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Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast
Season 11, Episode 36 Part 1: All-Army Golf Champion Jonathan Shuskey and One of the Stars of the Movie Playing Through Julie Rae Join Me...

Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro, Golf Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 56:54


In Part 1 of Episode 36, I am joined by Jonathan Shuskey, a 20-year Army veteran, three-time Fort Benning Club Champion, and 2013 All-Army Champion, as well as Julia Rae, an actress, singer, dancer, writer, and one of the stars of the movie "Playing Through." Jonathan Shuskey enlisted in the Army the week before 9/11. He shares his experience of sitting in the barber's chair getting his hair shaved when the planes struck the Towers. We also discuss how his confidence secured him a spot in his first Army golf tournament, some of the excellent golf courses on military bases, his transition to playing college golf after retiring from the Army, and his excitement when Michigan won the National Championship. You can follow Jonathan on social media @j_shuskey1. Julia Rae is not only a talented actress, singer, dancer, and writer, but she is also a Cystic Fibrosis activist and hero. Born with CF, Julia has battled this condition her entire life. She shares her story of how, late in her teens, her situation became life-threatening and how she managed to overcome it. Julia is one of the stars of the movie "Playing Through," which tells the story of Ann Gregory, the Queen of African American women's golf, who won hundreds of tournaments and broke the color barrier in women's golf. Julia plays Babs Whatling, one of the main characters in the movie, delivering a performance that makes you root for her character almost as much as for Ann Gregory. Julia also hosts a wonderful podcast called "A Deeper Look," available on most podcast platforms, where she shares her warm, genuine, and vulnerable self. You can follow Julia and her podcast on social media @itsjuliarae and @deeperlookpod.

Her Story
Julia Rae shares Her Story with Kathy Romano

Her Story

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 16:08


Today's guest is a singer and actress from Philadelphia and a remarkable individual whose journey embodies resilience, compassion, and unwavering determination. Despite being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis before she even took her first breath, Julia Rae's life has been a testament to defying odds and spreading hope. At just 16 years old, she founded the nonprofit organization "Singing at the Top of My Lungs" to channel her passion for music into a powerful force for good, touching the lives of countless individuals. Today, Julia continues to inspire through her philanthropic efforts and personal advocacy, serving as an inspiration for those facing similar challenges.Follow Her Story on Instagram for a first look at this week's guests. Her Story is hosted by Kathy Romano and airs Sunday mornings at 7am on 93.3 WMMR-FM.

Uncommon Lungs: Perspectives From the CF Community
Reflecting on Past Conversations

Uncommon Lungs: Perspectives From the CF Community

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.

Group Golf Therapy
#046 - Julia Rae learned golf for a movie

Group Golf Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 58:54


Julia Rae's first film role is a golf movie. Wow. She's one of the leads in the upcoming, festival award winning movie, "Playing Through", which documents the life of Ann Gregory, the first Black woman to compete in a USGA championship. Julia lives in LA, but is deeply connected to her Philly roots, and will never give up Mom's cooking. Julia took golf lessons as a kid, but dove head first into perfecting her swing for the role. In this session: celebrating the small victories, Sidney Poitier, gum is canceled? As always, thanks for listening to Group Golf Therapy! #mindyourgolf Please subscribe, rate our podcast, and leave a review—we're always looking to deliver a great show to you. Hit 'em straight, and mind your golf. // Group Golf Therapy is sponsored by our favorite golf glove on the market, RED ROOSTER! Get your hand in a new, fresh Cabretta leather glove, and sign up for a monthly subscription today, at redroostergolf.com. Use code “GGT20” for 20% off your first order. // JOIN US ON PATREON! Access to group therapy sessions with mental health experts, watch the Presidents Cup with us, early access to GGT events and merch — all available at: patreon.com/groupgolftherapy Follow us: @groupgolftherapy Julia: @itsjuliarae Bradford: @bradfordwilsongolf Connor: @thebagbandit Drew: @everydaydrew --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/groupgolftherapy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/groupgolftherapy/support

Uncommon Lungs: Perspectives From the CF Community
Staying On Track & Making Time For Hobbies

Uncommon Lungs: Perspectives From the CF Community

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 19:01


A conversation between Julia Rae & Grace.

