Shows
The Unsung Lung PodcastData Hot off the Press!It's November which means it's Radon Action Month! Join Jacob as he sits down with Dr. Dustin Pearson, a key part of the recent Cross-Canada Radon Survey released in October 2024. They discuss the impact that climate change has on radon levels, energy efficiency in homes, and how radon impacts our lung health! This is the most cutting edge research on radon so you don't want to miss this episode.
Stay Connected:
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www...
2024-11-0158 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastThe White Plague - Our Past RevisitedYou've heard of the 'black plague', but what about the 'white plague'? This episode of the show is dedicated to Alberta Lung's 85th anniversary of advocating for lung health. On this month's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with renowned tuberculosis expert, Dr. Anne Fanning. A member of the Order of Canada and one of Alberta's Physician's of the Century, Dr. Fanning knows her fair share about TB. They dive head first into not only the science of TB, but the social justice aspects of the disease. Dr. Fanning discusses how TB targeted and still targets...
2024-10-011h 11The Unsung Lung PodcastAirway Advocacy: Addressing Gaps in Lung Health CareAccess to care is one of the most pressing issues in Canadian healthcare. From long wait times at hospitals to low levels of family physicians throughout the country, this is an issue that spans across the entirety of medicine in Canada. But what about a pharmacist's take on access to care? On this edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with Dr. Tatiana Makhinova, a 2022 Lung Health Research Grant Winner. The two discuss COPD, pharmacist care, and issues plaguing the Canadian healthcare landscape. If you love research, this is the show for you.
S...
2024-09-0159 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastPaws and Breathe: Everything Pets and Lung HealthOn the 30th episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with veterinarian and Director of Animal Health at the Edmonton Humane Society, Dr. Michelle Meckelborg. Pivoting from our normal conversations about humans and lung health, the two discuss everything animals and pets! From short-nosed pugs to Dr. Meckelborg's real life experiences of treating animals in respiratory distress (spoiler alert, a porcupine!) we cover everything cute and cuddly. So 'paws', take a breath, and get ready for an episode that's as adorable as it is fascinating.
Stay Connected :
For more information about the show...
2024-08-0155 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastLiving with Asthma: Stories and StrategiesThe 'Patient Spotlight Series' is back in action and we're here to teach you about what it's like to have asthma! On this episode of the show, Jacobs sits down with lifelong asthma patient, Jessica Poirier. They discuss stereotypes, the challenges of asthma, and the disease progression from childhood through to the adult years. We're so grateful to Jessica for giving up her time to be on the show and we hope you enjoy the discussion!
Stay Connected:
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and...
2024-07-0154 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastWhat is Epidemiology?As summer is approaching in Alberta, the warmer temperatures remind us of fun things like water parks on a warm sunny day and a bike ride through your favourite park. They also remind us of the not-so-fun-things, like wildfires and climate change. On this episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with Epidemiologist, Dr. Scott Weichenthal. They discuss biostatistics, health effects of air pollution, and how large-scale environmental risk factors affect the things we do everyday. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Stay Connected:
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung...
2024-06-0152 min
Lung Cancer VoicesEp 77. Spotlight on Lung Cancer in AlbertaIn this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Nina Snyder, Chief Operations Officer at Alberta Lung. Nina introduces Alberta Lung as an organization and what they do to support Albertans living with lung disease, factors like radon and air quality that may lead to a lung cancer diagnosis, challenges like isolation, youth vaping and e-cigarettes, and how lung cancer screening is shaping up across the province. Check out Alberta Lung at www.ablung.ca
We also did a collaboration with Alberta Lung's The Unsung Lung Podcast, where Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price and Dr. Quincy Chu spoke about how the Lung...
2024-05-1720 min
Lung Cancer VoicesSpotlight on Lung Cancer in AlbertaIn this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price sits down with Nina Snyder, Chief Operations Officer at Alberta Lung. Nina introduces Alberta Lung as an organization and what they do to support Albertans living with lung disease, factors like radon and air quality that may lead to a lung cancer diagnosis, challenges like isolation, youth vaping and e-cigarettes, and how lung cancer screening is shaping up across the province. Check out Alberta Lung at www.ablung.ca We also did a collaboration with Alberta Lung's The Unsung Lung Podcast, where Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price and Dr. Quincy Chu spoke about how the Lung...
