The Complex Dynamic of Body Image & Weight Loss Surgery

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My Spleen Is Where My Lungs Should Be | CDH

What happens when your abdomen decides it's tired of the basement and wants to move into the penthouse suite? This week, we sit down with Jude, who was born with a rare birth defect called Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). In plain English: they had a hole in their diaphragm ...  Show more

A Love Affair with the Unknown: How Gill Deacon Beat Long COVID

What happens when a "Professional Knower" gets hit with a disease that has absolutely zero f*cking answers? Broadcasting legend and former CBC host Gill Deacon spent her life demanding answers for the public, but in 2022, her own body became the ultimate mystery. From her heart f ...  Show more

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