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SickboyCrazy Talk: Medication-Induced MadnessJoin the dudes as they delve into the current state of the addiction and mental health system with Todd Leader, a multiple-award-winning consultant, social worker, and psychologist. Todd will share his unique perspective and real-life experience of leading a system transformation, which he documented in his book "It's Not About Us; The Secret to Transforming the Mental Health and Addiction System in Canada." In this episode, you'll learn about the reasons behind the failures of the system, key solutions, and how you can play a role in advocating for change. Additionally, Todd will share his personal and shocking experience of...
2023-02-221h 12SickboyArkells & The Healing Power of Music w/ Max KermanThis week the fellas have a rollicking good time with Max Kerman, the unstoppable front man of the party-starting rock band Arkells! We discuss the impact of songwriting on people's lives, and the powerful connections that can be formed with fans through music. Max shares some touching stories of fans who have reached out to the band during times of grief or challenge, and how the band has been able to be a source of support and community for these fans. We also talk about the importance of giving back to the fanbase and the broader community, and the meaningful...
2023-02-0252 minSickboyThe Science of Chronic Pain: It's Not Just in Your Head (Unfortunately)The boys sit down with Julie, the reigning queen of pain science and mindfulness. She's got the degrees to back it up - Clinical Psychology, Clinical Epidemiology, and a PhD in behavioural medicine. Smart. We delve into the world of pain care, where waiting times are longer than a traffic jam on the way to a job you hate. But the good news? Chronic pain is finally being recognized as a public health emergency, and Julie thinks it's about time! She shares her thoughts on the nervous system, and how mindfulness is the gold standard for fixing the mess. We...
2023-02-0150 minSickboyMore Than Just The Baby Blues - Postpartum Anxiety & InsomniaThis week the fellas chat with Suzanne, Mama of two and Disabilities Coordinator at Carleton University! We dive into the world of psychiatric disorders of childbirth. Specifically postpartum anxiety and insomnia! Suzanne has had two very wild rides when it comes to having a baby. Two very different births. One that included a week long insomnia which led to severe anxiety which lasted for quite some time. Through the use of medication, therapy, a rock solid support system and openly sharing her story Suzanne was able to get back on track in order to be the best Mum to Layla...
2023-01-301h 00SickboySally Seat Saver: Navigating Irrational Fears of Seat Saving - Feel Good FridayThis week the fellas tackle their irrational anxieties. It is common for individuals to experience irrational anxieties, which are fears that are not based on reality or are out of proportion to the situation at hand. Scientists accidentally discovered that life may flash before our eyes as we die... while trying to figure out why an elderly patient's brain was having seizures. Whoopsie! Experts calculated the human brain storage by gauging connections between brain cells and decoded that number into bytes and computer memory units. The memory capacity of the human brain is far more than we ever imagined and...
2023-01-2054 minSickboyBrain Drain: The Search for the Fountain of Youth in All the Wrong PlacesJer's brain feels like mush after a 12 hour drive from Montreal. Maybe all he needs is a good ol' BT! Neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero's latest plan to extend human life by transplanting brains into younger bodies is met with skepticism and laughter. Critics question the feasibility and ethics of the "brain swap-a-roo", dubbing it a "brain-in-a-vat" science fiction fantasy. In other news, mosquitoes have once again outsmarted humans, evolving to resist insecticides and being dubbed "super mosquitoes" by scientists. The pests now have a new superpower, leaving scientists scratching their heads and reaching for the bug spray in frustration... but the...
2023-01-1347 minSickboyFatberg: A Bowel Obstructed Seaside Town - Feel Good FridayDuring the holiday break we throwback to one of the most delightfully disgusting episodes of all time. Brian would like to profusely apologize for this episode. Jeremie can not contain his excitement for this episode. We speak with the one, the only, Dr. John Love. The man who performed an autopsy on a Fatberg that was longer than the leaning tower of Pisa. Get ready to suppress your gag reflex while we talk all things sewer waste and the importance of not flushing stuff down the sh*tter that isn't meant to go down there... like a set of false...
2022-12-281h 02SickboyThe Car Accident That Changed My Life Forever - The Psychosocial Impact of Persistent PainThis week the fellas are treated to one of the most interesting conversations they’ve had all year. Keith Meldrum has lived with persistent neuropathic pain for over 36 years following a near-fatal car accident in 1986 - don’t drive sleepy, kids. At 20 years old he was told that his pain was “all in his head” by a family physician. For nearly 20 years after that, he fought his pain while trying to find someone or something to "fix it". Little did Keith know, what he truly needed was for someone to validate the pain he was experiencing. Keith breaks down how his pain...
2022-12-1958 minSickboyPsychology Researchers Are Taking a Serious Look at External Ejaculation - Feel Good FridayPsychologists are curious to know if external ejaculation is rooted in men’s desire to demean women. According to a new study published in “Archives of Sexual Behavior” they seem to have found evidence against this theory. Everyone loves a good Florida woman story and today’s story doesn’t disappoint. Kraft is up against a $5M lawsuit for LYING about how much time it takes to prepare a yummy dish of Velveeta. Everyone knows it’s scientific fact that if you go outside with wet hair in the cold weather you’re cruisin’ for an immune system brusin’. But actually, accordin...
2022-12-1652 minSickboyGratitude & Simple Pleasures w/ Neil PasrichaNeil Pasricha is a Canadian author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and public speaker characterized by his advocacy of positivity and simple pleasures. He is best known for his The Book of Awesome series, and ""The Happiness Equation"" which are international bestsellers. This week he joins Jer and Tay on the publishing day for his newest book “Our Book of Awesome”. Neil gives insight into how he ended up writing about awesome shit, breaks down the benefits of journaling and how to broaden your view of simple pleasures in the world when practicing gratitude. All in the hopes of living a more meaningful and...
