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Family trauma can trickle down from generation to generation. Unless someone has the wherewithal to break the cycle. Join the Sickboy crew as they sit down with Carmen Rita Wong, author of 'Why Didn't You Tell Me?: A Memoir,' for a powerful exploration of family trauma, epigenetics, and cultural differences in raising children. Carmen shares her journey of managing generational trauma, breaking th...

Sometimes life is nothing but a turd. Best way to deal with a turd? Cover the thing in glitter. Join the Sickboy crew as they sit down with Kristen Hallenga, author of 'Glittering a Turd' and the inspiring founder of CoppaFeel!, a London-based breast cancer awareness charity. Kristen shares her incredible journey of living with stage 4 cancer for 14 years, delves into the process of writing her bo...

Nothing makes a crowd more uncomfortable than forcing them to face their phobia and watch grown men premature ejaculate! This week the fellas are coming at you LIVE from Vancouver, Canada! They prep the audience before a mind-blowing conversation with Dr. Gabor Mate (that episode will be released soon!) Jeremie takes the guys through the eerie corridors of trypophobia, a fear of closely packed hol...

Remember the opening scene to Blade where all the vampires dance in a Blood Rave? Well that's basically the scene at Dr. David Conrads lab. Minus the rave music. And minus the dancing in the blood. And minus the vampires. Actually it's really, nothing like that scene. But there's definitely blood. In this illuminating episode, the guys sit down with Dr. David Conrad, a distinguished Hematopatholog...

In this heartwarming episode, Graham takes the guys on an incredible journey. A true salt-of-the-earth Maritimer and former hockey coach to Taylor, Graham shares the unexpected twists of his battle with rectal cancer. Imagine waking up on July 9, 2021, with a downward pressure in your ass, setting off a series of events that led to a whirlwind of emotions culminating in a cancer diagnosis. Graham...

A bidet a day keeps the costs on toilet paper down. This week the hosts are sick, so no Feel Good Friday! Instead the dudes chat with Seb Tucknott, CEO & Co-founder of IBDrelief, who has been living with ulcerative colitis since 2008. Delve into the complexities of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) as Seb sheds light on his personal journey, from a challenging diagnosis of ulcerative colitis to the...

Biggie said it best: Mo Money, Mo Problems. And no money? Well… more problems. Prepare for an enlightening episode of Routine Checkup as the fellas welcome Jessica Moorhouse, a renowned financial educator, Accredited Financial Counsellor, and the brilliant mind behind the More Money Podcast. Jessica delves into her personal journey and the intersection of money, mental health, and happiness. There...

This week Jer absolutely goes full fan-boy mode! The fellas have a captivating conversation with the one, the only, James B Jones, a tech aficionado, book and music lover, and self-proclaimed proud nerd and everyones favourite character from Netflix’s Love On The Spectrum! The gang dive deep into James's journey, from early struggles with neurodiversity in grades 1-4 to the transformative experien...

The inner voice — the mysterious realms of your mind's untold symphony, where bone conduction, neurological marvels, and relentless melodies converge. This week the fellas unravel the enigma of the inner voice, that elusive dialogue echoing within our minds. There is a science behind why hearing a recording of our own voice throws us off! And that science also points to the intricacies of our inte...

When it comes to the organs, liver truly is king. In this illuminating episode of Routine Checkup, the boys have the pleasure of chatting with their old friend Jennifer Nebesky, the President & CEO of the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF). Tune in and explore Jen's journey to the helm of the CLF, her passion for dismantling the stigma surrounding liver diseases, and the impact she envisions for the...

There is an incredible mental/emotional toll in not being able to eat food. This week Bri and Jer have a powerful conversation with Maggie, a dedicated nurse battling Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) and relying on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for over four years. What the f*** is SMAS? Essentially, Maggie's arteries are kinky. But not the fun kind of kinky. SMAS is where the arterie...

Unlock the secrets of ancient copromancy and the mind-bending physics of poop on this weeks edition of Feel Good Friday! Get ready for 30 minutes straight of crap. Literally and figurativly. Fluid dynamics engineers and a colorectal surgeon uncover surprising truths about animal feces. From ranking odors to the secret behind defecation speed, learn how an ultra-thin layer of mucus holds the key. E...

