Let’s Talk Lungs Podcast

A Second Breath, A Stronger Voice. A Singer's Lung Transplant Story.

To celebrate National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month, Let’s Talk Lungs podcast host Nurse Jill sits down with professional singer and double lung transplant recipient Darcy Murdoch. He shares his powerful journey from losing his breath to finding his voice again. Celebrating 11 years with his new lungs, Darcy reflects on life after transplant, the gift of organ donation, and what it truly means to receive a second breath—and a stronger voice.
Darcy Murdoch is a professional singer and entertainer originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, now based in Vancouver. Performing under the name Bobby Bacchus, Darcy is known for his smooth crooner style and timeless repertoire, delighting audiences across Western Canada for decades.
In 2011, Darcy was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease that took away his breath—and his ability to sing. After receiving a life-saving double lung transplant in January 2015, Darcy returned to the stage with renewed purpose. Today, he uses both his voice and his story to advocate for lung health and organ donation as a lung ambassador and health advocate. Whether inspiring audiences through music, sharing hope and gratitude, or even donning a Santa suit—having performed over 64 shows this past holiday season—Darcy continues to remind us of all of the power of second chances.

Part 2: Surviving Lung Cancer. Let’s Talk Radon!

Get inspired as Nurse Jill chats with two remarkable young women who have turned a scary diagnosis into an opportunity to empower people to know about radon and how to reduce their risk of lung cancer.About Episode GuestsChristine Elliott is an author, speaker, and mentor to people who have experienced disease, disaster, or adversity. She is the host of The Live Free Podcast, The Evolution of You. Her journey as a two-time cancer survivor enables her to connect with people on a personal level. She is an advocate for health and a lung ambassador with Lung Saskatchewan. 
Kerri Mossing is a successful real estate agent, mom, wife, and lung cancer survivor.  She is a strong health advocate and lung ambassador for Lung Saskatchewan. She is passionate about empowering people to test for and reduce the radon levels in their homes, with the hopes of preventing someone else from being diagnosed with lung cancer diagnosis in the future.

Holiday Episode

As we wrap up the first year of the Let’s Talk Lungs podcast, hosts Trent and Lori are celebrating with a special holiday episode! Join them as they reflect on a year of meaningful conversations about lung health and thank our guests, listeners, and sponsors for making it all possible. They’ll also give listeners a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026, new episodes, new voices, and even more stories to help us all breathe a little easier!

Real Talk on Quitting Smoking

In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, brand new host Bethany Verma, Lung Saskatchewan's Health Promotion Manager, has a conversation with Jenna Anderson, licensed pharmacist and Manager of Professional Practice at Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan, and Leon Ferguson, Saskatchewan Quits ambassador. Bethany, Jenna, and Leon chat all things quitting - supports available, how to navigate nicotine replacement therapy and medications, and tips for quitting amidst the stress that can come with the holiday season.
This episode is sponsored by Nicorette.

Ready! Set! Breathe – With COPD!

In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Mohit Bhutani, Professor in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. In their conversation with Dr. Bhutani they will talk about all things COPD – the new Canadian and global guidelines for treatment; the upcoming role biologic therapies will play in disease management; and what the future holds in terms of research directions, and disease remission. This episode is sponsored in part by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation.
About Dr. Mohit BhutaniDr. Mohit Bhutani’s achievements in the clinical, research and educational aspects of respiratory diseases have contributed to his recognition as a leading member of the respiratory community. Dr. Bhutani joined the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta in 2005 and now a professor in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine. Dr. Bhutani’s research in COPD and asthma has garnered many provincial and national research awards and his research work has been published in high impact journals such as The Journal of Physiology, Lancet Respiratory Medicine, CHEST and New England Journal of Medicine.

