Obesity in CF: A New Challenge in a Healthier Future
Cystic Fibrosis and obesity? Until recently this has not been a topic of conversation for the CF community. The reason for obesity in the CF community is better health and longer lives, so the concer...
19 Maj 202538min
70 years strong: The Luanne McKinnon story.
A 70-year-old person with cystic fibrosis. It’s a phrase that wasn’t just uncommon a few decades ago—it was virtually unheard of.When Luanne McKinnon was diagnosed in 1969 at just 13 years old, doctor...
12 Maj 20251h 3min
Live Fearlessly: Jacob Venditti
Eight miles. Two friends. One cause.This episode now holds even deeper meaning. Jacob Venditti, who has since passed away from complications of cystic fibrosis (August 16th 2025), shares his story wit...
5 Maj 202531min
From Bulky to Breakthrough: The Future of Airway Clearance
From Clunky to Cutting-Edge: The Evolution of Airway Clearance with Nicole DunnWhen our daughters first received their vest machines, they felt like they weighed a hundred pounds and had to be plugged...
21 Apr 202527min
Milestones, Medicine, and the CF Community with Siri Vaeth
CFRI’s Executive Director, Siri Vaeth is sunshine to me. She’s a dear friend.We met after Siri took on her role with the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute. I consider Siri a dear friend, and a mentor...
7 Apr 202553min
Aaron Trumm: living his best life!
I love that I was able to bump into Aaron Trumm via an email. He reached out to check in about our scholarship program for college. We only award grants to undergrad students, but I was intrigued by...
24 Mars 202545min
Bob Coughlin, CF Dad: from Congress to Science
CF Dad Bob Coughlin see's a cure in the future for his son, and all of our kids. His high energy in this podcast is contagious. In this conversation, Laura Bonnell and Bob Coughlin discuss the journey...
10 Mars 202545min
Michael Armstrong, wise beyond his years
Michael Armstrong is a 25-year-old pre-law student. He loves to read, paint, play card games and video games. He was diagnosed with CF as an infant. We’re going to talk about his CF journey and how li...
24 Feb 202526min
