
Welcome to Breathless, a riveting podcast partnership between Cystic Fibrosis Canada and Snack Labs, hosted by Jeremie Saunders. Dive deep into the profound impacts of cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease that has touched countless lives across Canada. Each episode of Breathless navigates the complex world of CF, exploring themes of life, death, scientific breakthroughs, and personal resilience... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineMental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

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In the Season 2 finale of Breathless, host Jeremie Saunders tackles the ultimate question facing the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) community: Are we finally on the verge of a true cure? Growing up sick, Jeremie developed a psychological "immu... more
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What happens when the parade moves on, but you're still standing on the sidewalk? In this heavy and deeply candid episode of Breathless, host Jeremie Saunders addresses the modern paradox of the "Trikafta Revolution." While a miracul... more
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For parents, caregivers, and anyone living close to cystic fibrosis, this episode asks a painful, hopeful question: what does a CF diagnosis mean for a child born today?
Jeremie Saunders follows two families separated by a generatio... more
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In this powerful episode of Breathless, we explore the boundary between physical restriction and newfound freedom. For decades, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) was a disease defined by limits: the limit of a breath, the limit of a career, and t... more
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A beautifully told story of a life long disease for so many and those heroes that helped them live their best life. 👌
I have been waiting for this podcast ever since Jeremy let slip on SickBoy. The content and quality are… as always, top notch.
As a person with CF the topics hit home in a big way, and I can’t wait to see were Jeremy and the gang take this.
I will note that Trikafta has had an unexpected impact on the CF community as a whole. We would meet online and offer support, needle, jab, and cajole our fellow CF’rs. Now the ties that bind us are a wee bit frazzled. Especially for those with CF for whi... more
You get a first hand look into the life of someone who’s lived with CF and how that has formed WHO they are. Jeremy is a great story-teller, no stranger to a microphone. I can’t wait for the next episodes to come out.
Thank you everyone who has tuned in. This is a deeply personal story and incredibly important for a lot of people who live with this rare disease.
Ever since my daughter was diagnosed with CF, I have been looking for a podcast exactly like this! I was beyond excited to listen and truly amazed by the production quality. Great job! I am already eagerly awaiting the next episode.
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This program centers on cystic fibrosis through personal stories, expert context, and conversations with leaders in CF advocacy and care. Across episodes, listeners hear how breakthrough treatments, policy shifts, and community resilience reshape lives—from survival to long-term planning, mental health, and athletic achievement. The show frequently spotlights patient experiences, caregiver perspectives, and scientific explanations, all framed by thoughtful storytelling and high-quality production. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex medical advances into accessible, emotionally resonant narratives that also explore equity of access and ecosystem changes in CF care.
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1. Teresa Weger
2. Kelly Grover
3. Paul Eckford
4. Brittany Hollowink
5. Ross Drake
6. Lauren Clift
7. Lisa Bentley
8. Sophie Grace Holmes
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