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Meet Josh Rheaume

Asthma patient advocate, public speaker, and host of Beyond the Wheeze.

I’m Josh Rheaume. I was born with severe asthma and spent months of my childhood hospitalized.

Today, I use lived experience to help organizations better understand asthma, improve patient communication, and strengthen education and support.

What I do

I work with healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, conferences, and schools through:

Keynote presentations
Workshops
Fireside chats
School assemblies

My work focuses on turning patient experience into practical insight.

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Why my perspective matters

I have lived with asthma my entire life.

I’ve experienced emergency rooms, long hospital stays, missed school, mental health struggles, and the uncertainty that comes with chronic illness.

I’ve also experienced what happens when care is supportive, collaborative, and patient-centred.

That dual perspective shapes everything I speak about.

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Beyond the Wheeze

I host Beyond the Wheeze, a podcast featuring conversations with patients, clinicians, researchers, and advocates working to improve respiratory health.

The podcast informs my speaking and ensures my work stays grounded in real-world challenges and solutions.

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A note on my approach

I don’t present theory or generic motivation.

I share real experiences, practical observations, and grounded takeaways that organizations can actually use.

My goal is to leave audiences with greater understanding and clearer direction.

Let's work together

If you’re planning an event or program and want to explore a keynote, workshop, fireside chat, or school presentation:

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