2022-12-141h 00SickboyUnderpaid & Overworked: The Trauma of NursingThis week is all about the current state of nursing in North America. Jer and Tay are joined by a special co-host, Keara, a CVICU nurse in Halifax. They are joined by Chelsea, a registered nurse fresh out of the ICU post-COVID-19 pandemic! Living in Edmonton, Alberta. Jer and Tay sit back and let Chelsea and Keara break down how nurses in Canada are underpaid and overworked. Burnout is at an all-time high and it’s having a direct impact on our health. OTTAWA! We're coming to you for a live show on November 16th! Grab your tickets here - ht...
2022-11-161h 03SickboyThe Other Side of DepressionNeil Kelders is a mental health and well-being advocate and coach who since his teenage years has suffered from depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. After 21 years of suffering alone, Neil talked for the first time. Through that simple act, Neil took responsibility through action, and his life was never the same again. This week he joins the fellas to discuss masking, the importance of using your voice when you are struggling, and how he manages his struggles with depression. Neil’s new book ‘The Other Side: A memoir of hope in the midst of depression’ is on pre-sale now! OTTAWA! We're...
2022-11-1457 minSickboyDinosaur Bones - Ankylosing SpondylitisDylan is a new father, a dancer, actor, stunt performer and bar manager at Halifax's Bar Kismet! He also is dealing with an inflammatory disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis. Over time this disease can cause some of the bones in the spine (vertebrae) to fuse. Dylan joins the boys to discuss how he's managed to navigate life as an extremely physical person while dealing with a genetic illness that has a massive physical impact, and how our physical health is in a way attached to our mental health as well. OTTAWA! We're coming to you for a live show on November 16...
2022-11-071h 09SickboyLocked Down Inside Disney Land - Feel Good FridayThe boys are back! This week Taylor and Jeremie discuss how thousands of people at Shanghai’s Disney Resort were locked inside during a COVID outbreak - FUN! Taylor has a horrible recurring nightmare. Luckily scientists have discovered a way to turn your bad dreams into good dreams! An Iranian man who didn't wash for half a century dies at 94 after he finally took a bath. Apparently nuns watch porn. Finally the fellas talk about how scientists have grown human brain cells in rat pups in the hopes of studying diseases within the brain! OTTAWA! We're coming to you for a...
2022-11-0450 minSickboyThrowback - The Gene Daddy: Feel Good FridayWith the fellas on vacation we throwback to earlier in 2021: A new "Human Challenge Study" is coming to the UK. The gang weigh in on what price is right when risking your wellbeing in the name of science. Speaking of science, some group of smart people are trying to recreate an AI super sniffing robot dog to either sniff out cancer, or eradicate the planet of humans. Good boy. Then the fellas speak with Joshua Keyes, a certified genetic counsellor out of Boulder, Colorado! What the heck is genetic counselling? What role does it play in diagnosis & treatment? Is there...
2022-10-281h 42SickboyThrowback - Emotional Fitness & Social Anxiety w/ Dr. Emily AnhaltTaylor is in Europe, Brian is off to Antartica. The fellas need a much needed break. This week for FGF we throw back to an early episode of Feel Good Friday featuring the bad ass Dr. Emily Anhalt! She is the CoFounder of Coa, a psychoanalytic psychologist, emotional fitness consultant and all-around promoter of self-awareness in all forms. We talk about the importance of caring for your mental health during these wickety wack times, how to find a therapist that jives with you and more. Then the gang go deep into Jeremie's current struggles with mental health. Beer butt-chugging and...
2022-10-211h 23SickboyiMaster Health - Online Pulmonary RehabilitationAmanda is a Kinesiologist and Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist. She is also the founder and CEO of iMaster Health. Her experience working in academia and healthcare allowed her to recognize a global gap in rehabilitative care. In turn she built a business focused on implementing technology-based solutions to reduce a major strain on the healthcare systems and improve patients’ quality of life. iMaster health is an online pulmonary rehabilitation program that is available now! Amanda joins the fellas to talk about why applications like iMaster health are important and how they can serve to fill gaps in our healthcare system. Ch...
2022-10-1944 minSickboyMyasthenia Gravis: Frequently Life-Threatening, Rarely Fatal!Jasmine worked in the disability field for over a decade before becoming disabled herself with myasthenia gravis. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune, neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles that worsens after periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Jasmine walks the fellas through her list of treatments (including needing to pump her own lungs to breathe easier) and how her illness has put into perspective how important her work is. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN
2022-08-0157 minSickboyBeauty Is How YOU Define It: Mastectomy TattoosKaren Malkin Lazarovitz is a "Previvor" Cancer advocate, the creator of EMPOWERink and all around self-proclaimed badass! She joins the fellas this week to discuss why she decided to have a double mastectomy and hysterectomy even though she did not have breast or ovarian cancer. She also shows the fellas her new boobs and explains the process of getting ink done over mastectomy scars! Applications for this year's EMPOWERink open on July 25th! You can find the application here on that date: https://form.jotform.com/221036076499258 Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN
2022-07-2557 minSickboySeeking Relief From Addiction w/ Naomi RictherThe Director of Care at GreeneStone, Naomi brings her knowledge and expertise from her designation as a Registered Practical Nurse and extensive experience in residential treatment settings. This week she joins the fellas to dive into her personal experience with addiction and how she ended up doing the important work she does over at GreenStone, offering support for folks struggling with addictions. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN
2022-07-2056 minSickboyCannibalism Update: How Nutritious is Human Flesh? - Feel Good FridayTaylor brought a 4th co-host to the studio today. Zaya is here, and she just won't shut up. First things first: frostbite. It's gnar-gnar as heck and we have the proof thanks to @medicaltalks on IG. Yuck. Speaking of yuck, according to a scientist (who legit put many many hours into researching this), human flesh is not that nutritious when you stack it up against other animals in the wild. But hey, if you are in a pinch at least you know that your pal is about the calorie equivalent to a walking lunch. There is a honey product in...
