About Primary Care Conversations | with Christine and Jeff
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they discuss patient management strategies in family medicine and share clinical pearls that will improve your practice.
Practical lipid management strategies in primary care with Dr. George Thanassoulis
Your hosts discuss who and when to screen for dyslipidemia and how family physicians can use ApoB, non-HDL-C, and Lp(a) testing in everyday practice with Dr. George Thanassoulis, renowned cardiologist, lipidologist, and co-author of the Canadian Lipid Guidelines.
Dr. Thanassoulis shares insights on LDL-C secondary prevention targets, emerging clinical trial data, and practical tips like the "20-40-60 rule" for lipid-lowering treatment options. The conversation includes actionable considerations family physicians can bring into practice when assessing cardiovascular risk and helping patients optimize their lipid management.
Join Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.
This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, Bausch Health, Organon, Sandoz and Bayer.
9 Jun 2026
Rethinking obesity: Biology, bias, and the next decade with Dr. Arya Sharma
In this episode, Dr. Arya Sharma, a leading voice in obesity medicine and founder of Obesity Canada, reflects on his journey from nephrology to becoming a pioneer in reshaping how physicians understand and treat obesity.
Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert also explore how obesity care has evolved from outdated ideas of willpower and “eat less, move more” to a modern chronic disease framework grounded in biology and evidence.
The discussion highlights the impact of GLP-1 medications and how they are changing both patient outcomes and clinical practice, while examining the ongoing challenge of stigma in healthcare and why BMI and scale weight alone are not sufficient to guide treatment decisions.
Dr. Sharma ends the conversation discussing the importance of embedding obesity care within comprehensive medical management and his perspective on where obesity treatment is headed next.
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.
This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, Bausch Health, Organon, Sandoz and Bayer.
20 May 2026
Beyond the flush: Rosacea diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Jaggi Rao
What separates rosacea from acne? When should family physicians suspect ocular rosacea or rhinophyma? And what therapies actually work? Dr. Jaggi Rao joins Primary Care Conversations to dive into the realities of rosacea, from diagnostic pitfalls and psychosocial impacts to the latest breakthroughs in treatment.
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.
This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, Bausch Health, Organon, Sandoz and Bayer.
13 Apr 2026
Fertility fundamentals: What every family doctor should know with Dr. Claire Jones
From cutting through the noise of online misinformation to highlighting what truly matters, this conversation focuses on practical, evidence-based fertility guidance for primary care providers.
Together, the hosts explore when to investigate, when to refer, and which tests actually make a difference, emphasizing key factors like age, ovulation, and male fertility. They also tackle common myths, the role of apps and at-home testing, and how to counsel patients who are planning to conceive.
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.
This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, Bausch Health, Organon, Sandoz and Bayer.
15 Dec 2025
Hypertension case study: Applying the new 130/80 guidelines
In the newest episode of Primary Care Conversations, your hosts walk through the management of a 69-year-old patient with rising blood pressure and recent cardiometabolic stressors. Dr. Jeff Habert, a co-author of the 2025 Hypertension Canada Guidelines, breaks down the newly simplified 130/80 target and explains how proper confirmation guides diagnosis and treatment decisions.
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.
This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, Bausch Health, Organon, Sandoz and Bayer.
23 Oct 2025
Live from NPAO: Fractures, facts, and fixing osteoporosis in primary care
Recorded live at the 2025 NPAO Conference, your hosts dive into the clinical challenges of managing osteoporosis in primary care. From conflicting guidelines and underdiagnosis to treatment options, they explore how family physicians and nurse practitioners can close the gaps in care and improve outcomes for patients at risk of fractures.
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.
This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, Bausch Health, Organon, Sandoz and Bayer.
7 Oct 2025
Live from NPAO: Navigating contraceptive choices in practice with Lauren Scott
In this special live episode of Primary Care Conversations, Dr. Jeff Habert, Dr. Christine Palmay, and Lauren Scott discuss contraception and women’s health. From the first prescription for a teen to contraceptive choices for women in perimenopause, this conversation covers evolving guidelines and common myths, and offers practical strategies for primary care providers.
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.
This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, Bausch Health, Organon, Sandoz and Bayer.
10 Sept 2025
Dr. Palmay and Dr. Habert review the new CANMAT clinical guidelines for the management of Major Depressive Disorder.
Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert break down the CANMAT 2024 guidelines for managing Major Depressive Disorder. From diagnosis to treatment strategies, dose optimization, adjunctive therapies, and long-term care, they provide practical insights for family physicians, nurse practitioners, and primary care teams.
Tune in to learn how to apply national guidelines in everyday practice, implement measurement-based care, and support patients on their journey to remission!
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.
This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, Bausch Health, Organon, Sandoz and Bayer.
27 May 2025
From sniffles to solutions: Managing allergic rhinitis
Primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert discuss current Canadian guidelines for treating allergic rhinitis, including evidence-backed options and practical tips to improve patient care.
14 May 2025
Sleep solutions: Treatment options for insomnia
In this sleep-focused episode, Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert discuss the latest advancements in insomnia treatment, breaking down the real impact of this chronic health issue on daily function, mental health, and long-term well-being. The duo explore the rise of Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonists (DORAs), the value of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and why viewing insomnia as a daytime disorder can improve outcomes.
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.
This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, and Bausch Health.
29 Apr 2025
Practical strategies for obesity treatment in primary care (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this obesity miniseries, Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert discuss real-world treatment strategies, emphasizing that anti-obesity medications are not simply "weight-loss drugs" but therapies for a chronic brain-based disease. They review a variety of treatment options available in Canada, practical prescription tips and the importance of ongoing behavioural support.
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.
This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, and Bausch Health.
22 Apr 2025
Understanding obesity as a chronic condition (Part 1) | with Dr. Megha Poddar
Dr. Poddar joins your hosts Dr. Jeff Habert and Dr. Christine Palmay to discuss how primary care providers can reframe obesity treatment. They dive into how to have effective and compassionate conversations with patients and offer a variety of treatments, including GLP-1s like Ozempic.
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.
This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, and Bausch Health.
15 Apr 2025
Managing menopause (Part 2) | Looking at the peri, the post, and everything in between
In Part 2 of our menopause miniseries, our hosts continue the conversation on women’s health by discussing hormone treatment, social media misinformation and theoretical cases.
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.
This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, and Bausch Health.
12 Feb 2025
Managing menopause | Looking at the peri, the post, and everything in between
Half of the world’s population will experience menopause, yet it remains a topic that is often overlooked. That’s why our hosts are diving deep into the subject and hoping to answer some of your most pressing questions.
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.
Learn more at primarycareconversations.com and visit primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources for resources related to each episode.
This podcast has been made possible through financial support by Amgen, Eisai, Lilly and Pfizer.
9 Dec 2024
Nutrition 411 - What really matters? | with special guest and dietitian Alissa Steinberg
Primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay, Dr. Jeff Habert, and dietitian Alissa Steinberg delve into the nutritional needs of diverse populations, empowering practitioners with practical patient management strategies and clinical insights.
10 Oct 2024
Episode 2: TMI about RSV: Diving into Respiratory Syncytial Virus
As cold and flu season approaches, our hosts dive into a less thought of and underrecognized virus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and debunk the idea that it’s a minor illness. They focus on the post-infection symptoms, the importance of prevention and how comorbidities can impact a patient’s experience.
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert, as they discuss patient management strategies in family medicine and share clinical pearls that will improve your practice.
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This podcast has been made possible through financial support by Eisai and Amgen.
16 Sept 2024
Episode 1: Paying attention to ADHD | Diagnosing, treating and challenging assumptions
Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert, as they discuss patient management strategies in family medicine and share clinical pearls that will improve your practice.
In Episode 1, our hosts discuss Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD. From the lens of a family physician, Dr. Palmay and Dr. Habert debunk the topic and discuss the diagnostic procedures as well as options for treatment - from behavioural changes to medication.
Learn more: www.primarycareconversations.com (https://linktr.ee/primarycareconversations)
This podcast has been made possible through financial support by Eisai.
3 Sept 2024
Episode 0: The Kickoff!
Join Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they discuss patient management strategies in family medicine and share clinical pearls that will improve your practice in their new podcast 'Primary Care Conversations with Christine and Jeff'.
Topics will include:
integrating primary care learnings into practical take-home messages for primary care clinicians.
the impact of governmental approvals (ie Health Canada) and funding considerations (CADTH, PCPA) on the primary care treatment landscape.
guidance surrounding the management of patients on new-to-market therapies in a multi-disciplinary setting.
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