Canada, boring? Nope, its a land of bizarre events and crazy people. Join Rhys (A new Canadian) as he attempts to convince Jesse (Your average disengaged Canadian) that it’s actually a fiery rollercoaster of a country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“My doctor doesn’t listen”. Miscommunication between patients and their healthcare team can have a tremendous impact on patient trust AND their health. With 20 years of practice, Dr. Christine Meyer has had thousands of conversations with patients-not all of them great. Join us as we explore the keys to restoring patient trust, creating a better patient experience, and improving healthcare outcomes simply by having better conversations.
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We're the Finals, honestly we're just a couple that likes to watch and breakdown and dive as deep as we can on all of our favorite horror movies. Plus a few other ones too...I'm thinking of you, Halloween 3 season of the witch! 💤😅
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Marble Halls & Silver Screens with Sarah Lee covers the news and views all the way from Burbank to the banks of the Potomac.
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The Great Amherst Mystery: Halloween Special
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The Great Amherst Mystery was a notorious case of reported poltergeist activity centered on Esther Cox in Amherst, Nova Scotia, between 1878 and 1879. Jesse wants to believe but Rhys is a grouchy skeptic. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcas…
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This is a bizarre story of unexpected consequences. In the 1920's the 3 Maritime Provinces still drove on the left, but the rest of Canada drove on the right. With times changing, they switched, which due to a series of unexpected circumstances led to free beef in Lunenberg County for a whole year. Buckle up. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring…
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The Tim Horton's musical? Nostalgic fun or a step closer to corporate hell? All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the in…
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The Sourtoe Cocktail Club
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In the 1920s, the rum-running Linken brothers - Louie and Otto - got caught in a blizzard. One of them lost a toe which ended up being preserved in a jar. In 1973, legend has it that Captain Dick Stevenson found the jar and came up with the idea of the Sourtoe Cocktail Club - an exclusive club, with one membership requirement.“You can drink it fast…
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Yvonne, Annette, Cécile, Émilie and Marie Dionne were born two months premature on May 28, 1934 just outside Callander, Ontario to Olivia-Édouard and Elzire Dionne. When they were born, doctors didn’t even know quintuplets were possible, let alone able to survive outside of the womb. News of the unique birth was picked up by a local newspaper thank…
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The perils of rickshaw driving, donairs, and Harry Houdini (Ft. Canardian Podcast)
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Halifax, Nova Scotia: known for its iconic Atlantic harbourfront, bar hopping, and rich history. In this very special bonus episode of Canardian in collaboration with Canada is Boring, Halifax-locals Rhys Waters and Jesse Harley join Kattie Laur to discuss the cities unfortunate impact on famed escape-artist Harry Houdini, a donair mascot that fuel…
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The story of the man who has been convicted of drunk driving 21 times, believed to be the Canadian record. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the ac…
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Getting Filled Up By Dick Assman
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Richard Arthur Assman was a Canadian gas station employee whose name propelled him to celebrity status across North America for four months in 1995. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty,…
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The story of how the Conservative Party posts — then deletes — video showing Russian-made jets. But also, the weird creative choices they made. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guar…
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All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in t…
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The Death Of Billy The Whale
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A whale was spotted alive on Canada Day 2024 in the Shubenacadie River, Nova Scotia, far inland. This is their story. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation a…
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“My doctor doesn’t listen”. Miscommunication between patients and their healthcare team can have a tremendous impact on patient trust AND their health. With 20 years of practice, Dr. Christine Meyer has had thousands of conversations with patients-not all of them great. Join us as we explore the keys to restoring patient trust, creating a better pa…
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When Testing Gets in the Way
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When a patient comes to me with complicated symptoms, I typically order a series of tests to arrive at a diagnosis. But what happens if those tests all come back normal? There are conditions that can’t be identified by CAT scans, blood tests or ultrasounds. And sometimes testing only adds to a patient’s anxiety and makes them feel worse. So, how do…
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"It's a familial digestive problem!" Nope. It was hypothyroidism
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For many years, Keri suffered from debilitating gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, weight fluctuation, and depression before she was finally diagnosed with hypothyroidism. And she has had more than her fair share of conversations with doctors. How did the experience improve once Keri felt heard? How did effective communication impact her health? And…
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Arrogance in Medicine: Is It Ever Ok?