Uncommon Lungs: Perspectives From the CF Community

A conversation between Julia Rae, Jen, & Michael.

Uncommon Lungs: Perspectives From the CF Community

A conversation between Julia Rae & Tara.

Walk You Out with Johnno and Richelle
Villain Edit Aftermath with Julia Rae

Walk You Out with Johnno and Richelle

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 66:02


Julia Rae from The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart joins Johnno and Richelle to discuss what happened after she got the ultimate villain edit. Hint: it didn't feel great! We talk about perfectionism, cystic fibrosis, and how you can't "humanize a villain."  Hope you all enjoy Johnno as Tom Hanks at the inauguration! Please leave us a review!! 

Mingling with the Mimosa Mamas podcast
Get'n Cozy with Rudi and Julia from Listen to Your Heart

Mingling with the Mimosa Mamas podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 51:59


Contestants Rudi and Julia Rae may not have found love on the reality show The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart, but they formed a true friendship and are now roommates! I wanted to have the talented beauties on my Instagram live show Tub Talk to hear all about their new lives in Los Angeles. We talked boys, creating new music in quarantine, reminisced about their favorite moments from the show, and who they crushed on this season of The Bachelorette! They shared their big plans for 2021, and whether they would consider touring together! Such a fun episode, can’t wait to see what the future holds for these two in music and love! Check out Rudi’s new single Butterfly, and both ladies will be releasing EP’s next year! Happy Holidays and happy listening! Follow Rudi on Instagram @itsjustrudi, Julia Rae @itsjuliarae, and the podcast @getncozywitherin for Part 2 of this interview and additional Tub Talks!

Mingling with the Mimosa Mamas podcast
Get'n Cozy with Rudi from Listen to Your Heart

Mingling with the Mimosa Mamas podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 57:01


I caught up with musical phenom and fan favorite Rudi Guteirrez from The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart! She shares stories from her childhood about her love of music and acting, her first big performance and what inspired her to become a singer/songwriter. She also spills about who her singles “Stupid Boy’ and “Hate LA” are about! Don’t miss her singing her favorite song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” it will bring you to tears, as it did me! She is such a literal rockstar and will do great things in the music industry! Part 2 with her new roommate Julia Rae from LTYH will be released soon! Follow Rudi aon Instagram @itsjustrudi and Get’n Cozy @getncozywitherin for more Live Tub Talk shows!

Glow Up Gals
41. Listen To Your Heart

Glow Up Gals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 38:08


Today, Julia Rae from The Bachelor’s Listen To Your Heart joins us! She shares her glow up story of living with cystic fibrosis, how it has shaped her life, and what she is doing now to give back to the community by creating the non-profit, Singing At The Top Of My Lungs. Instagram: @itsjuliarae @singingatthetopofmylungs

Epic Love Radio Show
Julia Rae

Epic Love Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 50:42


This week's featured guest is Julia Rae. Julia Rae is a recording artist, model, advocate, and keynote speaker. She was born to sing and she was born with a chronic lung disease, cystic fibrosis. At the age of 16, she founded her own non-profit, Singing at the Top of My Lungs, to empower hospitalized children to use their voice to share their story as well. Julia can be seen modeling in national advertisements and most recently on ABC's latest music competition Listen to Your Heart.Epic Love Show is broadcast live Wednesday's at 7PM ET.The Epic Love TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).The Epic Love Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).The podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

ShrinkChicks
Reality TV Aftermath with Julia Rae

ShrinkChicks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 45:04


This week, the ShrinkChicks are joined by Julia Rae, musician and contestant on The Bachelor Presents: Listen To Your Heart, to see what we can learn about love, entertainment, fame, and antagonism from the strange world of reality TV.

