Latest Cysticfibrosis Podcast Episodes
Nasal Lightsaber: The Force Behind Photodisinfection
Sickboy - July 17, 2024 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsShedding light on the invisible enemy, Dr. Nicholas Lobel reveals the illuminating potential of photodisinfection to transform healthcare. Dr. Loebel serves as President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ondine Biomedical. Beyond the growing ineffectiveness of antibiotics, Dr. Loebel delves ...
Plane Crash Survivor: Tulsi's Insights on Grief and Growth
Sickboy - July 10, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThey say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, but what if it leaves scars that run deeper than the skin? This episode dives into Tulsi's incredible story of surviving a plane crash at age 10, which claimed her entire family and left her with severe burns. Tulsi recounts the harrowing impact...
Haunted by Voices: Adel’s Battle with Schizophrenia in the Middle East
Sickboy - July 03, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsWhat happens when your family thinks you're haunted but it's all in your head? In this powerful episode, Adel BinHdaya AlFalasi shares his deeply personal journey through mental health challenges, from hearing voices and believing he had superpowers to suffering a stroke at just 30 years old. In...
Erectile Data: How a Ring Can Save Your Life
Sickboy - June 26, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsWho knew a ring could hold the secret to unlocking better health and pleasure? Buckle up folks, This week Dr. Elliot Justin, CEO and founder of FirmTech, introduces the world's first objective monitor for men's erectile fitness—a discreet, wearable cock ring that tracks nocturnal erections to pr...
Thicc Boy With a Thick Heart - Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Sickboy - June 19, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsNot all tackles happen on the field. Che Morales, once on the brink of a promising CFL career, found his life upended by a surprising diagnosis. What started as shortness of breath, initially thought to be COVID, led to the shocking discovery of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). This episode de...
The Domestic Assault That Shocked The World - Denise Chong
Sickboy - June 12, 2024 13:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThey say the pen is mightier than the sword, but sometimes, it illuminates the darkness within. In this episode, the fellas are joined by Denise Chong, the best selling author, to chat about her latest book, Out of Darkness. This gripping narrative follows the harrowing journey of Rumana Monzur,...
“I was fat shamed by the Dalai Lama”: Johann Hari on Ozempic
Sickboy - June 05, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsOH OH OH OZEMPIC! You knOooOooOoow, never believe it’s not so. This week the fellas get to check off a long time dream guest. Johann Hari, a wildly successful and beloved author and journalist, who pops by the studio to do a deep dive into the new form of weight loss drugs that are taking the wo...
CYSTIC FIBROSIS IS NOT YET CURED!
Sickboy - May 29, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsClarification: The median age of survival in Canadians born with cystic fibrosis is 60 years of age. The median age of death in Canadians with CF is 37 years of age. When science fiction becomes a medical reality, the journey is anything but simple. Kelly Grover, CEO of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, ...
From Daring Dreams to Digestive Drama - Crohn's Disease
Sickboy - May 22, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThis week is all about 4 things. Ambition, Resiliency, Adventure and Poop! Our guest Bradley lives with Crohn's disease and despite facing huge health challenges (including a horrific and lengthy hospital admission) he’s done some wildly impressive things. Bradley crossed the Sahara Desert, swam...
Black Man in a White Coat Fighting For Mental Health
Sickboy - May 15, 2024 13:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsHumor isn't just medicine for the soul; it's also a scalpel that dissects the complex anatomy of our mental and physical health. This week Jer and Tay are joined by best-selling author and psychiatrist, Dr. Damon Tweedy. From discussing the stigmas that shadow mental health in marginalized com...
From Transplant List to Baby Bliss with Alyssa Hicks
Pre to Post Transplant - May 09, 2024 04:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn this episode, Alyssa Hicks shares her journey about her kidney transplant. She talks about all the challenges she had to overcome throughout her journey, one being having a baby while on dialysis. With so many other obstacles, she is here to tell her inspirational story. Visit the Pre to ...
The NHL Has A Head Trauma Problem
Sickboy - May 08, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsWhen the game ends but the battle just begins, former NHL player Daniel Carcillo lays bare the hard-hitting truth about sports concussions and the healing journey beyond the rink. Carcillo joins the fellas for a compelling chat surrounding his intense struggle with mental health following repeti...
What Happens When One Conjoined Twin Dies?
Sickboy - May 01, 2024 04:10 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIn a dance designed for two, what happens when the music stops for one? This week Jer and Tay go OG FGF mode. After introducing the newest member of the team, Haeley, Jer delves into the complex world of conjoined twins, particularly focusing on the rare and heartbreaking scenario where one twin...
Legally Blind or Faking It? - Retinitis Pigmentosa
Sickboy - April 24, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsSometimes, the world we see isn't just defined by light and shadows, but by the stories we tell and the voices we hear. Mara Hutchinson offers the fellas a candid glimpse into her life with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), a rare eye disease that affects the retina. She’s lived a journey marked not ju...
The Platinum Rule: Advance Care Planning
Sickboy - April 17, 2024 08:10 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsLife is a storyboard, and every chapter counts, especially those we write in advance. Karine Diedrich, the Director of Advance Care Planning at the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) unravels the threads of advance care planning—a blueprint for future healthcare that aligns dee...
