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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 conversationâone that forced us to rethink everything we believe about consciousness, religion, and the limits of human potential. This bonus episode is a portion of this weeks episode that didn't make the final cut but we thought deserved its own dedicated episode. From the boundaries between science and the unexplained to the possibility that weâre all connected in ways we canât yet measure, this raw and unfiltered discussion explores what happens when you let go of skepticism and open yourself up to the impossible.
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What if your thoughts arenât 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 talentsâlike instantly becoming a world-class musician or solving impossible math problems. Others, born with savant syndrome, display superhuman memory, artistic mastery, and skills they never learned. But how does this happen? This episode the boys dive into the mind-bending world of savants, acquired genius, and the telepathic mysteries of non-speaking autistic individuals. Are some people accidentally accessing an unknown part of human consciousness? Could we all have hidden abilities waiting to be unlocked? And what does this mean for our understanding of intelligence, memory, and reality itself?
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How do you fix a face thatâs falling apart? In Rachelâs case, you break it even more. What started as trouble swallowing as a teenager turned into a full facial reconstruction. Rachelâs 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!), doctors had no choice but to break and rebuild her entire jaw. In this episode, Rachel walks us through her insane surgical journeyâfrom bone saws to gold weights implanted in her eyelid, the facial paralysis that followed, and the emotional rollercoaster of waking up with a face that felt like someone elseâs. This is a story about identity, survival, and the bodyâs wild ability to rebuild itself.
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"Only move from love, donât move from fear." Thatâs 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 Vancouverâs most vulnerable. At 27, Mark was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Diseaseâa degenerative condition that would eventually shut down his organs. Doctors warned him heâd be on dialysis by 35 and told him to slow down. Instead, he went harderâbooze, drugs, chaos. But rock bottom isnât always the end. For Mark, it was the beginning of something bigger. In this raw and powerful episode, Mark opens up about his journey from near-death to radical purpose, the moment that changed everything, and how food became his weapon in the fight against hunger, inequality, and despair.
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Declared dead. Hours later, she opened her eyesâvery 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 Syndromeâwhen someone pronounced clinically dead shocks everyone by suddenly coming back to life. We trace eerie accounts of premature burial fears, ancient âsafety coffins,â and real-life cases that baffle even seasoned professionals. Tune in as the boys dissect the science, folklore, and mind-bending implications of a phenomenon that leaves us wondering: When are we truly gone for good? Strap in⊠things are about to get weird.
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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, dives deep into the mysteries of death, dying, and spirituality in this thought-provoking conversation. Drawing from 25 years of experience supporting people in palliative care, David explores the universal phenomena of mystical experiences at the end of life and the profound deconstruction of the ego during the dying process. In this episode, we tackle the controversial topic of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). David shares why he believes MAiD may rob people of the opportunity for transcendence and the deeper lessons death has to offer. From near-death experiences to the cultural and spiritual implications of MAiD, this is a conversation that will challenge your perspectives and open your mind.
Be sure to catch the full video version of this episode on YouTube. And hear our previous episode featuring David here!
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When the odds say you shouldn't be alive, sometimes you wake up and make a podcast application anyway. In this episode, Hannah Maria takes us through her miraculous survival story after a devastating collision with a semi-truck left her with the lowest possible score on the Glasgow Coma Scale. From a shattered pelvis to a brain that decided to take an 11-day nap, her injuries read like a medical textbook's greatest hits. But what happens when you wake up thinking you're pregnant, only to discover you've been crafting Instagram reels in your sleep? Between memory gaps, broken bones, and an inexplicable urge to apply to Sickboy while still in the ICU, Hannah Maria's story is a testament to resilience, universal healthcare, and the strange ways our minds work when piecing life back together. In the wrap-up, the fellas dive into the surprising differences between getting knocked out and falling into a coma, proving that sometimes the best naps are the ones you don't remember taking.
Want to see some of the jaw dropping photos from Hanna Maria's experience? Be sure to catch the full video version of this episode on YouTube.
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When your healthcare system runs on love and unpaid overtime, something's gotta give. This week, we're joined by Liv Mendelsohn, Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, to unpack a staggering reality: for every hour of professional healthcare, there are three hours of unpaid care happening behind closed doors. From accidental caregivers who don't realize they've joined the club to burnt-out heroes keeping our healthcare system from collapse, Liv breaks down why Canada needs to step up its game in supporting those who support others. Get ready for some real talk about what happens when half of all Canadian women are caregivers, but the system pretends not to see them. Plus, find out why your coworker's constant "doctor's appointments" might be the tip of a much bigger iceberg.
