Slice of PI
Health & Wellness Podcasts
A podcast by and for patients living with primary immunodeficiency (PI). “A Slice of PI” explores the diverse experiences of people living with PI through reflexive investigation of the social and emotional well-being of people living with these diseases. This podcast speaks to the complexities that come with living with PI and intends to highlight strategies for cultivating a meaningful life. Each episode, join host Bryan as he sits with patients and experts alike to explore topics surrounding the lived experience of PI.
Season 3 of Slice of PI is supported, with thanks, by Pharming
Location:
Canada
Genres:
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
A podcast by and for patients living with primary immunodeficiency (PI). “A Slice of PI” explores the diverse experiences of people living with PI through reflexive investigation of the social and emotional well-being of people living with these diseases. This podcast speaks to the complexities that come with living with PI and intends to highlight strategies for cultivating a meaningful life. Each episode, join host Bryan as he sits with patients and experts alike to explore topics surrounding the lived experience of PI. Season 3 of Slice of PI is supported, with thanks, by Pharming
Twitter:
@CIPONational
Language:
English
Contact:
4164004542
Website:
http://www.cipo.ca/
Email:
podcast@cipo.ca
Episodes
Episode 38 part 1: History of Narrative Health
2/20/2026
Duration:00:38:00
Trailer Episode 38 part 1: History of Narrative Health
2/13/2026
Duration:00:00:59
Ep 37 part 2: Narrative and Experience
2/6/2026
Join host, Rick, and his guest Vera in part 2 of this episode as they finish discussing narrative health. Many of the themes that will be discussed in upcoming episodes will be introduced in this episode. They will discuss things like what is the narrative we build in our own healthcare journey? What is the story being told? Is it being built by the players and why that is important? And of course, what is narrative inquiry and narrative health?
Part 2 of 2
This podcast is supported by Pharming
Duration:00:44:40
Trailer Ep 37 part 2: Narrative and Experience
1/30/2026
Take a listen to what is coming up next week in part two of episode two as Rick and Vera discuss experience and shaping narrative in your health journey.
Duration:00:00:59
Ep 37: pt 1 Narrative and Experience
1/23/2026
Join host, Rick, and his guest Vera as they dive into Rick’s experience, as unaware as it was, with narrative health. Many of the themes that will be discussed in upcoming episodes will be introduced in this episode. They will discuss things like what is the narrative we build in our own healthcare journey? What is the story being told? Is it being built by the players and why that is important? And of course, what is narrative inquiry and narrative health?
Part 1 of 2
This podcast is supported by Pharming
Duration:00:27:58
Trailer S04 Episode 2 (part 1)
1/16/2026
Take a listen to what is coming next week as Rick is joined by his first guest and then explore the theme of this season of Slice of PI
Part 1 of 2
Duration:00:00:59
Ep 1: Something New for Season 4
1/9/2026
Join us for Season 4 of "Slice of PI", an ImmUnity Canada podcast. In this introductory episode your new host, Rick, welcomes you to join him on the exciting and interesting journey ahead and gives a brief overview of what is to come this season as he explores the theme of narrative health. This is a season you will not want to miss.
ImmUnity Canada gives thanks to our friends at Pharming, for their support of this podcast.
Duration:00:12:25
Slice of PI Season 4: Episode 1 Trailer
12/22/2025
Immunity Canada's podcast "Slice of PI" is back for another season! Listen to the trailer for the upcoming Season 4 of Slice of PI with new host, Rick Waines as he takes you on a new journey of narrative health.
Listen to the full episode on Friday January 9, 2026.
Slice of PI is brought to you through support by Pharming.
Duration:00:00:59
Trailer ep 12: Goodbye to Season 3!
12/20/2024
Make sure to join us this week when Andrea says goodbye to another season of Slice of PI.
Duration:00:01:00
Episode 12: Finale - Goodbye to Season 3!
12/20/2024
Join Andrea as she says goodbye to another season of Slice of PI! In this episode Andrea will look at some key takeaways from the season, highlights and messages from and for the PI community.
Duration:00:09:49
Ep 11: Research Nurse Coordinators, Logistically Important
12/13/2024
This week, Andrea looks at the important role that research nurse coordinators play in clinical trials. What support can they offer? How does their work impact patients and families with PI? What role do they play in the medical field and why are they so important? Join Andrea and her guest, Jordyn Arnold as they discuss this topic and this little known area.
Season 3 is supported by Pharming
Duration:00:40:51
Trailer: Ep 11 Research Nurse Coordinators
12/9/2024
Take a listen to what is coming up in the next episode of Slice of PI when host, Andrea, looks at the importance of the research nurse coordinator role when it comes to clinical trials. Guest: Jordyn Arnold
Duration:00:01:00
Ep 10: Pregnancy and Childbirth, from genetic counselling to IVF
12/6/2024
This week on Slice of PI, Andrea looks at the challenges pregnancy and childbirth poses to the primary immunodeficiency community. Join Andrea as she tackles topics of genetic counselling and IVF, and how these are and can be supported in Canada. This week's guest is Jennifer DiRaimo, a genetic counsellor and researcher with the Platelet Disorder Support Association.
Duration:00:32:17
Trailer Ep 10: Pregnancy and Childbirth
12/2/2024
Take a quick listen to what's coming up next on Slice of PI in episode 9: Pregancy and Childbirth, from genetic counselling to IVF
Duration:00:01:00
Ep 9: Men's Mental Health
11/29/2024
Join Andrea and special guest MP Matt Jeneroux for a Slice of PI Movember episode on Men's Mental Health.
In this episode they will discuss breaking the stigma of men's mental health and the awareness that is needed to create safe spaces for men in everyday places.
Duration:00:28:10
Trailer Ep9: Men's Mental Health
11/25/2024
Take a quick listen to what's coming up next as Andrea is joined for a special Movember episode by MP Matt Jeneroux to talk about Men's Mental Health.
Duration:00:01:00
Episode 8: APDS
11/22/2024
Join Andrea and her guest clinical immunologist, Dr Julia Upton, as they discuss a rare and underdiagnosed primary immunodeficiency, APDS. Would you know the signs, symptoms and what to look for?
Duration:00:35:40
Trailer Ep 8: APDS
11/18/2024
Take a look at what is coming next week in episode 8, "APDS"
Duration:00:01:00
Ep 7: Social Workers and Life Specialists; the importance of a holistic approach
11/15/2024
This week, Andrea looks at the ins and outs of supporting patients and their families including the planning and emotional strategies. Join her as she explores why professionals such as social workers and child life specialists are so necessary in a holistic approach to care. This week's guests include Danielle Sikora and Stephanie Wanner.
Duration:00:33:14
Trailer Ep 7: Social Workers
11/11/2024
Take a look at the next episode, "Social workers and child life specialists; the importance of a holistic approach"
Duration:00:01:00