Latest Cysticfibrosis Podcast Episodes
Period Pads From The Future?!
Sickboy - February 09, 2024 05:10 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsWho knew your period could be your personal health detective? Picture this: A period pad that does more than just catch blood—it catches diseases, too! Enter the Q-pad, a brainchild of biotech innovation that's transforming the way we approach personal health screenings. With over a thousand twea...
Patient to Pioneer: Emmy's Research in Healthcare Transitions
Sickboy - February 07, 2024 05:10 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsA new generation of bright minds is storming academia, and Emmy Schuler is leading the charge, armed with innovative ideas to mend the cracks in our fractured healthcare system. This week on Routine Checkup, the boys dive into the world of psychosocial support with Emmy Schuler, a Master's studen...
Reclaiming Femininity: MRKH and Women's Health
Sickboy - February 05, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsImagine a world where your very identity is challenged by your body—this is where Rima Zigaitis reshapes the narrative. In today's episode, the boys sit down with Rima Zigaitis, a beacon of hope and empowerment for women grappling with life-altering diagnoses. Founder of Sumaavi Coaching, Rima's ...
BREAKING NEWS: Sex Dreams, Lupus Genes, and Rabbit Queens
Sickboy - February 02, 2024 05:10 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratings"BREAKING NEWS - You heard it here first! Your laptop is killing your sperm! Strap in (or strap-on in taylors case?) for a wild ride on Feel Good Friday as the boys dive headfirst into a world where science fiction meets reality, sweaty naked dreams blur into revelations, and history takes a hop ...
Chronic - Representation of Disability in Film
Sickboy - January 31, 2024 09:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsLaurel and Brendan are a film making duo and creators of the award winning comedy drama short film CHRONIC! The film follows Frankie, played by Nadine Bhabaha (Letterkenny), who struggles to accept the harsh reality of a recent brain injury. Her denial persists until she reluctantly attends a bi...
Gabor Maté: Healing with Laughter
Sickboy - January 29, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIn the world of human complexity, laughter and wisdom intertwine unexpectedly. Buckle up! The moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here. Recorded live from the Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver, the boys sit down with the legendary Dr. Gabor Maté for a live recording that's nothing short of...
RAGE!!! Health Hazard or Emotional Elixir?
Sickboy - January 26, 2024 09:10 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThey say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but could a vein busting fit of rage do the same, depending on your time zone? This Feel Good Friday, the fellas are dissecting a mind-bending study that shows how getting angry in the USA could be messing with your health, while in Japan, it might j...
From 'No' to 'Yes' with No Regrets with Nancy Lewis (P. 2)
Pre to Post Transplant - January 25, 2024 14:04 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn this episode, we continue our conversation with Nancy as she talks about her journey with getting a lung transplant. She discusses the struggles she had making the decision to get the transplant and despite her ups and down, has had no regrets. Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast webs...
BLOOD: Busting Myths On Menstration With Dr. Jen Gunter
Sickboy - January 24, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsEver wondered how a topic as natural as menstruation became a cocktail of myths and misinformation? Buckle up, because today, the fellas dive deep with the fearless Dr. Jen Gunter, a true crusader in demystifying women's health. Best known for her groundbreaking books 'The Vagina Bible' and 'The ...
The Unseen Battles of a Miracle Child and His Mother: CHARGE Syndrome/17p13.1 Microduplication Syndrome
Sickboy - January 22, 2024 05:10 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsWhat happens when life throws a curveball straight after the final inning? This Monday, the boys sit down with Alexis Simon, a superhero mom who's been catching life's toughest pitches. After a picture-perfect pregnancy, Alexis's world turned upside down when her son, Theo, was born with a conste...
From Vintage Vomit to Vibrant Piss - Ringing In A New Generation!
Sickboy - January 19, 2024 09:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsRoses are red, violets are blue, the magic school bus is yellow, and thanks to science, now we know why your piss is too. What's in a generation? Turns out, it's not as clear-cut as you might think! This Feel Good Friday, the boys dive headfirst into the chaotic, fascinating world of generational...
From 'No' to 'Yes' with No Regrets with Nancy Lewis (P. 1)
Pre to Post Transplant - January 19, 2024 04:19 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn this episode, Nancy talks about her journey with getting a lung transplant. She discusses the struggles she had making the decision to get the transplant and despite her ups and down, has had no regrets. Visit the Pre to Post Transplant Podcast website to hear more stories, leave comments,...
Oneday Dreams - Making Adult Sick Wishes Reality
Sickboy - January 17, 2024 05:10 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratings"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any point". In today's Routine Checkup, the fellas sit down with a duo that's bringing dreams to life in the most extraordinary way. Dr. Mike Bennett, a social work professor from the University of Texas...
Tapping into Tranquility: Severe Anxiety & The Future of Therapy
Sickboy - January 15, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsEver thought of treating your brain bugs with a pinch of tech and a dash of psychedelics? The boys sit down with Joel Muise, the co-founder of Tranquility and a mastermind in internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT). Picture this: a world where managing anxiety and depression is as eas...
Smell Ya Later! Science Links Divorce Rates To Body Odor?!
Sickboy - January 12, 2024 14:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIs the key to someones heart located somewhere in their sweaty armpits? Jeremie is grappling with the existential crisis of turning 36, but the boys are there to remind him that age is just a number - albeit one that keeps getting bigger. In a twist of science meets sci-fi, researchers at Indiana...
