Under The Eye Patch: Facial Paralysis, Ramsay Hunt & The Science of Shingles
Sickboy
CBC
4.8 • 524 Ratings
🗓️ 30 July 2024
⏱️ 76 minutes
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Summary
What do Justin Bieber, Pirates, and Grief all have in common? In part one of this two-part special, Dr. Julia Samuel delves into the gritty reality and personal trials of battling shingles and Ramsey Hunt syndrome. She opens up about the profound grief and identity shifts that accompany facial paralysis, emphasizing the power of resilience, support, and humour in the face of adversity. She shows the fellas how navigating illness can redefine one’s sense of self and why being present for others is often more valuable than offering solutions. Part two takes a deeper dive into the science of shingles with Dr. Jia Hu. This conversation unravels the complexities of shingles, from its painful symptoms to the critical role of the immune system and the importance of vaccination. Dr. Hu shares insights from his public health initiative, 19 to Zero, highlighting the significance of preventative behaviours and public health awareness.
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| 0:00.0 | What's the connection between being an astronaut and being a novelist? I hadn't really thought about it |
| 0:06.8 | until I talked to the astronaut-turned-writer Chris Hadfield about his new thriller, Final Orbit. |
| 0:13.5 | Every week on the podcast bookends, I sit down with today's best authors for candid conversations |
| 0:18.8 | about their writing, inspirations, and lives. |
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| 0:34.3 | This is a CBC podcast. |
| 0:45.6 | Music This is a CBC podcast. Okay, folks, this week, we've got a special episode for you, a special two-parter. |
| 0:53.1 | And today we're going to be diving deep into the world of shingles. |
| 0:56.9 | Not roof shingles, but shingles the virus. |
| 0:59.9 | And we've got two guests lined up for this episode to bring unique perspectives to the often misunderstood viral infection. |
| 1:09.9 | In part one, we're going to be talking with our very good friend, |
| 1:13.5 | Dr. Julia Samuel, best-selling author, psychologist, author of such amazing books like Grief Works, |
| 1:23.3 | and every family has a story. We're big fans, big collectors of Dr. Julia's books. |
| 1:29.7 | And she's actually on the show to talk about her recent struggle with Ramsey Hunt syndrome. |
| 1:39.1 | Julia opens up about the emotional toll that she's felt as a result of the rare facial paralysis. |
| 1:45.1 | And of course, she dives into her views on the importance of resilience, you know, when facing |
| 1:51.2 | hardship like this. |
| 1:52.9 | Now, following that conversation, we're actually going to be joined by a new friend, Dr. Gia who, |
| 1:59.7 | Dr. Who? |
| 2:04.5 | Who breaks down the science behind shingles and discusses the crucial role of vaccination in prevention. |
| 2:09.5 | And this is his specialty in study that he does |
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