Life Shouldn't Hurt

How adaptive athlete Ollie Thorn rebuilt his identity, regained control, and hand-cycled to Everest Base Camp after a life-altering spinal cord injury. In this powerful episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt, host Grant Fedoruk sits down with former British Army officer cadet, keynote speaker, and adaptive athlete Ollie Thorn. After surviving a 50 mph motorbike collision that left him with over 40 broken bones, a spinal cord injury, and chest-down paralysis, Ollie faced the daunting task of rebuildin...

Prostate cancer affects 1 in 6 men in Alberta—often showing zero symptoms until it’s dangerously advanced. In this powerful episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt, host and physiotherapist Grant Fedoruk and co-host Anita Cassidy sit down with Edmonton Oilers legend Al Hamilton and Jeff Davison, CEO of Calgary’s Prostate Cancer Centre. From surviving over 30 hockey surgeries to beating prostate cancer, Al shares how early detection and active surveillance saved his life. Plus, Jeff Davison breaks down...

Can a strong mindset and targeted therapy redefine what’s possible after a life-altering diagnosis? In this episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt, hosts Grant Fedoruk and Anita Cassidy dive into the powerful intersection of clinical science, aquatic rehabilitation, and human resilience. They are joined by Kevin Mussieux, a retired English teacher living with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD Type 2), who shares his journey from initial diagnosis to thriving with chronic illness. In this e...

Ever feel like your gut is running your entire life? From sudden urgency to painful bloating, digestive issues aren't just uncomfortable—they impact your sleep, work, travel, and social life. In this episode of Life Shouldn’t Hurt, Grant Fedoruk and Anita Cassidy sit down with Registered Dietitian Laura Velcoff (Revive Wellness) to break down the powerful two-way highway connecting your brain and your stomach. We dive into how stress physically alters your digestion via the vagus nerve, why r...

Born with albinism and legally blind, 15-year-old Haiden Currie proves that limitations only define you if you let them. In this episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt, host Grant Fedoruk and co-host Anita Cassidy sit down with Haiden and her mom, Jodi Currie, to talk about adaptive sports, athletic drive, and overcoming barriers. Haiden shares how she adapts to play hockey, basketball, volleyball, track, and flag football—using everything from custom-colored balls to team voice tracking. Plus, she s...