Latest Fibrosis Podcast Episodes

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Chronic - Representation of Disability in Film

Sickboy - January 31, 2024 09:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Laurel 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...

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Gabor Maté: Healing with Laughter

Sickboy - January 29, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
In 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...

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Two Salty Okes, Rena Barrow's story

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - January 29, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Rena Barrow has two kids with CF, Jarrod is 22 and Jahsir is 3 years old. Over the years she’s witnessed a discrepancy in care for people of color.  Even after her 22 year old son was diagnosed, doctors weren't sure her newborn baby had CF, They told her, "Maybe it was sickle cell."  She fought ...

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RAGE!!! Health Hazard or Emotional Elixir?

Sickboy - January 26, 2024 09:10 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
They 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...

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From 'No' to 'Yes' with No Regrets with Nancy Lewis (P. 2)

Pre to Post Transplant - January 25, 2024 14:04 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In 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...

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BLOOD: Busting Myths On Menstration With Dr. Jen Gunter

Sickboy - January 24, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Ever 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 ...

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Dr. Susanna McColley talks health equity

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - January 22, 2024 13:54 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
I am excited that all of you will get to meet  Dr. Susanna McColley!!!!  I was so impressed with her commitment to CF and her incredible medical and life knowledge.  Dr. McColley works to promote equitable diagnosis and treatment in cystic fibrosis. As a white person, Dr. McColley talks about al...

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The Unseen Battles of a Miracle Child and His Mother: CHARGE Syndrome/17p13.1 Microduplication Syndrome

Sickboy - January 22, 2024 05:10 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
What 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...

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From Vintage Vomit to Vibrant Piss - Ringing In A New Generation!

Sickboy - January 19, 2024 09:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Roses 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...

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From 'No' to 'Yes' with No Regrets with Nancy Lewis (P. 1)

Pre to Post Transplant - January 19, 2024 04:19 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In 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,...

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Oneday Dreams - Making Adult Sick Wishes Reality

Sickboy - January 17, 2024 05:10 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 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...

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Tapping into Tranquility: Severe Anxiety & The Future of Therapy

Sickboy - January 15, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Ever 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...

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CF Woman climbs Kilimanjaro (Caroline Heffernan)

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - January 15, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Caroline Heffernan talks to CF families about all sorts of things, employment, family support, housing issues, cross infection, fertility…you name it.  Caroline talks all things CF.  As someone with CF she knows what she’s talking about.  She’ll even discuss End of Life with CF families. Caroli...

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Smell Ya Later! Science Links Divorce Rates To Body Odor?!

Sickboy - January 12, 2024 14:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Is 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...

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Unscrambling Dyslexia with the CEO of Dyslexia Canada - Alicia Smith

Sickboy - January 10, 2024 09:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Spell '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...

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Dizzy But Not Down: SUNCT (Short-lasting, Unilateral, Neuralgiform headache attacks with Conjunctival injection and Tearing)

Sickboy - January 08, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Ever 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 ...

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Queen Kwong, AKA Carre Callaway -rock n roll and CF

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - January 08, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Carre Callaway (Queen Kwong) tours in the U.S., U.K. and wherever her music takes her.  Carre ended her tour and was in Los Angeles when we talked with her on this podcast.  She talks about how music was a coping mechanism for her chaotic life.  When Carre was 17 years old, a chance meeting with...

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Swallowing Vibrators For Weight Loss - Feel Good Friday

Sickboy - January 05, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Everyone 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...

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Trial Or Triumph?! CAR-T Cell Therapy and Drug Trials

Sickboy - January 03, 2024 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
The 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...

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9 Minutes Without A Heart Beat: Anoxic Brain Injury And Memory Loss

Sickboy - January 01, 2024 09:10 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Take 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 ...

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Low Sex Drive = Death?! - Feel Good Friday

Sickboy - December 29, 2023 09:10 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
A lil' FGF throwback to the end of last year! Enjoy folks! We'll be back to basics on Jan. 1st!

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Chronic Pain Reset: Redefining Life Beyond the Threshold

Sickboy - December 27, 2023 09:10 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
In 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...

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Current Considerations for Adverse Event Management With HER3-Directed Agents

CCO Oncology Podcast - December 26, 2023 19:43 - 12 minutes
The third and final episode in a 3-part series covers the safety profile of and considerations for managing adverse events associated with HER3-targeted antibody–drug conjugates, including patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) and others, in the setting of lung cancer.  Presenters in this series inc...

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Unpacking the Potential of HER3-Targeted Therapy in NSCLC

CCO Oncology Podcast - December 26, 2023 19:43 - 15 minutes
This second episode in a 3-part series on HER3-targeted agents in NSCLC covers current clinical trials with HER3-targeted therapy, including: Recent data on patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) in the HERTHENA-Lung01 trial The EGFRxHER3 bispecific antibodies BL-B01D1 and izalontamab The HER2xHER3...

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Recent Advances in ADCs and Rationale for HER3 as a Target in Lung Cancer

CCO Oncology Podcast - December 26, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutes
This first episode in a 3-part series tackles the role of HER3 in cancer, specifically in NSCLC, and how HER3 can be effectively targeted with ADCs. Presenters in this series include: Rebecca S. Heist, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School Medical Oncology Massachusett...

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Nightmares From The Bowels of The Sewer: A Holiday Gift From Us To You

Sickboy - December 25, 2023 09:10 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
What 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...

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The Messy Truth: Unraveling the ADHD-Hoarding Connection

Sickboy - December 22, 2023 09:10 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Struggling 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...

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If You're Going Through Hell, Just Keep Going with Stuart Miller

Pre to Post Transplant - December 21, 2023 20:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In 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. 

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Every Canadian Counts: The Vision For a National Disability Insurance Plan

Sickboy - December 20, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
This 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...

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Flirting with Tourettes: Finding Romance With A Disability

Sickboy - December 18, 2023 05:10 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
I'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...