BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

January 29, 2019

In Jerry’s latest video podcast, he explores the daily life of a cystic fibrosis patient and his or her family and support system. Because CF is 24/7, it can take a toll on all of those affected by it. But with positivity and strength, those...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 207: Transitioning through the stages of CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments

January 21, 2019

In his latest podcast, Jerry sits down to discuss the various stages of living with cystic fibrosis and how to handle the transition: patients need to become independent and caregivers need to relinquish control. While this can be difficult, he believes it is imperative to...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 206: The Double Lung Transplant Surgery

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

January 15, 2019

In his latest video podcast, Jerry sat down with Dr. Joshua Sonett, Professor of Surgical Oncology, Chief of the Division of General Thoracic Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and Director of The Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center–...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 205: CrossFit and CF

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

January 8, 2019

In the latest CF podcast, Jerry chatted with 21-year-old Brennan Hatfield about his love of and dedication to CrossFit. Growing up with two brothers who also have CF, Brennan is extremely familiar with treatments and the importance of staying compliant and healthy. In 2015, after...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 204: Multitasking as a CF Mom

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

December 18, 2018

In Jerry’s latest video podcast, he speaks with Kelly Hatfield about being a mom to three boys with cystic fibrosis and a daughter who is a carrier. She discusses the importance of her family’s strict treatment routines, how to prevent cross contamination and infection, and...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 203: Thankful at the Holidays

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments

December 3, 2018

In his latest podcast, Jerry Cahill sits down to reflect on the holiday season – when he was growing up, why he is most thankful today, and how to make sure he stays healthy enough to enjoy time with family and friends around this time...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 202: Being Grateful

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

November 16, 2018

With the holiday season approaching, everyone starts to think about why they are grateful. In this video, a number of post-double lung transplant recipients share their reasons for being grateful, how they honor their donors, and more. Don’t forget – registering to be an organ donor...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 201: Being a Lung Transplant Coordinator

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

October 30, 2018

Today’s Cystic Fibrosis Podcast features Nilani Ravichandran, current AVP for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Services at Beth Israel Medical Center, who spent over 17 years as a lung transplant coordinator at NY Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. She sat down with Jerry Cahill to explain what transplant...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 200: Being a CF Mom

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Relationships

October 23, 2018

Today’s CF podcast features Megan Neville – a CF mother and caregiver. She shares her story – from learning of her son’s diagnosis to dealing with the guilt of that news to how she now deals with a teenager who has a chronic illness. She...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 199: Living Life After a Double Lung and Liver Transplant

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lung Transplants

October 16, 2018

Jerry Cahill chatted with Kathryn Norris about her journey with cystic fibrosis in his latest podcast. Diagnosed at 3 months, Kathryn soon moved back to her mother’s home-country, Spain, where she had a different experience growing up with CF. Because of socialized healthcare, she had...

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 208: A Day in the Life of a Cystic Fibrosis Patient

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 207: Transitioning through the stages of CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 206: The Double Lung Transplant Surgery

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 205: CrossFit and CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 204: Multitasking as a CF Mom

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 203: Thankful at the Holidays

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 202: Being Grateful

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 201: Being a Lung Transplant Coordinator

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 200: Being a CF Mom

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 199: Living Life After a Double Lung and Liver Transplant

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