What does it take to become one of the few highly trained specialists in a competitive medical field? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Gary Mah and Amy Kim sit down with Dr. Brent Chambers to explore the value of elite fellowship training, long-term career focus, and staying committed to meaningful work.

Dr. Chambers is a dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon based in Edmonton, Alberta. He explains what Mohs surgery is, why it has the highest cure rates for certain skin cancers, and how it allows patients to know—on the same day—that all cancer has been removed. He also shares what makes this procedure different from standard excisions and why precision and reconstruction are such important parts of his work.

The conversation goes beyond medicine. Dr. Chambers opens up about navigating a highly competitive training path, tuning out doubt from others, and staying focused during challenging seasons of his career. He talks about the importance of continuous learning, strong work ethic, and finding a specialty that truly fits your interests.

Gary and Amy also explore the business and financial realities of professional careers. Dr. Chambers shares honest insights about financial planning, building long-term security, and why seeking expert guidance is essential when your income depends on active work.

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What if aging joints didn’t have to mean pain, surgery, or slowing down? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Gary Mah sits down with Dr. Nathan Thakur to explore how regenerative medicine is changing the way people think about joint health, mobility, and long-term success.

Dr. Thakur is a medical doctor specializing in musculoskeletal and regenerative medicine. Formerly with the Cleveland Clinic, he now leads Regenerative MD in Calgary, where he focuses on helping people heal, rejuvenate, and preserve their joints and tendons using research-backed, minimally invasive treatments.

In this conversation, Dr. Thakur explains how orthobiologics like platelet-rich plasma, also known as PRP, can be used to support joint and tendon health without surgery. He shares how early action and proper diagnosis can help people avoid joint replacements and maintain an active lifestyle as they age. The discussion also highlights why service, empathy, and patient experience matter just as much as medical expertise.

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What if back pain didn’t have to control your life or limit your performance? In this episode of the True North Success Podcast, Gary Mah sits down with Dr. Rebecca-Jane McAllister to explore a smarter, more empowering approach to back health, recovery, and long-term success.

Dr. McAllister is a chiropractor and acupuncture provider based in Calgary, where she runs her own clinic and also works with the University of Calgary. She specializes in low back pain and helps people move from frustration and uncertainty to clarity, confidence, and self-management.

During the conversation, Dr. McAllister shares her personal journey into chiropractic care, including how her experience with scoliosis as a teenager shaped her passion for education-driven care. She explains why understanding the “why” behind pain is just as important as treatment itself, and how education plays a key role in long-term recovery.

Gary and Dr. McAllister also discuss the GLAD Back program, a group-based education and exercise rehabilitation program designed to help people self-manage low back pain. The episode dives into what truly sets great healthcare providers apart, the importance of trust and shared decision-making, and how patients can feel more empowered between visits.

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