Good Bad Behavior
Humanizing the RealityTV "Villain" with Julia Rae

Good Bad Behavior

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 49:29


Today we have on Julia Rae known for her role as the “villain” from Bachelor ABCs Listen to your heart. We sit down with her and find out she’s everything, but the villain! We talk with her about her experience on the show, how shockingly short her time there was, and lots of behind the scenes of the show and reality tv. Julia struggles with deciding between the nice guy and the “hard to get” guy a predicament we can all relate to! We get to know the girl we should have seen on reality tv and how she wanted to use her platform and time on the show to raise awareness for people who struggle with cystic fibrosis as she does. This is a must listen for anyone that’s been misunderstood or learning to rise up from difficult situations in this episode with Julia Rae! Guest: @itsjuliarae Hosts: @goodbadbehaviorpodcast @sydneylotuaco @jenrufo

Rose Buds: The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever
Ep 103: Julia Rae (& a major announcement)

Rose Buds: The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 58:17


Julia Rae from Listen to Your Heart joins Eddie & Lynn for a true tell-all. How much prep time they had for each performance, the juiciest parts that didn't air, how the producers were winging it as the show went on, why Julia got her villain edit, why she went for Brandon over Sheridan, a major change that could've made the show better, why there won't be a season 2, what led to Julia and Sheridan to stop talking once the show aired, when Julia realized she was going home, how Julia asked the producers to leave the show and they said no, the editing that went into her and Savannah's conversation, and of course the 'ear muffs' moment. We also discuss the poor ratings, how all the contestants thought the show would do more for their careers than it did, what guy from Bachelor Nation slid into her DMs, what she said to Kesha that didn't air, and her iconic moment of how she went viral during a 76ers game. Follow Julia on IG @itsjuliarae Listen to her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VxSUiVmSfZVGzwHfRBaIQ Leave us a voicemail at 484-450-8864. Name and town and we will play it on air on our next episode! Feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts too :) Send any thoughts/ love/ suggestions to eddieravert@gmail.com, @RoseBudsPodcast, @eddie_rage @blynngin and @joe_ravert26. Enjoy your first week of EveryPlate meals for only $3.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and using code rosebuds1. We made Elite Daily's top Bachelor podcasts list! www.elitedaily.com/p/20-bachelor-n…AyA02fh6_Y46hko

Mouthing Off with Olivia Caridi
Listen to Your Heart’s Julia Rae

Mouthing Off with Olivia Caridi

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 54:58


Julia Rae, the “villain” from season one of Listen to Your Heart, and Olivia have been talking privately, and now Julia is ready to come on the podcast to publicly talk about how difficult her time on the show was, the dark place she went into because of cyber bullying, how her struggles affected her music, and what happened behind the scenes that encouraged the abnormal decisions she made. Plus, what she saw in Brandon Mills, whether she regrets leaving Sheridan Reed, and if she and Savannah McKinley squashed any beef from the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rose Buds: The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever

Hot off the press, Ryan Neal joins Eddie & Lynn offering some serious behind-the-scenes tea. The status of him and Natascha (plus some exciting news from the duo), the shocking advice Chris Lane offered that was not aired, the truth of what went down between Natascha & Julia Rae, what judges he liked and did not particularly care for, how he was discovered for Listen To Your Heart, and why we won't be seeing him on American Idol or The Voice anytime soon. Listen to Ryan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAh8BbTM0z1vN9flwScyfA/featured Follow Ryan on IG: @ryanneal_music Leave us a voicemail at 484-450-8864. Name and town and we will play it on air on our next episode! Feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts too :) Send any thoughts/ love/ suggestions to eddieravert@gmail.com, @RoseBudsPodcast, @eddie_rage @blynngin and @joe_ravert26. Enjoy your first week of EveryPlate meals for only $3.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and using code rosebuds1. We made Elite Daily's top Bachelor podcasts list! www.elitedaily.com/p/20-bachelor-n…AyA02fh6_Y46hko

Mouthing Off with Olivia Caridi
Listen to Your Heart’s Brandon Mills

Mouthing Off with Olivia Caridi

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 52:04


You’re about to listen to Brandon Mills, musician and villain of ABC’s “Listen to Your Heart!” He’s telling all about how the heck he even got on the show, what he thought the premise would be at first, and of course, the love triangle he ended up in between Savannah McKinley and Julia Rae. Plus, what he wishes he’d done differently in order to look better on the show, whether he’d ever go on Bachelor in Paradise, and what music we can expect from him the future.