Be sure to check out "Who Cares?" - a new podcast series exploring caregiving stories across Canada, available now wherever you get your podcasts!
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When your parents tell you you'll be the exception to CF's cruel rules, you either sink or swim - Madison MacGregor chose to freestyle. When doctors couldn't halt her declining health, Madison went rogue - ditching the CF diet for squash and alternative treatments until she weighed just 88 pounds. From competitive dancing with an IV to battling her medical team at every turn, this self-proclaimed "geriatric Gen Z-er" shares her unconventional journey through CF. But the real twist? Sometimes surviving isn't the hardest part - it's figuring out who you are when death is no longer knocking at your door.
Find our other episodes about cystic fibrosis here (the first-ever episode of Sickboy!), here, and here (our chat with Justin Baldoni).
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They say you canât teach an old dog new tricks, but Brad Arseneauâs here to prove them wrong. At 49, he decided to master skateboarding, a hobby that quickly became a passionâand surprisingly, had nothing to do with the bus accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Bradâs journey of resilience began not on his skateboard, but his bike. Faced with unimaginable challenges, he refused to let the accident define him. From relearning how to walk to skating like he never missed a beat, Bradâs story is a masterclass in grit, growth, and grabbing life by the trucks.
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On Drugs looks through the lenses of history, pop culture and personal experience to understand how drugs have shaped our world. Because even if itâs just caffeine or ibuprofen, thereâs a good chance youâre on drugs right now. More episodes of On Drugs are available at: https://link.mgln.ai/upajoH
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When the pursuit of health becomes unhealthy, itâs time to rewrite the rules. From struggling with orthorexia to becoming a leading voice against diet culture, registered dietitian Abbey Sharp joins us to explore the complex relationship between mental health and eating. Abbey shares her journey from an obsession with "clean eating" to helping others find food freedom, while breaking down popular wellness myths and the science behind trending diets. Together, Jer, Taylor and Abbey dive into intuitive eating, the controversy around Ozempic, and why the pursuit of "perfect" eating might be doing more harm than good. Whether you're wrestling with your own relationship with food or just trying to make sense of the latest TikTok nutrition trends, this episode offers an honest, evidence-based perspective on finding balance in a world obsessed with diets.
Follow Abbey: Bite Back Podcast | Abbey's Kitchen on YouTube | www.abbeyskitchen.com | www.neuetheory.com
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That impulse purchase you made at 2 AM? It wasn't about the thing you boughtâit was about that thing that happened when you were seven. In this episode, we sit down with financial expert Jessica Moorhouse to explore the hidden emotional roots of our money habits. From childhood trauma to ADHD, we dive into the surprising ways our mental health shapes our financial decisions. Jessica opens up about her own journey and shares insights from her new book "Everything But Money," helping us understand that our money struggles often have nothing to do with money at all. Whether you're a chronic over-spender or someone who hoards every penny, this conversation will help you understand the "why" behind your relationship with moneyâand how to heal it.
Our previous episode featuring Jessica is right here. Find Jessica's podcast here, her YouTube page here and her Instagram here.
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Sometimes the scariest monsters aren't under your bedâthey're hiding behind your ribs. At 31, Christine Elliott found herself staring at a suspicious divot in her breast that would launch her into a battle with not just one, but two formidable opponents. From being a naturopathic devotee to embracing chemotherapy, her journey challenges the false dichotomy between traditional and alternative medicine. Christine candidly shares her experience with stage 3C breast cancer, the terrifying five-month limbo of an unidentified lung mass, and the paradigm shift that transformed her approach to healing. From vitamin C therapies to becoming a human light bulb during hyperthermia treatments, Christine's story reminds us that sometimes the path to healing isn't about choosing sidesâit's about embracing what works, even if it challenges everything you once believed.
Check out our previous episodes where we discuss breast cancer and lung cancer here and here.
