by Laura Bonnell | Jan 17, 2022 | Podcasts
Kim Bowman, and her husband Brian are two of the strongest people I know. Kim and I have been friends for a long time. We both had two children with cystic fibrosis…she had two boys, (Blake and Brett) and I have Molly and Emily. Blake only made it to his 14th...
by Laura Bonnell | Jan 10, 2022 | Podcasts
Dr. Heather Walter is a CF Mom. I first heard Heather speak at a Mom’s retreat in 2021 (via zoom). I was so impressed with her I asked her to speak on this podcast. She is the Director of the School of Communication at The University of Akron and a professor of...
by Laura Bonnell | Jan 3, 2022 | Podcasts
Joan Galinken is a CF Mom who lives in New Jersey. Her son Jesse is 33 years old, married and a new father. It’s been a long road of ups and downs like the CF journey always is. In the height of the pandemic Jesse got his new lungs. Joan talks about the fear of...
by Laura Bonnell | Nov 29, 2021 | Podcasts
Steven Strickland is 28 years old and he’s dealt with his own mortality more than he’d like. He was hoping to get a double lung transplant, but had to get rid of a deadly bacteria first (not once but 4 times). Then, after waiting years to be listed and...
by Laura Bonnell | Nov 22, 2021 | Podcasts
61 year old Lorna McEwan lives in Saskatchewan, Canada where she is the oldest person living with cystic fibrosis. She’s a well known advocate, working to help CF families. She lost two brothers to the disease and her son. How can she even get out of bed in the...
by Laura Bonnell | Oct 25, 2021 | Podcasts
Michele Ciancimino is an Integrative Nutrition Certified Holistic Health Coach. Michele provides coaching and support to individuals dealing with Cystic Fibrosis to help them successfully implement the nutrition recommendations of their care team. Inspired by her...
