Life Shouldn't Hurt

Hi everyone, I’m Grant Fedoruk, host of Life Shouldn't Hurt , and I am so excited to share our latest episode with you. Have you ever wondered what a jar of pickles has to do with the fastest-growing sport in the world? Aside from some hilarious banter with my co-host Anita about our shared love for garlic dills, the answer is absolutely nothing. But that lighthearted start opens up a fascina...

Solving Hip Pain and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Hey everyone, Grant Fedoruk here. If you’ve been living with a lingering, unexplained hip ache or secretly struggling with pelvic health issues like incontinence, I want you to know right now: you are not alone, and there is hope. In our latest episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt, we explore two conditions that tend to sneak up on us and cause unnecess...

Welcome to Life Shouldn't Hurt. I'm Grant Fedoruk, and if you’ve been feeling like you are running on fumes, this episode is exactly what you need. Too many of us are living with pain and pushing past the yield signs our bodies are desperately waving. In our latest conversation, my co-host Anita Cassidy and I sit down with registered psychologist Matt Demoisac to explore the heavy realit...

Welcome, friends! I’m Grant Fedoruk, and on this episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt , we are exploring the surprising and powerful connections between your daily habits and your overall well-being. From Broken Glasses to Brain Fog: A Lesson in Pacing Ourselves To kick things off, I open up and share a recent, somewhat embarrassing personal story with you. After breaking my favorite pair of glasse...

Welcome to Life Shouldn't Hurt . I’m your host, Grant Fedoruk, and this week we are unpacking a topic that affects nearly every household: weight management. In my practice, I constantly see patients caught on a heartbreaking merry-go-round. They are in too much joint pain to be active, which leads to weight gain, which then prevents them from meeting the required Body Mass Index (BMI) to get...

Hey everyone, Grant Fedoruk here. Welcome back to Life Shouldn't Hurt . Have you ever stopped to think about how you fuel the only vehicle you get for this entire journey of life—your body? In our latest episode, we explore exactly that. Expert Insights with Dr. Scott Forbes To help us separate scientific fact from social media fiction, I sat down with Dr. Scott Forbes , a leading researcher...

Welcome to another deeply personal episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt . I'm your host, Grant Fedoruk, and today we are tackling a topic that touches almost every single one of us: cancer . Whenever I speak about this, it brings up memories of my dad and his long, brave battle—a journey that still brings tears to my eyes. Because of him, and the countless patients we see in our cancer rehab c...

Hey everyone, it’s Grant Fedoruk here, your friendly neighbourhood pain whisperer. Welcome back to another episode where we trade stiff upper lips for real talk, because while pain might be a part of life, it certainly doesn’t get to be the boss. In this episode, I’m joined by my "everyday legend" co-host Anita Cassidy to tackle a physical issue that plagues so many of us as we get activ...

Life Shouldn’t Hurt: Why Your Pain Isn’t “Normal” — From Feet to Neck Pain Solutions Introduction If you’ve ever tuned in to Life Shouldn’t Hurt , you know that I believe pain shouldn't be your normal state of being—even if my singing voice at the top of the show might cause a little phantom pain for my co-host, Anita Cassidy! Understanding the Kinetic Chain: How Foot Mechanics Influence Knee...

In this episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt , I am thrilled to bring you a blend of medical expertise and Olympic-level wisdom that will completely change how you view your physical longevity. Whether you are an elite athlete or just trying to get through the day pain-free, this episode is packed with tools you can use immediately. Understanding Achilles Pain We start by tackling a problem that br...

In this episode, I wanted to surprise you—and my co-host Anita—by tackling two specific areas of the body that often cause silent suffering: the side of the hip and the pelvic floor. If you have ever woken up with a deep ache after sleeping on your side, or if you find yourself planning your day around bathroom breaks, this conversation is essential listening for you. We start by unpacking a condi...

Have You Ever Lost Your Train of Thought? Have you ever walked up to your sock drawer, opened it, and stood there completely blank on why you were there? If you’ve ever felt that frustration, or the “baby brain” fog that my co-host Anita Cassidy vividly describes, you aren't alone. My Own “Glitch in the Matrix” Moment I’m Grant Fedoruk, and in this episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt , we exp...

