Latest Fibrosis Podcast Episodes

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Fish Cells Found In Human Lungs?! - Feel Good Friday

Sickboy - November 03, 2023 08:10 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Scientists have made a wild discovery in our lungs and it could help us understand more about the root cause of Cystic Fibrosis! A specific type of cell that was previously only found in fish and frogs has been discovered in humans too!! Maybe this explains Jeremie’s scaly skin and weird slits on...

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Love Tested by Transplant with Tasha Meyer

Pre to Post Transplant - November 02, 2023 17:58 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, Tasha shares her journey of going through a kidney/pancreas transplant and the challenges and toll it took on her relationship with her husband.  Visit the website to hear more episodes or leave any comments: www.PreToPostTX.com  

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Someone Knows Something About David Ridgen, And It's Us!

Sickboy - November 01, 2023 04:10 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
The cruel and senseless ramifications of a murder reverberate far beyond the depths of comprehension, leaving an indelible and haunting impact. For this episode of Routine Checkup, the guys sit down with David Ridgen, the acclaimed filmmaker and mastermind behind CBC's pioneering true-crime podca...

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The Abortion From Hell: A Real Life Nightmare

Sickboy - October 30, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
This week the boys are joined by Claire, a career tree planter who, from birth, faced the unique challenges of being a "vagina-haver." Claire speaks candidly about the difficulties of her nightmare abortion experience. Double trouble. Clair breaks the silence surrounding this often-taboo topic. S...

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CF in Israel, during a war...

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - October 30, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
(Please consider subscribing and rating our podcast. It helps us to promote. Thank you.) Israel is at war. The emotional toll on families in Israel and Palestine is unimaginable. Israeli, 43 year old Nirit Maizel is trying to live her life as best she can while her country fights against Hamas...

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When Science Meets the Supernatural: Is Precognition Real? - Feel Good Friday

Sickboy - October 27, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
One kid wished for a shopping spree like a dope. BUT another kid, Conner, wished to beat the living crap out of Tripple H. Now that’s a wish. Speaking of wishing, there are a lot of people in the US who wish their healthcare system wasn’t so broken that they need to rely on crowdfunding to make t...

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A Different Shade of Pink: Metastatic Breast Cancer and Samantha's Legacy - Routine Checkup

Sickboy - October 25, 2023 08:10 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
In this heart-wrenching yet inspirational episode of Sickboy, the boys sit down with Jeff, the husband of Samantha Price Mitchell, a tireless advocate for the metastatic breast cancer (mBC) community. Samantha's legacy lives on through "Turning the Page on Cancer," an annual fundraising campaign ...

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Recharging Life: Parkinson's and Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery

Sickboy - October 23, 2023 08:10 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
The fellas are joined once again by their friend and Parkinson's advocate, Larry Gifford. The gang have an intimate conversation about his life with Parkinson's, they delve into the heart of his upcoming Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery, a groundbreaking procedure aimed at reclaiming his qual...

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Rory Tallon, Dating someone who also has CF.

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - October 23, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
51 year old Rory Tallon works with Cystic Fibrosis Ireland as a CF Patient Advocate as part of CFI’s member service team.  Rory has CF and was recently featured in our Living with cystic fibrosis podcast volunteering  for CF Ireland. In this podcast he’s talking about dating someone with CF.   ...

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‘Cause I Got Depression - Feel Good Friday

Sickboy - October 20, 2023 08:10 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
We here at Sickboy are trying to practice what we preach. Speaking openly about your mental health is not always easy and Jer knows this firsthand. This week the boys discuss Jer’s new diagnosis of clinical depression and how an addiction was a manifestation of his recent mental health crisis. Lo...

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Knee Deep in the Future of Medicine With Dr. Michael Dunbar - Routine Checkup

Sickboy - October 18, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
For Routine Checkup the boys are joined by the remarkable Dr. Michael Dunbar, Professor of Surgery at Dalhousie University. Dr. Dunbar is a trailblazer in orthopedics, with a career spanning three decades and a unique perspective on the future of medicine. Dr. Dunbar explores the world of knee he...

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A Bloody Freaking Mystery: Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Sickboy - October 16, 2023 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
This week the boys chat with their guest, James, about living with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP). James shares his journey of having a WILD rare disease with hidden symptoms. A case of feeling perfectly fine, yet being on medication that makes you feel worse. Black dots in the mouth? Google might...

