Latest Cysticfibrosis Podcast Episodes
Not Enough Room For My Big Ol’ Brain: Chiari Malformation Type 1
Sickboy - October 09, 2023 08:10 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsFiona Ramsay, is a Calgary-based designer with a master's in architecture and a passion for sports and the outdoors. Fiona shares her journey through Chiari Malformation Type 1. Although Chiari is something ninjas scream while driving their fists through the chest cavity of their enemies, this is...
His Dog Chewed His Toe Off And It Saved His Life - Feel Good Friday
Sickboy - October 06, 2023 08:10 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThis week is full of gnar. First Jer shares the horrifyingly cute story of David and his bulldog puppy, Harley. Harley’s not so playful bite on David’s toe revealed a startling truth—David's foot was entirely numb. So numb that he didn’t realize Harley literally chewed his toe off. Like, complete...
Inked Memories: Tattoos and Grief - LIVE with Good Grief Nova Scotia
Sickboy - October 04, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIn today's episode, we have two remarkable guests who are shedding light on a unique intersection of art, culture, and emotion: memorial tattoos and their profound connection to grief. Our first guest, Susan Cadell, is a distinguished member of various multidisciplinary research teams specializin...
Sweet & Sour: Life with Aggressive Type 1 Diabetes
Sickboy - October 02, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsBuckle up, folks, because this week the fellas are diving into a rollercoaster of topics with “Your Ladyship, Tricia”. Tricia shares her journey through Type 1 diabetes and the eye-opening tales of what happens when young folks don't exactly take the best care of themselves. It's a lesson in resi...
The Longest Period Ever: Like Ever. She Need A Frickin Blood Transfusion - Feel Good Friday
Sickboy - September 29, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThis week! Jer fills us in on some WACK ass health crap he’s been dealing with. Itchy skin, powerful steroids, UV light time machines and more! The guys delve into a chilling account of a woman's nightmarish 83-day period, a truly harrowing ordeal that necessitated a blood transfusion. Picture t...
Championing Trans Rights and Mental Health: Rowan Jetté Knox
Sickboy - September 27, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIn this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Rowan Jetté Knox, a renowned author, speaker, and human rights advocate. Rowan's incredible journey in advocating for LGBTQ2S+ inclusion and raising awareness about mental health has had a profound impact worldwide. We dive into his latest...
Invisible Illness Illuminated: Multifocal epilepsy
Sickboy - September 25, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsDaniel is a remarkable individual who has faced the challenges of living with epilepsy for 27 years. His journey is a testament to courage, tenacity, and that good ol' human spirit that just won't quit. Little Danny, just a wee tot of four, was on a family adventure in Montreal. And then, bam! Ou...
Unlocking the Afterlife: Beyond Flatlining - Feel Good Friday
Sickboy - September 22, 2023 08:10 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThis week the boys are delving deep into the jaw-dropping findings of a recent study on near-death experiences, where the line between life and the great beyond gets a little blurry. A recent study shows how patients displayed brain activity in the delta, theta, alpha, and beta ranges, indicating...
CULTivating Liberation: Navigating a Life of Art and Spirituality
Sickboy - September 20, 2023 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIn this captivating episode, we sit down with Jeremy Carne, a multifaceted artist, producer, meditation teacher, and model who has traversed the worlds of comedy, music, and spirituality across the UK, US, and Australia. With over 2 billion views on his produced videos and more than 30 years of s...
A Petri Dish of Emotions: A Microbiologist's Eating Disorder Journey
Sickboy - September 18, 2023 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratings**Trigger Warning - Discussions Of Eating Disorders & Body Image** This week things get equally as hilarious as they do get heart-wrenching. The guys invite Cameo, a courageous 21-year-old fourth-year Microbiology major at UVic on Vancouver Island to share her inspiring journey of resilience. Whi...
Can Your Mummy Be Your Wifey?! - Feel Good Friday
Sickboy - September 15, 2023 08:10 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsLove. It can be beautiful and it can be weird… like really weird. The guys delve into the unsettling story of a 26-year-old man in Peru who was recently discovered carrying a 600 to 800-year-old mummy in a food delivery cooler bag. This ancient relic, dating back to the Inca civilization, was far...
Hope For The Best, Plan For The Rest: Innovations in End-of-Life Care with Dr. Sammy
Sickboy - September 13, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIn this episode, the guys are honoured to join Dr. Sammy! A distinguished medical professional with a wealth of experience and a passion for palliative care reform. Dr. Sammy, a McMaster University Medical School graduate, holds a remarkable record of accomplishment. With a background in Family M...
Fighting Back with Fitness: John's Triumph Over Ankylosing Spondylitis
Sickboy - September 11, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsAt just 22 years old, John embarked on his personal training business, but life had an unexpected twist. At the age of 27, he was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a debilitating autoimmune disease that targets the spine, hips, and even vital organs. This progressive disease threatened ...
Australian Brainworm Invasion: New Ick Factor Unlocked - Feel Good Friday
Sickboy - September 08, 2023 08:10 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThis week is all about ICK. In a bizarre medical twist down under, a Canberra hospital found a live worm partying in an Australian woman's brain! After weeks of mysterious symptoms, a neurosurgeon pulled out an 8cm-long roundworm from her noggin. The worm, named Ophidascaris robertsi, is usually ...
Home Based Healing With a Touch of EDS Management
Sickboy - September 06, 2023 04:10 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThis week the gang have the privilege of speaking with Teague Foreman, a 27-year-old physiotherapist hailing from Woodstock, NB, who has not only dedicated herself to improving the lives of others but also triumphed over her own health challenges. Teague shares her inspiring journey from a childh...
