Episodes: 296
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: Canada
YouTube: 638.0k subscribers
Instagram: 762.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
podcasting@cbc.ca
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Brian Goldman - Canadian physician, medical journalist, author, and broadcaster known for explaining medical science and healthcare issues to general audiences.
Ramin Nilforooshan - The Potential Use Of Trontinemab To Prevent Alzheimer's Disease Before Symptoms Appear And What Prevention Could Mean For Patients.
Gail Beck - Why Young People Seek Psychiatric Diagnoses, Mental-health Labels, And Questions About Neurodivergence.
Shimi Kang - The Proposed Restriction Of Social-media Access For Young People, Adolescent Mental Health, And The Potential Benefits And Drawbacks Of Social Media.
Why 'fibremaxxing' actually makes sense
October 08, 2026
Finally, a social media "maxxing" trend that gets it right! Most people don't eat nearly enough fibre, according to dietitian and nutritionist Nishta Saxena. She says it's easy to increase your fibre intake and with benefits ranging from gut health to mood to your cardiovascular system, "it's better to have a fart attack than a heart attack."Looking to improve your nutrition? Check out our episode on whether it's OK to take protein supplements.For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to...
Cancer blood tests: How accurate are they?
October 01, 2026
An estimated 240 Canadians die from cancer every day. Now, a growing number of companies are offering cancer-detecting blood tests. Some claim they can detect signs of more than 50 types of cancer. Princess Margaret oncologist and researcher Dr. Raymond Kim says these liquid biopsies show promise, but there are good reasons to think twice before paying for one.For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next wor...
I want to try sports betting apps. How can I stay out of trouble?
September 24, 2026
Sports betting ads promise big payouts and quick cash. But new research shows gambling-related ER visits nearly doubled in Ontario after online betting expanded, raising concerns about a larger public health issue. Addiction researcher Andrew Kim says avoiding specific games can lower the risk of developing a gambling problem.For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this pod...
The People's Pharmacy · Medium booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
Unbiased Science · Low booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
Inside Health · Medium booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
The Dose is hosted by Brian Goldman. Its publicly listed email is podcasting@cbc.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for The Dose: podcasting@cbc.ca.
Podseeker estimates The Dose reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Dose typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Physicians, psychiatrists, clinical researchers, and academic or public-health experts with direct expertise in the medical topic under discussion and the ability to explain evidence clearly to a general audience. Common among recent guests: Clinical or academic appointments at recognized medical institutions; Direct involvement in relevant clinical research or trials; Professional expertise addressing current health and medical questions. Recent guests include Ramin Nilforooshan, Gail Beck, and Shimi Kang.
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
Recent episodes cover Health, Medical Science, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Preventive Medicine. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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