In this captivating episode of Routine Checkup, The dudes are in for an eye-opening conversation with Kali Dayton, DNP, AGACNP. Kali is a critical care nurse practitioner, the host of "Walking Home From The ICU" and "Walking You Through The ICU" podcasts, and a critical care outcomes consultant. Delving into the depths of ICU practices, Kali sheds light on the reality and risks of medically-induced comas, uncovering the haunting world of ICU Delirium Nightmares. She explores the prevailing culture of sedation and mechanical ventilation in the ICU and how current research guides us in treating intubated patients. But what do these findings mean for the public and the loved ones of those in the ICU? Kali shares invaluable insights and offers ways to support ICUs in providing the best care for their patients.

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The fellas sit down for a chat with Reedan, an ambulatory wheelchair user and bad ass mother of four from Squamish, BC, who has mastered the art of taking back her bodily autonomy and defying expectations. Reedan's long-form diagnosis reads like a medical encyclopedia — Spina Bifida Meningocele, Tethered Cord syndrome with Adhesive Arachnoiditis, Surgically Fused Scoliosis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and a few other skeletal surprises along with Celiac disease. There will be a quiz on this at the end of class so pay attention. As a disabled parent, Reedan wants to set the record straight—being a wheelchair user doesn't mean parenting is terrible or harder, just wonderfully different. She'll share the eyebrow-raising moments she's had, from medical staff's jaw-dropping reactions to her pregnancies ("Can she handle all those kids?") to the curious comments she receives in public.

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This week the boys take some time to touch on a few points of personal privilege. So much so that they don't have time for anything else. Should people who publicly nasal blast snot into an already USED hanky only to stuff it back in their pocket to use it later be shamed? Brian seems to think this is perfectly okay. Tay and Jer, not so much. Jeremie has been officiall diagnosed with ADHD and has been officially undiagnosed with his first hemrrohoid - no need to suffer in silence. The boys dive into what makes "a good death" as Jer walks them through what goes into planning your own vigil and Brian has a business idea that focuses on helping people not only have a good death, but a cool death too!

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This week the boys have an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Chris Van Tulleken, an infectious diseases doctor at UCLH and renowned BBC science presenter. They dive deep into the world of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and their effects on our health. Where the f*** does UPF come from? Dr. Van Tulleken unveils the surprising sources of these heavily processed foods that have become so prevalent in our modern diets. Dr. Chris shows us how UPF cleverly hacks our brains and how they manipulate our taste buds and cravings. Despite the profound effects of UPF on our health, there seems to be a lack of public awareness of these issues. Dr. Van Tulleken shares his insights on why this might be the case and discusses the importance of increasing public understanding of the risks associated with UPFs.

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Join the fellas as they dive into an extraordinary conversation with the fabulous Shannon. Shannon shares her experience in living with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, a disorder that affects normal breathing. People with this disorder take shallow breaths (hypoventilate), especially during sleep, resulting in a shortage of oxygen and a buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood. Basically, if you nap, you die. They explore the wild world of technology transitions, from going trach to vent to becoming a full-blown bionic wonder. Shannon thrives independently and manages to conquer parenting challenges while raising a kid with the same diagnosis. Hold your breath—literally—as they navigate the comorbidities of CCHS and the complexities of pediatric care.

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Super weird, slightly gross. Bryan Johnson, a Silicon Valley tycoon, injects his teenage son's blood into his veins, claiming it's the secret to everlasting youth. The boys explore the lack of science, the FDA warnings, and whether this strange "blood boy" trend is just anxiety dressed up in medical garb. Social media is causing a massive mental health crisis amongst teens and something has to change. One man can walk again after transplanting robot bits into his noggin. One social worker has mastered the art of improvising functional and hella fun games for seniors in homes and finally religion, it makes us do some wacky things… like tear our skin to shreds using blade tipped flails in the name of penance.

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In this enlightening episode, Bri and Tay sit down with Laura Syron, the President & CEO of Diabetes Canada, a leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of those living with diabetes. As a passionate advocate and someone who personally lives with type 2 diabetes, Laura shares her mission to challenge misconceptions surrounding this condition and shed light on its often invisible impact. With an astonishing number of nearly 12 million people in Canada affected by diabetes or prediabetes, the reach of this epidemic is far-reaching. However, stigma persists, hindering open conversations and support for individuals living with this chronic illness. Laura discusses the detrimental effects of labeling type 2 diabetes as a "lifestyle-related disease" and emphasizes the importance of dispelling the associated shame, blame, and self-stigmatization.

This week the fellas sit down with Clare, a 22-year-old student who has battled anxiety and depression since her teens. We dive into her journey with therapy and how one not-so-amazing experience with one not-so-helpful therapist, included a recommendation for nose surgery for better breathing techniques and shutting off the router at night! Clare shares how her dog caused some serious anxiety (to the point of near psychosis). Her irrational fear of eviction due to barking antics led to wild hallucinations and dreams of phantom barks. But also how now her dog is one of the most important forms of therapy for her!

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This week the fellas are doing it in one take. Apple's latest innovation, Personal Voice, can transform you into a vocal robot in just 15 minutes! Say goodbye to weeks of tedious voice-banking and hello to sounding like a smooth-talking genius. It's like having your own Siri on steroids, minus the robotic vibes. This is huge for the ALS community! How big can you gape? Your mouth, how big can you gape your mouth? Well some kid in the US has a big ol’ gapper. Bats could hold the key to longevity! Filler injections are making people blind and clearly Jer doesn’t like it. Mary-Jane is officially bad for pregnant women which the fellas thought the ol’ jury came way in on this long ago. So the jury was still out, but now it’s officially in? Sex in space could cause harm in the future and we’re just not ready for it.

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This week Jer and Bri are joined by Maddie Sherman, an Occupational Therapist specializing in working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They explore the Department of Community Services' housing support for this population, discussing safety, mobility, and engagement in daily activities. Maddie highlights the delicate balance between ensuring safety and preserving the dignity and rights of individuals supported. Another intriguing topic they cover is sexuality as an occupation, often overlooked in occupational therapy. Maddie emphasizes the importance of consent, privacy, and accessibility to spaces for sexual expression and relationships, particularly for this population.

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