A raw, funny take on illness, identity, and death. Jeremie Saunders shares how humor reshapes the patient experience and breaks stigma in healthcare.

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What does it mean to really see the person behind the diagnosis?

Host Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Sickboy podcast producer Jeremie Saunders for a raw and deeply human conversation about illness, identity, and the power of humor.

Watch this episode to find out:

• Why Jeremie created a comedy podcast about illness
• How the Sickboy podcast is helping reshape the patient experience
• How humor can ease tough conversations about death and disability
• What living with cystic fibrosis taught him about healthcare communication and legacy
• How comedy and mental health are more connected than you think
• What happens when your life expectancy changes overnight

This episode explores illness narratives with honesty and wit. It helps break down stigma while spotlighting the catharsis of talking—and laughing—about the hard stuff.

Guest Speaker

Jeremie Saunders is a keynote speaker and resilience advocate using the power of storytelling to shift conversations around health and human connection. He is the COO at Snack Labs, an award-winning audio production company. Jeremie is also the creator and co-host of the acclaimed podcast Sickboy, which brings humor and humanity to the experience of living with illness.

Podcast Host

Dr. Ryan Todd is a psychiatrist, mental health advocate, and co-founder of Headversity, a workplace mental health training platform. Dr. Todd combines his clinical expertise with innovative approaches to empower individuals and organizations to thrive.

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