Apps, Podcasts & Pages That Can Help
General
Dan Buettner
Best-selling author, producer & National Geographic Fellow. Best known for his work with Blue Zones.
Maintenance Phase (Podcast)
Explore the latest trends in wellness and diet, discussing controversial topics in an entertaining and thoughtful way.
The Dose (Podcast)
Get evidence-based advice on a range of timely health topics in an easy-to-understand format.
Senior Fitness With Meredith (Podcast)
Covers a wide range of topics relating to physical fitness, mental health, and overall well-being for older adults.
Nutrition
Calorie/Macro Counter
Dr. Christopher Gardner
Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, Director of Nutrition Studies, world-renowned nutrition researcher.
Dr. Alan Desmond
Gut specialist and plant-based nutrition advocate.
Finding Plant-Based Restaurants
Nutrition Conversations (Podcast)
Created by the Canadian Nutrition Society, sharing the latest research on health and nutrition and the role of foods in our lives.
Sleep
Breethe: Sleep & Meditation (App)
Calm: Sleep & Meditation (App)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (App)
Headspace: Meditation & Sleep (App)
Insight Timer: Meditation & Sleep (App)
Meditation & Sleep Hypnosis (YouTube)
By Michael Sealey
Mental Health, Substance Use & Addiction
On Drugs (Podcast)
Explore how drugs have shaped our lives — from caffeine and ibuprofen to recreational drugs.
Breethe: Sleep & Meditation (App)
Calm (App)
Free Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) for Mild to Moderate Depression or Anxiety (App)
Headspace: Meditation & Sleep (App)
Insight Timer: Meditation & Sleep (App)
Specific Conditions
Autism, ADHD & Neurodivergence (Facebook Page)
A supportive page for anyone who has a neurodivergent person in their life.
Concussion
Educational resources from Parachute Canada, including the Concussion Ed app.
Dementia: Defy Dementia (Podcast)
Suggestions on how to cut your risk of dementia and preserve brain health as you age.
Parenting: Good Inside with Dr. Becky Kennedy (Podcast)
Clinical psychologist and mom of three addresses tough parenting questions with realistic guidance.