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Danielle doesn’t feel like a medical miracle. But after experiencing a stroke at the age of 33, being misdiagnosed for several months and enduring complications from brain surgery, her health journey is truly extraordinary. Unfortunately, Danielle and her husband Stan had a number of difficult conversations with the not-so-sympathetic specialists w…
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It's All In Your Head: Navigating the Mental Health Conversation.
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A lot of us feel a little blue during the holiday season. But for some, that blueness is much more significant. It can be a medical diagnosis of clinical depression or anxiety that disrupts their lives. And as good as medicine has gotten over the years, we still do a pretty rotten job when it comes to talking to patients about their mental health. …
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The Doctor Who Dismissed Kim vs. the Doctor Who Saved Her Life
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11 years ago, Kim woke up with a headache that refused to go away. After five days of suffering, she went to her primary care doctor and was diagnosed with adult-onset migraines. But four months and 23 medications later, she was admitted to the hospital for pain control. None of the treatments had worked. That’s when the hospital neurologist accuse…
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Why the System Doesn’t Work for Women Who’ve Experienced Pregnancy Loss
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Molly endured the life-or-death experience of an ectopic pregnancy. Then, when her obstetrician said it was safe, she got pregnant again and delivered a healthy baby boy. Today, she has two children under the age of two. And while Molly is grateful to have had two successful pregnancies, the journey was fraught with the frustration of having to exp…
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Is Undiagnosed ADD the Cause of Your Mental Health Issues?
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When I was growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, ADD wasn’t a thing. Kids with attention deficit disorder struggled to succeed and often developed anxiety and depression as a result. This is exactly what happened to Kim, and it wasn’t until she was homeschooling her own children during the pandemic that she made the connection: Perhaps the cause of her …
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Four Docs, Two Years, One Drummer: A Mystery Diagnosis Solved
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As the drummer in a popular band, Jeff has been playing music and performing for audiences of thousands for many years. But at the end of 2020, he started experiencing symptoms of dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in his upper body during shows. Jeff relied on kinesthetic memory to play the drums, while he focused on not fainting. And despite th…
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A Cocktail A Day Keeps The Doctor Okay? Nope.
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For most of my adult life, I had no relationship with alcohol whatsoever. And then, in 2016, I discovered a love of bourbon and started enjoying an old fashioned when I was out with family and friends. But then the pandemic hit, and I started having a regular cocktail at home to cope with the stress. I was only drinking one adult beverage, but I wa…
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The Long Road to a Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis (at 61!)
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Kathy’s problems began in 2011 with a cold that wouldn’t go away. She was initially diagnosed with bronchiectasis, and after seeing a local specialist, Kathy discovered she had mycobacterium avium complex or MAC as well. But the cocktail of antibiotics she was taking didn’t stop her nagging cough or keep her from getting sick on a regular basis. An…
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Treating a Whole Person vs. Treating a Disease
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What makes for a good doctor-patient relationship? Yes, we want a doctor who has excellent control of our disease. Someone who diagnoses us correctly and gets us to a point where we’re pain-free. But for a patient living with a challenging condition like rheumatoid arthritis, it’s important to consider quality of life. To find out what matters most…
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“It’s JUST Thyroid Cancer!” Four Words I Will Never Say (Again)
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When Leslie was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, her oncologist said, “This is the best cancer you can get.” And while she understands in hindsight that he meant to put her at ease, in the moment, Leslie resented his delivery and wondered if he really cared. Was he taking her situation lightly? How could any cancer be considered good? On this episode…
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How Rude Doctors (Myself Included) Are Driving Pharmacists Away
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A few weeks ago, I sent in a prescription for an opioid medication for a longtime patient of mine. And when the pharmacist called and left a message, I immediately got angry. Why was he questioning my authority? As a result, I went into the conversation ready for a fight. And I’m not proud of the way I treated the pharmacist—who was simply trying t…
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How to Talk About Pregnancy (At 22)
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Emily was married at 22 and went off birth control. And while she wasn’t actively trying to get pregnant, she was not NOT trying. But after three years, nothing had happened. She brought it up with her PCP and OBGYN, who both said, ‘Well, you’re still young…’ So, it wasn’t until Emily was 30 years old and seeking help from a fertility specialist th…
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Big-Name Care, Big-Name Egos? Not Always
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When Pam’s dad was diagnosed with tongue cancer 13 years ago, she made it her mission to find him the best possible care. So, after a consult with a local surgeon, Pam made appointments for a second and third opinion with university-level providers within driving distance. What was their experience navigating big-name surgeons and oncologists at we…
