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In today's episode, we have two remarkable guests who are shedding light on a unique intersection of art, culture, and emotion: memorial tattoos and their profound connection to grief. Our first guest, Susan Cadell, is a distinguished member of various multidisciplinary research teams specializing in the field of grief and bereavement. Susan's current research ventures into the world of memorial tattoos, seeking to understand the powerful stories etched into ink. Join us as she shares insights into the significance of these tattoos and the compelling narratives they hold. We also explore her role in advancing social work education in palliative care, developing competencies that promote compassionate care for individuals facing life's most challenging moments. Our second guest, Mary Ellen MacDonald, is an anthropologist and Professor in Palliative Medicine at Dalhousie University. In a deeply personal revelation, Mary Ellen recounts an eye-opening experience at a yard sale that forever altered her perception of grief, connection, and the hidden meanings behind seemingly ordinary yard sale finds. Her story reminds us that even the most unexpected encounters can carry profound insights into the human experience. Join us for a thought-provoking and insightful discussion as we uncover the hidden stories, artistry, and healing power behind inked memories. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

Glen Hodge is a life long geek and education advocate. He has type 1 diabetes but boy-oh-boy that ain’t what he’s here to talk about. Glen pops by the studio for a little surprise story for the fellas. They have no idea about what Glen is here to speak about which makes for a hilariously shocking episode. It all started on a date when Glen felt a pain in his lower abdomen followed by some blood in his ejaculate. It all ended with a trip to the max-chill urologist when he found out he is passing stones through his semen. Tune in for one of the wildest/most fascinating stories we’ve heard to date. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

Jer and Tay sit down with Christopher Zara, the senior editor at Fast Company magazine, who bravely shares his experience living with Paruresis, the infamous "shy bladder syndrome." While often played for laughs in pop culture, Christopher sheds light on the serious side of this quirky social phobia, which can be both crippling and embarrassing. Paruresis is a legit social phobia and Christopher knows that more than anyone. From grade school escapades of holding it in all day (to the point of physical harm) to creative bathroom strategies behind dumpsters and bushes. Let's not forget the challenges of living in New York City, where finding a private spot to pee should be a frickin' Olympic sport! Christopher reveals how he faced this irrational fear head-on with self-imposed exposure therapy. Check out Christophers Book UNEDUCATED here: https://www.amazon.com/Uneducated-Memoir-Flunking-Falling-Finding/dp/0316268976 Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

Dr. Chris Honey, an accomplished neurosurgeon at Vancouver General Hospital, weaves his personal journey together with case studies that reflect the thrill of scientific discovery and the limitations of medicine. Operating on a terminally ill child amid an Ebola outbreak in Liberia, he questions his preconceptions about what it means to "win" against a disease and how an unusual friendship with a former patient alters his perspective on clinical detachment, and what "quality of life" really means. The Tenth Nerve is available as an e-book, audio book, and hardcover https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/688025/the-tenth-nerve-by-dr-chris-honey/9781039001190