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Breathless

Snack Labs

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/65d. Total Eps: 13

Welcome to Breathless, a riveting podcast partnership between Cystic Fibrosis Canada and Snack Labs, hosted by Jeremie Saunders. Dive deep into the profound impacts of cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease that has touched countless lives across Canada. Each episode of Breathless navigates the complex world of CF, exploring themes of life, death, scientific breakthroughs, and personal resilience.

Through captivating stories, expert insights, and heartfelt interviews, this series sheds light on the everyday heroes battling CF and the advancements that are changing their lives. From the emotional rollercoaster of living with a life-limiting condition to the groundbreaking arrival of new treatments that promise a longer future, Breathless delivers powerful narratives underscored by original music and masterful sound design.

Join us as we explore what it means to live fully when each breath is a triumph. Follow Breathless on your favourite podcast platform to ensure you never miss an episode of this inspiring journey through love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of hope.

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23/07/2026
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https://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/
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"You know you changed the history of medicine, right?"

Season 1 · Episode 6

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 • Duration 33:19

How did we turn a disease that would kill you before your 5th birthday into one that may never kill you at all? Easy: Decades of tireless, constant and relentless advocacy by parents who refuse to accept a horrible fate for their children. In the season finale of Breathless, we hear from two of the most influential people in Cystic Fibrosis history and learn how a refusal to give up in the 1950s led us down a path to revolutionary treatment, and a fight for a cure that continues today.

Breathless is a Snack Labs Production in partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Host: Jeremie Saunders

Producer: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary

Editor: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary

Sound Design: Donovan Morgan

Music: Tom Fox, Donovan Morgan

Artwork/Design: Brian Stever

For more information on Cystic Fibrosis:

https://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/

Want more Snacks for your ears?

https://www.wearesnack.io/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"I never wanted to leave you"

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 • Duration 36:14

When Jeremie was young, he was hard on his parents. Now, he understands their perspective, recognizing that they were new parents, doing the best they could do all while grappling with the devastating news that their son likely will not live to see university. In episode 5 of Breathless, we delve into the experiences of parents with children who have Cystic Fibrosis, exploring how they navigate the emotional maze of raising a child they may outlive.

Breathless is a Snack Labs Production in partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Host: Jeremie Saunders

Producer: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary

Editor: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary

Sound Design: Donovan Morgan

Music: Tom Fox, Donovan Morgan

Artwork/Design: Brian Stever

For more information on Cystic Fibrosis:

https://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Oh my gosh...I think I'm pregnant!"

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 • Duration 35:53

Jeremie always knew how he felt about having kids, and then everything changed. In episode 4 of Breathless, we dig into the nuanced considerations of starting a family when you have a life-shortening condition that could be inherited by your children. In the face of Trikafta, Jeremie faces the difficult task of reevaluating a choice he once felt absolutely certain about.

Breathless is a Snack Labs Production in partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Host: Jeremie Saunders

Producer: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary

Editor: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary

Sound Design: Donovan Morgan

Music: Tom Fox, Donovan Morgan

Artwork/Design: Brian Stever

For more information on Cystic Fibrosis:

https://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/

Want more Snacks for your ears?

https://www.wearesnack.io/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Can they handle me? Can they handle my future?"

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 • Duration 21:33

When you think you'll die young, you look at relationships with a unique perspective. In this episode of Breathless, we'll take a look at Jeremie's thoughts on dating and marriage. He speaks with others with CF to understand more about the diverse outlooks on intimate relationships when living with a fatal genetic disease.

Breathless is a Snack Labs Production in partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Host: Jeremie Saunders

Producer: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary

Editor: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary

Sound Design: Donovan Morgan

Music: Tom Fox, Donovan Morgan

Artwork/Design: Brian Stever

For more information on Cystic Fibrosis:

https://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/

Want more Snacks for your ears?

https://www.wearesnack.io/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Let's put on our science hat"

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 • Duration 42:24

How is it that something happening at an infinitesimally small scale can impact every aspect of your day-to-day life? In episode 2 of Breathless, we'll be leaning on some of the smartest minds in Cystic Fibrosis to uncover exactly what is happening at a molecular level and how that produces life-altering, and life-shortening, consequences. We'll also explore how a new miracle medication is changing Jeremie's life, and unearthing some unexpected challenges as Jeremie realizes that he may live a lot longer than he ever thought possible.

