Podcast Episodes

Raised by immigrant Indian parents who emphasized the importance of education, I took an unconventional path to becoming a physician. I wasn’t the best student in high school, spending most of my time focused on sports and having fun. My post-secondary journey started off rocky, but once I realized I wasn’t going to become a professional athlete, I had no choice but to take school seriously. My dad’s words — “If you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything” — became my mantra. I quickly learned that success isn’t about being “naturally smart,” but about hard work, consistency, and sacrifice...

Dr. Robby Birdi’s new podcast, The Pulse and Perspective Podcast, is the kind of show every family needs—clear, practical health guidance from a seasoned ER physician. You’ll hear heartfelt stories from the ER, with complex medical topics explained in a relatable, easy-to-understand way. Dr. Birdi tackles the questions you actually care about—why ER wait times are so long, whether your issue is best managed in the ER or elsewhere, how prepared you are to respond to a medical emergency at home, and why you do not need antibiotics for a cold. The episodes are reassuring, educational, and feel like a steady hand on your shoulder when healthcare feels confusing.

Dr. Damon Tedford

Emergency Physician