• Sickboy

  • By: CBC
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • Sickboy is determined to break down the stigma associated with illness and disease. Join Jeremie, Brian and Taylor as they tackle health taboos with people who have experienced them firsthand. Taking the lead from Jeremie's life long battle with Cystic Fibrosis, the three best friends help us understand that sometimes the best way to deal with illness, disease and life is simply to laugh.


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Episodes
  • The Shocking Reality of Cloning In The 21st Century
    Oct 16 2024

    When science and ethics clash, the results can be mind-boggling—and a little unsettling. This week Jer takes the fellas on a Cloning deep dive. It all begins with the recent story of Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, an 81-year-old rancher imprisoned for illegally cloning sheep for trophy hunting, sparking a deeper look into the ethical maze of cloning. From Dolly the sheep's groundbreaking role as the first mammal cloned from an adult cell to the controversial revival of extinct species like the woolly mammoth, cloning's potential is both awe-inspiring and alarming. Along the way, the discussion tackles fringe theories, human-animal hybrids, and the growing trend of cloning pets—raising big questions about our future with biotechnology.


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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Type 1 Diabetes, Endurance Sports, and JDRF’s Fight for a Cure
    Oct 9 2024

    Even the strongest athletes need a game plan. This week, we dive into the world of endurance sports and type 1 diabetes with Dr. Anne Marie MacDonald, a marathon runner and Ironman triathlete who's been navigating the condition for over 35 years. From nutrition to insulin management, she shares how she juggles the demands of high-intensity training while managing her health. Plus, we explore the latest research on diabetes treatments that could reshape the future. In the wrap up Jer tackles a shocking medical story about an 84-year-old doctor, a botched colonoscopy, and how a simple failure to wear hearing aids spiraled into a disastrous outcome for the patient.


    Tune in to our other fascinating conversations about Type I diabetes here, here and here.


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Unfit to Parent? The Stigma of Disabled Parenting
    Oct 2 2024

    They say parenting is the hardest job in the world—now imagine doing it with a disability in a world that often deems you "unfit." This week, author and essayist Jessica Slice joins the fellas to reflect on her experiences with POTS and how disability has shaped her views on attraction, relationships, and parenting. She dives into the societal fear of weakness, offering fresh perspectives on accepting vulnerability as part of the human experience. From navigating discrimination against disabled parents to finding creative ways to connect with her kids and partner.


    Be sure to check out Jessica's work here.


    Check out our previous discussion about POTS right here!


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    1 hr and 6 mins

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