Uncommon Lungs: Perspectives From the CF Community

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Everyone’s experience with cystic fibrosis (CF) is unique. Listen along as different individuals in the community share their diverse perspectives on how CF impacts day-to-day life, and get useful information to help empower you in your own journey.

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    • Mar 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Uncommon Lungs: Perspectives From the CF Community

    Traditions Through Transitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 34:07


    Maggie, a proud member of the Latino community and business owner, opens up about her experience as a caregiver to her adult daughter with CF. Balancing the demands of caregiving with her love of cooking, family traditions, and entrepreneurship, Maggie shares how her cultural roots and resilience help her navigate life's toughest transitions.

    Supporting Every Breath

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 41:50


    Tune in for a bonus episode with Carissa! She's back, and this time, she's diving even deeper into very relatable topics about caregiving for a loved one with CF. This time, she'll cover vulnerability, navigating your child's dating and love life, and tackling negative self-talk as a caregiver.

    Learning How to Cope

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 37:43


    Raising a little one with cystic fibrosis (CF) is complicated. Carissa gets vulnerable about how she copes through the hardships of caregiving, revels in the joys of being a mother to a child with CF, and makes space for both things to be true at once.

    Finding a Flow That Fits You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 26:49


    Get to know opera singer, yoga teacher, community leader, and entrepreneur Katie as she explains the unique experiences that led her to where she is today and shares how she incorporates mindfulness and joy into her routine on a daily basis.

    Take a Mindful Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 10:08


    Find a quiet space and follow along with this relaxing mindfulness meditation led by yoga teacher, Katie Malik.

    Embracing Your Personal Journey with CF

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 22:54


    From leaving Guatemala with her family in search of crucial CF care to getting her masters and becoming a bilingual speech-language pathologist, Maria shares how her positive outlook and strong support system helped her stay true to herself every step of the way.

    Reflecting on Past Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 6:27


    Reminisce on highlights from previous podcast episodes and get some hints about future episode topics with host, Julia Rae.

    Making Your Career Work For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 35:25


    Finding a career you enjoy can be so fulfilling. John and Julia discuss how they've each cultivated a work-life balance that fits their lifestyle and HR expert, Susan, gives examples of workplace accommodations and job search tips.

    Facing Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 27:50


    Caregiver, Magen, gets real about the financial challenges she has faced as a parent of twins with CF and social worker, Amanda, gives advice about making difficult life decisions and finding financial assistance.

    Building Body Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 31:26


    Belle talks through her relationship with her body and how her experience as a student athlete has affected that relationship. Dietitian, Molly, provides a few methods for listening to your body and making sure it's getting the nutrition it needs.

    Coming Of Age Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 21:08


    A conversation between Julia Rae & Tara.

    Caregiver Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 23:55


    A conversation between Julia Rae, Jen, & Michael.

    Staying On Track & Making Time For Hobbies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 19:01


    A conversation between Julia Rae & Grace.

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