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"I Come from Lower Sackville" - Jeremie Saunders
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Jeremie Saunders, MSM, is an acclaimed actor, speaker, host, and producer, known for his impactful contributions to Canadian media across film, television, and podcasts. As the visionary co-founder of Snack Labs, he has propelled podcasts such as CBC’s Sickboy, Turn Me On and of course Everyone Comes From Somewhere to international recognition. Driven by a unique blend of humour and educational ambition, and informed by his personal journey with Cystic Fibrosis, Jeremie co-founded the podcast Sickboy with his closest pals, Taylor MacGillivary and Brian Stever. In 2023, the three best friends' efforts were formally recognized when they were honoured with the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) by the Governor General of Canada, highlighting their instrumental role in destigmatizing topics of illness and death and fostering a supportive global community.
In this episode Dr. Jody and Jeremie chat about CF, what it is, how it was to find out he had a life ending disease when he was 10 years old and to have come to terms with a short lifespan and THEN to get the chance to take a new medication that has given him a second chance at life. You may be surprised by the challenges that come with such incredible news.
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Manage episode 423375287 series 3520818
Jeremie Saunders, MSM, is an acclaimed actor, speaker, host, and producer, known for his impactful contributions to Canadian media across film, television, and podcasts. As the visionary co-founder of Snack Labs, he has propelled podcasts such as CBC’s Sickboy, Turn Me On and of course Everyone Comes From Somewhere to international recognition. Driven by a unique blend of humour and educational ambition, and informed by his personal journey with Cystic Fibrosis, Jeremie co-founded the podcast Sickboy with his closest pals, Taylor MacGillivary and Brian Stever. In 2023, the three best friends' efforts were formally recognized when they were honoured with the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) by the Governor General of Canada, highlighting their instrumental role in destigmatizing topics of illness and death and fostering a supportive global community.
In this episode Dr. Jody and Jeremie chat about CF, what it is, how it was to find out he had a life ending disease when he was 10 years old and to have come to terms with a short lifespan and THEN to get the chance to take a new medication that has given him a second chance at life. You may be surprised by the challenges that come with such incredible news.
Follow Jeremie:
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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