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Pharmaceuticals or Natural Treatments? You Don’t Have to Choose
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Doctors trained in the West often resist nontraditional treatment modalities and focus on prescribing pharmaceuticals, citing data to back up our decisions. But medication is not the answer for every patient, and many are interested in exploring natural treatments to manage their health. So, what if it doesn’t have to be an either/or? What if medic…
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Tempted to Say It’s All in Your Head? Try THIS Instead
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When people are struggling with their mental health, they tend to bring it up with their primary care doctor first. And while I love that my patients feel comfortable bringing these issues to me, I don’t always feel like I have the time or expertise to facilitate a really good conversation and address their concerns effectively. So, more often than…
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Tough Medical Conversations (The Doctor’s Side)
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The patients I send to a pain management doctor are some of the most challenging cases in our practice. Typically, these patients have been to physical therapy, they’ve had imaging and been prescribed meds, but they’re still struggling with chronic pain. So, doctors who specialize in pain management are often tasked with explaining treatment option…
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What Happens When a Cancer Doctor Gets Cancer?—with Kermit Farmer
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Kermit Farmer’s wife, Linda, enjoyed a successful career as an oncologist until she was diagnosed with stomach cancer herself. She faced complications throughout the treatment process and was hospitalized 11 times in ten months before making the decision to go on hospice. And after 18 days of hospice care at home, Linda passed away. Kermit wanted t…
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Grey Zone Drinking: For Some, It is Black and White.
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Conversations around problem drinking are never easy. So, how might doctors or therapists address the health concerns associated with alcohol consumption without alienating the patient? Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Shelby Riley is the founder of Shelby Riley, LMFT & Associates, a practice based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. On this ep…
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From Fragmentation to Collaboration: Transforming Healthcare Communication
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Early in my career as a primary care physician, my workday started with a visit to the hospital, where I would round on all my patients who were hospitalized and coordinate their treatment. But times have changed. Today, hospitalized patients are under the care of a generalist who gets their information from the patient’s chart but doesn’t have a r…
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Building a Thriving Practice Driven by Patient Care WITHOUT Private Equity
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Join Dr. Christine Meyer in the debut episode of "The Business of Caring," a groundbreaking series within the Tell Me More podcast. Discover why venture capital and private equity investment in patient care can often miss the mark, while learning about why Dr. Meyer's visionary approach shines as a beacon of positive change. Explore the fusion of c…
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Navigating the Winding Road to Diagnosis and Empowerment
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In the latest episode of the Tell Me More podcast, Dr. Christine Meyer engages in a heartfelt conversation with Hannah, a young woman who shares her challenging journey to uncover the truth about her health issues and a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. Hannah's story sheds light on the difficulties many individuals face in obtaining an accurate diag…
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What You Won't Learn in Med School (The Practical Stuff!)
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In this episode of "The Business of Caring" themed episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, Dr. Christine Meyer delves deep into the unexpected twists and turns of Dr. Bradley Block’s journey as a doctor and entrepreneur. Much of the conversation uncovers what doctors should have been learning in med school. Dr. Block is the host of the “Physician's Gu…
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Why Doctors are (Mostly) Bad at Business and Finance
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Dr. Yuval Bar-Or, an award-winning professor, author, and founder of the Pillars of Wealth personal finance literacy initiative for doctors, joins our “Business of Caring” podcast this week. Dr. Bar-Or is a Professor of Practice at the Johns Hopkins University's Carey Business School. As a uniquely unbiased expert in physician financial literacy, h…
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Brutally Honest Advice for Doctors Who Want to Leave Practice
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When it comes to leaving clinical practice and forging a new path, our podcast guest this week, Catherine Smitas, MD, proves you can have your cake and eat it too. She shares her story of navigating the transition from clinical practice to new horizons in healthcare outside of traditional patient care. The best part of her journey? She is still tak…
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When Doctors Fail to Treat the “Whole Patient” (We All Lose)
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Treating the "whole patient" is an approach to healthcare that goes beyond addressing just the physical symptoms or ailments of a person. In this week’s episode of the Tell Me More Podcast, we hear a challenging story from our guest, Sarah, that helps explain the downside when doctors fail to treat the “whole patient.” In this emotionally charged e…
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