Beyond the Wheeze

In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, Josh welcomes two esteemed guests: Sahil Manjania, Director of DIA Labs Canada, and Pavankumar Yechem, Chief Scientific Officer at DIA Labs Canada. Together, they discuss their groundbreaking work in asthma care and respiratory health through their innovative technology, AirSense. This wearable device offers real-time lung function monitoring and signifies a b...

In this episode, we sit down with Maggie Mac Neil, an Olympic gold medalist and world record holder, recognized for her exceptional career in swimming despite battling asthma. Maggie shares her inspirational journey, from being diagnosed with asthma at 17 to her historic victories and advocacy for lung health. She discusses her emphasis on focusing on the process, highlights the importance of refl...

In this episode, Josh speaks with Katie Hulan, a remarkable individual who was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer at the age of 33 in February of 2021. Given only six months to live, Katie defied the odds thanks to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments. She has used her journey to move across Canada, advocate for better lung health, and share her story with the Lung Health Foundatio...

In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, host Josh sits down with Jeff Beach, CEO of Asthma Canada. They discuss the state of asthma care in Canada, the unique challenges faced by asthma patients, and Asthma Canada's ongoing efforts to improve awareness, care, and policy. Jeff shares his journey in the nonprofit health sector, highlighting his advocacy work and the importance of patient educatio...

In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze , we had the privilege of speaking with Scott Bailey, a dedicated advocate and COPD patient who has turned his personal journey into a mission to raise awareness and support others living with respiratory conditions. Scott’s story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of community. Scott opened up about his diagnosis and the impact COPD has had on...

In this episode, Josh interviews Grace Pyatt, a professional volleyball player from Niagara, Ontario, Canada. Grace shares her inspiring journey of overcoming asthma to achieve success on the volleyball court. She discusses her experiences playing for French and Portuguese teams, being part of the Canadian beach national team, and her academic achievements in nursing and gerontology.  Grace opens...

Welcome to Beyond the Wheeze, the podcast where perseverance meets potential. I'm Josh Rheaume, public speaker, marathon runner, asthma advocate, and your host as we explore the intersection of health, fitness, and resilience. Whether you're managing asthma, chasing a new personal best, or simply looking for inspiration, Beyond the Wheeze is here to show you that no challenge is too grea...