Best Cysticfibrosis Podcasts (2025)

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Embrace the Suck: Real Emotional Fitness Strategies | Dr. Emily Anhalt 47:41

7d ago47:41

47:41

Feeling like 'self-care' is just another word for avoiding your problems? Psychologist Dr. Emily Anhalt joins the boys to unpack the concept of Emotional Fitness — a proactive approach to mental health that involves leaning into discomfort, not away from it. Discover the 7 traits of emotionally fit people (including mindfulness, resilience, and pla…

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I Share My Story to Inspire Life with Heather McCoy 51:52

9d ago51:52

51:52

In this episode, Heather McCoy shares her powerful journey through cystic fibrosis, two double lung transplants, kidney failure, and ultimately receiving the gift of life once again through a kidney transplant. This conversation is a reminder of the strength it takes to keep fighting, the beauty of second chances, and the power of telling your stor…

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The Truth About Seizures No One Talks About | Seizures, Sex & Suicidal Ideation 1:05:08

14d ago1:05:08

1:05:08

What happens when your brain betrays you with seizures that arrive without warning and leave you depressed for days? Meet Landis, a writer and podcaster who developed epilepsy after brain tumor surgery at age 32. In this illuminating conversation, she breaks down the reality of living with seizures that arrive without warning, including the four-da…

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They Said Yes to the Transplant—Then Begged to Undo It 47:42

21d ago47:42

47:42

What if the thing that saved your life ended up making you feel like a stranger in your own body? Whose Hand Is It Anyway? This week, Jer goes full Frankenstein as he walks the guys through the psychological minefield of visible transplants—hands, faces, and all the weird, uncomfortable identity baggage that comes with them. From the guy who return…

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Bone Cancer, Titanium Legs & a Comeback Story You Won’t Believe 51:14

28d ago51:14

51:14

He lost most of his leg, two lungs got cracked open, and somehow he still walked it off—literally. Jeff Bryant’s life was all about basketball—until a swollen leg led to a diagnosis of high-grade osteosarcoma. What followed was a wild medical journey: a full femur and knee replacement, the loss of three out of four quadriceps, two lung surgeries, a…

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Living With EDS, POTS & a Medical System That Can’t Keep Up 57:06

1M ago57:06

57:06

When Gwen first went to the doctor for stomach pain, she didn’t expect to leave with a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome—let alone a growing list of conditions including POTS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. In this episode, the gang explore what it’s like to get too many answers too quickly, how chronic illness reshapes identity, and why the s…

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Dr. Diane Powell: Telepathy, Savants & the Science Behind The Telepathy Tapes 58:40

1M ago58:40

58:40

Are we witnessing the first scientific proof of telepathy? Dr. Diane Powell is a Harvard-trained neuroscientist and psychiatrist who’s spent the last 20 years diving deep into a topic most scientists wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole: telepathy. And not just any kind — we’re talking about non-speaking autistic children who seem to communicate min…

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These Films Changed How We Process Grief — And They Might Do the Same for You 58:03

2M ago58:03

58:03

What do Hereditary, Sound of Metal, A Ghost Story, and The Rugrats Movie have in common? They’ll absolutely destroy you—and maybe help you feel a little more human while they’re at it. This week, Jeremie and Brian sit down with Elliott and Kylie from the Moody Movie Club podcast, who are running a film screening series all about grief, loss, and th…

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“I’m Too Young for the Nursing Home!” | Multiple Sclerosis 43:24

2M ago43:24

43:24

What if you were too young for the place you had no choice but to call home? At 39, Mel moved into a long-term care facility because of her MS. Fifteen years later, she's navigating a world designed for people twice her age—where privacy requires special door signs, intimacy becomes a spectator sport, and a single shower per week is the norm. With …

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Bombs, Bullets, and Blood | The Insane Reality of a Combat Medic in Ukraine 51:04

2M ago51:04

51:04

When war rages, combat medics are the only thing standing between life and death. Most people will never experience the chaos of a war zone—but for combat medics like Philip, it’s just another day at work. From dodging artillery fire while treating wounded soldiers to sneaking through conflict zones under cover of darkness, this episode takes you i…

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Don't Call My Liver Fat with Sue Green 53:56

2M ago53:56

53:56

In this episode, I talk with Sue Green, a liver transplant recipient and author of Don't Call My Liver Fat: Liver Transplant 101. She shares her journey from diagnosis to transplant, the challenges of finding a living donor, and how her experience inspired her book. We also discuss liver health, long COVID, and the importance of lifestyle changes. …