2024-05-1720 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastThe "C" WordIt almost seems like a bad word. The "C" word. Cancer. Today, Jacob sits down with Dr. Quincy Chu and Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price to discuss everything lung cancer. They talk about Lung Cancer Canada, new lung cancer treatments, and Dr. Wheatley-Prince's podcast called Lung Cancer Voices. This was an amazing discussion bridging health policy with everything medical science and research. We hope you enjoy the show!
Stay Connected:
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
2024-05-011h 01The Unsung Lung PodcastPrecision CoordinationThe University of Alberta Lung Transplant Program performs the highest volume of transplants per capita in Canada and boasts the best survival rates of any other program in the country. This is in no small part due to dedicated and experienced transplant coordinators like Marianne Goodvin, our guest on the show today. We discuss a day in the life of a lung transplant coordinator and how her team know all too well the importance of Alberta Lung's Breathing Space. This amazing building will support patients by removing barriers like cost of housing and providing peer support. We are so...
2024-04-0157 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastDon't Sleep on RadonThis month's show has us talking about all things health policy and indoor air quality. Jacob sits down with lawyer and PhD, Dr. Noah Quastel, to talk about radon, sustainability, and law and policy. They discuss why it is so important to advocate to your local politicians about causes that are important to you, specifically issues related to lung health!
Stay Connected:
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For the main webpage of...
2024-03-0158 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastTransplantation across the NationWe've got another double-researcher episode for you! On today's show, we talk all things lung transplant with Dr. Jason Weatherald and Dr. Kieran Halloran. Dr. Weatherald is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta and focusses on pulmonary vascular disease. Dr. Halloran is an Associate Professor at the U of A and lung transplantation is his main area of expertise. In the interview, we discuss everything from organ rejection to patient-centred research and medical treatment!
Stay Connected:
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and...
2024-02-011h 00The Unsung Lung PodcastRespiratory Research!New year, new show! We talk 'all-things-vaping' with two experts in the field of lung health in Alberta! Dr. Harissios Vliagoftis is a Professor at the University of Alberta and focuses on immunology, asthma, and allergies. Dr. Paul Forsythe has his PhD in immunopharmacology and runs The Forsythe Lab that researches the connection between the lungs and the brain. Together, these two physicians are the researchers that are studying the effects of vaping on asthma in collaboration with Alberta Lung!
Stay Connected:
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
...
2024-01-0154 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastRSV and MeOn today's show, we talk about everything Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) with two guys who know a thing or two about the disease. Dr. Dion Neame is a pediatrician and Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University. Amit Gupta has a Doctorate in Pharmacy who is passionate about enhancing immunization rates in marginalized communities. The trio discusses the prevalence of RSV, how it affects different age groups, and how you can protect yourself against it!
Stay Connected:
For more information on the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and initiatives offered...
2023-12-011h 00The Unsung Lung PodcastBehind the ScreenFor the first time in our show's history we devote an entire episode to one of the biggest topics in lung health, lung cancer! Jacob sits down with Dr. Alain Tremblay and Stephanie Fisher Dortman to discuss lung cancer screening, risk factors related to lung cancer, and tips to reduce your chances of developing the disease! A massive thank-you to these two leading minds in the world of lung cancer for giving their time to educate us.
Stay Connected:
For more information and to answer our survey, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To...
2023-11-0150 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastClimate, Environment, and Lung Health!How do environmental factors affect lung health? Can climate change really damage your lungs? These are just a few of the questions that Jacob discusses with Melanie Langille, President and CEO of NB Lung. The duo dive into the world of environmental sciences to discuss how simple things in our everyday lives can have detrimental effects on our lung health.
Stay Connected:
For more information and to answer our survey, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For the main...
2023-10-0152 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastThe Helmet from the FuturePicture a scuba diving helmet... but this helmet isn't for breathing underwater, it's to help those with lung disease! Join Jacob on September's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast as he takes a deep dive into the world of lung health technology with Arpan Grover, Co-Founder and CEO of Clarivent Medical, Inc. They discuss Clarivent's newest creation, why advancement in lung health technology is so crucial, and the steps that it takes to create a medical-tech company from the ground up!
Here's a link to see the Bubble Helmet for yourself: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...
2023-09-0153 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastSome Burning Questions...It's a little smoky out there but Jacob found the researcher for the job! On this edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob speaks to Dr. Paige Lacy. They discuss her paper on short-term acute exposure to wildfire smoke among Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers during the Fort McMurray wildfires. They also cover the impact of poor air quality on respiratory health, including its effects on individuals with normal lung function, those with poor lung function, and those with existing lung diseases, as well as the long term implications for mental health.
We at Alberta Lung, your...