2022-07-151h 09SickboyUniversal Basic Income: A Human Right w/ Guy StandingGuy Standing is a labour economist and Professorial Research Associate at SOAS University of London. He is also a founder and honorary co-president of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN), an international NGO promoting basic income as a right. Guy sits with the fellas to guide them through an incredible conversation about basic income and how it could (and should) work to relieve many of the stressors that a lot of folks are facing these days when it comes to living a comfortable life. This is one of our favourite conversations in a while and hope you listen and share...
2022-07-1300 minSickboyA 2-Year-Old With The Testosterone Of A Fully Grown Adult?! - Feel Good FridayLawn Summer Nights starts this week! Support our team below! Don't be like Taylor. Disability parking spots are for folks who need it! Canada may have found out what is behind Long COVID! CRISPR is 10 years old! Happy birthday! Dangerous drivers in the UK could be facing a life sentence. Juul may be looking at a full on ban in the U.S. Polio is creeping around the London sewers. Finally in this weeks WHAT THE HELLTH!? A 2-year-old boy was accidentally tainted with testosterone gel and it gave him pubes and the bone density of a 5 year old?! Sickboy's...
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Escaping DenverThe Tear | 2.6Newly freed, Sara joins Noah in the vents and embarks on a detour to find a weapon that could very well turn the tides in their favour; provided they can get there fast enough…and alive. CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsPalmer – Kamy BruderSoldier 7 – Matthew HallWoman’s Voice – Nao MarineSoldiers 8 and 10 – Steve SauveSoldier 9 – Zach MarchandEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten...
2022-06-0624 minSickboyA Plan for Canada's Mental Health w/ The Honourable Carolyn BennettToday the fellas are joined by Canada's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Carolyn Bennett. We've seen so much progress on mental health education and shame reduction since the inception of Sickboy...yet it still seems like accessing care in the space of mental health is still very much behind other health sectors. The boys take the time to dig into Minister Bennett's new mandate and how the government plans to seek change in Canadian mental health and addictions.
2022-06-0156 min
Escaping DenverThe Voice | 2.5Our heroes are separated. Noah is back in familiar territory, in the ventilation system, as Sara speeds away in a truck trying to outrun the elite kill squad hot on her heels. CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsPalmer – Kamy BruderAlan – Adam KozlickSoldier 6 – Patrick GerberSolider 7 – Matthew HallWoman’s Voice – Nao MarineEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProd...
2022-05-2325 minSickboyHomegrown Penis: Phalloplasty - Feel Good FridaySometimes you just have to say oops. But then sometimes you get fired on the spot. Rightfully so because sometimes you mistake an elderly person for dead and then zip them up into a body bag and load them into a hearse. Israel opened up a Blood and Mommy Milk fortress that can withstand pretty much anything short of a meteor the size of Texas. Speaking of space… how many people have doinked in space? Nature vs Nurture is at the forefront of a recent study involving twins who were separated from their siblings and raised in a different country an...
2022-05-1359 minSickboyRoutine Checkup: Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Crisis w/ Dr. Britt WrayDr. Britt Wray is an author and researcher working at the forefront of climate change and mental health. This week the fellas chat with Britt about her new book Generation Dread and how the existential crisis of climate change is having an effect on all of our mental health. What is climate anxiety? How does it show up in our everyday life? How can we deal with it? Although this is some heavy subject matter, Britt is a beam of sunshine (but not in the “this is too much sunshine and the polar ice caps are melting" kind of way). Mo...
2022-05-1158 min
Escaping DenverThe Coursing | 2.4In an attempt to put the interrogation behind them, Noah and Sara make their way back to the biodomes to return Milaky to its parents. The only hiccup beyond a cavern filled with creatures is Palmer’s team, who are now actively hunting for them. CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsSoldier 5 – Andres MarkwartSoldier 6 – Steve SauveEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Mat...
2022-05-0925 minSickboyRoutine Checkup: Fawn - When No Looks Like YesNischa Heron Phair is an author, researcher, trauma-informed pleasure educator. This week she joins the fellas to talk about the fawn response. What is the fawn response you may ask? It's one of your stress responses, silly. You know those types of conversations that sort of blow your mind wide open and fundamentally change the way you see the world? This is one of them! What does it mean to fawn? How does it affect your life? How does it manifest between patient and practitioner? On top of all of that the gang also touches on institutionalized hierarchies, and our...
2022-05-0459 min
Escaping DenverThe Interrogation | 2.3In an identity crisis ensues as Noah and Sara must decide how far they are willing to go to get the answers they need from the soldier they’re holding captive. For them to escape, intel is needed, but it comes at a cost, and are they willing to pay it?CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsCaptive -Adrian NeblettPalmer - Kamy BruderEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten...
2022-04-2521 minSickboyFull-Time Autoimmune Disease Collector: Aggressive Remitting and Relapsing Multiple SclerosisBeth is an autoimmune disease connoisseur. She's 26 and has spent the past 13 years collecting autoimmune disorders including Aggressive Remitting and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This week she joins the fellas to walk them through her wild and fast diagnosis of MS and how although MS sucks, it doesn't even come close to affecting her as much as her Type I Diabetes does (again, this gal has quite the collection.) From her experience in confusing docs for years to the vast library of medicines she takes, Beth gives us a small glimpse into the life of a Sickgirl. *Join the post-episode...
2022-04-111h 08
Escaping DenverThe Captive | 2.2After discovering the real reason that the military convoy is in the cavern, Noah and Sara must make a tough decision on how to respond that could very well put an end to their adventure and their lives.CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-Johns‘Milaky’ Soldier – Matthew HallSoldier 3 - Krista JangSoldier 4 - Jarryd BaineSoldier 5 -Adrian NeblettEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Direct...