Unscrambling Dyslexia with the CEO of Dyslexia Canada - Alicia Smith
Sickboy - January 10, 2024 09:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsSpell 'dyslexia' five times fast – a challenge even for the word wizards among us! Now, to dive into the real talk about dyslexia! The boys dive deep into the world of dyslexia with none other than Alicia Smith, the Executive Director of Dyslexia Canada. Alicia, who navigates life as a dyslexic i...
Dizzy But Not Down: SUNCT (Short-lasting, Unilateral, Neuralgiform headache attacks with Conjunctival injection and Tearing)
Sickboy - January 08, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsEver felt like your life was spinning out of control? Well, you ain't got sh*t on Kat. She's the queen of spin. In this episode, the boys sit down with the indomitable Kat Harrison, a chronic illness warrior whose story zigzags through a maze of health challenges and dizzying experiences. Kat is ...
Swallowing Vibrators For Weight Loss - Feel Good Friday
Sickboy - January 05, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsEveryone loves a good reboot! MIT decided to do their own reboot of the classic fat shaker machine of the 1950s with a new weight loss pill. The pill doesn’t have medicine, but rather, it has a teeny tiny little motor in it that makes the pill vibrate. Somehow this vibration makes your belly thin...
Trial Or Triumph?! CAR-T Cell Therapy and Drug Trials
Sickboy - January 03, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThe fellas are joined again by Dr. Brian Koffman, a well-known doctor, educator, and clinical professor turned patient has dedicated himself to teaching and helping the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) community since his diagnosis in 2005. Dr. Koffman believes that his dual status as a physici...
9 Minutes Without A Heart Beat: Anoxic Brain Injury And Memory Loss
Sickboy - January 01, 2024 09:10 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsTake a trip down Brain Injury Lane! In this episode, the gang sits down with the incredible Leanna, a self-proclaimed "brain injury weirdo." Leanna shares her harrowing journey after experiencing a cardiac arrest at a wedding in 2015, where the absence of a defibrillator and a prolonged wait for ...
Low Sex Drive = Death?! - Feel Good Friday
Sickboy - December 29, 2023 09:10 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsA lil' FGF throwback to the end of last year! Enjoy folks! We'll be back to basics on Jan. 1st!
Chronic Pain Reset: Redefining Life Beyond the Threshold
Sickboy - December 27, 2023 09:10 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIn this illuminating episode, the fellas sit down with Dr. Afton L. Hassett, an Associate Professor and renowned leader in the field of chronic pain and resilience. As the Director of Pain and Opioid Research at the University of Michigan, Dr. Hassett brings her expertise to the forefront, unrave...
Nightmares From The Bowels of The Sewer: A Holiday Gift From Us To You
Sickboy - December 25, 2023 09:10 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsWhat are the holidays without tradition? We've decided our holiday tradition going forward is to bring you an episode from Sickboy's past where the gang dive deep into the belly of the undergound pipes to look at but not necessarily smell an abomination. The Fatberg. Brian would like to profusely...
The Messy Truth: Unraveling the ADHD-Hoarding Connection
Sickboy - December 22, 2023 09:10 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsStruggling to part ways with your crap? Is your car's back seat more landfill than vehicle, a-la Brian? If you've got ADHD, there might be a connection! Join the gang this week as they unravel the fascinating discoveries from a recent study delving into the intricate link between Attention-Defici...
If You're Going Through Hell, Just Keep Going with Stuart Miller
Pre to Post Transplant - December 21, 2023 20:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn this episode, Stuart Miller talks about his journey going through his lung transplant. We learn about his feelings towards finding out he needed a transplant and how having a positive attitude has helped his recovery.
Every Canadian Counts: The Vision For a National Disability Insurance Plan
Sickboy - December 20, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThis week on Sickboy, the fellas sit down with Hubert Van Niekerk, the Interim Executive Director at Every Canadian Counts, an organization dedicated to enhancing services for Canadians with long-term, chronic disabilities. Hubert, with a diverse background spanning construction and education, sh...
Flirting with Tourettes: Finding Romance With A Disability
Sickboy - December 18, 2023 05:10 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsI'm not winking at you becasue I think you're cute. I'm winking becasue I have Tourettes. Get ready to laugh, learn, and reflect as the fellas sit down with Pamela Rae Schuller, a New York City-based performer celebrated for her unique blend of comedy, storytelling, and advocacy for disability in...
You Can't Get Boners In Space
Sickboy - December 15, 2023 05:10 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsAs the old saying goes "In space no one can hear you scream". Well, the new saying is "In space, no one can get a boner". According to a recent study, it turns out that due to micro-gravity and cosmic radiation viagra might be a necessary part of any spacefaring payload. The guys give some insigh...
"Why Didn't You Tell Me?” - Family Trauma with Carmen Rita Wong
Sickboy - December 13, 2023 05:10 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsFamily trauma can trickle down from generation to generation. Unless someone has the wherewithal to break the cycle. Join the Sickboy crew as they sit down with Carmen Rita Wong, author of 'Why Didn't You Tell Me?: A Memoir,' for a powerful exploration of family trauma, epigenetics, and cultural ...
How To Glitter A Turd: 14 Years of Breast Cancer with Kristin Hallenga
Sickboy - December 11, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsSometimes life is nothing but a turd. Best way to deal with a turd? Cover the thing in glitter. Join the Sickboy crew as they sit down with Kristen Hallenga, author of 'Glittering a Turd' and the inspiring founder of CoppaFeel!, a London-based breast cancer awareness charity. Kristen shares her i...
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