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Aaliyah is no stranger to tough times. A young woman who ran up against a Lupus diagnosis that only got worse during her pregnancy. From seizures to coma, to an infection that resulted in the loss of her leg, Aaliyah has seen some hardships. But with will strong like Ox she continues to push forward. All in the name of finding happiness and in providing her daughter with a wonderful life.    Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d

The team drops a mega huge announcement! Sickboy Podcast is officially the newest member of the CBC Podcast family. They immediately follow this announcement with a story of a man who poops through hammocks and wore a thong as PPE. 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 teeth.  Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d

Shelley Wiart is Métis and a member of the North Slave Métis Alliance, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. She is currently enrolled full-time at Athabasca University in her fourth year of a four-year B.A degree – Concentration: Sociology, Minor: Women & Gender Studies. She is the proud mother to three girls and has a passion for running and fitness. Shelley is the co-founder of an Indigenous-focused holistic health program, Women Warriors aimed at improving Indigenous women’s health outcomes. She facilitated this health promotions program from 2015-2018 and co-authored the 8 Weeks to Healthy Living manual. She trained Women Warriors facilitators for programs at Onion Lake Cree Nation (2018-2019) and through the City of Calgary (2018-2019). Shelley is now focused on the impact of digital storytelling in healthcare with her research project, Digital Storytelling as an Indigenous Women’s Health Advocacy Tool: Empowering Indigenous Women to Frame Their Health Stories Visit WomenWarriors.club to learn more. Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d    

This Friday we're jamming on Big fines, big advancements and big wankers in the world of "science".  Shout out to the AMAZING work Therapsil has done in bringing psychedelic therapy to four Canadians facing the end of life. No shout out to those butt hurt medical journal slut shamers. But BIG ups to our man Dr. David Kyle Johnson, AKA Kyle, AKA not David! He comes through with a flurry of knowledge on the world of mask deniers and pseudoscience! BACKFIRE BACKFIRE BACKFIRE!  Great Courses: Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy: https://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/sci-phi-science-fiction-as-philosophy.html The Big Question of Philosophy: https://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/the-big-questions-of-philosophy.html Exploring Metaphysics: https://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/exploring-metaphysics.html   His Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Mirror-Philosophy-Blackwell-Culture/dp/1119578264 Articles on masks: A quick rundown of the science of how masks work: https://davidkylejohnson.wordpress.com/2020/07/29/how-we-know-masks-work/ A debunking of some pseudoscience on the topic: https://davidkylejohnson.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/a-complete-debunking-of-denis-rancourts-argument-that-masks-dont-work/ A resource for teachers on in class mask use: https://davidkylejohnson.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/a-complete-debunking-of-denis-rancourts-argument-that-masks-dont-work/ Psychology Today Articles: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/logical-take/202007/herman-cains-death-rcts-and-the-mask-debate   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/logical-take/202007/public-medical-advice-why-intellectual-character-matters   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/logical-take/202007/masks-still-work-debunking-more-pseudoscience   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/logical-take/202007/yes-masks-work-debunking-the-pseudoscience   Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d  

This week the fellas have a chat with their new friend Mari. Mari lives with Spina Bifida! What's that you ask? Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly. We talk about accessibility issues, the skills of a self catheterizer, the hardships of finding employment while living with a disability, race and quality of healthcare and much much more!  Be sure to check out Mari's episode of Employable Me Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d  

This FGF starts off with a bang and quickly goes down the sh*tter. Tay slept in, Jeremie introduced a questionable character at a fundraiser, Lauren sprays coffee out of her eyeball and Brian legitimately almost vomits. Google image search "fatberg" and imagine how it smells. Then we get into something far more intellectual and important than all of that bullsh*t. We speak to Dr. Susan Prentice, a professor of sociology at the University of Manitoba, specializing in childcare policy and advocacy. We dive into the nuanced and tricky decision to open schools up fully during a global pandemic and how childcare is most certainly a social determinate of health!  Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d

Dylan is one hell of a charmer. As an actor and budding video game streamer, Dylan is working towards a career of play in order to bring more joy and smiles to the people of planet earth! This week Dylan sits down with the fellas to talk about life as someone living with Down syndrome.  From childhood bullying to traveling the world, to the gift of Down syndrome. Buckle up folks. This one is going down in the Sickboy hall of fame. Check out Dylan’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0nA5EgKF5Jhf2dYu-nafg Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d

Dr. Emily Anhalt is the sh*t! 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 all. 

This week we speak with Tari Ajadi, a doctoral candidate at Dalhousie studying the barriers to and opportunities for targeted policies aimed at reducing racial health inequities in Nova Scotia. We dive headfirst into black advocacy and resistance in healthcare. How stress and epigenetics play a large role in the healthcare received by the black community and the importance of black spaces. A vitally important conversation. 

Gene therapy! The next big thing. But what does it all mean? What are the ethics? Where did it even come from? What in the sweet hell is CRISPR? This week for Feel Good Friday the fellas are joined by Dr. Graham Dellaire, Professor of Pathology at Dal & Principle Investigator at the Dellaire Lab of Nuclear Structure and Cancer Biology. He drops some fascinating knowledge on all things gene therapy & gene editing! This episode is a nerd's wet dream. 

