Shimi Kang
Psychiatrist and clinical associate professor at UBC who provided guidance on how to talk to children about school violence and community trauma.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 1h 21min
Chronic Pain, Focus, and the Brain Shift Psychedelics Reveal with Dr. Shimi Kang (Ep 179)
Dr. Shimi Kang, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and bestselling author, shares her journey living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome while researching the brain-body connection. She discusses how chronic pain influences cognitive functions, linking pain with mental health issues like depression. The conversation covers the role of psychedelics in healing, the importance of social bonding for resilience, and how tech overload affects our wellbeing. Kang emphasizes self-compassion and practical strategies for connection, ultimately promoting hope and neuroplasticity.
Feb 11, 2026 • 45min
What we know about the deadly shootings in Tumbler Ridge, BC
Dr. Shimi Kang, psychiatrist and UBC clinical associate professor, offers guidance on talking to kids about school violence. Daryl Krakalka, mayor of Tumbler Ridge, describes the town’s close-knit needs and response. George Rowe, local pastor and former substitute teacher, reflects on community grief and support. Tanya Fletcher, CBC reporter, provides on-the-ground reporting of the shooting and unfolding facts.