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Dr. Jennifer Taylor Cousar - our CF super hero doctor

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - October 16, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Please subscribe, comment and rate our podcast on Spotify. (You can listen on any platform). Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cousar is an amazing woman I can’t wait to meet in person one day.  She is a Board Certified Pediatric and adult pulmonologist at National Jewish Health in Colorado. She’s a rock sta...

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Nipple Night Lights & Bed Bugs: Feel Good Friday

Sickboy - October 13, 2023 08:10 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
This week Jeremie takes us through his unusual experience with phototherapy, which involved putting sunscreen on his nipples. Now he has ghost nips. But that's just the beginning. In France, a bed bug infestation has caused chaos far beyond the bedroom. Turns out global warming is the surprising ...

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Expert Insight on Key Updates and New Clinical Trial Data From the ESGO 2023 Congress Informing Treatment for Cervical, Ovarian, and Endometrial Cancers

CCO Oncology Podcast - October 13, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes
In this episode, Domenica Lorusso, MD, PhD, and Alexandra Leary, MD, PhD, provide expert insights on key updates and new clinical trial data presented at the ESGO 2023 Congress for cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers, including: Long-Term Follow Up From Phase III SIENDO Study of Selinexo...

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Unlocking Sustainable Success: Routine Checkup with Natalie Ruskin

Sickboy - October 11, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Jer's on leave but Bri and Tay are holding down the fort with a captivating conversation with Natalie Ruskin, an award-winning journalist, success coach, and the host of "A Success Of Our Own Podcast." With nearly two decades of expertise in wellbeing, Natalie offers a fresh perspective on sustai...

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My Newborn Needed a New Heart with Mari Lopp

Pre to Post Transplant - October 09, 2023 19:43 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode, Mari Lopp shares her experience of becoming a mother to twins, only to later discover that one of them requires a life-saving heart transplant.    

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Not Enough Room For My Big Ol’ Brain: Chiari Malformation Type 1

Sickboy - October 09, 2023 08:10 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Fiona 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...

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Entrepreneur Emily Lyons success in the midst of tragedy

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - October 09, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Emily Lyons is not yet 40 years old (she's 37 years old) and is a multimillionaire. But her life has not been easy.  Her story is incredible, she's actually writing a book about it.  She dropped out of high school at 16 years old, worked as a nanny for a bit in Australia, modeled and now, well, ...

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His Dog Chewed His Toe Off And It Saved His Life - Feel Good Friday

Sickboy - October 06, 2023 08:10 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
This 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...

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New Evidence With BTK Inhibitor Therapy in CLL and MCL From SOHO 2023

CCO Oncology Podcast - October 04, 2023 15:33 - 20 minutes
In this episode, Catherine C. Coombs, MD, MS, and Toby Eyre, MBChB, MD, discuss key trials presented at SOHO 2023 evaluating the use of BTK inhibitors in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The discussion includes analyses of:  Matching-adjusted indirect compariso...

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Inked Memories: Tattoos and Grief - LIVE with Good Grief Nova Scotia

Sickboy - October 04, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
In 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...

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Sweet & Sour: Life with Aggressive Type 1 Diabetes

Sickboy - October 02, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Buckle 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...

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Entrepreneur Marten DeVlieger.

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - October 02, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Please subscribe, rate our podcast and comment. thank you. Marten De Vlieger do you know what he did or who he is?  I am excited to let you know. He is an adventure and sports athlete. He’s 41 years old with CF. Marin worked with HillRom, which is now Baxter, to make the Monarch Airway Clearanc...

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The Longest Period Ever: Like Ever. She Need A Frickin Blood Transfusion - Feel Good Friday

Sickboy - September 29, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
This 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...

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Championing Trans Rights and Mental Health: Rowan Jetté Knox

Sickboy - September 27, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
In 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...

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Invisible Illness Illuminated: Multifocal epilepsy

Sickboy - September 25, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
Daniel 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...

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Rory Tallon, CF Ireland

Living With Cystic Fibrosis - September 25, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Please consider subscribing, rating and commenting on our podcast (Spotify). But you can hear our podcasts anywhere. We’re traveling 9 hours by plane for this podcast to the lush green grass of Dublin, Ireland. You may want to pour yourself a Guiness for this podcast if you’re listening at home...

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Unlocking the Afterlife: Beyond Flatlining - Feel Good Friday

Sickboy - September 22, 2023 08:10 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
This 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...

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CULTivating Liberation: Navigating a Life of Art and Spirituality

Sickboy - September 20, 2023 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 463 ratings
In 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...