Wildfires on the Rise: Impact & Inequities in Indigenous Populations

In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent will be talking with Dr. Jaris Swidrovich from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. In this conversation, they will uncover the health inequities that exist among our Indigenous populations in relation to exposure to wildfires and just how it is impacting their health.This episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.About Dr. Jaris SwidrovichDr. Jaris Swidrovich, BSP, PharmD, PhD, AAHIVP, RPh (he/they) is an Assistant Professor, Tenure Stream, and Indigenous Engagement Lead in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. He is a queer, Two Spirit, Saulteaux and Ukrainian pharmacist from Yellow Quill First Nation (Treaty 4 territory, Saskatchewan). Their areas of research and practice include HIV/AIDS, substance use disorders, 2SLGBTQ+ health, Indigenous health, social determinants of health, pharmacy practice, and pharmacy and health professions education.

Part 1: Radon 101: The Lung Cancer Risk you can’t see, taste, or smell.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Nurse Jill chats with Regional Radiation Specialist Sandy Hutchison from Health Canada about all things radon. Tune in to learn about this radioactive gas and what you can do to reduce your lung cancer risk.About Episode GuestSandy Hutchison has energetically walked and talked all things radon across Manitoba and Saskatchewan since 2008. The Regional Radiation Specialist position sits within the Environmental Health Program of Health Canada. The duties of this position are non-regulatory; instead, Sandy works to collaborate and build partnerships that improve education and awareness about the second leading cause of lung cancer. Sandy has contributed to many radon working groups, steering committees, the Policy Advisory Board of the Canadian-National Radon Proficiency Program and is a past recipient of Health Canada’s Spokesperson of the Year award.

Kids and Asthma! Where is Science Taking Us?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Connie Yang, Pediatric Respirologist at Toronto’s SickKids. In their conversation with Dr. Yang they will explore recent changes to asthma management for kids and also talk about what the future holds in terms of research directions, and disease remission. 
This episode is sponsored by GSK.
About Dr. Connie Yang
Dr. Connie Yang is a pediatric respirologist at the Hospital for Sick Children where she is the Medical Director of their Asthma Program and the Scientific Director of the Ontario Asthma Surveillance Information System.  She has participated in the development of multiple provincial and national asthma guidelines.  Her research interest is identifying children who are at risk for poor asthma outcomes, with the goal of providing more targeted treatments.

RSV and Infants – When It’s More Than Just a Cold

In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing, hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Cora Constantinescu, pediatrician and infectious disease physician at Alberta Children’s Hospital. With RSV making headlines and spreading more widely each season, Dr. Constantinescu helps us unpack what this virus means for infants, who is most at risk, and what families can do to protect their little ones.
From prevention strategies for pregnant individuals to the role of antibody therapies and the latest vaccine developments, Dr. Constantinescu brings clarity, compassion, and science to a topic on the minds of many caregivers. Whether you’re a parent, health professional, or someone who cares about community wellness, this conversation offers timely, evidence-based insights into one of the most pressing respiratory threats facing infants today.
This episode is sponsored by Sanofi Canada.
About Dr. Cora ConstantinescuDr. Cora Constantinescu is a Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at Alberta Children’s Hospital and a leading advocate for vaccine confidence. With a focus on preventing serious illness in children and building public trust in immunization, she works at the intersection of clinical care, communication, and public health.

Building Trust in mRNA Technology: A New Era in Prevention and Therapies

In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Kyle Brown, Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor for Moderna Canada. In their conversation, they will explore mRNA as a technology and learn why it is such a good fit for vaccines and other therapies.
 This episode is sponsored by Moderna Canada.About Dr. Kyle BrownKyle is the Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor for Moderna Canada, and brings his expertise in Medical Affairs & Medical Information to our conversation today. Kyle obtained his B.Sc and Ph.D in Medical Microbiology from the University of Manitoba as well as completed a post-doctoral research role with the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan. He has a broad history of working in the pharmaceutical industry with both US and Canadian-based healthcare providers. Kyle's experience focuses on infectious disease, human & animal vaccine development, molecular biology, mRNA technology and cardiovascular-based pharmaceuticals.