Chats with Dr. T: Recent Episodes
Dr Eyitope Fagite (Dr T)
Dr. T Fagite (MBBS; MPH; DFsRH; MRCGP, CCFP) is a Family Physician with a special interest in women’s health and primary care research. She is a family doctor and a clinical lecturer at the University of Calgary.
Join Dr. T as she discusses key topics affecting women's health, including chronic diseases, menopause, and mental health.
A wonderful meeting of African women sharing their menopause stories.
I have provided a simple , easy to follow guide to peri menopause and menopause.
I share in simple terms - symptoms, diagnosis and management.
listen to this interactive session and share with your friends !
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Tracey shares the peculiarities of raising her girls as a single mum in a country far from home. She shares a few challenges and gives insight into how she navigated these to raise strong, beautiful and successful children..
I am joined by two special guests Dr Charles Odame -Ankah and Dr. Unati Makinawe to discuss the definition of an alpha woman , the challenges they face, their weaknesses and much more
D. T. shares her morning routine. A few tips to help you evaluate how you start your day and how your mornings and the rest of your day can be made productive and enjoyable.
This interactive session explores the role of prayer and forgiveness in our daily lives.
A shout out to all parents that may not be having a very happy Father’s Day today. I read a small portion of my book , Still I Rise a story of three generations of victorious African women. This is a little word of encouragement to all the mums going it alone. Much love from me 💕
Bladder issues are often embarrassing for the older woman and in this episode I share some information about a condition called OAB or overactive bladder a common. It is often under diagnosed and under reported.
In this episode Dr T discuses common symptoms of bladder problems in women. She describes the underlying causes for the bladder problems and offers some management tips
In this interview with Abe Mawoyo, we evaluate and discuss the pressing issues faced by teenagers during the COVID pandemic. We share true life stories and experiences of our youths and offer a few solutions to the questions raised by them. Are you a parent. an adult with ties to teenagers or even a teenager then this podcast is for you . It is the first in a series and we will appreciate if you stay tuned for more episodes in the series .
Women face increased risk of mental health problems when compared to men. They are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression and will attempt suicide more than their male counterparts. Dr T identifies the peculiar challenges faced by women that can affect their mental health and shares how women can care for their mental health and identify when it is failing. She encourages women to seek the help necessary to ensure that they remain well. Please share the useful tips with your friends and family.
In this episode Dr. T explores mental health. She emphasizes the importance of mental health during the pandemic and discusses ways to identify mental health issues and offers a few solutions.
In this episode, Dr. T talks concludes her talk on the topical issue of weight management. She identifies the common causes of obesity or excess weight and describes a few of the management strategies for treating the disease.
This is the second part of her two part series on obesity.
In this episode, Dr. T talks about the topical issue of weight management. She identifies the common causes of obesity or excess weight and also describes a few of the consequences of obesity. She explains the classification of obesity based on the body mass index (BMI) and describes the stages of obesity.
This is the first of the two part series on obesity; part 2 will be released soon.
In this episode of Chats with Dr. T, Dr. T gives an overview of a few of the excuses women give when they do not exercise. She summarize the benefits of regular exercise, identifies and explores the barriers and reasons why women do not exercise.
Dr. T gives some very helpful tips on how women can get back to a useful and practical exercise regime that would be beneficial for their physical mental and psychological health and well being.
To get into contact with Dr. T, send her an email at: chatwithdrt@gmail.com
In this episode, Dr T, introduces her book STILL, I RISE. A STORY OF THREE GENERATIONS OF VICTORIOUS AFRICAN WOMEN.
This book is a POWERFUL, INSIGHTFUL, IMPACTFUL, SOUL BARING AND CAPTIVATING MEMOIR of Dr T's childhood, adulthood and victory through the challenges.
This book captivates the stories of three generations of victorious Nigerian women living through the struggles of poverty, abuse, infertility, divorce, single parenting, and its consequences.
It describes the authors childhood and trauma experienced at a young age - physical violence and sexual abuse, child abuse experiences and growing up in a polygamous home.
In the book, Dr T passionately delivers her life story emphasizing the pains and gains of her life, woven around the impact of a loving mother and a child being raised in a single parent home.
It is a story of trials and triumphs for these women and one of victory that persisted despite adverse situational challenges.
