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Beyond the Wheeze

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Beyond the Wheeze is the podcast redefining what it means to live with asthma. Hosted by asthma advocate, runner, and patient voice Josh Rheaume, this show dives into the real stories, medical insights, and practical strategies that help people breathe easier and live stronger. Each episode features honest conversations with healthcare experts, patients, and caregivers tackling the myths, challenges, and breakthroughs in asthma care and respiratory health. From managing triggers to staying a ...
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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, I’m joined by Dr. Meraj Khan, a clinical research scientist and CEO of DigiBiomics. We dive into how AI is changing the landscape of respiratory health and what it could mean for people living with asthma. Dr. Khan walks me through his career journey, the story behind DigiBiomics, and how their A…
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Send us a text Rumi and Prince lost their son, Rudhro, to a severe asthma attack at just eight years old. Since that devastating day, they’ve turned their grief into advocacy, building a movement to raise awareness about the seriousness of asthma and improve education and resources for families like theirs. Through the Rudhro Prince Hope Foundation…
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Send us a text This episode of Beyond the Wheeze is a special one for me. I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Paolo Pianosi, a retired pediatric pulmonologist whose work has made a lasting impact in respiratory care. As a child growing up with severe asthma, I was actually one of Dr. Pianosi’s patients at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. Having …
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Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alan Kaplan — a family doctor who specializes in respiratory medicine and has spent years working to improve asthma care in Canada. Dr. Kaplan is the chair of the Family Physician Airways Group of Canada and works closely with Asthma Canada. Together, we unpack what it takes to manage asthma well, t…
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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, I sit down with Liz Radinovic, a personal trainer, health coach, and asthma athlete from Columbus, Ohio. Liz opens up about what it was like living with severe asthma for 15 years, how a breakthrough with biologic medication changed everything, and how she found her way back to long-distance runn…
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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Buckley, president and CEO of the Lung Health Foundation. We talk about where lung health stands in Canada right now and why it deserves far more attention, funding, and advocacy than it’s getting. Jessica shares her perspective on issues like youth vaping, COPD, lung cancer, and how air quali…
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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, I dive into the inspiring journey of Adrienne Lam—an asthma advocate, runner, researcher, and educator. Adrienne shares her personal experiences growing up with poorly controlled asthma, from sitting out of school activities to frequent ER visits. Through resilience and determination, she’s trans…
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Send us a text In this special episode of 'Beyond the Wheeze,' host Josh swaps roles and becomes the guest, interviewed by his friend and healthcare professional, Joël Lachance-Artindale. They delve into Josh's personal journey with asthma, highlighting how he transformed his life from struggling to run 100 meters to completing marathons. Josh disc…
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Send us a text In this episode, we are joined by Stetson Childress, a collegiate runner and coach, who shares his journey from Bethel University to pursuing an MBA and competing at Northern Kentucky University. Stetson discusses overcoming asthma, motivating athletes, and his coaching philosophy centered around enjoying the sport and achieving pers…
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the multifaceted world of asthma care with Dr. Mika Nonoyama, a leading researcher and clinician specializing in cardio respiratory health. Dr. Nonoyama, an Associate Professor at Ontario Tech University and a registered respiratory therapist, discusses her career dedicated to improving care for individual…
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Send us a text In this episode, the host interviews Mia Fritsch-Anderson, a multi-talented advocate for asthma awareness. Mia, an accomplished social media influencer, dancer, athlete, mechanical engineering student, and former Miss Illinois Teen 2022, uses her platforms on Instagram and TikTok to bring engaging and educational content about asthma…
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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, Josh welcomes two esteemed guests: Sahil Manjania, Director of DIA Labs Canada, and Pavankumar Yechem, Chief Scientific Officer at DIA Labs Canada. Together, they discuss their groundbreaking work in asthma care and respiratory health through their innovative technology, AirSense. This wearable d…
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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Maggie Mac Neil, an Olympic gold medalist and world record holder, recognized for her exceptional career in swimming despite battling asthma. Maggie shares her inspirational journey, from being diagnosed with asthma at 17 to her historic victories and advocacy for lung health. She discusses her empha…
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Send us a text In this episode, Josh speaks with Katie Hulan, a remarkable individual who was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer at the age of 33 in February of 2021. Given only six months to live, Katie defied the odds thanks to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments. She has used her journey to move across Canada, advocate for bette…
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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, host Josh sits down with Jeff Beach, CEO of Asthma Canada. They discuss the state of asthma care in Canada, the unique challenges faced by asthma patients, and Asthma Canada's ongoing efforts to improve awareness, care, and policy. Jeff shares his journey in the nonprofit health sector, highlight…
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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, we had the privilege of speaking with Scott Bailey, a dedicated advocate and COPD patient who has turned his personal journey into a mission to raise awareness and support others living with respiratory conditions. Scott’s story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of community. Sco…
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Send us a text In this episode, Josh interviews Grace Pyatt, a professional volleyball player from Niagara, Ontario, Canada. Grace shares her inspiring journey of overcoming asthma to achieve success on the volleyball court. She discusses her experiences playing for French and Portuguese teams, being part of the Canadian beach national team, and he…
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Send us a text Welcome to Beyond the Wheeze, the podcast where perseverance meets potential. I'm Josh Rheaume, public speaker, marathon runner, asthma advocate, and your host as we explore the intersection of health, fitness, and resilience. Whether you're managing asthma, chasing a new personal best, or simply looking for inspiration, Beyond the W…
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