BHPN Podcast Series

SURPRISE! In this special bonus episode recorded live at the 2nd Annual Canada Health Heroes Awards , Dr. Nik Whyte hosts an expert panel on the future of healthcare. We are joined by Dr. Sean Wharton, Dr. Noah Crampton, Sharon Auma-Ebnyat, Stacy Ann Berry, and Douglas Carter to discuss the rise of AI scribes, the dangers of medical device hacking, and the fight to eliminate bias from health algor...

"Motion is lotion." In this episode, we are joined by Carl Carter, RMT and owner of Apex Health & Fitness. With 20 years of experience, Carl discusses how he fused massage therapy with personal training to create better patient outcomes. We dive deep into the business side of healthcare, discussing the transition from solo practitioner to clinic owner, the secrets of client retention, and why...

"Mental health is not a blank slate." In this episode, Registered Social Worker Amma Gyamfowa joins us to dismantle the "Strong Black Woman/Man" trope and explore why we need culturally responsive therapy. We discuss the erasure of Black experiences in social work curriculum, how to identify "core beliefs" shaped by racial trauma, and Amma's journey from the public sector to building a thriving, A...

What does it mean to "win where you are"? Author, speaker, and psychotherapist Andrew Guy joins us for a profound masterclass in mindset. We discuss how to navigate micro-aggressions like the "you sound articulate" comment , the true definition of coaching , and his powerful life philosophy: "it is the living that validates the gift of life". This is an episode you'll be thinking about all week. T...

What happens when your life plan fails? For psychotherapist Shanique Victoria Edwards, the "devastation" of not getting into medical school led her to the "beautiful territory" of mental healthcare. In this episode, Shanique shares her powerful, non-linear career journey and gets real about the systemic barriers—from $300 insurance caps to coverage gaps—that prevent our communities from getting th...

What they don't teach you in medical school: how to be an entrepreneur. Dr. Nekessa Remy, Doctor of Chiropractic and clinic owner, shares her powerful story of building a practice from scratch. We discuss the "aha" moment of seeing a Black female doctor for the first time, the pressure of representation, and why she built a multidisciplinary team that includes psychotherapy to treat the whole pati...

What does it take to become a leader in medical innovation? In this episode, Dr. Nik Whyte sits down with Dr. Sean Pierre, one of Canada’s top urologists and a pioneer in robotic surgery. Dr. Pierre shares his incredible journey from Trinidad and Tobago to the forefront of surgical technology, discussing the vital importance of representation, his fight for health equity, and why financial literac...

Join Dr. Nik Whyte and Registered Dietitian Terence Boateng of Peak Nutrition as they unpack what sets dietitians apart, share practical meal-planning tips, explore fasting, supplements and exercise for longevity, and reveal how to launch and grow a thriving nutrition practice. Don’t miss out! Follow us on social media and hit the bell to get notified about new episodes. Instagram: https://www.ins...

Welcome to the BHPN Podcast Series hosted by Dr. Nik Whyte! Join us as we journey coast to coast, meeting Black healthcare professionals who are breaking barriers, pioneering innovations and uplifting communities with their powerful stories. Every episode shines a light on resilience, leadership and the monumental impact of Black excellence in Canadian healthcare. New episodes drop every other Tue...