How we talk about health is important, and even those with the best intentions don't always do it well. Krista Lamb is an author and science communicator in Toronto. For years she has helped scientists, physicians, advocates, and others share their healthcare stories effectively. Along the way, some of them have taught her how we can and should talk about health in ways that are empathetic, understandable, and accurate. In the How to Talk About Health podcast, she asks those people to share their tips and tricks to help everyone communicate better.
How to Talk About Health with Krista Lamb
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How we talk about health is important, and even those with the best intentions don't always do it well. Krista Lamb is an author and science communicator in Toronto. For years she has helped scientists, physicians, advocates, and others share their healthcare stories effectively. Along the way, some of them have taught her how we can and should talk about health in ways that are empathetic, understandable, and accurate. In the How to Talk About Health podcast, she asks those people to share their tips and tricks to help everyone communicate better.
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February 19, 2026
Telling healthcare stories with those experiencing homelessness
Over years of researching the impact of homelessness and other social disparities on people living with diabetes, Dr. David Campbell has also discovered a number of unexpected ways to amplify the voices of people with those lived experiences. Arts-based communication in particular—from a photo exhibit to short films and a play—has proven to be an effective way to humanize the people hidden behind the research data. In this episode, Dr. Campbell talks with Krista about the power of “knowledge mobilization products” to drive greater understanding and empathy, and to get key issues on the radar of policy-makers.
February 19, 2026
Dismantling global gender inequities in healthcare with Clare Szalay Timbo
Globally, over 1 billion people live with vision loss. Women and girls account for a disproportionate 55% of that number. That discrepancy in eye health and access to vision healthcare is what Clare Szalay Timbo works to address at Orbis Canada. In this episode, Clare talks to Krista about the origins and impacts of gender inequities, which extend beyond access to vision care and into underrepresentation in eye health professions and leadership positions. Alongside the barriers and challenges, Clare discusses unique solutions that are working to improve equity in healthcare around the world.
February 19, 2026
Effective patient advocacy needs simple, authentic, and collaborative messaging with Kim Hanson
Kimberley Hanson has a passion for engaging patients in the healthcare conversation and supporting the critically important work of patient organizations. Her advocacy work with organizations like Diabetes Canada, HealthPartners, and Breakthrough T1D Canada has been shaped by her own lived experience with type 1 diabetes. In this episode, Kim speaks with Krista about the importance and impact of advocacy work. The conversation explores the differences between advocacy communication and communicating as a researcher or healthcare provider, highlighting how to share your message in a way that’s inclusive, understandable, and effective for your intended audience.
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