In an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, some voices go unheard, needs remain unmet, and individuals feel overlooked. The system, while designed for all, can inadvertently neglect certain groups, leaving them feeling marginalized and misunderstood.  Despite these challenges, individuals are advocating for positive change in the healthcare system and beyond. Through their first-hand stories, we uncover the resilience and determination of Changemakers who advocate for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. Join us as we celebrate their efforts as they pave the way toward a brighter, healthier future for all. Listen to the show trailer here.

Men are often reluctant to engage with the healthcare system, open up about their struggles and ask for help, held back by societal expectations of masculinity. For Indigenous men, this hesitation can be even more profound, rooted in a legacy of historical, generational, and lived trauma tied to the healthcare system. These deeply ingrained barriers make it all the more critical to address the unique challenges they face when it comes to accessing care and support.

In this episode of the Power of Change(makers), host Andrew Robertson is joined by three members of the DUDES Club, an organization founded in 2010 in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside - to help promote Indigenous men’s wellness. They discuss the impact of the DUDES Club in communities, the barriers indigenous men face to accessing healthcare, and the progress that has been made- along with what more needs to be done. Listen to the episode here.

Being an elite athlete requires grit, determination, focus, and so much more. For athletes with Type 1 diabetes, managing their condition adds another layer of complexity to their training. However, living with Type 1 diabetes doesn't stop these athletes from reaching the top of the podium. In fact, many of them don't let diabetes define them. Instead, they’ve transformed their diagnosis into a source of strength, using their platforms to inspire others living with Type 1 diabetes to believe that they, too, are limitless.

Team Novo Nordisk is a professional cycling team made up entirely of athletes with Type 1 diabetes. Andrew Robertson is joined by two of the members of Team Novo Nordisk, Logan Phippen and Mandy Marquardt. They discuss these athletes’ incredible journeys, and how their diabetes has empowered them. Listen to the episode here.

Did you know that only about 5% of rare diseases worldwide are recognized today? Even for individuals diagnosed with a known rare disease, finding informed healthcare professionals can be challenging, and knowing where to turn for effective treatment is often uncertain. Living with a rare disease brings unique hurdles—not only in navigating the healthcare system but also in managing daily life.

Host Andrew Robertson sits down with Durhane Wong-Rieger, President and CEO of CORD—the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders. Listen to the episode here. 

Habitat for Humanity has been a vital force in Canada since 1985, consistently evolving to address the changing housing landscape and help Canadians access affordable housing. Today, Habitat is tackling unique challenges such as rising housing costs, urbanization, and the growing need for sustainable solutions.

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Eden Grodzinski, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin. Together, they explore the current state of affordable housing in the region, discuss why housing is fundamental to individual and community success, and highlight Habitat's national advocacy efforts and priorities for the year ahead. Listen to the episode here.