Breathless is a Snack Labs Production in partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Host: Jeremie Saunders

Producer: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary

Editor: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary

Sound Design: Donovan Morgan

Music: Tom Fox, Donovan Morgan

Artwork/Design: Brian Stever

For more information on Cystic Fibrosis:

https://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/

Want more Snacks for your ears?

https://www.wearesnack.io/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Those are long life problems and I don't have a long life."

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 • Duration 21:08

What if you knew from an early age that you wouldn't live as long as everyone else? How would it change the way you see money, education, relationships, or time itself? Welcome to Breathless, a series that explores the shifting landscape of Cystic Fibrosis, through the eyes of Jeremie Saunders, who has lived with the disease and the shortened life expectancy it comes with, his entire life.

Breathless is a Snack Labs Production in partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Host: Jeremie Saunders

Producer: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary

Editor: Jeremie Saunders, Taylor MacGillivary

Sound Design: Donovan Morgan

Music: Tom Fox, Donovan Morgan

Artwork/Design: Brian Stever

For more information on Cystic Fibrosis:

https://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/

Want more Snacks for your ears?

https://www.wearesnack.io/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing Breathless

Season 1

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 • Duration 01:19

Get ready for Breathless, a transformative podcast series brought to you by Cystic Fibrosis Canada and Snack Labs. Join host Jeremie Saunders as he delves into the beautiful and compelling narratives of those affected by cystic fibrosis (CF), the most prevalent fatal genetic disease in Canada.

Through vivid storytelling and in-depth conversations, Breathless unveils the personal battles, emotional resilience, and groundbreaking scientific achievements within the CF community. This series offers a deep understanding of the disease, highlighting both the struggles and the remarkable spirit of those who live with it.

Follow Breathless and immerse yourself in a journey of hope, courage, and inspiration, narrated through the voices of those at the heart of this challenging disease.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Impossible Milestones

Season 2 · Episode 1

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 34:58

Episode Summary: The Impossible Milestones

The Season 2 premiere of Breathless explores a biological and existential revolution. For decades, Cystic Fibrosis was defined by a "physical perimeter"—a list of things that were simply impossible. But with the advent of transformative drugs like Trikafta, those walls are vanishing.

Host Jeremie opens with a visceral comparison between a 2017 spiritual "holotropic breathing" experience and the 2021 pharmaceutical miracle of his first dose of Trikafta. We then hear from elite athletes who shattered expectations long before the "miracle drug" existed, and we look at how Cystic Fibrosis Canada is pivoting its entire mission from "extending life" to supporting a life "without limits."

Main Topics & Key Moments
1. The Gateway to Breathing

Salt Spring Island (2017): Jeremie describes a profound meditative state where, for a moment, the "heavy, wet coat" of CF was stripped away.
The Blue Pill (2021): The "impossible milestone" found in a blister pack. Jeremie recounts the first morning he woke up without the "wet rattle" in his lungs, realizing his biology had been rewritten.

2. The Science of the "Flow"

The Broken Valve: Dr. Paul Eckford (Chief Scientific Officer, CF Canada) explains the CFTR protein.
Chloride, Salt, and Water: A breakdown of why CF lungs create "concrete" mucus and how new modulators open the cellular gates to let water flow, clearing the airways.

3. Shattering the Finish Line: Lisa Bentley

The Undiagnosed Athlete: Lisa won 11 Ironman championships despite having CF, including a period where she didn't even know she had the disease.
The "Superpower": How meeting children with CF gave Lisa a purpose beyond winning, leading to her "lights out" fourth-place finish at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships while battling a chest infection.

