This week on Sickboy: Jeremie, Brian, Taylor and special guest Emily have a frank and sometimes offside conversation about experiencing episodes of psychosis! The gang delve into everything from living out a real life nightmare, to hallucinations, to barking at strangers on the street! Emily had us in stitches... and Jeremie can not stop talking about how "c ... Show More
Sep 2024
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Myths, Realities, and Support
When it comes to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), understanding is key, but misconceptions often get in the way. In this episode, Sickboy sits down with Judy Heilik to shed light on the realities of living with FASD. They tackle the stigma and blame that often surround the ... Show More
1 h
Aug 2024
Building Trust: Indigenous Voices in HIV Care
When the fight against HIV meets the resilience of Indigenous communities, advocacy becomes a lifeline. Trevor Stratton, a member of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, shares his journey from diagnosis to becoming a powerful voice in the Indigenous HIV community. As the ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 2024
Trikafta: Healing Isn't Always Simple
They say the only constant in life is change, but what happens when the change you're given feels like a double-edged sword? In this episode, the boys sit down with Connie, a young woman whose life with Cystic Fibrosis has taken a sharp turn thanks to Trikafta. She shares the raw ... Show More
1h 31m
Jun 2019
The Ultimate Bad Roommate Story
Recently declared PTSD free, a caller is interrupted by a cute little mouse while telling Geth about being emotionally and psychologically manipulated by someone very close to her. This episode is brought to you by Family Ghosts Podcast, Bombas (www.bombas.com/STORIES), and Stamp ... Show More
1h 12m
Mar 2023
36: I'm Stuck in LA having an Absolute Mental Breakdown ... I don't know who I am anymore.
Can I get a "dramatic ASF?". Thank you very much. Sadie is back in the city of angels, helLA, and to no ones surprise, is going through it. While she has been out here having some special guests on the podcast, she has also been feeling a little down. One may say this is due to t ... Show More
28m 9s
Apr 2023
Schizoaffective Disorder And Psychosis
James Lindsay is no stranger to stress and anxiety. But in his case, leaving those struggles untreated led to a full psychotic episode that hospitalised him for the better part of a month. He chats to Yvette about his story, which he's also put down in a book, Befriending My Brai ... Show More
29m 58s