Beyond the Wheeze

About 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 (https://beyondthewheeze.ca/podcast)

Publisher

Josh Rheaume

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Nov 2024

Latest episode

3 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Mar 2026

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

   In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Meraj Khan, co-founder and CEO of Digi Bios, to answer a practical question: is AI actually ready for real-world asthma care? 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. Dr. Khan breaks down where AI can help today: continuous monitor...

2. 

   17 Feb 2026

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

   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. We also...

3. 

   3 Feb 2026

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

   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. 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 ca...

Who has been a guest on Beyond the Wheeze

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Christine Fader
• Fahreen Walimohamed
• Dr Meraj Khan
• Rumi
• Prince

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

17,929

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

53

Social presence

97

YouTube

76

Engagement

32