2023-08-011h 02The Unsung Lung PodcastTech meets Pulmonary RehabilitationWe're back with a brand new episode and we really hit the ground running! On this episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob interviews the Founder and CEO of iMaster Health, Amanda Holyk. iMaster Health provides online resources for pulmonary rehabilitation and aims to help patients live and breathe better while reducing the economic burden on our healthcare systems. This show brings together two of Jacob's favourite topics, technology and health. If you love these subjects too then this episode will not disappoint.
We at Alberta Lung, your local lung health charity, thank you for listening and...
2023-07-0158 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastUnsung Rewind - Embrace Your Expiry DateWe're taking a Summer Break! June's episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast is a replay of our most popular episode ever, Embrace Your Expiry Date. The busyness of life caught up to the Unsung Lung team so we are taking a break for June and coming back rejuvenated in July! This month, join host Jacob Sperling in diving back in our vault to rewind and learn about cystic fibrosis, taking a positive outlook on illness, and embracing our inevitable fate!
We at Alberta Lung, your local lung health charity, thank you for listening and being an advocate...
2023-06-011h 15The Unsung Lung PodcastThe Stigma of Lung DiseaseOn this month's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with his boss, Nina Snyder, Chief Operations Officer of Alberta Lung, to discuss everything lung disease and stigma. They talk about Nina's scent-induced asthma, her mother's emphysema, and the problems that can arise when those around people with lung disease lack empathy. Thanks for downloading May's show! Our listeners keep this program going and we could not be more grateful for your support.
We at Alberta Lung, your local lung health charity, thank you for listening and being an advocate for lung disease. As always...
2023-05-0851 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastSmiles for Clinical TrialsOn April's show, Jacob sits down with one of the leading health-tech entrepreneurs in our country! Samantha Gardner, the Director of Patient Advocacy and Outreach at Heal Mary, has a passion for community and connecting patients to clinical trials so that they can be the healthiest versions of themselves. Samantha was the 2022 HSBC Women's Entrepreneurial Leader and she strives to make the health landscape across Alberta, and the world, an even better place.
We at Alberta Lung, your local lung health charity, thank you for listening and being an advocate for lung disease. As always, we hope...
2023-04-0143 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastThe Ian Currie StoryMarch's episode has Jacob stopped by the police! Well, maybe less stopped by the police and more interviewing a retired RCMP officer. Ian Currie is a retired police officer who recently underwent a double lung transplant. On the show, Jacob and Ian discuss his initial diagnosis, the lung transplant bootcamp that we've heard about lots on this podcast before, and the importance of organ donation! Ian is a massive advocate for organ donation and to learn more about it and the cause they speak about in the episode, visit: www.greenshirtday.ca.
We at Alberta Lung, your...
2023-03-011h 03The Unsung Lung PodcastStudying LungsOn February's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob interviews a fellow student! Well, not exactly fellow as in studying the same things, but they are both students! He sits down with Chelsea Manson, a respiratory therapy student at Thompson Rivers University to talk about studying lungs. They discuss why she chose the particular university that she attends now, the challenges of the program, and her favourite parts about training to be a respiratory therapist. As always, we at Alberta Lung cannot thank you enough for being a lung health champion and we will continue to provide supports to...
2023-02-0150 min
The Unsung Lung PodcastA Mum’s PerspectiveOn The Unsung Lung Podcast, we know that family is incredibly important in helping those who are struggling with a lung condition. Within the family, our mothers are an integral part of healing and coping. On this episode, Jacob speaks to an amazing mother named Gina. Her son, Vincent, had Cystic Fibrosis and unfortunately did not win his battle with the disease. However, Gina continues to be a champion for lung health in Alberta to this day. On today's show we discuss everything from extreme sports to lung transplants and we hope you learn something along the way!
2023-01-011h 01
The Unsung Lung PodcastWho Knows?On this episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with Kirsten Merle to discuss her undiagnosed lung disease. The pair discuss Alberta's healthcare system, the various side-effects rising out of the medications she was on, and her eventual recovery. Dealing with illness can be hard. It's even harder when you don't know what you're battling! Thank you for tuning into the show today and we hope the discussion helps spur conversation about lung disease and compassion for those who deal with it everyday of their lives.
We at Alberta Lung, your local lung health charity...
