The Word Doc: a physician writer podcast

An interview with Dr. Joanna Cheek, author of It's Not You, It's the World: A Mental Health Survival Guide For Us All

In this episode, Dr. Joanna Cheek gives us a peek into the publishing process for her recently published non-fiction book, It's Not You, It's the World: A Mental Health Survival Guide For Us All. It's available wherever books are sold and if you're a physician, this definitely deserves a spot on your bookshelf.

How to write op-eds with Dr. Sandor Demeter

Advocacy is part of the physician role, and many physicians turn to writing op-eds to create systems change. Dr. Sandor Demeter shares his advice on how to write an effective op-ed, pitching, and building networks. You can check out Sandor's most recent op-ed on gambling revenue here: https://healthydebate.ca/2026/02/topic/federal-provincial-governments-in-need-of-an-addiction-intervention/ And U of T's resource on writing an effective opinion piece: https://media.utoronto.ca/writing-an-effective-opinion-piece/