The Paralympic Movement and Disability in Sport Welcome back to Life Shouldn't Hurt . It is almost 2026, and I am thrilled to kick off the new year with my guest host, Anita Cassidy. While we opened the show discussing our personal resolutions—including Anita’s shocking decision to drink her first cup of coffee after 49 years of abstinence, and our mutual commitment to walking and strength tr...

If you’ve noticed tennis courts transforming or heard a distinct "pop-pop" sound at your local park, you aren’t alone. In this energetic episode of Life Shouldn’t Hurt , host Grant Fedoruk dives deep into the phenomenon of Pickleball —the fastest-growing sport in North America. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or someone looking to get off the couch, this episode offers a treasure trov...

Living with Type 1 diabetes is like having a job where you never get a day off. Constant vigilance, discipline, and resilience are required. In this inspiring episode of the Life Shouldn’t Hurt podcast, host Grant Fedoruk and co‑host Anita Cassidy sit down with Dave Prince , who shares his remarkable 50‑year journey managing diabetes while living a full, thriving life. From the early days of boili...

Is Your Shoulder "Frozen" or Just Stubborn? Why Movement is Medicine (Even When It Hurts) By Grant Fedoruk Welcome back to Life Shouldn't Hurt , the show where we believe your heart, body, and spirit deserve a little less struggle and a lot more kindness. If you’ve ever felt like life handed you lemons and forgot the recipe for lemonade, you’re in the right place. In this episode, m...

In this episode of Life Shouldn’t Hurt , I sat down with Dr. Jason Motkoski, a physician and interventional radiologist from Canadian Diagnostic Centers. Many people think of radiology as simply reading X-rays or MRIs, but Dr. Motkoski explained how the field has advanced into what’s now called interventional radiology . This specialty uses imaging technology not just to diagnose, but to guide pre...

A Must-Listen Episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt Ready to BITE into better health? If you think oral care is just about having a sparkling, Instagram-ready smile, think again. Imagine waking up in so much excruciating pain that you genuinely fear you're having a stroke. That’s the intense, real-life story shared by Grant Fedoruk that kicks off this crucial episode of Life Shouldn’t Hurt . Jo...

In this episode, the hosts explore the universal challenge of sleep, examining its profound impact on physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. We are joined by Dr. David Greenberg, a distinguished family physician and passionate advocate for public health education, with a special focus on sleep health. Dr. Greenberg stresses that adults should wake up feeling refreshed, noting t...

Tune in to Life Shouldn't Hurt for an extraordinary episode featuring Barrie Stafford , a true legend and unsung hero of the locker room. As the longtime equipment manager for the Edmonton Oilers , Barry witnessed the team's glory days and championship runs, spending 38 years with the organization, 28 of those behind the bench. Hosts Grant Fedoruk and Anita Cassidy dive into captivating...

In this compelling episode, we dive into the world of extreme sports, action sports, and adventure sports, highlighting the incredible physical ability and mental fortitude required to push human boundaries. We discuss activities like base jumping, rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, surfing, skydiving, downhill mountain biking, hang gliding, paragliding, whitewater rafting, cave diving,...

Brain Fog & Memory Struggles: Why Cognitive Rehabilitation Could Be the Answer Are you dealing with memory lapses, trouble focusing, or that frustrating feeling of brain fog ? If you've ever walked into a room only to forget why or struggled to recall conversations with loved ones, you're not alone. These cognitive challenges can affect anyone—whether from aging, injury, illness, or...

Tune in to the latest episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt with Grant Fedoruk for an essential conversation that every parent, athlete, and coach needs to hear. This week, Grant sits down with Leigh Wolitzki and her son, Kaden , to discuss a journey no family ever expects—one shaped by multiple concussions and the tough decisions that followed. Kaden was a dedicated hockey player who thrived on the...

In this episode, hosts Grant Fedoruk and Anita Cassidy , along with their guests, delve into Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) —a condition that affects blood circulation and the autonomic nervous system. What is POTS? POTS is a blood circulation disorder and a form of dysautonomia, meaning it affects the autonomic nervous system—responsible for automatic bodily functions like heart...

This episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt begins with a lively discussion about local restaurants and the sense of connection and balance found in shared meals. The conversation then shifts to brain health, exploring how early intervention for hearing loss could play a role in preventing Alzheimer's. Grant Fedoruk and Anita Cassidy also examine the essential role of touch and serve-and-return...