Laura shares her CF journey, work life and advocacy on podcasts across the country. Click here to listen to featured episodes and join the conversation.
Five Feet Apart and the Story That Inspired It
The movie Five Feet Apart was inspired by Claire Wineland. The movie’s main character, Stella, showcases Claire’s charismatic and fighting personality. In this honest, raw, and often emotional conversation, Laura talks to her mom, Melissa Nordquist Yeager, about Claire, Five Feet Apart, and life without her daughter. Claire Wineland lost her battle with Cystic Fibrosis in September of 2018, before the release of Five Feet Apart. It’s a frank, touching and inspirational conversation. Melissa also discusses her ever changing role as the founder and Executive Director of the Claire’s Place Foundation which donates to children and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis.
CF Attorney and Patient Beth Sufian
CF Attorney and patient Beth Sufian explains the legal pitfalls of dealing with Cystic Fibrosis and the important differences between Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
Dylan Mortimer on CF and Art
Dylan Mortimer, a 40 year old CF patient and artist, talks to Laura about how Cystic Fibrosis has inspired his art and positive spirit.
CF Mom Roundtable
Laura Bonnell is joined by Michigan CF Moms Sam and Kim to discuss their journeys and shared experiences.
Living With Cystic Fibrosis Podcast Tease
Laura Bonnell will take you inside the world of Living With Cystic Fibrosis.
Live • Breathe • Inspire Podcast – Dr. Collins and Emily’s Entourage

This is a podcast with Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institute of Health (NIH). He discovered the gene that causes cystic fibrosis in 1989 at the the University of Michigan in cooperation with a handful of other scientists. Dr. Collins recently received the Warren Alpert Foundation prize. The second part of this podcast is with Emily,
Co-found of Emily’s Entourage. She is 33 years old and has cystic fibrosis. With the help of her friend she got 5 broadway actors/singers to make a video about CF.
Hear their story:
The Living with Cystic Fibrosis podcast is honored to receive the 2024 MarCom Award for Marketing and Communications.




