charles Helm explores the intersection of food, sociology, and chronic disease with Dr. Don Wilson, an obstetrician and gynaecologist from the Heiltsuk First Nation.  Dr. Wilson shares his personal journey and professional insights into the impact of diet on health, particularly within Indigenous communities. He discusses the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, the i...

Join us this week for a very special surprise episode of At the Helm where we're showcasing the incredible story of Elisabeth Westlake; who has, as of this upload, hit the one year milestone of type 2 diabetes remission!  Today Dr. Helm and Elisabeth discuss her journey to achieve remission, how her diagnosis changed her perspective on life and why it is so important to have a support network...

In this episode of the At the Helm podcast Dr. Charles Helm delves into the critical issue of non-healing diabetic wounds and their devastating consequences, including causing more than 125,000 limb amputations in the US annually. Joined by Dr. Ravi Kamepalli ( @Ridicvideo ) a renowned US wound specialist and infectious disease expert, they explore how low-carb and ketogenic diets can significantl...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of At the Helm with Dr. Charles Helm. In this episode, we are very excited to have Dr. Tony Hampton joining us! Dr. Hampton is a board-certified family physician and obesity specialist who practises on Chicago's South Side.  He passionately advocates for food-first approaches in treating chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity for all his patients, no m...

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 triump...

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...

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...

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 diabete...

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 onl...

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 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 fo...

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, hear...

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 med...

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...

Welcome to the At the Helm podcast, where we explore food as treatment for chronic disease. Throughout this podcast series,  Dr. Charles Helm, a BC family doctor, will talk to a diverse array of guests about how what we eat may set us up for disease, and importantly, how changing what we eat can be as powerful as any drug for treating certain chronic diseases, like type 2 diabetes. Welcome to the...