Primary Care Conversations | with Christine and Jeff

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 Jeff Habert also explore how obesity care has evolved from outdated ideas of willpower and “eat less, move more” to a modern chronic disease framework grounded in biology and evidence.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.

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.

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.

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.

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.