2022-04-1121 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sDown Under | A Spark, A Warrior, and World Parkinson's DayThis is part one of three of a mini-series of episodes we are calling “Down Under.” Host Larry Gifford gets you ready for World Parkinson’s Day. Learn about the new international symbol for Parkinson’s disease named “THE SPARK” and how you can use it. Where to watch the world premiere of the new documentary “The Long Road to Hope: Ending Parkinson’s Disease.” The Parkinson Unity Walk in Central Park in New York City is going to take place April 23. IF you can’t make it, you can still participate, we’ll tell you how.
The featured guest is Fo...
2022-04-0831 minSickboyRoutine Checkup — With Great Things Come Great Challenges: Population AgingSara Hertog is a Population Affairs Officer with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This week she joins Jeremie and Brian to dive into the fascinating world of demography and population health sciences. Population aging (the increasing proportion of older persons in the population) is the inevitable and predictable consequence of some of humanity's greatest achievements: increasing education and employment opportunities, particularly for women and girls; enabling couples and individuals to decide the timing and spacing of their children; improving health and longevity at all ages. So how does this impact global health? And how...
2022-03-3042 min
Escaping DenverThe Convoy | 2.1After getting their first batch of messages to the Narrator, Noah and Sara head back into the biodome cavern, desperate to find a way out.CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsSoldier 1 - Jarryd BaineSoldier 2 - Krista JangSoldier 3 - Andres MarkwartEnd Soldier - Matthew Hall Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Rober...
2022-03-2824 minSickboyRoutine Checkup: Changing Lives With TLC - Pediatric Nurse PractitionerMelanie West is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who currently works at a federally-qualified health center in Salem, Massachusetts, serving "underserved" areas. This week, long time friend of the podcast, Mel, comes on to discuss how passionate she is about caring for children and that there's nothing like a beautiful child to brighten your day. *Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN
2022-03-1643 minSickboyMusic Is The Cure: EndometriosisNoam Frank is a collector of chronic illnesses. However the one that seems to dominate her life more than the rest is her struggle with endometriosis. Noam joins the fellas from Jolly Ol' England to share how the podcast has helped her realize there is real benefit to opening up about her illnesses in a lighthearted way. They talk about why it took so long to find a diagnosis and how she uses art and music to cope with her illness. Noam created a lovely project called The Endo Tarot Cards where she has created tarot cards with illustrations pertaining...
2022-03-141h 07SickboyZAP!!! Electrocuted Into a ConcussionShaheeza is a Physiotherapist and owner of Running Shoe Restorative Healthcare and the Calgary Concussion Center. In 2013, after being a PT for a few years, Shaheeza sustained her own injury which re-routed her entire life. She was seriously electrocuted, leading to multiple injuries, the most severe of which was a traumatic brain injury — an "electrical concussion". Shaheeza joins the fellas to talk all about how electricity affects the human body and what her journey has been in healing from such a traumatic event!
2022-02-281h 15
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sThe Talk | Larry & Rebecca in Conversation – Part Three of ThreeThis is the final instalment of our three episode mini-series we are calling “The Talk.” Hosts Larry and Rebecca Gifford talk about how Parkinson’s can send them into a hopeless spiral – at times it feeling as if they aren’t both committed to the marriage. And then there are times when Parkinson’s brings them closer together than ever.
A difficult, intimate, deeply personal conversation about keeping connected and the importance of communication for people with Parkinson’s and care partners.
This episode is dedicated to our dog Nina. We mention her a couple times in here. A...
2022-02-1634 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sEp 5 – The Talk | Larry & Rebecca in Conversation – Part Two of Three.This is part two of three for a mini-series of episodes we are calling “The Talk.” Hosts Larry and Rebecca Gifford are also the guests this week. In this episode, they check share the emotional toll Parkinson’s takes on each of them.How to maintain agency of your life while dealing with Parkinson’s, how apathy impacts everything and where hope is found when you feel hopeless. Thank you for listening. EMAIL US: ParkinsonsPod@CuriousCast.ca Have questions for Larry & Rebecca? Want to share how your conversations go with your pa...
2022-02-0233 minSickboyCould AI Solve The Mental Health Crisis?This week the fellas go deep into the world of text-based AI. Replika, according to their website, is described as an "AI friend that helps people feel better through conversations." Jeremie and Brian decided to download the app and put it to the test. So what did they realize? AI is fascinatingly convincing and the future of AI and its role in our lives could possibly be quite profound. In particular there are proponents that say artificial intelligence may be ready to help mental health practitioners mitigate the impact of the impending mental health crisis due to a shortage of...
2022-01-281h 16SickboyRoutine Checkup: Bring On The Endemic with Dr. Kwadwo KyeremantengDr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is a palliative care & intensive care doctor based in Ottawa and host of the podcast Solving Healthcare. This week he joins the fellas to talk about the tricky discourse surrounding COVID-19 and the controversy surrounding the idea of an eventual endemic. He walks the fellas through the importance of therapeutics and what role they could and should play in the treatment of COVID-19. Join the post episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN
2022-01-2657 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sThe Talk | Larry & Rebecca in Conversation – Part One of Three.This is part one of three for a mini-series of episodes we are calling “The Talk.” Hosts Larry and Rebecca Gifford are also the guests this week. They will check on how each other is doing physically and emotionally.
They will talk about personal priorities, advocacy, and how chronic disease changes and challenges the dynamics of a family. We will also get into what gives us hope. In part one, that you are about to hear – we are talking about where our life sits from a practical perspective, the joys and pressures.
Also, what we are disc...
2022-01-1929 minSickboyDecades Long Trauma: SuicideGabby is a nurse living in Nova Scotia. When she was 8 years old, in her hometown (a small fishing village in Newfoundland) she experienced something that would affect her for years to come. Gabby discovered her grandfather deceased. Tune in this week as Gabby walks the fellas through the years of her life where those memories were repressed and what mental health struggles she faced as a result. PTSD and anxiety are no joke, and even still to this day mental health is heavily stigmatized (especially in rural Newfoundland). Gabby is an excellent storyteller and by sharing her story we...
