Beyond the Wheeze

Beyond the Wheeze is a podcast that brings together voices from across the respiratory community — from clinicians and advocates to patients, caregivers, innovators, and business leaders. Hosted by asthma advocate Josh Rheaume, the show opens up honest conversations about the realities of asthma and lung health, exploring how collaboration and understanding can help close the gaps in care. Each episode dives into the stories, insights, and ideas shaping the future of respiratory health. Because when we bridge the conversation, we move closer to a world where every breath counts. Listen and learn more at beyondthewheeze.ca/podcast

Beyond the Wheeze is a health podcast hosted by Josh Rheaume, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Josh Rheaume hosts Beyond the Wheeze, a health show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  E30. AI in Asthma Care with Dr. Meraj Khan: From Innovation to Real-World Clinical Practice

  Mar 2, 202658 minS2

  <p>In this episode, I welcome back <b>Dr. Meraj Khan</b>, co-founder and CEO of Digi Bios, to answer a practical question: is AI actually ready for real-world asthma care?</p><p>We talk about why the biggest barrier is no longer the technology itself. The real gap is translation into care. Many AI tools struggle with workflow integration, real-world validation, and reimbursement models. If it does not fit inside the clinic, it will not be used.</p><p>Dr. Khan breaks down where AI can help today: continuous monitoring, early screening, triage, risk stratification, and decision support. The...

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  Episode #29

  E29. Asthma Care in Canada with Jenna Reynolds: Challenges, Access Gaps, and the Future of Treatment

  Feb 16, 202639 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, I sit down with Jenna Reynolds, Vice President of Mission, Advocacy, and Research at Asthma Canada, to talk about the real gaps in asthma care across the country and what meaningful progress could look like. From diagnosis challenges to medication access, education, and environmental impacts, this conversation explores how systems, policy, and lived experience intersect — and why better coordination could change outcomes for millions of Canadians.</p><p>We also discuss the role of advocacy, why education must be treated as essential treatment, and how organizations like Asthma Canada are working to ma...

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  Episode #28

  E28. Inside Cystic Fibrosis: Jeremie Saunders on Life, Humor, and Changing the Story

  Feb 2, 20261 hourS2

  <p>In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, I’m joined by Jeremy Saunders, Canadian actor, podcaster, and public speaker, to explore what it truly means to live with cystic fibrosis and how he has used storytelling, humor, and vulnerability to break health stigma.</p><p>Jeremy shares what day-to-day life with CF looks like, including managing complex treatments, navigating travel, and balancing physical and mental health. We talk about how new medications like Trikafta have changed the landscape of CF care, while also acknowledging the realities that many people still face. Jeremy also discusses his “expiry date” mindset, embracing mortal...

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  Episode #27

  E27. From Reaction to Prevention: Using Environmental Data to Improve Respiratory Care with Eric Klos

  Jan 19, 202658 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, I sit down with Eric Closs, Founder and CEO of Daily Breath, to explore the powerful (and often overlooked) relationship between outdoor air quality, environmental exposure, and respiratory health — especially asthma.</p><p>Eric explains how environmental conditions like air pollution, pollen, wildfire smoke, temperature shifts, and weather patterns can quietly increase risk, even before symptoms show up. Through Daily Breath, his mission is to help people anticipate and prevent attacks using personalized, real-time environmental data, rather than relying on generalized forecasts or reacting when it’s already too late.</p><p>He a...

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  Episode #26

  E26. The Power of Breath with Annelise Bauer

  Jan 5, 202640 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, I’m joined by <b>Annelise Bauer</b>, founder of <b>In-Bodied</b>, to explore how conscious breathing and mindful movement can support people living with asthma and other respiratory conditions.</p><p>Drawing from her own experience with asthma, Annelise shares how <b>Buteyko breathing</b>, nervous system regulation, and breath awareness can help reduce symptoms, manage anxiety, and improve overall wellbeing. We also walk through a short, safe breathing exercise, discuss how to get started with breathwork, and explore how these practices can be integrated alongside traditional medical care.</p><p>...

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