Rose Buds: The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever

Brandon Mills from Listen to Your Heart spills all the tea in one of his first interviews since (*spoiler*) being eliminated this week.  We talk some key conversations that were not aired that would have most certainly changed the edit he got, and thus how he was portrayed on the show. Of course we chat what really went down with him, Savannah and Julia Rae. If he would have switched from Savannah to Julia Rae. His harsh feedback from the judges on his performances. What couples in the house he thinks are strongest. And what he learned from his time on the show.   We also talk his music career, his song writing process, how he opened for Jason Derulo and if we will be seeing him on any other Bachelor Nation shows in the future (wink Clare Crawley wink).   Pre-save Brandon's new single “Glistening”, which releases May 29th: https://soulspazm.ffm.to/glistening Listen & follow Brandon on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1x82IvqvbtUd9yyckJYsi6?si=vJowfaobTeKnPPZ0j2gBzw  Follow Brandon @brandonmillsmusic Leave us a voicemail at 484-450-8864. Name and town and we will play it on air on our next episode! Feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts too :) Send any thoughts/ love/ suggestions to eddieravert@gmail.com, @RoseBudsPodcast, @eddie_rage @blynngin and @joe_ravert26. Podchaser is donating 25 cents to Meals on Wheels America‘s COVID-19 Response Fund for EVERY podcast or episode review on Podchaser. Leave a review (or many!) for our show here: www.podchaser.com/podcasts/rose-bu…amatic-po-534809 Yuengling is matching donations made to the Gary Sinise Foundation's Emergency COVID-19 Combat Service, dollar for dollar, up to $45,000. Donate here: https://donate.garysinisefoundation.org/campaign/yuengling-covid-relief/c281216  We made Elite Daily's top Bachelor podcasts list! www.elitedaily.com/p/20-bachelor-n…AyA02fh6_Y46hko

Here To Make Friends - A Bachelor Recap Show
BONUS: 'Listen To Your Heart' With Julia Rae

Here To Make Friends - A Bachelor Recap Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 30:33


We’re dropping in today to check in - while we’ve been in quarantine, we’re still talking about all things The Bachelor on our Facebook and Instagram.And last week we had an amazing interview with Julia Rae from Listen To Your Heart. We talked to Julia about her eventful episode this week, her choice between Sheridan and Brandon, and what it's like to watch yourself date on TV while stuck in quarantine. We also have some exciting news: Here To Make Friends is nominated for a Webby, and we need your help! Click this link to vote for us for People's Voice Best TV & Film Podcast: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2020/podcasts/general-series/television-film See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Us Weekly's Bachelor podcast - Here For The Right Reasons
Peter and Kelley Go IG Official, Hannah Ann Scores a QB And Julia Rae Speaks Out

Us Weekly's Bachelor podcast - Here For The Right Reasons

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 44:58


Host Sarah Hearon and Us Weekly reporter Kayley Stumpe dive deep into the reactions to Peter Weber and Kelley Flanagan’s relationship. But don’t worry too much about his ex-fiancée Hannah Ann Sluss — she’s is busy with an NFL quarterback! We’ve also got exclusive Victoria Fuller updates and scoop on how Chris Soules’ friends feel about their romance. Plus, Julia Rae From ‘The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart’ joins Sarah to defend herself as she gets serious backlash from Bachelor Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bachelor After Show Podcast
The Bachelor: Listen to Your Heart S1 E3 Recap & After Show: Julia Rae throws MAD shade at Fellow contestant Savannah McKinley!

The Bachelor After Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 53:41


On this episode Chris Harrison tells the house to couple up or hit the road! They find out the winning couple will be going on tour- so game on! Things heat up between Brandon and Savannah that doesn't sit well with Julia. To round out the night we got star studded performances from the remaining eight couples with guest judges Kesha, Jason Marz, Jojo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers. Becca and Danny ended up getting the boot and only seven couples remain- who will take home the prize? Stay tuned! Be sure to check out the After Show hosted by: Rachel Swindler, Jeff Graham, Christine Alexis, and Michael Thieling. Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more After Shows for your favorite TV shows and the latest news in TV, Film, and exclusive celebrity interviews, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe
Grape Therapy: Julia Rae

Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 49:26


Kaitlyn is joined by Listen to Your Heart contestant, Julia Rae, for this week’s episode of Grape Therapy. She comes on to talk about her experience on the show, share what we didn’t get to see and just tell us how the dang show even works! She also explains what it’s like to have Cystic Fibrosis while being on television and what she deals with behind the scenes. Later, Julia answers questions from the listeners. GEICO - Go to geico.com , and in fifteen minutes you could be saving 15% or more on car insurance AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – For more info, visit projectbaseline.com/gored HIDRATE SPARK – Get $10 off your first order by going to hidratespark.com/VINE SPAFINDER – Go to spafinder.com/VINE or promo code VINE to save 15% on a gift

Rose Buds: The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever
Ep 96: Listen To Your Heart

Rose Buds: The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 57:44


Eddie, Lynn & Producer Joe break down the inaugural episode of Listen To Your Heart (don't worry, we are practicing social distancing). We debate all of the new contestants. Who we like. Who we may not like. Do we think this show is really about love or signing? Is Jamie drama central? Does Ryan look like Shawn Mendes? Who kissed the most people on night one? Why Philly native Julia Rae is our favorite. Our thoughts on the new Bachelor Mansion. Has Chris Harrison aged? Do we dig Sheridan's look? Is Rudi the best contestant ever? Segments include Walt Whitman Poetry Hour, Best/ Worst Dressed, Ratings and Bachelor Nations News. Leave us a voicemail at 484-450-8864. Name and town and we will play it on air on our next episode! Feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts too :) Podchaser is donating 25 cents to Meals on Wheels America‘s COVID-19 Response Fund for EVERY podcast or episode review on Podchaser. Leave a review (or many!) for our show here: www.podchaser.com/podcasts/rose-bu…amatic-po-534809 Send any thoughts/ love/ suggestions to eddieravert@gmail.com, @RoseBudsPodcast, @eddie_rage @blynngin and @joe_ravert26. We made Elite Daily's top Bachelor podcasts list! www.elitedaily.com/p/20-bachelor-n…AyA02fh6_Y46hko

Leave Room For Milk Podcast
LRFM #6 - Julia Rae - Empowering People Through the Art of Conversation

Leave Room For Milk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 33:39


Welcome to the Leave Room For Milk Podcast. The podcast centered around life, the creative journey, and a good cup of coffee. Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy the show! https://soundcloud.com/user-474396827 https://www.instagram.com/leaveroomformilk/ Story First Films Socials Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/storyfirstfilms/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/storyfirstfilms/ Website - http://www.thestoryfirst.com/ Personal Socials Jesse Scimeca - https://www.instagram.com/jesse_scimeca/ Chris Gray - https://www.instagram.com/chris_gray_dp/

Heads 'N Tales Podcast - Talking Sports Injury Rehab, Prevention, Perseverance, Concussions & Athlete Transition

