Men’s Sheds are at the heart of a new national conversation on health, connection, and community.
In the latest podcast from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, hosted by veteran journalist Avis Favaro, the entire episode is dedicated to exploring the impact of Men’s Sheds across Canada — highlighting both lived experience and emerging research.
The episode features Men’s Sheds Canada president Dr. Robert Goluch, who shares personal and professional insights into the growth of the Men’s Sheds movement in Canada. His perspective speaks to what many Shedders already know: that having a place to go, something to do, and people to connect with can make a profound difference.
Also featured is Dr. Raza Mirza from HelpAge Canada, who shares findings from a 2025 survey exploring why men attend Sheds — and the impact Shedding has on their lives.
The results confirm what communities are seeing every day: Men’s Sheds are reducing isolation, improving well-being, and helping men build purpose and connection.
At a time when loneliness is increasingly recognized as a serious public health issue, this episode positions Men’s Sheds as a practical, community-based solution.
This national spotlight from Canadian Institute for Health Information underscores the growing recognition of Men’s Sheds as an important part of the conversation around healthy aging and men’s health in Canada.
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https://www.cihi.ca/en/news-events-and-education/podcast
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