Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Navigating Stressful Medication Weight Gain & an Unfamiliar New Body with Jeremie Saunders (Sick Boy)

Episode Summary

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by Canadian actor, podcaster, and cystic fibrosis advocate Jeremie Saunders, host of the hit show SickBoy. Building on his lived experience with CF, Jeremie has built a platform that breaks stigma and opens up real conversations about what it means to live well with chronic illness. Together, we talk about the disorienting reality of rapid body changes — whether from medication, illness, or simply moving through different stages of life — and how to navigate these shifts with compassion and grace. This conversation goes beyond chronic disease, offering lessons that resonate with anyone who’s ever struggled with body image, identity, or change.

Episode Notes

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Introduction
• Life With Cystic Fibrosis
• Food Challenges With Cystic Fibrosis
• Trikafta and the Metabolic Shift
• Becoming a Stranger in Your Own Body
• Body Changes, CF, and the Rise of #SkinnyTok
• Diet Culture Temptations and Disordered Eating
• When Wellness Culture Gets It Wrong
• Why “Natural” Isn’t a Moral Flex
• Humour as a Tool for Coping With Chronic Illness
• Self-Compassion Through Body Changes
• Gratitude, Growth, and Moving Forward

Check in with today’s amazing guest: 

• Podcast: Sickboy
• Instagram: @jeremiesaunders
• Youtube: /sickboymedia

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.