Doctors Orders with Dr Yves

Christmas isn’t always merry and that’s okay. In this special Christmas episode of Doctor’s Orders with Dr. Yves, I share a heartfelt letter for anyone who made it to December tired, grieving or quietly holding it together. It’s a gentle reminder that this season isn’t about forced joy but about Christ who is our hope, our peace and our healer. As we reflect on the true reason for the season, we’r...

Quite a few people have asked me to share my journey to becoming a medical doctor and in this episode, I finally do. I share what it was really like transitioning from Canada to Ghana, adjusting to university life at the University of Ghana, and experiencing culture shock in ways I never imagined. I also talk about the lesser discussed part of the journey; moving from Ghana to back to Nigeria and...

Mental health is real and the stigma around it is killing people long before the illness does. In this powerful and deeply honest episode, I open up about the painful realities of mental health in Africa, the silent struggles of medical students and the emotional toll doctors face behind the scenes. From cultural misconceptions to the pressure to be “strong,” we explore why so many people suffer i...

In this episode of Doctor’s Orders with Dr. Yves, I sit down with Dr. Mike. A colleague whose journey began in pharmacy before medicine for a refreshing conversation on collaboration, patient care and purpose in healthcare. We talk about what happens behind the counter and in the consulting room, the misconceptions between doctors and pharmacists and how both professions can work together to promo...

What if healing could start in your kitchen? In this episode of Doctor’s Orders with Dr. Yves, I open the pages of my first book, Baking with a Purpose, and share the story behind it all. Through select readings from the preface and key chapters, we’ll explore the deeper meaning of health conscious baking, the beauty of small intentional choices and how purpose can be found in even the simplest ac...

So, you want to be a doctor? In this candid and slightly chaotic episode, I get real about the highs, lows and hilarious realities of medical school. From crying over physics in level 100 to surviving ward rounds with my dignity barely intact, I’m sharing the unfiltered truth every future doctor needs to hear.

In this episode of Doctor’s Orders with Dr. Yves, I’m opening up about life after medical school. The waiting, the frustration and the unexpected peace in the pause. After finishing from the University of Ghana Medical School in February, I came back to Nigeria ready to take my MDCN exam and begin my medical journey. But between delayed inductions, postponed postings and all the uncertainty, it’s...

Welcome to Doctor’s Orders with Dr. Yves! In this very first episode, I’m inviting you into a space for honest conversations about health, faith and real life in the consulting room. I’ll be sharing what inspired this podcast, what to expect in future episodes and why I believe caring for your health goes far beyond prescriptions or test results. Expect a mix of: - Book readings from my published...