The Unsung Lung Podcast

A New Chapter

It's a new era for The Unsung Lung Podcast! We're changing things up a little. You can still expect the same knowledge and expertise from our guests on the show, but just in less time. We're making the show shorter to better accommodate you, the listener. So sit back, relax, and enjoy learning about lung health, just in half the time!
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Data Hot off the Press!

It's November which means it's Radon Action Month! Join Jacob as he sits down with Dr. Dustin Pearson, a key part of the recent Cross-Canada Radon Survey released in October 2024. They discuss the impact that climate change has on radon levels, energy efficiency in homes, and how radon impacts our lung health! This is the most cutting edge research on radon so you don't want to miss this episode.
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"As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

The White Plague - Our Past Revisited

You've heard of the 'black plague', but what about the 'white plague'? This episode of the show is dedicated to Alberta Lung's 85th anniversary of advocating for lung health. On this month's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with renowned tuberculosis expert, Dr. Anne Fanning. A member of the Order of Canada and one of Alberta's Physician's of the Century, Dr. Fanning knows her fair share about TB. They dive head first into not only the science of TB, but the social justice aspects of the disease. Dr. Fanning discusses how TB targeted and still targets poor and marginalized communities, and what we can do to remedy this problem. This is such an amazing discussion for anyone passionate about social rights activism.
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Airway Advocacy: Addressing Gaps in Lung Health Care

Access to care is one of the most pressing issues in Canadian healthcare. From long wait times at hospitals to low levels of family physicians throughout the country, this is an issue that spans across the entirety of medicine in Canada. But what about a pharmacist's take on access to care? On this edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with Dr. Tatiana Makhinova, a 2022 Lung Health Research Grant Winner. The two discuss COPD, pharmacist care, and issues plaguing the Canadian healthcare landscape. If you love research, this is the show for you.
 
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For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For the main webpage of the podcast, visit: https://jsperlingg4.podbean.com
 
"As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

Paws and Breathe: Everything Pets and Lung Health

On the 30th episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with veterinarian and Director of Animal Health at the Edmonton Humane Society, Dr. Michelle Meckelborg. Pivoting from our normal conversations about humans and lung health, the two discuss everything animals and pets! From short-nosed pugs to Dr. Meckelborg's real life experiences of treating animals in respiratory distress (spoiler alert, a porcupine!) we cover everything cute and cuddly. So 'paws', take a breath, and get ready for an episode that's as adorable as it is fascinating.
Stay Connected :
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For the main webpage of the podcast, visit: https://jsperlingg4.podbean.com
 
"As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

Living with Asthma: Stories and Strategies

The 'Patient Spotlight Series' is back in action and we're here to teach you about what it's like to have asthma! On this episode of the show, Jacobs sits down with lifelong asthma patient, Jessica Poirier. They discuss stereotypes, the challenges of asthma, and the disease progression from childhood through to the adult years. We're so grateful to Jessica for giving up her time to be on the show and we hope you enjoy the discussion!
Stay Connected:
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For the main webpage of the podcast, visit: https://jsperlingg4.podbean.com
 
"As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

What is Epidemiology?

As summer is approaching in Alberta, the warmer temperatures remind us of fun things like water parks on a warm sunny day and a bike ride through your favourite park. They also remind us of the not-so-fun-things, like wildfires and climate change. On this episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with Epidemiologist, Dr. Scott Weichenthal. They discuss biostatistics, health effects of air pollution, and how large-scale environmental risk factors affect the things we do everyday. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For the main webpage of the podcast, visit: https://jsperlingg4.podbean.com
 
"As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

The "C" Word

It almost seems like a bad word. The "C" word. Cancer. Today, Jacob sits down with Dr. Quincy Chu and Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price to discuss everything lung cancer. They talk about Lung Cancer Canada, new lung cancer treatments, and Dr. Wheatley-Prince's podcast called Lung Cancer Voices. This was an amazing discussion bridging health policy with everything medical science and research. We hope you enjoy the show!
Stay Connected:
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For the main webpage of the podcast, visit: https://jsperlingg4.podbean.com
 
"As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

Precision Coordination

The University of Alberta Lung Transplant Program performs the highest volume of transplants per capita in Canada and boasts the best survival rates of any other program in the country. This is in no small part due to dedicated and experienced transplant coordinators like Marianne Goodvin, our guest on the show today. We discuss a day in the life of a lung transplant coordinator and how her team know all too well the importance of Alberta Lung's Breathing Space. This amazing building will support patients by removing barriers like cost of housing and providing peer support. We are so grateful to have Marianne on the show today and we hope you enjoy the conversation!
Stay Connected:
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For the main webpage of the podcast, visit: https://jsperlingg4.podbean.com
 
"As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"

Don't Sleep on Radon

This month's show has us talking about all things health policy and indoor air quality. Jacob sits down with lawyer and PhD, Dr. Noah Quastel, to talk about radon, sustainability, and law and policy. They discuss why it is so important to advocate to your local politicians about causes that are important to you, specifically issues related to lung health!
Stay Connected:
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For the main webpage of the podcast, visit: https://jsperlingg4.podbean.com
 
"As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"