Ron Grady is an early educator/researcher/children's book author/illustrator who basically does anything and everything kid-related. He speaks to groups of teachers and works in the field with kids to support practices and help create spaces where kids feel good. He helps educators and others working with children see the goodness of their work. He's currently a second-year PhD student at the Harv...

There is power to the name of a diagnosis and some fight to keep that power amid an ever-shifting societal landscape! This week the boys dive into a thought-provoking discussion with Daniel Jones, the creator of the Aspie World YouTube channel and author of "Autism For Adults." Daniel, a passionate advocate for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), provides unique insights into his experiences, bringing...

In a groundbreaking achievement, doctors at NYU Langone Health successfully completed the first face and whole-eye transplant on a 46-year-old man who suffered severe electrical burns. Although the patient currently lacks vision in the transplanted eye, early indications suggest its healthy. One woman’s experience in a bad fast food meal leading to a Coma and blindness has resulted in her finding...

Young lives hang in the balance as Canada's opioid crisis rages on. In this compelling episode of Sickboy, Jer and Bri sit down with Teresa Bansen, the Youth Program Manager at Bellwood Health Services, to delve into the heart-wrenching realities and vital solutions surrounding escalating youth overdose rates, particularly from opioids. The numbers don't lie: 94% of opioid overdose deaths happen b...

The fellas are joined by Jen, a psychotherapist who triumphed over selective mutism. Jen shares her high school experiences, where selective mutism kept her silent, even as she yearned to speak. Her journey through anxiety and isolation is both relatable and inspiring. Jen's transformation began when she found a group of girls who, like her, grappled with selective mutism. They formed a close-knit...

Scientists have made a wild discovery in our lungs and it could help us understand more about the root cause of Cystic Fibrosis! A specific type of cell that was previously only found in fish and frogs has been discovered in humans too!! Maybe this explains Jeremie’s scaly skin and weird slits on his neck that he uses to breathe underwater. Or perhaps it has nothing to do with that at all. Nothing...

The cruel and senseless ramifications of a murder reverberate far beyond the depths of comprehension, leaving an indelible and haunting impact. For this episode of Routine Checkup, the guys sit down with David Ridgen, the acclaimed filmmaker and mastermind behind CBC's pioneering true-crime podcast, "Someone Knows Something." With eight gripping seasons and a global following, David has touched th...

This week the boys are joined by Claire, a career tree planter who, from birth, faced the unique challenges of being a "vagina-haver." Claire speaks candidly about the difficulties of her nightmare abortion experience. Double trouble. Clair breaks the silence surrounding this often-taboo topic. She calls for a change in how society prepares women for these challenging situations. We also explore C...

One kid wished for a shopping spree like a dope. BUT another kid, Conner, wished to beat the living crap out of Tripple H. Now that’s a wish. Speaking of wishing, there are a lot of people in the US who wish their healthcare system wasn’t so broken that they need to rely on crowdfunding to make themselves and their loved ones healthy. GoFundMe has over 250,000 medical campaigns initiated each year...

In this heart-wrenching yet inspirational episode of Sickboy, the boys sit down with Jeff, the husband of Samantha Price Mitchell, a tireless advocate for the metastatic breast cancer (mBC) community. Samantha's legacy lives on through "Turning the Page on Cancer," an annual fundraising campaign she created to support Rethink's Metastatic Breast Cancer (mBC) Fund. Samantha saw the need for a diffe...

The fellas are joined once again by their friend and Parkinson's advocate, Larry Gifford. The gang have an intimate conversation about his life with Parkinson's, they delve into the heart of his upcoming Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery, a groundbreaking procedure aimed at reclaiming his quality of life. Larry's candor shines through as he describes the incredible journey he's undertaken. He o...

We here at Sickboy are trying to practice what we preach. Speaking openly about your mental health is not always easy and Jer knows this firsthand. This week the boys discuss Jer’s new diagnosis of clinical depression and how an addiction was a manifestation of his recent mental health crisis. Look… video games aren’t BAD, but lying to your friends and loved ones in order to squeeze in more time s...

For Routine Checkup the boys are joined by the remarkable Dr. Michael Dunbar, Professor of Surgery at Dalhousie University. Dr. Dunbar is a trailblazer in orthopedics, with a career spanning three decades and a unique perspective on the future of medicine. Dr. Dunbar explores the world of knee health in sports and how surgery is evolving from treating the average patient to personalized care. He d...