Sun-Kissed With a Twist: Surviving Skin Cancer with Randy Coker
Pre to Post Transplant - September 04, 2023 21:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn this episode, Randy shares his journey with his battle with skin cancer. He talks about going through radiation and the challenges and struggles that it brought. Learn more about Skin Cancer from UCSF: https://skincancer.ucsf.edu/transplant-patients Hear Randy's first two episodes: ...
The High Notes and Low Notes of Multiple Myeloma
Sickboy - September 04, 2023 08:10 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsGet ready for a rollercoaster ride with this week's guest, Jocelyn Kervin! She's not just rocking the high school music scene but also strikes a chord in the world of Multiple Myeloma awareness. Imagine going from running 5K races around Toronto to receiving a life-altering diagnosis at 43 of a d...
Speechless By Stroke VS Speechless By Choice - Feel Good Friday
Sickboy - September 01, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsJoin Taylor and Brian for a Feel-Good Friday episode of Sickboy Podcast that's a whirlwind of emotions. We start with a concerning update from Nova Scotia, where the rise in pleasant weather has led to an increase in melanoma cases. Next, we share an awe-inspiring tale of a woman who regains her ...
Stitched to Perfection: The Savile Row Tailor with Autism
Sickboy - August 30, 2023 08:10 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsLife might seem pretty strange if you live more than 50 years with autism, but never know it. Today we're sitting down with Tom Bennett, Master Tailor in London's historic Savile Row, to talk about walking through life trying to figure out where he fits in, creating relationships and finding his ...
Myasthenia Gravis: Can You Say That Three Times Fast?!
Sickboy - August 28, 2023 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsIs it Tara or Tara? Well, if you can't answer that then good luck pronouncing Myasthenia Gravis or Enneagram. Don't worry, we'll get to the bottom of it! This week, Tara (you'll find out) joins us to unravel her intricate journey with Myasthenia Gravis, or MG if that's easier. Diagnosed in 2017,...
Friends with Benefits: Why hangin' with buds will save your life - Feel Good Friday
Sickboy - August 25, 2023 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThis week on FGF, Tay & Bri are talking radioactive wastewater, how hangin' with your buds for no reason will save your life, and why planes are almost running into each other a lot more than you would hope they do. Also, the AI revolution is the utopia that Taylor is waiting for. Let's wrap this...
Tiny Minds, Big Emotions: Angela Murphy, Child Psychologist
Sickboy - August 23, 2023 08:10 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsGet ready to play in the mental health jungle gym with the one and only Angela Murphy! This week on Sickboy, we're unravelling the mysteries of the mind like never before. Trauma? Check. The 4 F's (not as scary as report cards, promise)? Check. Wonder Pup Books? Double check. Angela's going to gu...
Who Even Needs A Pancreas Anyway?! Pancreatic Disease
Sickboy - August 21, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsGrab your seat belts, because Dana Buchli is taking us on a wild ride through pancreases, pacreati, what's plural for pancreas? Born with a rare pancreatic disease that is common in alcoholics (she swears she wasn't a 2-year-old alcoholic), Dana's life has been anything but ordinary. From idiopa...
Venomous Intruder: From Bananas to Erections - Feel Good Friday
Sickboy - August 18, 2023 08:10 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThe fellas dive into the astonishing account of an Austrian supermarket in turmoil, forced to evacuate due to a venomous spider. Not just any spider - the Brazilian wandering spider, infamous for inducing agonizing erections and fatal outcomes. Could this spider venom be the answer to a more effi...
Two Surgeries, Three Organs, and a Lifetime to Go with Jerry Ray Jr.
Pre to Post Transplant - August 17, 2023 21:28 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn this episode, Jerry comes back on the show to share his experiences with getting a double lung/kidney transplant and then a pancreas transplant two years later. His first appearance was in November of 2019 when he came on the show to talk about meeting his donor family. Listen to Jerry's ...
From Prison to Prosperity: Stephen Gillen's Remarkable Redemption
Sickboy - August 16, 2023 04:10 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThis week the fellas are in for a riveting conversation with Stephen Gillen, once the UK's most notorious ex-mobster turned CEO and transformational pioneer. Born amid Belfast's turmoil in 1971, Stephen's life spiraled into crime after grieving the loss of a loved one. He weathered brutal institu...
Organ Jigsaw: Decoding the Puzzle of Heterotaxy's Abnormal Arrangements with Ian Hawkins
Sickboy - August 14, 2023 04:10 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsJoin Tay and Jer for a compelling episode featuring Ian Hawkins, an international events host, esteemed author, and distinguished business journalist. Ian shares his courageous tale of living with complex congenital heart defects, heterotaxy syndrome, and the loss of autonomy during childhood hos...
I GOT A BAD BITE, 2.0: Feral Cats And Mysterious Bacterial Infections - Feel Good Friday
Sickboy - August 11, 2023 04:10 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsI GOT A BAD BITE!! A Cat in the UK was found to have infected a man with a microbe of unknown origin. Not extraterrestrial... but definitely not something we're familiar with. Yuck! Bri and Jer dive into a study linking a toddler's brain waves to their future IQ. Discover how early experiences sh...
Huntington’s Disease And One Womans Relentless Search For Happiness
Sickboy - August 09, 2023 04:10 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThis week the fellas sit down with their pal Erin Paterson. Erin is an author and speaker and at age 32 she tested gene positive for Huntington’s Disease (HD). Shortly after she started suffering from depression, then received more crushing news: she was infertile. Despite those diagnoses, she wa...
Slaying Stigma: HIV Activism with Myles Sexton
Sickboy - August 07, 2023 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratingsThe boys have the honour of sitting down with Myles Sexton, a multi-talented Creative Director, Stylist, and Makeup Artist, known for their remarkable work as an HIV/AIDS Activist. Myles recounts the pivotal moment when they first learned about their HIV diagnosis. The initial shock and fear they...
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