Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K

Updated: 27 May 2025 • 335 episodes
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Welcome to Prevention Over Prescription, hosted by Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, an ICU physician, health advocate, and thought leader in healthcare transformation. After years of witnessing the consequences of preventable health crises, Dr. K brings you insights, strategies, and stories to empower you to take control of your health and avoid the ICU.From nutrition and movement to stress management and community building, this podcast explores the pillars of prevention while highlighting innovative ways to improve healthcare delivery. Whether you're looking to optimize your own health or gain insights into how we can create a healthier society, Prevention Over Prescription is your guide to staying strong, staying healthy, and staying out of the hospital.Tune in for actionable advice, expert interviews, and inspiring conversations that will help you show up as your best self. Let’s shift the focus from treatment to transformation—together.Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. kwadcast.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, Dr. Kumanan Wilson explores why Canada struggles with innovation and economic growth despite its rich history in healthcare and tech. He highlights the untapped potential of AI in healthcare, the need to support clinician innovators, and the importance of buil

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In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we're joined by Ben Azadi to explore the powerful principles behind his new book, Metabolic Freedom. Why are 93% of Americans metabolically unhealthy? How does insulin trigger disease, and how do environmental toxins affect our well-being? We unpack how mindse

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In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we're joined by Beth from the Parkdale Food Centre to explore how food security can be reimagined through dignity, community empowerment, and innovation. Beth shares how Parkdale’s grocery-style food program prioritizes choice, how youth-led social justice ini

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In this solo episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng shares the inspiration behind his new book, Prevention Over Prescription, and why now is the time to shift from reactive to proactive care. Drawing from his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. K challenges the healthcare s

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In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, we're joined by Kevin Ford, CEO of Calian, and Ginger Bertrand, Co-Founder of Neue Theory, for an inspiring conversation about building a better tomorrow. They explore the vision behind the new Ottawa Hospital Campus, the innovative technologies that will driv

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What happens when you combine therapy, nutrition, physical health, and even bodybuilding to support mental wellness? In this episode of Prevention Over Prescription with Dr. K, I sit down with Christine Harrison, founder of Focus Forward Therapy Group, to explore how a boutique approach to mental health can create powe

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