Episodes

  • Ep54: Using Dogs to Sniff Out Bedbugs

    Ep54: Using Dogs to Sniff Out Bedbugs
    Jan 23 2024

    Bedbugs.. even the cleanest person or residence can still be vulnerable to bedbug infestations. Today's episode is a treat because we have a guest speaker, Julie-Anne, who owns an Edmonton-based company that specializes in canine scent detection of bedbugs, Seek and Find Experts (SAFE). She walks us through how these dogs are certified to detect bedbugs, what a typical assessment looks like, which industries are most affected by bedbugs, and shares some insight on what other services she offers. We learn that pretty much anything is paw-sible when you believe!


    Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep53: Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite

    Ep53: Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite
    Dec 7 2023
    Join us this month as we discuss a phenomenon that's been all over the news and bugging people... can you guess what that is?! If you said BEDBUGS, you are correct! Let our hosts entertain you with both fun and terrifying facts about these pests, from how long they can go without feeding to their unique method of mating. We also share tips and tricks on how to prevent getting bedbugs in the first place, and how to deal with them if you do unfortunately end up with an infestation. Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
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    58 mins
  • Ep52: Radon Mitigation - A Real World Case

    Ep52: Radon Mitigation - A Real World Case
    Dec 7 2023
    November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Radon Action Month. What is radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless, and invisible gas that can cause lung cancer. For this episode, we brought in a guest to share her experiences with hiring a certified radon mitigation company to lower the levels of radon gas in her home. Tune into episodes 49 and 51 to learn more about radon. Read about Dr. Kelvin Young's take on the physiology of vampires on the international magazine, Slayage! https://www.whedonstudies.tv/uploads/2/6/2/8/26288593/freedland___young_pdf.pdf Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
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    48 mins
  • Ep51: Testing Home Levels of Radon

    Ep51: Testing Home Levels of Radon
    Nov 6 2022

    What is radon? It's a tasteless, colorless, invisible gas that is a natural byproduct of uranium decay found in soil and rocks. That means all buildings have some degree of radon. Join us in today's episode as guest speaker Crystal, a certified radon measurement professional, sheds light on the importance of testing your home for radon levels, what you should be prepared for if test results are high, testing and radon mitigation costs, and growth in the awareness of radon testing.

    Tune into episode 49 for more information on the medical aspect of radon induced lung cancer with Dr. Kelvin Young.

    Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep50: Travellers Diarrhea

    Ep50: Travellers Diarrhea
    Jul 11 2022
    Travellers' diarrhea is a very common travel-related illness. So if you are planning to travel, tune in to hear our tips on how to prevent and treat Travellers' Diarrhea. Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep49: Radon - The Deadlier Cousin of the Silent Killer

    Ep49: Radon - The Deadlier Cousin of the Silent Killer
    Jun 26 2022

    Have you heard about radon before? A radioactive gas released from uranium decay, radon is found in any enclosed space where the building makes contact with soil. This means that homes, schools, workplace (unless you work outside) has radon! It's a tasteless, odorless, and invisible gas. Why should you care? The answer is easy: radon can result in lung cancer, and it's largely preventable by reducing exposure. Hence, we're calling it the "deadlier cousin" of the silent killer (a.k.a. carbon monoxide).

    Joining us today is Dr. Kelvin Young, a medical oncologist from the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, AB, Canada. He brings his area of expertise to explore the medical aspect of radon induced lung cancer, including chances of survival and treatment options. Tune in to learn the Canadian vs. the WHO radon limit, how we can prevent this with testing kits, and how soon to take action depending on your testing kit results.

    Do you remember or know Buffy the Vampire slayer? No, this is not a typo! Listen to the end to find out about why Dr. Young is so passionate about this vampiric classic.

    Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Ep48: Studying medicine in Australia, with Sue Yim

    Ep48: Studying medicine in Australia, with Sue Yim
    Apr 24 2022
    Sue Yim, a pharmacist soon to be a doctor, is here to share her unique story. After practicing as a pharmacist for 7 years in Canada, Sue decided to move to Australia to pursue medicine. We discuss why she decided to pursue a career as a pharmacist to start, why she moved to another continent to pursue medicine, her process for applying to medical school in Australia, how costly it is to pursue medicine as an international student, what med school is like in Australia, and if moving back to Canada as an international medical graduate is a feasible option. Oh yeah, because Sue is also a globetrotter, she also shares with us traveling tips and reveals her favorite travel destination thus far. Be sure to tune in to hear all these and more… Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Ep47: Pharmacists Following Their Dreams, with Natalia Chai

    Ep47: Pharmacists Following Their Dreams, with Natalia Chai
    Mar 27 2022
    Join us with this month's episode as we explore pharmacists following their dreams, with our first guest star: Natalia Chai, a pharmacist and R&B/neosoul singer-songwriter from Alberta! We interview Natalia and follow her journey from pharmacist to a music career, learning about the turning point in which she decided to pursue her dreams, the struggles that she faced, and how pharmacy has influenced her musical career. Tune in to find out how Natalia stays motivated and where she draws inspiration on for her musical ventures. She also talks about the importance of mental health as this is an area in which she does advocacy work for. She has some wise words for those who are looking for inspiration on how to pursue our deepest dreams! We can all learn from Natalia and her passion & drive. Website: www.nataliachaimusic.com Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
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    1 hr and 26 mins