Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K welcomes back Matt Jacques to discuss his continued journey toward better health through nutrition, exercise, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Can small adjustments to your daily habits lead to lasting results? How important is community support when working toward your health goals? Matt shares how cutting back on sugar, eliminating unneces...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we revisit highlights from Dr. K's conversation with Casey Ruff on Boundless Body Radio, where they discuss practical strategies for improving health through lifestyle changes. How much protein do you really need to maintain muscle and metabolic health? Can simple changes to your exercise routine and daily habits make a lasting differ...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K shares six workout strategies he’s using to stay strong, mobile, and injury-free as he ages. Should you lift heavier or focus on more volume? How can power, mobility, and core strength support longevity? He breaks down the benefits of unilateral exercises, compound movements, kettlebell swings, Pilates, yoga, and circuit training, offering pra...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K is joined by Matt Jacques to discuss his journey toward better health while balancing family, work, and everyday life. How can you build healthy habits that actually last? And how do you prioritize nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management when life gets busy? Matt shares practical strategies for smarter snacking, short effective worko...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K explores how metabolic syndrome develops and why early intervention could transform preventative healthcare. Can metabolic disease really be reversed through lifestyle changes? And how could acting earlier reduce chronic disease, ICU admissions, and healthcare costs? Drawing on lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. K introduces the PRESS met...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription , Dr. K examines the state of healthcare and asks what we can do to create better outcomes before patients reach the ICU. He explores personal responsibility, metabolic health, nutrition, strength and aging, virtual critical care, community-based healthcare, and the growing role of AI in transforming healthcare. Can prevention and innovation help bui...

How do you move forward after unimaginable loss while still making space for grief? In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K is joined by Jess Foley, who shares her powerful story of losing her husband during a marathon and navigating life in the aftermath. Jess opens up about authentic grieving, the importance of community and emotional honesty, and how physical activity and self-ca...

Can what’s happening at your feet affect your posture, pain, sleep, and even athletic performance? In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K is joined by Jamie Greenawalt of Foot Leveler to explore why proper foot support can be an important foundation for overall health. Jamie explains what makes Foot Leveler’s custom orthotics unique, how foot alignment can influence mobility and in...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K explores the opportunities and innovations that could help transform Canada’s healthcare system. How can preventative health, AI, and stronger community involvement improve patient care and ease pressure on the system? Dr. K discusses the importance of investing in mental health, embracing health technology, driving meaningful policy change, a...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we revist a great episode with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Dave Rabin to explore how mental health care is evolving beyond a purely medication-based model. They discuss the role of trauma and safety in healing, the emerging evidence behind psychedelic-assisted therapies like MDMA for PTSD, and why current psychiatric tools may be...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K is joined by Kris Ouimet, owner of UroSpot, for an eye-opening conversation about pelvic floor dysfunction and its profound impact on quality of life—especially for women navigating menopause. They unpack why pelvic health issues are so often overlooked or stigmatized, who is affected (far beyond just women), and why many people wait years bef...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K is joined by renowned nephrologist and bestselling author Dr. Jason Fung to uncover why hunger is about much more than an empty stomach. Drawing from his book The Hunger Code, Dr. Fung explains the three distinct types of hunger—physical, emotional, and social—and how each one influences our eating habits. The conversation explores why ultra-p...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, we revisit Dr. K featured on the Move With Ease Podcast hosted by Tatianna Graham, a physiotherapist, yoga teacher, and run coach. In this re-run conversation, he shares insights from his work in the ICU, highlighting the most common preventable conditions he sees and what they reveal about our current approach to health. The discussion goes beyond...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K gives you his practical guide to sustainable weight loss. He shares the PRESS Method—a simple framework focused on purpose, restoration, nutrition, strength, and social connection—to help you build healthy habits that last. Learn why prioritizing protein, strength training, quality sleep, and stress management can have a bigger impact than res...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we're revisiting our conversation with Benjamin Davis, founder of Noble Clay Fitness, to explore how movement, purpose, and community can change lives. Davis shares his powerful journey from a near-suicidal moment to building a fitness model centred on dignity, connection, and accessibility. We discuss why purpose drives transformation, h...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K explores why the future of healthcare depends on employers embracing prevention instead of waiting for governments to solve a system under increasing strain. With emergency departments overcrowded, primary care access declining, and chronic disease driving healthcare costs, Dr. K explains how investing in employee wellness through fitness, nut...

In this solocast of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K shares his vision for the future of healthcare and why prevention, better access to care, and innovative technology are key to improving health outcomes. He discusses how AI, virtual care, and emerging health-monitoring tools can help detect disease earlier, reduce ICU admissions, and make high-quality care more accessible. Dr. K also explore...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K is joined by Vince Dickson, breathwork practitioner and wellness coach, for a powerful conversation on the transformative role of breathwork in mental and physical health. Vince shares his personal journey into breathwork during a challenging chapter of his life, explaining how simple, intentional breathing practices can help regulate stress,...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K reflects on a recent trip to Monaco and how it reinforced his mission to transform healthcare through prevention and metabolic health. He discusses the connection between metabolic health and chronic disease, the growing role of AI in healthcare, and why innovative thinking and policy change are essential to building a healthier, more sustaina...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K shares key insights from his experience at the Brunswick Medical Society Summit, where healthcare leaders and physicians gathered to discuss the future of medicine. Why is preventative health finally gaining momentum? What cultural and systemic changes are needed to move healthcare from treating disease to promoting wellness? Dr. K explores th...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, Dr. K explores the powerful concept of surplus value—the idea that true fulfillment comes from contributing more than we take. Drawing from personal experiences in healthcare, leadership, family life, and mentorship, he reflects on how small acts of service, support, and genuine connection can create a lasting impact on those around us. D...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K shares eight practical strategies to help lower stress and improve overall health. He explains how chronic stress affects the body and mind, while offering simple, actionable tools that can make a real difference in daily life. From improving sleep and practicing breathing techniques to spending time in nature and limiting social media, this e...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Kumanan Wilson about why Canada continues to struggle with innovation in healthcare and artificial intelligence despite its strong talent, research, and medical foundations. Dr. Wilson breaks down the cultural, regulatory, and economic barriers holding the country back while highlighting the untapped p...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K breaks down the growing world of peptides and the science behind their potential role in health optimization, recovery, and performance. He explains the different categories of peptides—including those focused on metabolic health, tissue repair, and muscle development—and discusses compounds like GLP-1 medications and BPC-157. Dr. K also explo...

In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription, Dr. K reflects on the incredible dedication of healthcare providers and the growing toll that burnout, stress, and the pandemic have taken on those on the front lines. Why are so many healthcare professionals running on empty—and what can be done to better support them? This episode highlights the importance of self-care, including sleep, nutrition,...