Big News for Discomfort Zone - I'm joining Invisible Not Broken Podcast Network! Podcasts Invisible Not Broken The Humancare Podcast Discomfort Zone Social Media Follow Invisible Not Broken on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Wellacopia on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Discomfort Zone on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Hello everyone, Jason here. I’ll be releasing 4 new episodes shortly. In the meantime, I want to fill you in on some big news. I am thrilled to let you know that Discomfort Zone is joining the Invisible Not Broken Podcast Network, a podcast network that spea ..read more

I was in constant, excruciating pain and spent 22 hours a day in bed. I never could've imagined that someone else's life would fall into my hands. In the second half of the episode, my mom and dad talk about the struggles they've had as parents of a chronically ill son. A full transcript with photos is available in the show notes Social media Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Depression resources The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call 1-800-273-8255 (1800-273-TALK) The Crisis Text Line 7 Cups of Tea An anonymous, 24-hour chat with trained professionals Mato Jelic Website ..read more

Introducing Discomfort Zone: immersive stories on chronic illness and disability that showcase our vulnerability, wellness, and resilience. My guests and I find comfort by turning towards discomfort, welcoming it, and laughing at it. A full transcript with photos is available in the show notes Social media Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Produced by: Jason Herterich with help from Justin Maradin, Igor Rakic, and Bonita Martens Sound design by: Jason Herterich ..read more

The Humancare Podcast features conversations with health entrepreneurs, care professionals, patient advocates, and industry change-makers all with the mission to humanize healthcare in common. In every episode we offer unique stories paired with education, actionable tips, tricks and takeaways all to help you better navigate healthcare and transform it into Humancare. This episode features Allyn Amerogen, a wellness coach who specializes in empowering women with chronic illnesses. Listen and subscribe to Humancare on: INB website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts Click here for the ..read more

I was too sick to attend my sister’s wedding, so she wasn’t expecting me to deliver a speech. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Check out our Official Invisible Not Broken Facebook group A transcript is available in the show notes. Read the definition of marriage on dictionary.com Written, Produced, and Sound Designed by: Jason Herterich Audio Engineering by: Justin Maradin Special thanks to: Gordo, Barry, my Mom, Luke, Emily, Hallie, and Lisa ..read more

My gym teacher ridicules me in front of my peers, prompting the question: was my child-acting career a fluke? If so, what does that say about my legacy? What does free pizza have to do with any of this? Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter A transcript is available in the show notes. Written, Hosted, Produced, and Sound Designed by: Jason Herterich Audio Engineer: Justin Maradin ..read more

About Keith Keith McArthur is an author, speaker, kidney transplant survivor, and rare disease dad. He is the host of the CBC Podcast Unlocking Bryson’s Brain, an 8-part documentary-style podcast about his son Bryson, his rare disease, and his family’s search for a cure. Keith is also the CEO and Head of Science for CureGRIN, an organization dedicated to finding cures and therapies for people around the world suffering from GRIN disorders. Links Listen to Unlocking Bryson’s Brain on CBC Listen, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen. To help support research into GRIN disorde ..read more

Keith’s son Bryson is a charming and outgoing 13-year old who loves his family, friends, and school. But he faces tremendous challenges. He lives with a rare genetic disease that has his brain locked at the developmental level of a 1-year old. The closure of schools has been especially hard on Bryson as he no longer has access to many of the tools he uses for therapy. Keith, host of the CBC Podcast ‘Unlocking Bryson’s Brain’, talks about life as a rare disease dad, the impact COVID has had on his family, and his search for a cure to Bryson’s brain disease. About Keith Keith McArthur is an aut ..read more

Lindsay is no stranger to adversity. While most 11-year olds were out playing with their friends, she was at home caring for her mom. Now a front-line healthcare worker in the midst of a pandemic, she is faced with unprecedented challenges. Lindsay shares her insights on how the government could ensure the safety of personal support workers and their clients. About Lindsay Lindsay Couture has been a live-in caregiver for her mom since a young age. Supporting her through respiratory issues and 2 double lung transplants. It was while caring for her mom she realized that caregiving was her passio ..read more

Early in the pandemic, Melissa spent all day on the phone with disabled people living in fear of COVID-19. Their fears echoed many of her own. Melissa shares her recommendations on how the government can better meet the needs of the disability community. About MelissaMelissa Graham is an advocate for social justice, public speaker, writer, researcher, and community organizer. Melissa is also the founder of the Toronto Disability Pride March, an annual event that began during the Occupy movement. As a social worker and an activist, she fights oppression from an intersectional perspective, and b ..read more