The Unsung Lung Podcast

Canada's Transplant Network: the People, the Process, the Progress

August's episode releases right before Heritage Day in Alberta and what better way to celebrate all the different cultures in Canada than with a discussion that touches each and every part of our great nation! On this edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob talks with Manuel Escoto about the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP). They discuss Manuel's own journey with organ transplant, how the CDTRP helps Canadians dealing with complex health issues, and the amazing benefits of Alberta Lung's Breathing Space. This episode blends patients, families, donors, and transplantation all into one little bite-sized snack for your ears:)
Stay Connected:
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To access CDTRP resources, visit: https://cdtrp.ca/en/
 
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Pulmonary Programs!

You probably know that this podcast is brought to you by Alberta Lung, but do you know what other health programs your local not-for-profit lung health charity has to offer? On July's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob chats with Jamie Happy, Alberta Lung's Health Promotion Coordinator! They discuss the main health initiatives at Alberta Lung, new and exciting programs that the organization is rolling out, and update you on Breathing Space! Sometimes we just have to reconnect to our roots and this podcast would be nothing without Alberta Lung so we thought we'd dedicate an episode to our amazing founding organization.
Stay Connected:
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
 
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Smoke (or Vape?) and Mirrors

Vaping is sort of an enigma. It must be bad for us, right? But there seems to be limited research into its negative health consequences. On June's episode of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob chats with Dr. Janice Leung, a Principal Investigator for the new CLOUD Study: the Canadian Lung Outcomes in Users of Vaping Devices Study. They discuss the format of the research, what kinds of toxins we already know are present in vaping devices, and why so many Canadian youth are turning to vaping. This is a great chat showcasing cutting edge lung health research in Canada.
Stay Connected:
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
To learn more about the CLOUD Study, visit: www.cloudstudy.ca
To participate in the Edmonton study, email ecig@ualberta.ca or call (780) 492-1121
 
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Chamber Reclaimers

Our guests on May's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast are Chamber Reclaimers: they are building better, more efficient, and more portable inhaler chambers. Jacob chats with Hollo Medical's co-founders, Dr. David Hodgson and Sara Fedullo, to discuss their new product and how it is an improvement on products currently available on the market. They cover topics like medical engineering, product design, and awards that their new product has already taken home! This is a perfect episode for those who love innovations in lung health happening right here in Canada.
Stay Connected:
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
 
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Volunteer to Career

On this edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, we follow our guest from volunteer to career! Jacob sits down with Alberta Lung Volunteer and Respiratory Therapist, Robyn Gilmore, to chat about her path to becoming an RT. They discuss Alberta Lung's Breathe Smart! Program, what helpful leadership can do, and the life of a hospital-based RT. We follow Robyn's journey from Alberta Lung helper to respiratory warrior!
Stay Connected:
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
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Life as an Outlier

It's our second month in a row of talking to a patient advocate and this conversation certainly did not disappoint. On March's edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob chats with Dave Rasmussen, an advocate for those facing pulmonary fibrosis. They discuss Dave's diagnosis, his love of sport, and how he has more than doubled his life expectancy since diagnosis (hence, being called an outlier)! This is a great episode for those looking for a little extra motivation.
Stay Connected:
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
 
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One in Ten Thousand!

When nobody else will listen, stand up for yourself! On this edition of The Unsung Lung Podcast, Jacob sits down with Maureen Harper, a patient diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. They discuss the signs and symptoms of PH, the importance of patient advocacy, and how a lump on the front of her leg (of all places) led to her eventual diagnosis of a lung disease! This is a great episode for tips and tricks to maneuver through the healthcare system when things aren't exactly going your way.
Stay Connected:
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
 
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Happiness = Better Health

This is a fun one! For the first episode of 2025, Jacob chats with Mercedes and Anastasia from Small Bits of Happiness. They discuss how seeing the good in life and introducing joy in everyday activities can boost your lung and overall health! If you are looking for tips and tricks to make the regular a little more extraordinary, this is the episode for you!
Stay Connected:
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
 
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Misinformation MANIA!

Welcome to the new and improved Unsung Lung Podcast! On the first episode of the new format, Jacob chats with the Co-Chair and CEO of Praxus Health, formerly known as 19 to Zero. They discuss everything from health misinformation to the new pulmonary function mobile test units that they are launching next year with the Government of Alberta. This is a great episode all about health behaviour and important initiatives that are happening right in our own backyard!
Stay Connected:
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
 
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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!
To find programs and initiatives offered by Alberta Lung, visit: www.ablung.ca
For more information about the show, visit: www.ablung.ca/unsung-lung
 
"As Always... Just Remember to Breathe"