The story challenges all the possibilities of winning despite the odds of the circumstances we face in life. The story is one of resilience, an excellent resource for inspiration and motivation. It is uplifting. The story encourages that you should never give in to challenges, and the only person that can stop you is you. Believe in yourself, choose to rise because life is a journey, full of twists and turns. The authors life is a testimony of God’s faithfulness and goodness; a story of hope and faith, a story that is summarized in the book.
The book is available on Amazon.com, Amazon.ca and Amazon.co.uk
In this episode, Dr. T veers away from traditional orthodox medicine to talk about beauty tips and secrets for women over the age of 40. She gives advice on style, body shape, exercise, nails, hair, make up and other vital self-care habits that matter to women as they grow older. This is part two of a two part series.
If you want to stay beautiful and confident as you get older, then this talk is for you! Thank you for listening.
In this episode, Dr. T veers away from traditional orthodox medicine to talk about beauty tips and secrets for women over the age of 40. She gives advice on style, body shape, exercise, nails, hair, make up and other vital self-care habits that matter to women as they grow older. This is part one of a two part series.
If you want to stay beautiful and confident as you get older, then this talk is for you! Thank you for listening.
Sleep is a big part of our health, and in this episode Dr. T looks at the definition of sleep and how much sleep is required at every stage of life. She describes common sleep problems and offers a few solutions for people that have problems or issues with sleeping. To get into contact with Dr. T, send her an email at chatwithdrt@gmail.com.
Welcome to Part 2 of this episode on common health conditions in women over the age of 40. In this episode, Dr. T explores sexual health issues, overactive bladders and common causes of tiredness and fatigue in women - a condition known as sleep apnea. Sit back and enjoy as you listen to the concluding part of this podcast. To get into contact with Dr. T, send her an email at chatwithdrt@gmail.com.
(Part 1 of 2) In this episode Dr T discusses some common medical conditions observed in individuals over the age of 40. She addresses these conditions, how they can be identified, and the management options that are available. To contact Dr T., send her an email at: chatwithdrt@gmail.com
Women over the age of 40 can develop a variety of diseases, either as a result of their lifestyle habits and choices or their family history. In this episode, Dr. T introduces a few of these conditions and discusses how to identify and manage them. She touches on the conditions that may be too embarrassing to talk about and also discusses a very common under diagnosed condition that is common in women.
This episode is the first part of a series. To get into contact with Dr. T, email her at: chatwithdrt@gmail.com
In this episode Dr. T interviews her teenage son to look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teenagers. This interview is centred on how teenagers perceive the pandemic and it’s impact on them as they struggle through this new way of living. The talk offers a solutions to a few of the struggles teenagers face in a pandemic . We also discussed ways that parents can support their teenage children during this time. To contact Dr. T, email her here: chatwithdrt@gmail.com
In this episode, Dr T. discusses an experience that all women face: menopause. She the peri-menopause, menopause, common symptoms, treatments and resources that are available. To get into contact with Dr T, email her at: chatwithdrt@gmail.com
Dr T talks about 7 different ways to reset your goals and activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This talk is brief, succinct and easy to follow and practice. To get into contact with Dr T, send an email to: chatwithdrt@gmail.com.
In this episode, Dr. T continues her discussion about the major impacts of the current COVID pandemic on the mental health of individuals. She describes some methods for addressing mental illnesses that may arise during this time, and maintaining your mental health during the COVID pandemic. References 1. American psychological association, www.apa.org/topics/resilience 2. CBT Toolkit by Dr Vanessa Young. 2020.
To get in contact with Dr. T, feel free to email her at: chatwithdrt@gmail.com.
In this episode, Dr. T talks about the major impacts of the current COVID pandemic on the mental health of individuals. She shares information about common symptoms of mental illness and provides strategies for coping with the stresses that impact mental health. Dr. T describes some methods for addressing mental illness and maintaining mental health during the COVID pandemic. To get in contact with Dr. T, feel free to email her at chatwithdrt@gmail.com References 1. American psychological association, www.apa.org/topics/resilience 2. CBT Toolkit by Dr Vanessa Young. 2020
Join Dr T as she is interviewed by Princess ISAA ("An Audience with ISAA"), discussing: moving on after a marriage breakup and coping as a strong, single, professional woman. For more information about ISAA Unedited, click here: https://optimusisaa.com/. To get into contact with Dr T, send an email to: chatwithdrt@gmail.com
Dr T introduces her podcast, including her background and primary goals for this project. Contact Dr T at chatwithdrt@gmail.com.