Welcome to “Six Men One Mic”

Six Men One Mic is a podcast created by six mates who are passionate about exploring how ageing and health intersect, and how technology can support healthy ageing. We come together around a mic to talk with experts, share stories, and learn how innovation can make life better for older adults and their caregivers.

Meet the Product Managers

Product Managers: James, Vrishank, Zaid, Zuhair, Ilyas, Jainav

Produced by Zaid, Ilyas, and James

Hashir Sheikh is a nurse practitioner, and in this episode, Ilyas Abdi and Zaid Arif sit down with him to explore what taking care of an aging population really looks like from inside the healthcare system. Hashir shares his personal journey into nursing, the common challenges faced by older adults, misconceptions patients often have, and realities surrounding hospital care. The discussion also opens up further on broader issues regarding Canada’s healthcare system, including long wait times, staffing limitations, and the pressure that these issues have upon both the patients and providers. This podcast episode provides an insightful, grounded look at the complexities of aging and the professionals working to support this growing population.

Episode Zero: Care and Chaos

Welcome to Six Men One Mic – in this Episode 0, we chat with Mrs. Abdi, a community leader and advocate, about her personal experiences caring for ageing family members with diabetes. Her stories bring home the everyday realities: the highs, the challenges, and the hope. We also talk about why we started this podcast: to shine a light on how technology and community support can make a real difference as people age with diabetes.