Lisa Thibodeau

“I think you should have a bone density scan.” I was at a pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment, certainly not thinking about my bones, or their density, but my (very th…

This week’s “Thing we Love” is actually something we super-love – Superfeet. These insoles may not be custom orthotics, but Superfeet’s online insole finder which will gu…

Lucie Gauthier on her Harley Davidson motorbike My lungs were full of blood, and I was drowning, gasping for air.  I remember the moment that the social worker…

As a Black woman leader, I've come to intimately understand the double-edged sword of the “glass cliff.” It's a familiar scenario that I've experienced first-hand: I'm ca…

We know that gender-based violence is a problem, and we want to support survivors in our lives, but it's an issue shrouded in stigma and silence. Too many people who expe…

Zandra consulting at the UOHI’s Women’s Heart Health Clinic I am frustrated with how familiar this patient story has become: It took four emergency room visi…

Growing up, I was keenly aware of the silence that surrounded certain topics — periods being one of them. As a young brown girl navigating through life, I constantly grap…

In 2000, I became what amounted to a fully clothed version of a Sunshine Girl.  For those who don’t know what a Sunshine Girl is, here’s a brief overview: it’s a …