BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

October 13, 2020

Jerry Cahill spoke with Dr. Kelsey Finn about her book, “Having Cystic Fibrosis is a lot like being a Super Hero,” which relays information about CF so that kids and parents have a launching pad for more serious conversations. Dr. Finn’s goal is to support...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 254: Dealing with a Spouse’s Pulmonary Exacerbations

by BEF

Airway Clearance, CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments, Lung Transplants, Relationships

September 29, 2020

“I would tell a caregiver or a spouse of someone with CF that – all of those things you are feeling, the fatigue, the anger, the resentment, all of that is okay because we’ve all gone through that. It’s also really important for you, the...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 253: Having a Community

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

September 15, 2020

“I would recommend that anyone with CF who can physically get up and move, to get up and move. I have found that exercise has changed my life completely, and without it, I don’t know where I would be at this point.” Meet Scott Marraffa, a...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 252: Leaving No One Behind – Reaching the Remaining 10%

by BEF

CF Community, CF Podcasts

September 8, 2020

“Everyone deserves that same realistic hope for a deep breath and for a future. And the work of Emily’s Entourage is focused on achieving that for every single person so no one with CF is left behind.” Jerry sat down – virtually – with Emily Kramer...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 251: Managing Your Life as a Teenager Part 2

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Relationships

September 1, 2020

In part 2 of Managing Your Life as a Teenager, Jerry sits down with Sean Randles… 6 years after their first podcast. Today, Sean is 15-years-old, runs track, and played freshman basketball. He is also a positive social media influencer, spending most of his time...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 250: Managing Your Life with CF as a Teenage Part 1

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Relationships

August 25, 2020

Jerry caught up with 17-year-old Colin Randles in his latest podcast. Colin, a Junior honors student, golfs, plays JV basketball, and rows crew. His brother Sean, who also has cystic fibrosis, is his biggest support system, and they do as much as they can together. Tune...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 249: We are All in This Together

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Parenthood

August 18, 2020

“I can fight alone, but we can win together.” Last week, we met Eric Schandel… and this week Jerry sat down with his wife, Ashley! In the latest CF Podcast, Ashley shares a little about herself and what it was like when her daughter Remi Monroe...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 248: The Emotional Side of Being a CF Dad

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Parenthood

August 11, 2020

All parents worry about their children – but parents of kids with cystic fibrosis have additional stressors and concerns. In the latest CF podcast, Eric Schandel sat down with Jerry Cahill to share his experience of being a CF dad – to Remi, who is...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 247: Ups and Downs of Having Two Siblings with CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Relationships

July 28, 2020

In Jerry’s latest CF Unmasked podcast, he sits down with Greg Love for an uncensored look at what it’s like growing up with two brothers with cystic fibrosis. From witnessing countless pulmonary exacerbations to feeling guilty about being healthy, Greg shares his experiences openly and...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 246: Traveling with Cystic Fibrosis

by BEF

Career World, CF Podcasts

July 21, 2020

“I am not defined by my disease. I have CF, but I am not CF. I can do what everyone else can do; I just might have to do it a little bit different. I might have to add in some treatments during the day....

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 255: Talking to Kids about CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 254: Dealing with a Spouse’s Pulmonary Exacerbations

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 253: Having a Community

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 252: Leaving No One Behind – Reaching the Remaining 10%

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 251: Managing Your Life as a Teenager Part 2

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 250: Managing Your Life with CF as a Teenage Part 1

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 249: We are All in This Together

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 248: The Emotional Side of Being a CF Dad

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 247: Ups and Downs of Having Two Siblings with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 246: Traveling with Cystic Fibrosis

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