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Shortly after Stella Joy turned two, Mishi Methven and her partner Aimee were given the devastating news that their daughter only had months to live. In this episode, Mishi shares how they navigated Stella’s diagnosis of a fatal brain tumour - Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma - guided by the philosophy of finding joy in the every day.
Julie Vizza was born with a multifaceted genetic condition, beta thalassemia-major. She joins the podcast today to discuss her journey in the healthcare system and how these experiences have inspired her work as a patient advocate; providing a voice for those with complex health care needs with an aim to improve the system for all.
In this episode, Billy Bridges shares his inspiring ideas for addressing ableism with empathy and offers a rallying cry for disability advocacy. Billy Bridges is an extraordinary Canadian athlete who has represented his country in six Paralympic Games, winning gold (2006), bronze (2014, 2018), and silver (2022) medals. He's also a four-time World Champion, including two Championship MVP awards, and was the youngest recruit to the Canadian sledge hockey team at 14 years old. But that's not all - Billy is also an accomplished athlete in wheelchair basketball and tennis, a motivational speaker, mentor, and ambassador for para sports. Born in PEI, he spent most of his youth in Ontario due to his medical needs for Spina Bifida.
At the young age of 18, Serena Tejpar was injured in a car collision as a backseat passenger that left her in critical condition with almost no chance of survival. Despite the many challenges that came with her injuries, she was determined to get better and return to her daily activities. This trauma reaffirmed Serena’s interest in medicine as a career. She is currently attending medical school at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine in Toronto. In this episode, Serena reflects on how her experience with serious injury and recovery drives her to live a life of purpose and of service to others and ensure that patients are provided compassionate care that will lead to positive health outcomes and experiences.
When Gill Deacon was diagnosed with cancer for the second time, she was the host of CBC Radio’s Here and Now and had gained a dedicated daily audience. Open heartedly she shares her experience living through cancer both personally and publicly. Gill has named the post-treatment phase of cancer “the reckoning”, recognizing that this period was intense and unfamiliar.
The new rhythm of life is not an easy adjustment for cancer survivors. The hosts debrief about managing patient’s expectations beyond the schedule of cancer treatments. Giovanna, Irene and Dori reflect on the importance of follow-up with patients during this vulnerable period.
Gill Deacon has returned to Here and Now which can be heard weekdays 3-6pm, on CBC Radio 99.1FM. She has written a memoir Naked Imperfection, and a national best-seller, There’s Lead In Your Lipstick.
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