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Shift Your Emotions & Change Your Life | Dr. Ethan Kross 41:25

2M ago41:25

41:25

Your inner voice can be your greatest weapon—or your worst enemy. So… which one is yours? Psychologist and bestselling author Ethan Kross joins the boys to unpack the science of self-talk, emotional control, and mental resilience. Why do some people crack under pressure while others thrive? What separates high performers from those who let emotions…

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BONUS: This Conversation Shattered Everything We Thought About Reality! 39:58

3M ago39:58

39:58

What if everything we think we know about reality is just scratching the surface? After our deep dive into Savant Syndrome and Telepathy, we found ourselves spiralling into a whole new conversation—one that forced us to rethink everything we believe about consciousness, religion, and the limits of human potential. This bonus episode is a portion of…

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Are Autistic Children Telepathic?! | Savant Syndrome 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

What if your thoughts aren’t just your own? Some scientists believe telepathy might be real… and the proof could lie in savant syndrome. Some people wake up from traumatic brain injuries with brand-new talents—like instantly becoming a world-class musician or solving impossible math problems. Others, born with savant syndrome, display superhuman me…

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Her Jaw Disintegrated | TMJ & Facial Reconstructive Surgery 59:23

3M ago59:23

59:23

How do you fix a face that’s falling apart? In Rachel’s case, you break it even more. What started as trouble swallowing as a teenager turned into a full facial reconstruction. Rachel’s TMJ deterioration left her unable to eat, breathe properly, or even recognize her own face. With her airway down to just 2 millimeters (when it should be 11!), doct…

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Doctors Told Him He Was Dying—He Responded by Feeding an Entire City | Polycystic Kidney Disease 1:03:32

3M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

"Only move from love, don’t move from fear." That’s the mantra guiding Mark Brand, a world-class chef who went from spiraling into self-destruction to serving over 2,200 meals a day to Vancouver’s most vulnerable. At 27, Mark was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease—a degenerative condition that would eventually shut down his organs. Doctors wa…

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11 Hours in a Morgue… Then She Sat Up | The Shocking Truth About Lazarus Syndrome 53:59

3M ago53:59

53:59

Declared dead. Hours later, she opened her eyes—very much alive. From waking up in a chilly morgue to defying every known law of medicine, this episode dives into the spine-tingling reality of Lazarus Syndrome—when someone pronounced clinically dead shocks everyone by suddenly coming back to life. We trace eerie accounts of premature burial fears, …

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The Truth About Death | Mystical Experiences, Ego, and MAiD Controversy 57:33

4M ago57:33

57:33

What if dying is the most transformative experience you'll ever have? David Maginley unpacks the mysteries of death and spirituality, sharing profound insights on near-death experiences, ego deconstruction, and the cultural impact of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). David, a psycho-spiritual therapist, chaplain, and four-time cancer survivor, di…

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Pre to Post Transplant

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Sickboy

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Embrace the Suck: Real Emotional Fitness Strategies | Dr. Emily Anhalt 47:41

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I Share My Story to Inspire Life with Heather McCoy 51:52

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The Truth About Seizures No One Talks About | Seizures, Sex & Suicidal Ideation 1:05:08

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They Said Yes to the Transplant—Then Begged to Undo It 47:42

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Bone Cancer, Titanium Legs & a Comeback Story You Won’t Believe 51:14

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Living With EDS, POTS & a Medical System That Can’t Keep Up 57:06

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Dr. Diane Powell: Telepathy, Savants & the Science Behind The Telepathy Tapes 58:40

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These Films Changed How We Process Grief — And They Might Do the Same for You 58:03

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“I’m Too Young for the Nursing Home!” | Multiple Sclerosis 43:24

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Bombs, Bullets, and Blood | The Insane Reality of a Combat Medic in Ukraine 51:04

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Don't Call My Liver Fat with Sue Green 53:56

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Shift Your Emotions & Change Your Life | Dr. Ethan Kross 41:25

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BONUS: This Conversation Shattered Everything We Thought About Reality! 39:58

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Are Autistic Children Telepathic?! | Savant Syndrome 1:02:21

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Her Jaw Disintegrated | TMJ & Facial Reconstructive Surgery 59:23

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Doctors Told Him He Was Dying—He Responded by Feeding an Entire City | Polycystic Kidney Disease 1:03:32

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11 Hours in a Morgue… Then She Sat Up | The Shocking Truth About Lazarus Syndrome 53:59

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The Truth About Death | Mystical Experiences, Ego, and MAiD Controversy 57:33

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