4. The Power of Delusion: Sophie Grace Holmes

The Two-Year Warning: At 19, Sophie was told she had two years to live. Her response? A bucket list that started with summiting Mount Kilimanjaro with 50% lung function.

5. The Existential WhiplashKey Quotes

The Inner Battle

Season 2 · Episode 2

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • Duration 31:49

What happens when a miracle drug gives you back your future, but your mind is still built for a shorter life?

In this moving episode of Breathless, host Jeremie and guests dive into the "mental health fallout" of growing up with Cystic Fibrosis. For decades, the CF community focused on one goal: survival. But with the arrival of Trikafta, many are facing a new, unexpected existential crisis. We explore the architecture of growing up sick, the trauma of living with an "expiration date," and the difficult reckoning that occurs when the horizon of your life suddenly shifts from years to decades.

Featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Jodi Carrington, CF advocate Lauren Clift, and CF Canada CEO Kelly Grover, this episode pulls back the curtain on the psychological complexity of being "saved" and the urgent need to invest in the mind with the same intensity we’ve invested in the lungs.

Main Topics & Key Moments1. The Architecture of Growing Up Sick

The Parental Mask: Jeremie reflects on his parents’ stoicism and the realization that their strength often involved "shattering" out of his sight.
"What Happened Here?" vs. "What’s Wrong Here?": Dr. Jodi Carrington explains how reframing the conversation from pathology to experience creates the empathy necessary for healing.
The Inside of Trauma: Why trauma isn't defined by the diagnosis itself, but by how the story unfolds within the family and community.

2. Living with an Expiration Date

The Body Keeps Score: Lauren Clift shares her journey of middle-school anxiety attacks and the subconscious ways she absorbed the fragility of her life.
Financial & Life Planning: Jeremie discusses the "freedom" of having no foundation—spending every dollar and avoiding long-term plans because tomorrow wasn't guaranteed.
The Identity Crisis: What happens when the "honeymoon phase" of a new drug ends and you realize your entire identity was built around dying young?

3. The Trikafta Reckoning

4. What Do We Do Now?Key Quotes

Without Limits

Season 2 · Episode 3

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 • Duration 25:35

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode of Breathless, we explore the boundary between physical restriction and newfound freedom. For decades, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) was a disease defined by limits: the limit of a breath, the limit of a career, and the limit of a lifespan.

Today, those limits are being shattered. We follow two extraordinary journeys: Jeremy Vosburgh, a homicide detective who defied medical expectations to serve on the front lines of law enforcement, and Lauren Clift, a musical theater performer who transitioned from "choreographing her coughs" to taking her first full, effortless breath. This episode examines the "CF Without Limits" philosophy—a shift from merely surviving to actively planning for a future that was never guaranteed.

Main Topics & Key Moments
1. The Performer’s Mask

The Hidden Struggle: Lauren Clift describes the grueling reality of performing in Legally Blonde while her lung function declined, forcing her to hide violent coughing fits behind stage choreography.
The "Cough Blackout": A reflection on the magic of the stage and how, for years, the adrenaline of performance was the only thing that could temporarily silence the symptoms of CF.

2. The Obstacle Course: Jeremy’s Story

Defying the System: Jeremy Vosburgh shares how he bypassed the "rules" of CF to become a police officer, proving his capability through a high-intensity fitness test.
Pepper Spray & Resilience: The incredible irony of a man with a respiratory disease voluntarily undergoing pepper spray training and physical altercations to protect his community.
The 4 AM Discipline: A look at the brutal "old-school" grit required to balance nebs, neubulizers, and a demanding career before modern medicine arrived.

3. Left Behind: The Rare Mutation Gap

The Trikafta Blackout: While 90% of the CF community celebrated a miracle drug, Lauren was part of the 10% with rare mutations who were "left behind."
Genetic Typos: CF Canada’s Chief Scientific Officer, , explains why certain genetic codes don't respond to standard treatments and the isolation that causes for patients.

4. "My Precious": The Turning Point5. The New FrontierKey Quotes

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