2022-01-171h 03SickboyA Story Of Domestic Abuse Survivorship: Panic DisorderKelly applied to be on the show to talk about three things: allergies (like, to everything), a severe panic disorder, and her experience of living through domestic abuse. All three of these things are closely related to one another and it made for an incredibly fascinating conversation. From puking her guts out in a fancy office building in Amsterdam, to suffering from panic attacks upwards of 6 attacks A DAY!? To walking the fellas through a terrifying tale of escaping a seriously abusive relationship, this episode is a doozy and kicks off the new year with a bang!
2022-01-031h 04SickboyAmerica's Dad - Father Of Over 100 Children: Super Sperm DonorKnown as the Sperminator the inseminator, or perhaps even "America's Dad," Ari Nagel is the biological father to over 100 children across the world. This week the fellas chat with Ari about how he got involved with the unorthodox method of sperm donation outside of the typical method of sperm bank donation. It all started with a Craigslist ad that evolved from word of mouth into Facebook groups and beyond. Ari Nagel has more children than one would know what to do with but he's committed to providing folks with an opportunity to build a family and be a part of...
2021-12-1554 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sThe DBS Journey | Part One of Two: Your Brain Controls Everything and We Can Control Your BrainLarry & Rebecca Gifford dive deep in to deep brain stimulation (DBS). We challenge the Neuroscience perception that the brain is everything we know and do, and everything we are. We believe, more than just a brain that makes us human, empathetic, and real.
This first part prepares you for the surgery. We call it DBS 101. We will explain terminology detail the lead up to the surgery, and tell you why it matters where the lead wires are placed in your brain. We explore our personal hesitations surrounding DBS. And we revisit friends of the podcast, Heather Kennedy a...
2021-12-0840 minSickboyA Sweet Young Man With The Liver Of An Angry Elderly Alcoholic - Mystery Liver FailureWe can't begin to describe how sweet of a human Collin Clowes is and boy oh boy has he been through hell and back. At only 17 years old, living in a small township in Northern Ontario, Colin began vomiting totally bonkers amounts of blood. He was rushed to the ER and they determined things were... bad. He needed to be airlifted to Toronto. They concluded that he was suffering from internal bleeding and mysteriously his liver was shutting down. The cause for the liver disease was never revealed but one thing was for sure, this sweet muffin of a man...
2021-12-0658 minSickboyJeremie's First Dose Of Trikafta!!! - Feel Good FridayIn a truly good feeling Feel Good Friday: Jer swallows his first dose of Trikafta! The fellas then speak at length about alcohol abuse and Jeremie's struggle with kicking the bottle in order to prep for this new life-changing medicine. In other news, llamas might be the reason for the newest COVID treatment, a cure for Type I Diabetes could be right around the corner, and some children are injecting themselves with mercury and letting black widows bite them, all in the hopes that it'll give them super powers... turns out, it doesn't.
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When Life Gives You Parkinson'sThe brain under seigeThe first three episodes of Season 4 of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s go deep inside the brain. It has been five years since the United Nations recognized one BILLION people or one in six person’s alive today on the planet suffers from a neurological disorder, from Alzheimer and Parkinson disease, strokes, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy to migraine, brain injuries and neuro-infections. Each year, nearly 7 million dying from neurological issues each year. Every two-and-half minutes, another person dies from Parkinson’s disease.
What’s happening to us?
The Brain is Under Siege. In the kickoff episode of Season 4, Howard Weiner MD...
2021-11-2442 min
AQUÍ COMPARTIRE TODO LO QUE NO ME ATREVTalking Denver | 15In this episode we sit down for a discussion on what happened this season, offer fan theories, and look forward to what's to come in the world of Escaping Denver. Moderator - Matt Watterworth Guests - Lance Storm, Jon Szekeres and Curiouscast Content Manager Dila Velazquez Editing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike Howorun Post Production Producer - Rob Johnston Directed – Brady Roberts Produced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila Velazquez Created by Mike Howorun & Brady Roberts Contact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesConviértete en un...
2021-11-2243 min
Escaping DenverTalking Denver | 15In this episode we sit down for a discussion on what happened this season, offer fan theories, and look forward to what's to come in the world of Escaping Denver.Moderator - Matt WatterworthGuests - Lance Storm, Jon Szekeres and Curiouscast Content Manager Dila VelazquezEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonDirected – Brady RobertsProduced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila VelazquezCreated by Mike Howorun & Brady RobertsContact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com
2021-11-2245 minSickboyFull Of Life While Dying Of Brain Cancer - GlioblastomaGlioblastoma is a heavy word. The most common of the primary brain tumours but also the most fatal. Dana was only 24 when not only having to navigate the world during a global pandemic, but also finding out she had a fatal illness. Dana joins the fellas to discuss the hardships of terminal brain cancer treatments. Surgeries and radiation aren’t enough to keep her from living life in the most fulfilling way she possibly can while she’s around. Throw caution to the wind, say f*ck it, buy a puppy and get that tattoo you’ve always wanted. Live your l
2021-11-081h 35
Escaping DenverThe Shaft | 14This is the last of the first batch of messages. Noah and Sara find themselves being hunted, and have to find a way to elude their would-be captors and get their messages out.CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsPalmer - Kamy BruderSoldier 1 - Jarryd BaineSoldier 2 - Matthew HallChupacabra Warlord - Kevin DoreeEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike Howorun...
2021-11-0827 minSickboyCan TikTok Give You Tourette's?! - Feel Good FridayThis week we take a look at a recent phenomenon hitting young girls in several countries across the world. The girls that are presenting with these uncommon physical tics all have one thing in common: TikTok. Specifically they are all following Tourette's TikTok Influencers. Also, England makes a big move by moving vapes into the prescription drug list for those looking to quit smoking. The queen would be turning in her grave. Wait.. not yet? We'll see. Finally, when it comes to oral sex, don't blow up your partner like a balloon animal. It might kill them. Seriously.
