Best Healthawareness Podcasts (2024)

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Unfit to Parent? The Stigma of Disabled Parenting 1:06:08

3d ago1:06:08

1:06:08

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…

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Aging Like Fine Wine: The Science of Longevity Medicine 49:59

10d ago49:59

49:59

When it comes to living longer, it's not just about adding years to your life, but life to your years. In this episode, Dr. Fady Hannah-Shmouni, CEO of HealthSpan Digital, dives into the cutting-edge world of precision health and longevity medicine. From AI-powered disease detection to personalized health interventions, he unpacks how modern tools …

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What They're Not Telling You About Hair Transplantation 35:01

18d ago35:01

35:01

You can't choose your scars, but you can choose your hairstyle—just ask the guy with a leaky head on a flight. In this episode, the conversation takes off with a story about a man fresh from a hair transplant who causes quite the stir aboard a plane. What follows is a dive into the wild world of hair transplants, from follicles to faux pas, with a …

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Sickboy Introduces: Personal Best Season 3 39:18

20d ago39:18

39:18

Personal Best is a podcast that celebrates small ambitions, half-wins and the quiet satisfaction of getting less bad at things. Each week they help ordinary people work through the little things they’d never bring to a life coach — like having the courage to dine alone at a fancy restaurant or getting less awkward at handshakes. Let them be your se…

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Diabetes and BPD: Can You Really Manage Both? 56:49

25d ago56:49

56:49

Managing life’s highs and lows is hard enough without your blood sugar joining the rollercoaster. Annie Arnone joins the boys to dive into her experiences living with type 1 diabetes and borderline personality disorder (BPD), highlighting the often-misunderstood differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Diagnosed at 16, Annie faced challenges…

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Myths, Realities, and Support 1:00:57

1M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

When it comes to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), understanding is key, but misconceptions often get in the way. In this episode, Sickboy sits down with Judy Heilik to shed light on the realities of living with FASD. They tackle the stigma and blame that often surround the condition, emphasizing the need for empathy and support. Judy explain…

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Building Trust: Indigenous Voices in HIV Care 1:11:22

1M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

When the fight against HIV meets the resilience of Indigenous communities, advocacy becomes a lifeline. Trevor Stratton, a member of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, shares his journey from diagnosis to becoming a powerful voice in the Indigenous HIV community. As the International AIDS Conference looms, Trevor dives into the pressing n…

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Trikafta: Healing Isn't Always Simple 1:31:08

2M ago1:31:08

1:31:08

They say the only constant in life is change, but what happens when the change you're given feels like a double-edged sword? In this episode, the boys sit down with Connie, a young woman whose life with Cystic Fibrosis has taken a sharp turn thanks to Trikafta. She shares the raw realities of navigating a new chapter where her body, mind, and futur…

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QAnon & The Human Toll of Misinformation 1:17:38

2M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

When a rabbit hole becomes a black hole, entire lives can be sucked into the void. This episode unravels the tangled web of QAnon, exploring its origins, spread, and devastating impact on individuals and families. Journalist Jesselyn Cook joins the fellas to dissect how a fringe conspiracy theory infiltrated mainstream culture, offering a false sen…

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Mental Health in the Middle East: The Mentl Awards 1:13:44

2M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

Unlocking the vault of generational pain can be the first step toward healing. In this episode, Scott Armstrong, founder of Mentl and the Mentl Awards, shares his deeply personal journey, shaped by his father's struggle with depression and his own experiences with trauma. Scott emphasizes the importance of creating safe emotional spaces for childre…

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Under The Eye Patch: Facial Paralysis, Ramsay Hunt & The Science of Shingles 1:15:25

2M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

What do Justin Bieber, Pirates, and Grief all have in common? In part one of this two-part special, Dr. Julia Samuel delves into the gritty reality and personal trials of battling shingles and Ramsey Hunt syndrome. She opens up about the profound grief and identity shifts that accompany facial paralysis, emphasizing the power of resilience, support…

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Brave & Free: Escaping Domestic Abuse 1:28:13

2M ago1:28:13

1:28:13

What if the path to freedom meant leaving behind everything you've ever known? Anna Lopes, a survivor turned advocate, takes the boys on a rollercoaster ride from the opulent streets of the UAE to the depths of domestic violence and back to the heights of healing. Anna peels back the layers of her past, revealing the invisible chains of manipulatio…

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Nasal Lightsaber: The Force Behind Photodisinfection 1:12:42

3M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

Shedding light on the invisible enemy, Dr. Nicholas Lobel reveals the illuminating potential of photodisinfection to transform healthcare. Dr. Loebel serves as President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ondine Biomedical. Beyond the growing ineffectiveness of antibiotics, Dr. Loebel delves into the brilliance of using light to zap harmful micr…

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Plane Crash Survivor: Tulsi's Insights on Grief and Growth 1:16:34

3M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, but what if it leaves scars that run deeper than the skin? This episode dives into Tulsi's incredible story of surviving a plane crash at age 10, which claimed her entire family and left her with severe burns. Tulsi recounts the harrowing impact of the tragedy, exploring themes of trauma, grief, an…

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Haunted by Voices: Adel’s Battle with Schizophrenia in the Middle East 1:04:40

3M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

What happens when your family thinks you're haunted but it's all in your head? In this powerful episode, Adel BinHdaya AlFalasi shares his deeply personal journey through mental health challenges, from hearing voices and believing he had superpowers to suffering a stroke at just 30 years old. Initially turning to video games for escape and misled b…

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Erectile Data: How a Ring Can Save Your Life 1:24:16

3M ago1:24:16

1:24:16

Who knew a ring could hold the secret to unlocking better health and pleasure? Buckle up folks, This week Dr. Elliot Justin, CEO and founder of FirmTech, introduces the world's first objective monitor for men's erectile fitness—a discreet, wearable cock ring that tracks nocturnal erections to provide critical insights into erectile health. It’s lik…

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Thicc Boy With a Thick Heart - Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) 1:13:45

4M ago1:13:45

1:13:45

Not all tackles happen on the field. Che Morales, once on the brink of a promising CFL career, found his life upended by a surprising diagnosis. What started as shortness of breath, initially thought to be COVID, led to the shocking discovery of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). This episode delves into Che’s journey from being a university footba…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Healthawareness Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Sickboy

CBC

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Unfit to Parent? The Stigma of Disabled Parenting 1:06:08

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Aging Like Fine Wine: The Science of Longevity Medicine 49:59

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What They're Not Telling You About Hair Transplantation 35:01

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Sickboy Introduces: Personal Best Season 3 39:18

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Diabetes and BPD: Can You Really Manage Both? 56:49

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Myths, Realities, and Support 1:00:57

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Building Trust: Indigenous Voices in HIV Care 1:11:22

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Trikafta: Healing Isn't Always Simple 1:31:08

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QAnon & The Human Toll of Misinformation 1:17:38

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Mental Health in the Middle East: The Mentl Awards 1:13:44

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Under The Eye Patch: Facial Paralysis, Ramsay Hunt & The Science of Shingles 1:15:25

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Brave & Free: Escaping Domestic Abuse 1:28:13

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Nasal Lightsaber: The Force Behind Photodisinfection 1:12:42

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Plane Crash Survivor: Tulsi's Insights on Grief and Growth 1:16:34

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Haunted by Voices: Adel’s Battle with Schizophrenia in the Middle East 1:04:40

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Erectile Data: How a Ring Can Save Your Life 1:24:16

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Thicc Boy With a Thick Heart - Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) 1:13:45

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