Emma Mueller, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

February 18, 2020

Amanda Raiano, 26-years-old and living with cystic fibrosis, shares her experience of transitioning from pediatric care to adult care in the latest CF podcast. While her mom and dad were always on top of her care, she learned quickly that she needed to be responsible...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 75: Recovery After an Extended Hospital Stay Pt. 3

by Emma Mueller

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise

February 11, 2020

Jerry talks next steps in recovery in his latest Wind Sprint. After consulting with the medical care team, he added light body weight exercise into his fitness and recovery routine. He took it SLOW and then added light weights once he felt ready to take...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 234: W.A.H.O.O.S. in Life – Overcoming Obstacles

by Emma Mueller

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

February 4, 2020

In Jerry’s latest podcast, Anthony Espo, a personal trainer and exercise advocate, explains how his book, W.A.H.O.O.S. in Life, can help people overcome emotional and physical obstacles. He has worked with Jerry and countless others who have chronic illnesses to optimize workouts, improve nutrition, and...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 74: Recovery After an Extended Hospital Stay Pt. 2

by Emma Mueller

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise, Transitions

January 28, 2020

In Jerry’s latest wind sprint, he answers the question, “How are you starting to exercise again after an extended hospital stay?” Start slow! Start with workouts that consist of walking and stretching, set small, achievable goals, and listen to some great music to get moving. This video...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 73: Recovery After an Extended Hospital Stay Pt. 1

by Emma Mueller

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise, Nutrition, Treatments

January 23, 2020

In Jerry’s latest wind sprint, he answers the question, “How are you recovering after a 7-week extended hospital stay?” First and foremost, he listened to his care team when they told him that, one day in the hospital = about three days of recovery. By setting...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 233: CF and College Life

by Emma Mueller

CF Podcasts, College Life

January 21, 2020

In Jerry Cahill’s latest video podcast, eighteen year old Alexander Remington describes his experience leaving his family – including his sister who also has cystic fibrosis – and home to move across the country to attend Gettysburg College. Alexander is studying history, playing ultimate frisbee,...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 232: Hardships After a Second Transplant

by Emma Mueller

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

January 13, 2020

Meet Lindsay Briggs, a 34-year-old living with cystic fibrosis and also a two-time lung transplant recipient. The oldest of four kids, she had a sister pass away at the age of 29 due to unexpected complications of CF and is still close with the other...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 231: Meeting the Donor Family Post Double Lung Transplant

by Emma Mueller

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants, Relationships

January 7, 2020

Twelve years post-double lung transplant, Donna DiCosta is beating the odds in a big way! Donna’s transplant story is truly unique – from her journey with CF to the complications she encountered after the surgery and even meeting her donor’s family; she is now living...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 230: Meeting the Family of Her Donor

by Emma Mueller

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants, Relationships

December 17, 2019

In the latest CF Podcast, Auburn Volz – 30 years old living with CF and post double lung transplant – shares her journey with the disease and the unique story she has with the family of her donor. Just six months after the life-saving surgery, Auburn...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 229: Meet the Crists, A Donor Family Who Gave the Gift of Life

by Emma Mueller

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

December 10, 2019

“I recommend organ donation to anyone who loses a loved one. […] Why would you not want to save someone else from going through what you’re experiencing?” In Jerry Cahill’s latest video podcast, Jia Crist shares the story of losing her son Dre at just 11-years-old...

Author: Emma Mueller

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 235: Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult CF Care

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 75: Recovery After an Extended Hospital Stay Pt. 3

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 234: W.A.H.O.O.S. in Life – Overcoming Obstacles

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 74: Recovery After an Extended Hospital Stay Pt. 2

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 73: Recovery After an Extended Hospital Stay Pt. 1

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 233: CF and College Life

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 232: Hardships After a Second Transplant

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 231: Meeting the Donor Family Post Double Lung Transplant

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 230: Meeting the Family of Her Donor

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 229: Meet the Crists, A Donor Family Who Gave the Gift of Life

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