2021-11-0559 minSickboyRoutine Checkup: Mental Health Stigma - No Thank YouSabrina Benaim is a writer, performance artist, and slam poet best known for her poem "Explaining My Depression To My Mother." This week she sits down with the fellas to talk all about mental health stigma, the universal struggles of isolation, grief and her process of writing. Check out her newest book I Love You, Call Me Back: Poems. It's all about finding joy, in unexpected places.
2021-10-2744 min
Escaping DenverThe Deadline | 13With the knowledge that The Collective has their Ally in custody and now knows where they are, Noah and Sara must come up with a plan to escape before a small army hunts them down.CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsAlly - Alejandra ChavarriaWoman's Voice - Nao MarinePalmer - Kamy BruderEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Matth...
2021-10-2521 min
Escaping DenverExpert Interview with John Zada | 12Our Narrator takes an episode to show his research into the world of the paranormal; starting with an interview with John Zada, journalist and author of In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond: In Search of the Sasquatch.CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunJohn Zada - HimselfEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila VelazquezCreated by Mike Howorun & Brady RobertsContact...
2021-10-1857 min
Escaping DenverThe Reunion | 11Despite his injury, Noah is using his time in captivity to capitalize on this new found safety. If only the danger didn't actively seek him out. CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsAlly - Alejandra ChavarriaWoman's Voice - Nao MarinePost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila VelazquezCreated by Mike Howorun & Brady RobertsContact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram...
2021-10-1128 minSickboyRoutine Checkup: One Question Away From Change - Personal SocratesMarc Champagne unpacks the mental fitness practices and reflective questions shaping the lives of some of the most successful and brilliant thinkers in the world. Marc's first book, Personal Socrates, explores the pointed questions that stimulate our mental fitness and teach us how to direct our internal narrative to work for us, instead of against us. ""We are all one question away from a completely different life"". You can find Personal Socrates available here - https://baronfig.com/personal-socrates?title=default+title
2021-10-0654 minSickboyIntroducing: Unlocking the FountainWhat if there were a pill that could add decades to your life? Would you take it? For thousands of years, people have searched for elixirs that could delay death and extend human life. Could new advances in medicine finally make this a reality? From madcap medicine to cutting-edge science, the quest to unlock the fountain of youth is teeming with dreamers, skeptics and charlatans alike. More episodes are available at: hyperurl.co/unlocking
2021-09-2804 minSickboyResiliency At Its Finest: Spinal Muscular AtrophyBen is a sharp young buck about to start his first year at university. He also happens to live with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)! This week the fellas chat with Ben all about his experience in living with SMA. From finding ways to navigate inclusion with friends as a child, to the challenges of traveling the world while disabled, to talking openly about his illness with friends and strangers in order to spread awareness. Ben is an absolute gem and we are grateful to have had the chance to chat with him!
2021-09-2753 min
Escaping DenverThe Bite | 10Off the stunning revelation about Sara, we catch back up with Noah as he dives deeper into the maze, making startling discoveries of his own.CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunSara – Greta Carew-JohnsEnglish Soldier 2- Andres MarkwartEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila VelazquezCreated by Mike Howorun & Brady RobertsContact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingd...
2021-09-2723 minSickboyRoutine Checkup: Why Does The USA Suck At Healthcare?A report published by the Commonwealth Fund shows the USA ranking dead last amongst its wealthy peers (Canada isn't great either). Why? The fellas are joined by Reggie Williams, vice president of the Commonwealth Fund’s International Health Policy and Practice Innovations program, to talk about the recent report and what they learned. How does the country that far outspends every other country have the poorest healthcare system performance? Check out the full report here: https://bit.ly/3hbNtrE
2021-09-0842 minSickboyRoutine Checkup: Weird Science - Psychedelics, Trepenation and Mysticism with Science Journalist John HorganThis week the fellas are joined by prolific science journalist John Horgan (not the BC Premier) to talk about the interactions between science and mysticism. Altered states of consciousness, psychedelics, the science of drilling holes into peoples heads for enlightenment. We get weird and it's incredible.
2021-09-0151 min
Escaping DenverThe Stranger | 7Our duo divided, Noah debates his next moves while we follow Sara on her perilous journey back into the maze. CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsEnglish Soldier - Andres MarkwartEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila VelazquezCreated by Mike Howorun & Brady RobertsContact: escapingdenverpod@gmail.com Instagram: @escapingdenv...
2021-08-3023 min
Escaping DenverThe Choice | 6Trapped with a creature on the other side of the door, Noah and Sara are forced to explore their new surroundings, discovering more about their captors and each other.CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsAlly: Alejandra ChavarriaEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila VelazquezCreated by Mike Howorun & Brady RobertsContact: e...
2021-08-1624 min
Escaping DenverThe Fall | 5Go go go! Noah and Sara are on the run, following the directions from their mysterious Ally, but when they reach the bottom they're confronted by new and dangerous obstacles. Did they just jump from the frying pan into the fire?CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsJogger - Emma MeighanEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, D...
2021-08-0221 min
Escaping DenverThe Call | 4Safe for now, a mysterious phone call throws doubt into Sara and Noah's relationship and proposes next steps that feel an awful lot like leaps. CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsVoice on the Phone: Alejandra ChavarriaEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila VelazquezCreated by Mike Howorun & Brady RobertsContact: escapingden...
2021-07-1925 min
Escaping DenverThe Whistle | 3Noah and Sara, now separated, are each forced to dive deeper into the mysteries of the underground labyrinth meeting some unexpected obstacles along the way. The Narrator struggles to make sense of what exactly Noah and Sara are up against.CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsMen's Choir: Steve Sauve, Zach Marchand, Brian Halpin, Matthew HallEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Matthew Ha...
2021-07-0524 min
Escaping DenverThe Ladder | 2Noah and Sara press on with exploring the endless hallways, making a gruesome discovery and learning a little about one another in the process. The Narrator has a theory of where they might be in Denver; the ‘why’ is another question. CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dila VelazquezCreated by Mike Howorun...