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What if the secret to fixing your brain was as simple as a thousand tiny sound beams and a really close shave? In this special live episode from the CTO Conference in Toronto, the fellas sit down with Rima, a clinical trial participant who traded Lysol face wipes for focused ultrasound treatment in her battle against debilitating OCD. Dr. Nir Lipsman, a neurosurgeon at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, joins to explain how his team is revolutionizing brain surgery by making precision "strikes" without ever opening the skull. From Chuck E. Cheese anxiety attacks to groundbreaking clinical trials, this episode explores the intersection of mental health innovation and patient care. Dr. Lipsman drops the mic with "It's better to have no brain than bad brain" - a statement that's both terrifying and oddly reassuring. Stick around to hear how a thousand tiny sound beams and one brave patient are changing the future of mental health treatment.
Hear our previous fascinating chat about OCD here.
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Breaking the silence around infertility isn't easyâbut neither is pretending you're fine when Karen from accounting suggests "just relaxing" will help you get pregnant. This week, Dr. Vaneeta Sandhu, founder of the Fertility Wellness Collective, brings her expertise as both a clinical psychologist and someone who's walked the infertility path herself. From navigating the emotional minefield of IVF to dealing with well-meaning but clueless friends, we dive deep into the psychological impact of fertility challenges. Taylor shares his own IVF journey, while Jeremie explores the reality of future family planning with CF. Plus, we tackle the uncomfortable truth about how expensive it is to make a baby when your body needs a little extra help. Whether you're in the thick of it or supporting someone who is, this episode strips away the awkwardness and gets real about what it means to face infertility.
Check out our previous episode about fertility struggles here.
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Nature doesn't just healâit teaches, tests, and transforms. This week, we paddle into the breathtaking Alberta Badlands with filmmaker Mike Lang and Sam Taylor, a cancer mom turning caregiving on its head. Together with Jeremie, stand up paddled 60 KM down the Red Deer River over three days. The whole adventure was documented on Caregivers in the Wild, a web series that throws caregivers into nature to help them find themselves again. From SUP adventures to deep talks about letting kids face their fears, we explore how the wild helps us heal. Plus, Jeremie shares the intimate moment of making eye contact with a deer while peeing in the wildernessâbecause nothing says "finding yourself" quite like that.
Be sure to check out Jer & Sam's episode of Caregivers in the Wild on Youtube!
Check out Sam's previous conversation with us here.
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Not all hangovers leave you blind, but Ashley Kingâs did. In this episode, the actor and playwright shares her harrowing experience of methanol poisoning after being served a contaminated beverage while on vacation in Bali. Unlike ethanol, the alcohol found in drinks, methanol is highly toxic and can cause severe health issues. This tragedy left Ashley with irreversible vision loss. From the life-saving medical intervention in New Zealand to navigating daily life with a disability, Ashleyâs story is one of resilience and reinvention. She opens up about the emotional toll, shifting social circles, and the internalized ableism that kept her from even telling a date she was blind. Ashley also dives into her creative process for Static, a darkly comedic play (and podcast) inspired by her journey. With humour and heart, she sheds light on the hidden dangers of homemade alcohol and the power of storytelling in healing.
Be sure to check out Ashley's new podcast Static: A Party Girl's Memoir.
Check out some of our other episodes where guests share their experiences with blindness here, here and here.
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Blood isnât just thicker than waterâitâs a lifeline, and sometimes it needs saving. In this special three-part episode, we explore leukemia and lymphoma from every angle. First, survivor Leanne Kean opens up about the grit, hope, and humour it took to reclaim her life after cancer. Next, Dr. Mani Larijani reveals the groundbreaking research reshaping blood cancer treatment and offering new hope to patients. Finally, Daniel Blacquiere from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada highlights how donations power these life-saving advancements. It's an emotional, eye-opening journey into the science, stories, and spirit of the fight against blood cancer.
For more information on how you can support those battling Leukemia & Lymphoma visit: https://www.bloodcancers.ca/
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If weâre so close to gender equality, why does it still feel like women are running a marathon in heels? In this episode, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Liz Renzetti breaks down the illusion of progress when it comes to gender equality. She schools the boys on why caregivingâmostly done by womenâis undervalued, how NDAs silence victims of harassment, and why the rise of âtradwivesâ has patriarchy patting itself on the back. From the eerie silence surrounding NDAs to the tech worldâs need for more female voices, Renzettiâs insights challenge the status quo with wit and candor. Listen in for a fresh take on allyship, accountability, and the uphill trek toward true gender parity.
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