2022-12-0154 min
The Unsung Lung PodcastCome be a Nerd, Learn about GERDEver wonder how our GI tract is connected to our lungs? Or how histamines can affect your gut health? On this edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob discusses what food can do for our lungs and overall health with Tracey Reed, Holistic Nutritional Consultant. They focus on GERD and how it directly connects to many lung diseases. All of us at Alberta Lung are so grateful to Tracey for spreading knowledge and her continued support of lung health in our province.
We at Alberta Lung, your local lung health charity, thank you for listening and being...
2022-11-0157 min
The Unsung Lung Podcast840 Kilometres for Lung HealthOn this edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob has a great discussion with Chris Sadleir, founder of Walk to Breathe. This initiative is an awareness and fundraising campaign for lung transplant throughout Alberta. Chris walked 840 kilometres over the last two years to raise awareness and he is continuing to spread his knowledge! We are lucky to have him on the show today and we hope you learn a bit more about lung transplant in Alberta.
We at Alberta Lung, your local lung health charity, thank you for listening and being an advocate for lung d...
2022-10-0151 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastHow to Tackle a Radioactive GasAlways wanted to learn about radon but never wanted to take the time and read all those pamphlets? Well, do we have the episode for you! On September's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob is joined by a trio of lung health ambassadors from across Canada, Jen, Tod, and Bethany, as they discuss Tackle Radon! An initiative created to spread radon awareness to all Western Canada, Tackle Radon serves to spread knowledge and a little bit of fun, all the while promoting lung health.
We at Alberta Lung, your local lung health charity, thank you for...
2022-09-0152 min
The Unsung Lung PodcastEmbrace Your Expiry DateWe’ve got a special one for you today, folks. Jacob interviews Jeremie Saunders, the Co-Founder, Producer & Co-Host of Sickboy Podcast! They discuss Jeremie’s journey with Cystic Fibrosis, embracing your inevitable death (yikes haha), and looking at illness in a new way. Jeremie is an award-winning actor and a world-renowned podcaster. It’s a pleasure to have him on The Unsung Lung Podcast!
Listen to Sickboy:
http://sickboypodcast.com/
We at Alberta Lung, your local lung health charity, thank you for listening and being an advocate for lung disease. As always, we hope you enjoy the show.
Stay Connected:
For more inf...
2022-08-011h 14
The Unsung Lung PodcastIt’s One of a KindThe July edition of ‘The Unsung Lung Podcast’ puts Jacob in a nerve-racking situation! Just kidding, well, not really. He interviews his BOSS, Leigh Allard, President and CEO of Alberta Lung! The two discuss a major project that Alberta Lung has been undertaking for a few years now, called Breathing Space. The facility is a lung transplant ‘home-away-from-home’ for patients needing this life saving surgery. They discuss the challenges of building the facility, amenities in the future home, and the amazing work that will be done once it is officially open for business!
Breathing Space Renderings and Donation Link:
https://www.ablung...
2022-07-0144 min
The Unsung Lung PodcastIt’s NOT Water VapourJune’s edition of ‘The Unsung Lung Podcast’ sees the first time that Jacob has been joined by multiple guests, and for a good reason. Together with Bethany Dick, Health Promotion Coordinator for Lung Saskatchewan, and Darshana Lanke, Youth4Change Ambassador, the trio discuss the important topic of the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes. They address the prevalence of vaping in youth-aged populations, significant health effects, and social movements brought on by this health issue.
Vaping Resources:
2020-2021 Youth and Young Adult Vaping Project: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/pdf-files/get-involved/yyav-full-report-final-eng-24-3-2021.ashx
2022-06-0146 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastInside the Profession: Respiratory TherapistOn May's edition of "The Unsung Lung Podcast', Jacob embarks on the first ever episode of 'Inside the Profession', a series where we take a deep dive into the life and career of an individual who works within the lung health world. On the first episode of this series, Ursula Parenteau, Registered Respiratory Therapist speaks about her own journey into a lung health field, helping those with lung disease, and overcoming stigma.
We at Alberta Lung, your local lung health charity, thank you for listening and being an advocate for lung disease. As always, we hope you...
2022-05-0142 minThe Unsung Lung PodcastAll About AsthmaOn this month’s edition of ‘The Unsung Lung Podcast’, host Jacob Sperling is joined by Dr. Mohit Bhutani, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at the University of Alberta to discuss all things asthma! They discuss what asthma is generally, the triggers that can lead to an asthma attack, monitoring and treating the disease, and so much more!
We at Alberta Lung, your local lung charity, thank you for listening and being an advocate for lung health. As always, we hope you enjoy the show.
Stay Connected:
For more inform...
2022-04-0144 min