2021-06-2126 min
Escaping DenverThe Receipt | 1Noah and Sara wake up trapped in an underground labyrinth. Their only hope of escape comes from the complete stranger that they’ve sent voice messages to. That stranger, The Narrator, tries to make sense of what he’s hearing, and reaches out for help using the podcast. CASTNarrator – Mike HoworunNoah – Brady RobertsSara – Greta Carew-JohnsEditing and Sound Design – Matthew Hall & Mike HoworunPost Production Producer - Rob JohnstonWritten/Directed – Mike HoworunProduced by - Matthew Hall, Brady Roberts, Mike Howorun, Dil...
2021-06-0426 min
Crime BeatBehind The Scenes |17Global News crime reporter Nancy Hixt gives you a behind-the-scenes look at Crime Beat.From digging up stories to writing and putting together this podcast, join Nancy as she explains how it all comes together.In this episode, she shares insight on journalism, crime reporting and even answers some of your questions. She also introduces you to the Crime Beat team -- which includes Chris Bassett, Dila Velazquez and Rob Johnston.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@glob...
2021-06-011h 03
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sRed Letter, Give a DimeIn this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s, I am the host of a live event with four leading experts in the Parkinson’s world. Together they wrote a book called “Ending Parkinson’s Disease” and launched a red letter campaign to the White House. It’s been one year since the book was released and it has helped to inspired the movement PD Avengers, which I co-founded. What’s new in Parkinson’s? What have they learned? What’s standing in our way of success? Listen as Dr. Ray Dorsey, Dr. Bas Bloem, Dr. Michael Okun, and Dr. Todd Shere...
2021-03-2454 minSickboyAccessibility Evangelist: Tech People Who Are BlindMeet Lucy Greco. She is the Accessibility Evangelist and this week she took the fellas to church!! Tune in as she teaches her newest disciples all about inclusive design and how accessible design benefits everyone, not just people with disabilities. From washing machines to AI she covers it all.
2021-03-0856 minSickboyRadiating Positivity: Dylan Buskermolen and His Fight Against Lymphoma"DID WE JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS?!" Dylan is a health advocate, fundraiser and public speaker. He is also no stranger to cancer treatment. Since being diagnosed with Lymphoma in his second year of university, he has gone through the cancer battle another two times! That's enough cancer to make most normal folks feel pretty gosh darn down and out but Dylan is one the most radiantly positive guests that has ever stepped up to the mic on Sickboy. We talk about his positive mental attitude, his fascinating experience with stem cell transplants, and how all of this has taken a...
2021-03-011h 07SickboyWhat A Load Of Bollocks: Penile Cancer"It all started with an itchy knob. Then ultra tight foreskin. Then he noticed a lump the size of a ""fat lentil"". Turns out, Jonathan Little had cancer of the willy, aka cancer of the ding dong, aka cancer of the weiner, aka Penile Cancer. Join the gang this week as they manage their very real phantom pains while Jonathan tells them the simultaneously horrifying yet hilarious breakdown of his experience of having this rare cancer. "
2021-02-221h 05SickboyThis Too Shall Pass: Grief and Post Traumatic Growth with Julia SamuelJulia is a psychotherapist and author who specializes in grief. Not only does she have an incredible ability to dissect and examine the myriad of ways we all deal with bereavement, she also has a wicked good sense of humour. In what may be one of the all-time greatest conversations we have had on the podcast, Julia and the gang tackle all types of grief. Not only grief from losing a loved one, but the grief of the lives we once knew. Be sure to check out Julia's latest book This Too Shall Pass. It is a beautiful piece of...
2021-02-141h 03SickboyA Total Sh*t Show - The LTC Humanitarian Crisis w/ Naheed Dosani: Feel Good FridayThis week we go DEEP into the world of feces AKA stool AKA poopy. From Jeremie's bowels explained from doctor Ben to the wonders of fecal transplant to wombat cube crap, to the utter sh*t show that is the private Long Term Care system that has completely failed our country. Naheed Dosani returns again to tell us all about the important work he is doing with the Doctors for Justice in LTC coalition!
2021-02-121h 18
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sEmpowerment through the integrative medicine approachIn this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s, my wife Rebecca and I discover and discuss integrative medicine with Dr. Indu Subramanian. Integrative medicine is where Western and Eastern medicines meet. Activities we all are aware of like yoga, mindfulness, acupuncture and massage are among the activities that fall into integrative medicine.
I first met Indu when she interviewed me on a webinar for PMD Alliance in September 2020. Indu is Canadian, having been born and raised in Ontario, she now lives in LA. She runs the Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s at the West Los...
2021-02-0349 minSickboyThe Art of Science Communication w/ Science Sam: Feel Good FridayGet in the chopper and "Come with me if you want to live" is the catch phrase we all needed from Arnold as incredible amounts of the COVID-19 vaccine are being administered across the U.S. The gang cover a gross story about white privilege and Jeremie can't get his sh*t together! Then the fellers chat with famed science communicator and neuroscientist, Samantha Yammine. We talk about the role of science communication and how social media can be a wonderful tool to spark meaningful and important conversation surrounding public health and science education!
2021-01-291h 17
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sKeep Walking. Keep LaughingIn this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s, you will meet Ralph and Berys Richardson who have been married 52 years. Five years ago, doctors diagnosed Ralph with Lewy Body Dementia and then Parkinson’s disease a few years later. When COVID-19 hit, Ralph’s usual exercise programs were cancelled. So, with the help of Berys and his caretaker Greg Hicks, he decided to walk up and down his driveway everyday. He set his mind to doing 30 laps. He reach his goal in 17 days. Then he set his sights a bit higher, walk 100 days to raise $10,000. More than 200 days l...