Aminatou Sow lived a good majority of her life with the notion that her period is just supposed to be "really really painful". From headaches to intense bleeding resulting in the need for blood transfusions! Until one day a gyno appointment left her with a diagnosis of endometrial cancer. We dive deep into the world of intense menstruation, uterus problems, and how race factors into care.  Aminatou Sow is a United States-based businesswoman, digital strategist, writer, podcast host, and co-founder of Tech LadyMafia. She co-hosts the podcast Call Your Girlfriend with her friend, journalist and editor Ann Friedman.

This week Jeremie bursts a vein over a group of dumb-dumbs protesting in Toronto about not wanting to wear masks. Also, it turns out COVID-19 can give you a boner. Not a fun time happy boner but more of a painful priapism (dare ya to google it). Yikes. Then we discuss the now not so booming business of house cleaning in your birthday suit. Needless to say, COVID-19 has destroyed fun all around the world and the health authority is now encouraging you to scream inside your heart.  Video Mentions: How Well Do Masks Work Please Scream Inside Your Heart Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d

Melissa Humana-Paredes and Alex Hyndman both had dreams of representing their country while competing in their career sport! Melissa, a beach volleyball badass and Alex, a para-cycling beast! Those dreams were put on hold when Canada became one of the first nations to pull out their athletes from the upcoming 2020 Olympics due to concerns over the pandemic. The rest of the world followed suit and the games have been postponed to 2021. If all goes well.  This week we bring to you a doubleheader and speak to the athletes who were affected by this decision and what it means to maintain an Olympic physique during a worldwide lockdown. Thanks to the Canadian Olympic Committee & Canadian Paralympic Committee for giving us a glimpse into the lives of some of Canadas most impressive humans!  Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d

This week we shake it up with a podcast mish-mash! The fellas are joined by the co-hosts of Canadian Politics Is Boring to talk about Ol' Tommy Douglas and his shady background in the practice of Eugenics. Turns out, he made an oopsie. Big shout out to Jesse and Rhys for the history lesson! If you want to check them out head on over to https://www.canadianpoliticsisboring.com/ Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d

Eugene lives a rockstar lifestyle. Owning one of the most renowned clubs in Canada the man knows a thing or two about how to party. So it sort of makes sense that he mistook a full-blown stroke for a raging hangover. Thankfully he was able to get the help he needed! This week we follow Eugene along on a wild tale from Mexico, to Canada all in the search for what the heck was going on in his brain!  For more info on strokes and the great work being done by the Heart And Stroke Foundation go to: heartandstroke.ca Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d

We're approaching the new normal. Stuffed animal audience members. Masks and doggy style for coitus. $1.1 Million hospital bills and more! Then the gang chat with Crystal Watson, executive director of Recreation Nova Scotia to talk about the importance of rec therapy, the misconceptions, and the important work being done to provide better services to the black community here in Halifax!  Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d  

Diane is fully blind. So naturally, she has superhuman hearing, right? Nope. That's not how it works. Diane spent her entire life learning to navigate the world without vision to guide her and boy, did she figure it out. Diane suffers from Retinitis pigmentosa but that doesn't hold her back from being a tri-athlete, a former stand up comic, and currently the director of the CNIB Guide Dogs. We dive into the lack of accessibility, her love of cycling, and ALL things guide dogs!  Ticket to our LIVE show - www.sickboypodcast.com/shows Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d

The world's dumbest world leader gets dumber. Jeremie has been watching too much porn. Lauren is down for some Robot Oral. Then the gang chat with DKT (aka Dr. Karina Top) a vaccine specialist about the future of COVID Vaccines. Spoiler alert, they are likely to be microchip free and cause little to no autism. Sign us up!  Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d

We can't contain our excitement for this weeks episode! We sit down with long time dream guest of Sickboy, Dr. Brian Goldman. A Canadian emergency physician, author, public speaker, and host of CBC's The Dose and White Coat Black Art. We talk about the behind closed doors culture of health care workers, the harsh realities of COVID, and Brians recent search for what kindness truly looks like—in himself and in others, during his work on writing his latest book The Power Of Kindness. Referenced in the episode: Ted Talk - Doctors Make Mistakes. Can we talk about that?: https://www.ted.com/talks/brian_goldman_doctors_make_mistakes_can_we_talk_about_that?language=en Be sure to check out White Coat Black Art and The Dose  Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d

We're back with another edition of Feel Good Friday! This week we talk about the world opening back up! If you got your cigs, smoke em' like Brians father slamming his drum kit and 2nd hand smoking out the Stever boys! Taylor gets tested for COVID and acts tough about it, and Jeremie is installing a glory hole in his back yard as directed by public health! Then we ask: what is COVID like for folks who use their mouths for their hands?  Check out @artbykaileen for some amazing artwork!  Videos links:  Las Vegas Smoker - https://twitter.com/rexchapman/status/1270342876778631168?s=21 Testicle-checking booth - https://youtu.be/u54H2TZX3vs Support the podcast on Patreon - www.patreon.com/sickboy  Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @sickboypodcast Thanks to Thisten for transcribing this episode - https://thisten.co/event/cbe4d