Being Thankful on Thanksgiving Has a Whole New meaning with Pamela Sherman
Pre to Post Transplant - April 15, 2024 18:18 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn this episode, Pamela tells her story of receiving two heart transplants just 11 months apart. She shares what it was really like going through this process, thinking she knew what to expect, only to find out otherwise. With special guest, Meatball! Find more episodes on the website at www....
A Luddite's Guide to Conquering Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Sickboy - April 10, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIn the analog corners of Utah, Libby Slem navigates the digital age with a Luddite's charm and a warrior's grit, facing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This isn't your everyday pain; it's a journey through a rare nerve disease that transforms every facet of life, from motherhood's joys an...
From Chronic Fatigue to Chronic Optimism
Sickboy - April 03, 2024 04:10 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIsobel's journey isn't just about battling Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS); it's a deep dive into resilience and self-discovery amidst the challenges of chronic illness. Facing skepticism and navigating a world not built for her, she shares the...
Dump Truck Dysplasia: HPV In Your Butt
Sickboy - March 27, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsForget everything you thought you knew about the birds and the bees because this episode dives deep into the world less spoken of, yet equally vital: anal health. Dr. Gary Bucher, a pioneer in HIV medicine and an advocate for HPV-related disease awareness, illuminates the shadowy misconceptions ...
A New Year Means a New Heart with Jennifer Schilling
Pre to Post Transplant - March 22, 2024 03:28 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn this episode, Jennifer Schilling shares her experience as a caregiver to her son Connor. From his childhood struggles with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome to a life-changing heart transplant on New Year's Day, their journey is one of resilience and hope. Download the app - My Med Schedule P...
Herniated Discs & Healing Arts
Sickboy - March 20, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsWho knew that a backache could lead you on a journey through the depths of sorrow and the heights of artistic creation? Meet Rhonda, a spirited soul entangled in the web of chronic pain and depression due to a misdiagnosed herniated disc. But Rhonda's story isn't just one of suffering; it's a te...
The Art of Digital Healing: Common Language
Sickboy - March 13, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIn a world where health meets digital narrative, Dr. Mike Lang and Kristy Wolfe turn the mic to the unsung heroes of healthcare: storytelling. This episode dives deep into the heart of healthcare, illuminated by the guiding lights of digital storytelling. Dr. Lang, a filmmaker and health researc...
Beyond Shelter: The Future of Housing and Health
Sickboy - March 06, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThey say home is where the heart is, but what if too many hearts are left without a home? In a riveting dialogue with Zach Churchill, Opposition leader and MLA for Yarmouth, the boys dive deep into the complex world of homelessness and the urgent cry for affordable housing. As the fabric of Nova...
Unwittingly Getting Swole: Hereditary Angioedema
Sickboy - February 28, 2024 09:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsMaybe it’s steroids? Maybe she’s born with it? Wait… no, she’s definitely born with it. It’s HAE. How fitting is it that Rare Disease Day falls on a fairly rare day, Feburary 29th! In this episode, the fellas sit down with Jordyn Campbell, who not only shares her eye-opening journey with heredit...
Escaping the List with Natasha England, pt. 2
Pre to Post Transplant - February 28, 2024 05:32 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn Part 2 of this episode, Natasha continues to share her journey with battling alcoholism and needing a liver transplant. She talks about the work she put into changing her lifestyle and how that led to being unlisted. Visit the website to leave a comment or request to be on the show: ww...
Escaping the List with Natasha England, pt. 1
Pre to Post Transplant - February 22, 2024 13:59 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn this episode, Natasha shares her journey with battling alcoholism and needing a liver transplant. She talks about the work she put into changing her lifestyle and how that led to being unlisted. Visit the website to leave a comment or request to be on the show: www.PreToPostTX.com
Help Us Find A Kidney For Ellie
Sickboy - February 21, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIn this heart-tugging episode, the fellas dive into a tale of resilience, love, and the complexities of kidney transplantation with one ultimate goal - finding a Kidney for our dear friend, Ellie. Ellie is a rockstar nurse battling kidney disease. She opens up about her journey through kidney fa...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Sickboy is Evolving - The Future of the Podcast
Sickboy - February 16, 2024 05:10 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThis is it. The end of Sickboy... as you've come to know it that is. This is the final FGF episode but fear not! We're not going anywhere. We're just evolving. It’s been almost ten years and hundreds of episodes since we sat down and recorded our first episode, which is crazy. For those of you w...
Sperm Superfoods: Eating Your Way to a Baby
Sickboy - February 14, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsAre those late-night snacks whispering secrets about your swimmers? In this episode, the fellas dive deep into the world of baby-making, but not in the way you might think. They sit down with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack and Lily Nichols, the brilliant minds behind "Real Food for Fertility," a book on h...
When You're Drowning, Become A Fish: Caring For A Child With Cancer
Sickboy - February 12, 2024 09:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIn a world where the only thing scarier than a monster under the bed is a diagnosis you can't pronounce, Sam Taylor steps into the Sickboy studio to unravel the tale of her journey as a caregiver for her 12 year old daughter Ellie, who is battling rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of sarcoma. Amid the whi...
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