Welcome to the At the Helm podcast, where we explore food as treatment for chronic disease.
Throughout this podcast series, Dr. Charles Helm, an award-winning 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.
Episode 18 - At the Helm - Beef, Biology & Breakthroughs: A Farmer’s Journey to Regenerative Agriculture with Craig Cameron
Craig Cameron recounts to Dr. Charles Helm his transition to regenerative agriculture after his daughter's birth, emphasizing soil health and ethical practices in this interview.
13 Jun 2025
Episode 17 - At the Helm - Type 1 Diabetes & TCR: A Groundbreaking Discussion with Beth McNally & Amy Rush
Beth McNally and Amy Rush discuss their collaborative guide on Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction for Type 1 Diabetes with Dr. Charles Helm, offering dietitians a practical, evidence-based resource in this interview.
29 May 2025
Episode 16 - At the Helm - How Aroga is Redefining Chronic Disease Care in Canada with Dr. Jasdeep Saluja
Dr. Charles Helm interviews Dr. Jasdeep Saluja about Aroga Lifestyle Medicine and its innovative approach to preventing and reversing chronic diseases through lifestyle interventions.
15 May 2025
Episode 15 - At the Helm - Dr. Ana Andreazza on Mitochondria’s Role in Transforming Chronic Disease Care
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 — and how nutritional therapies and lifestyle changes can restore mitochondrial health and transf...
1 May 2025
Episode 14 - At the Helm - Combating Chronic Disease in Indigenous Communities with Dr. Don Wilson
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 importance of traditional diets, and the challenges posed by modern, western, processed food...
24 Apr 2025
Episode 13 - At the Helm - One Year & Counting: An Inspiring Remission Story with Elisabeth Westlake
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 with you in the pursuit of recovery! Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is fo...
17 Apr 2025
At the Helm - Episode 12 - How Dr. Ravi Kamepalli Treats Diabetic Wounds With a Food-First Approach
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 significantly improve wound healing and prevent amputations. Dr. Kamepalli shares his personal journey...
3 Apr 2025
Episode 11 - At the Helm Podcast - Improving Community Health in Chicago's South Side With Dr. Tony Hampton
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 matter what their social and economic circumstances. Dr. Hampton shares his journey from traditional...
20 Mar 2025
Episode 10 - At the Helm Podcast - Living Off the Land in Rural Yukon With Dr. Suzanne Crocker
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 triumphs captured in her documentary First We Eat, exploring food security, sustainability, and the pow...
6 Mar 2025
Episode 9 - At the Helm - Fewer Medications; Better Community Health With Charissa Tonnesen, PharmD
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, and the importance of collaboration with other healthcare professionals—especially in rural communit...
20 Feb 2025
Episode 8 - At the Helm - Healing Communities Using a Food-First Approach With Jayne Bullen
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 also leading cutting-edge research into type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic health, and childhoo...
6 Feb 2025
Episode 7 - At the Helm - India’s Diabetes Epidemic & the Power of Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Roshani Sanghani
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 diabetes care ✅ The growing diabetes epidemic in India and why it’s hitting younger populations ✅ The po...
24 Jan 2025
Episode 6 - At the Helm - Metabolic Health Through an Indigenous Lens With Mike Alexander
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 only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doc...
9 Jan 2025
Episode 5 - At the Helm - Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Dr. Brendan Byrne's LifestyleRX Approach
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 lifestyle medicine. He will discuss his program's 4/2 diabetes reversal strategy, which emphasi...
12 Dec 2024
Episode 4 - At the Helm - Remission IS Possible With Dr. Mariela Glandt & Ajalah Efem
Dr. Mariela Glandt, a Harvard- and Columbia-trained endocrinologist, joins Dr. Charles Helm to discuss the transformative power of type 2 diabetes remission and shares her expertise in helping patients achieve metabolic health.
28 Nov 2024
Episode 3 - At the Helm - Insulin & Nutrition: Bridging Research To Real Life w/ Dr. Johnson
Dr. Jim Johnson, a leading diabetes researcher, explores the pivotal role of hyper-insulinemia in chronic disease and reveals practical actions to improve health outcomes through personalized nutrition.
21 Nov 2024
Episode 2 - At the Helm - Dr. David Unwin & His Path To Practicing Happy Medicine
Dr. Charles Helm interviews Dr. David Unwin, the 'Low-Carb GP,' on his inspiring journey to help patients achieve type 2 diabetes remission through food and lifestyle changes.
14 Nov 2024
Episode 1 - At the Helm - Chris Xi’s Journey to Remission & Life Beyond Type 2 Diabetes
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 the Institute for Personalised Therapeutic Nutrition, check out IPTN’s many valuable resources on h...
13 Nov 2024
Episode 0 - At the Helm - A Food-First Introduction
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 first episode where Dr. Helm will talk about is own background and why he is passionate about...
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