Primary Medicine Podcast

Dear listeners, Why do some men have trouble achieving an erection while others have trouble maintaining one? In this episode of the Primary Medicine Podcast, Dr. Elliot Justin, founder and CEO of FirmTech, joins us to discuss the possible causes of erectile dysfunction and how they may affect treatment. We also explore FirmTech’s performance rings and TechRing, including their potential uses, safety considerations, and the research underway. Listen to the full podcast episode here. Cheers, D

Dear listeners, Physician burnout is often framed as a personal problem—but what if it’s really a problem with the way medicine is structured? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tracy Gapin, physician entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, bestselling author of Male 2.0, and founder of the Peak Launch Institute. After years in traditional urology practice, Dr. Gapin built a different model of care focused on what he calls Precision Performance Medicine. We discuss why so many physicians feel trapped in

Dear listeners, Although breastfeeding initiation rates in Canada remain among the highest in the world, maintaining exclusive breastfeeding for the recommended six months continues to be a major challenge. In this episode, pediatrician and lactation consultant Dr. Rajinder Gulati joins us to unpack why so many mothers stop breastfeeding earlier than they intended and what healthcare systems can do differently. We discuss the striking regional differences across Canada, including why British C

Dear listeners, Today’s guest is Dr. Alan Cohen, a pediatric neurosurgeon whose career has spanned more than four decades at some of the world’s most respected institutions, including Boston Children’s Hospital and Johns Hopkins. Throughout his career, Dr. Cohen has cared for children facing some of the most serious neurological conditions imaginable and has guided countless families through life-altering diagnoses, difficult decisions, and moments of profound uncertainty. In his new memoir,

Plastics are everywhere—and so is the confusion surrounding them. In this episode, we sit down with Chris DeArmitt, independent scientist, materials expert, and founder of the Plastics Research Council. Known for his rigorous, evidence-first approach, Chris has spent years analyzing peer-reviewed research to better understand the real impact of plastics and microplastics on human health and the environment. Together, we unpack some of the most common misconceptions driving public concern today

Dear listeners, Today’s episode is a deeply moving conversation about grief, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going after unimaginable loss. We’re joined by Marcia Earhart — certified life, grief, and trauma coach, educator, mental health first responder, and founder of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary. But beyond her professional work, Marcia brings something even more powerful to this conversation: lived experience. After the loss of both of her sons, alongside chronic illness