Most athletes take the ability to breathe clearly for granted.  I have a cough and sinus congestion as I write up this blog post and I was just thinking that I should probably give up my Soul Cycle seat for tomorrow morning.  The discomfort from the cold largely stems from the fact that I cant take a full breath without "coughing up a lung."  Now imagine feeling like that every day of your life because that is what it is like to live with Cystic Fibrosis (CF).  Gunnar Esiason is the featured guest on the podcast for Episode 69 and he was diagnosed with CF at 2 years old. Gunnar is a recent graduate of Boston College, host of the "Making it Matter" podcast, and is an Advocate for the Boomer Esiason Foundation.  At this point you've probably made the connection that Gunnar's Dad is former NFL quarterback, Boomer Esiason.  In the beginning of our interview, Gunnar teaches us about Cystic Fibrosis, which is a terminal genetic illness that effects the respiratory system and digestive track.  Gunnar says CF is not a cookie cutter disease, which means severity and symptoms can vary significantly.  Like concussions, CF is an invisible illness because those affected by it more often than not look healthy. Gunnar and his parents at the dedication ceremony for the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Morristown Medical Center. Gunnar played two of the more violent sports growing up, which were ice hockey and football.  During our conversation he discusses the countless obstacles athletes with CF face, especially in such physically demanding sports.  For starters, breathing is difficult and is often compared to breathing through a straw.  Gunnar talks about the struggle to keep up with his teammates on longer, more endurance focused activities.  Another hurdle is bodyweight or lack there of.  Gunnar says that he has been considered underweight by American standards his whole life and discusses the frustrations of trying to put on weight and muscle mass.  Later on in the episode we talk about the recent addition of a feeding tube to his routine and how that has been a tremendous help in gaining and keeping on weight. Gunnar now tries to break down the stigma surrounding feeding tubes because it has been a game-changer for him. Despite these obstacles Gunnar never wanted to be treated any differently than his teammates nor did he want to use them as an excuse not to participate.  He is grateful for his coaches and teammates knack for knowing when to push him and when to pull him back in both practice and games.    Pictured, Gunnar Slangin' it in HS. I asked Gunnar if he ever felt extra pressure playing football because of the success his father had on the field, but Gunnar says his dad had a good parent-coach relationship when it came to football and was more of a "hockey Dad." Gunnar continues to play hockey and uses it as a "fun" version of cardio. Exercise and sports participation is extremely important for people with CF because they help to clear the lungs better than any alternative treatment.  Like many things associated with the illness, exercise and sports can also be a doubled-edged sword due to the increased risk of infection.  Anyone who has smelled a hockey bag knows what I'm talking about.  During the interview Gunnar takes us through some of the many setbacks he faced throughout his athletic career.  One of the more serious setbacks came when he contracted mono during the summer between his junior and senior year of high school.  He was sick for two months, lost his job as starting QB, and when he returned, it quickly became apparent that he wasn’t fit to play and still wasn’t well. Gunnar had to miss his entire senior football season to have a shot at playing  hockey in the winter. This was devastating to him at the time, but by exuding positive energy and keeping his sights set on hockey, he ultimately found joy in seeing his friends succeed on the field. Gunnar also talks about a couple other setbacks including coughing up blood during a football practice and two bouts with pneumonia in college, which have since hindered his athletic performance.  He stresses the importance of having a good balance with athletic activity and rest because you can easily run yourself into the ground.  I think this is a great message for all athletes, listen to your body and trust your gut!  Gunnar also talked about the ways he protects his health such as wearing a surgical mask to prevent infections and avoiding situations with poor air quality (ex. second hand smoke).  Hockey is still a huge part of Gunnar's life as both an athlete and coach.  Like most of my hockey guests, I asked about his opinion on fighting in hockey.  Gunnar believes fighting and the physicality of the sport should remain, stating that fear is a part of the game.  These are similar to my thoughts on the sport of football.  However, Gunnar emphasizes the importance of hitting properly.  He says that there is a lot of training for coaches especially in regard to concussions.  During this episode Gunnar talks about how he doesn't agree with USA Hockey's checking ban until kids reach the age of 13 (bantam level).  He feels it is important to teach proper ways to hit and take a hit at a young age and provides an example of an instance when he broke his wrist because he didn't know how to take a hit when he was young. Being an english major at Boston College, the creation of the Gunnar Esiason blog and Making it Matter podcast was a natural transition.  He decided to create this blog to use some of his experiences as an educational platform for people with cystic fibrosis, or their families, looking for some sort of guidance.  Due to concerns of spreading infections, individuals with CF can not interact with one another, so the creation of the blog and podcast with his co-host Julia Rae serves as a platform for them to interact. Their hope is to prove to listeners that kids with CF can grow up to live long, fulfilling and normal lives. The slogan of the podcast is to "Own It." To Gunnar, this means people with CF need to share their stories with the world, become their own advocate and for the CF community so people can identify with them, because there are only about 30,000 patients in the world. WHERE CAN YOU FOLLOW Gunnar esiason? Boomer Esiason Foundation | Blog | podcast | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | Youtube Download Episode 69 : iTunes | Stitcher | SoundCloud Permalink

Making it Matter with Gunnar Esiason and Julia Rae
Making it Matter Ep. #28 – The Chronic Side of Cystic Fibrosis

Making it Matter with Gunnar Esiason and Julia Rae

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2017 20:51


From sinus surgery to hemoptysis, Julia Rae and Gunnar discuss some of the more frightening and reoccurring issues that people with cystic fibrosis can face. They point out that it is important to educate ourselves on the issues and learn ways not only to prepare, but also overcome and prevent them.