2020-12-1639 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sEven Patients Can Push Things AlongThis season we are talking a lot about Parkinson’s advocacy. From advocating for yourself with your doctor to people with Parkinson’s communicating with law makers, and others who are educating, participating in research or sharing their story whether through a podcast, a blog, a book, Social Media, magazines, or one on one conversations with a friend.
In this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s, host Larry Gifford introduces you to Parkinson’s advocate Christine Jeyachandran. Christine is an Australian living in Peru with her family. They met in Japan at the World Parkinson Congress...
2020-11-1847 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sThe Doctor - Patient PartnershipIn this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s, listen in as Larry Gifford gets his sixth month check up with his neurologist. Larry, his wife Rebecca and co-host Niki Reitmayer discuss the importance of trust and communication in building a relationship with your neurologist and all the other members of your care team – even your partner and your friends. Plus, saying “no” to a doctor can be difficult, but it is an important option to use when you do not agree with the prescribed treatment plan.
Thank you for listening. Add your voice to the show and...
2020-11-0445 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sNavigating Japanese Language and Culture - WPC2019 | 7In June, I will be traveling to Kyoto, Japan for the 5thWorld Parkinson Congress(WPC). WPC is a global Parkinson's event that opens its doors to all members of the Parkinson's community, from neurologists and researchers to those living with the disease. Since my diagnosis in August 2017, I’ve launched the podcast When Life Gives YouParkinson’s. As an extension of that podcast, I have teamed up with the World Parkinson Coalition to help preview WPC2019.
Traveling to a foreign country can be difficult and intimidating whether you have Parkinson’s disease or not. In this episode of the W...
2019-04-2446 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sFinding Hope in Parkinson’s | 12I’m a fairly hopeful guy. Sure, I have dark moments as we all do but, hope wins out more often than not. You might be wondering how I can have hope or be hopeful while dealing with an incurable, progressive brain disease like Parkinson’s. It’s a fair question. I don’t know that I have the answers, but in this episode I go about searching for a better understanding of the role that hope plays in the Parkinson’s community. What I discover is that hope is the one driving force that binds us all together. No matter...
2019-02-2041 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Peace of mind: Insights from a neuropsychologistThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.
Parkinson’s doesn’t necessarily lead to cognitive impairment, but it can. The threat alone though makes think that every time I forget a word, have trouble w...
2019-01-3025 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sParkinson’s Doesn’t Have to be a Career Killer | 10In this episode, Niki and I talk to my colleagues and bosses about how their adjusting to my PD diagnosis, get advice from my neurologist Dr. Jonathon Squires, Neuropsychologist Dr. Robert Duff, and employment lawyer Lior Samfiru. I also chat with Jim Redmond about being a teacher with PD and Jonny Acheson about adjustments he’s had to make as an emergency room doctor who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
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2019-01-2354 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Hope, Fear, Frustration and LevodopaThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.
One of the main intentions behind this podcast was to demystify the Parkinson’s experience by sharing my story, the stories of people I meet alon...
2019-01-1621 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sFatherhood and Parkinson’s | 9In this episode, you will meet my 9-year old son Henry, hear his infectious laugh and find out the one burning question he has about Parkinson’s. I think Henry might just want a normal Dad, not one with Parkinson's , my co-host Niki Reitmayer and my wife Rebecca try to convince me otherwise.
On Saturdays, Henry and I go on adventures. We hang out, run errands, laugh, talk, and just spend time together. Father-son time means even more for me since my Parkinson’s diagnosis. I don’t always have the energy or ability to do the things...
2019-01-0946 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Christmas GreetingsThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the home
One creature was stirring, it was Dad on his phone.
Alone in the liv...
2018-12-2604 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sThe Search for a Cure Starts With Fundraising | 8In this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s, I talk to people behind several Parkinson’s fundraisers, learn about their experiences with the disease and meet the researchers who benefit from the funds raised. I also let you follow me into Dr. Farrer’s lab as I donate my DNA.
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Twitter: @ParkinsonsPod
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Twitter: @Niki_Reitmayer
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Emily Chambers. You can check out her music at ww...
2018-12-1943 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Understanding the Gut-Brain ConnectionThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.
The appendix. Until November 1, 2018, I didn’t know it served a purpose in the human body. Global Newsand other news outlets around the world reported on an excit...
2018-12-1216 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Puppies and Parkinson’sThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.
It’s been nearly six years since our family lost our beloved beagle Pepperjack. Rebecca and Henry have been pining for a dog for years. Unfortunat...
2018-11-2812 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sPopping Pills, Swapping Stories – Inside a Parkinson’s support group | 6It’s hard to admit it when you need help. It’s even harder to make the phone call, ask questions, commit to showing up, walk into a room full of strangers and share things that still remain secret to the closest people in your life.
I’d never been in a support group before I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I didn’t know what to expect. I wondered how my Parkinson’s would measure up and if I was too young, too healthy, or too whatever to be accepted by those who bravely showed up for these me...
2018-11-2136 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | I’m the World’s Leading Expert in My Parkinson’sThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.
I get asked a lot questions about Parkinson’s disease. Online, in person, over email and on social media I have made myself vulnerable and available...
2018-10-3123 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | A check-up with my doctor and a check-in with my siblingsThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.
Every six months I go to the neurologist. Each time, he runs me through the same battery of tests. You can see him put me th...
2018-10-1722 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Love and Strength Through AdversityI love my wife. Rebecca and I just celebrated out 19th wedding anniversary. Last year, we were both thrown for a 20-yard loss when I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. But a year later, we’re marching forward and trying to make the most of each moment of every day.
Rebecca keeps me positive, motivated, grounded and focused on the present moment. She’s full of strength, love and wisdom. What I wasn’t as conscious of was how much the disease has already changed the way I am around the home. In this episode, Rebecca talks to...
2018-10-0315 min
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage - What’s Up Doc? Larry talks to his NeurologistThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.
From the time my hand started to tremor to the time of my Parkinson’s diagnosis I’d seen my family physician three times, been poked, pushe...
2018-09-1919 min