BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

August 15, 2017

Faisal is 18 years old and currently resides in Concord, CA. He recently graduated from High School and is headed to college in the fall. Faisal plays soccer for the Diablo FC in the National Premier League and was a member of the Afghanistan U19...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 176: Importance of Nutrition for CF Patients

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

July 19, 2017

In this podcast, we meet Molly Bigford, a Registered Dietitian for the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Care Team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born and raised in Michigan, Molly began working with hospitalized adult patients with cystic fibrosis 13 years ago. When the CF clinic divided into...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 175: Being a CF Mom featuring Cheryl Esiason

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments, Relationships

June 8, 2017

In this cystic fibrosis podcast, Cheryl Esiason, wife of Boomer Esiason and mother to Gunnar and Sydney, shares her own personal journey as a mother to someone living with cystic fibrosis. She recalls Gunnar’s false negative CF test and her initial thoughts once he was...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 174: Rare Disease Series featuring Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

by BEF

CF Podcasts

June 1, 2017

Cystic fibrosis is a part of a small but special community that includes around 7,000 rare disease populations. To be classified as a rare disease, the disorder must affect less than 200,000 Americans at any given time. By the strictest of definitions, cystic fibrosis is...

CF Podcast 173: Becoming a Parent and Overcoming Infertility with Cystic Fibrosis

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Pregnancy & Fertility, Relationships

May 31, 2017

In this podcast, we meet Chris Kvam, cystic fibrosis patient, husband, and father. Diagnosed at 4 years old, Chris was told he was infertile, very abruptly, when switching over to his adult cystic fibrosis clinic. Because of the delivery and lack of open conversation about...

Podcast 172: Exercising While in the Hospital

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, Airway Clearance, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Hospitals vs. Home Care

May 31, 2017

In this podcast, Jerry Cahill reviews several ways that he stays active in the hospital in order to keep his lungs clear and discusses the importance of holding on to your routine. This video podcast was made possible through an unrestricted education grant from Gilead to...

Podcast 171: The Daily Grind with Cystic Fibrosis featuring Pam Gauvin-Fernandes

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lung Transplants

May 31, 2017

In this podcast, we hear from Pam Gauvin-Fernandes, whose journey is truly unique. Misdiagnosed for years with bronchitis, she was tested and confirmed to have cystic fibrosis at 18 years of age. Fortunately, her health stayed steady for years due to her passion for swimming....

CF Podcast 170: Jerry’s Five Year Transplant Anniversary

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments, Lung Transplants

April 26, 2017

Jerry Cahill, 5 years post transplant, shares the ups and downs of his journey as an organ donor recipient. This podcast was made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from GENENTECH to the Boomer Esiason Foundation....

CF Podcast 169: #MyNewLungs

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments, Lung Transplants

April 26, 2017

In this podcast, cystic fibrosis patients share their inspiring double lung transplant stories in honor of organ donation awareness month. From being listed to “dry runs” to the actual surgery – each of these stories offers a unique look into the transplant process. This podcast was...

CF Podcast 168: Sport and Cystic Fibrosis with Matt Mitchell

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, College Life, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments

April 26, 2017

Matt Mitchell, 19, shares his journey with cystic fibrosis, exercise, and team sports. Starting at an early age, Matt played backyard sports and eventually transitioned to official team sports. Today, he plays wide receiver for the Phoenix College football team - which enables him to...

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 177: How To Survive And Live A Healthy Lifestyle With CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 176: Importance of Nutrition for CF Patients

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 175: Being a CF Mom featuring Cheryl Esiason

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 174: Rare Disease Series featuring Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

CF Podcast 173: Becoming a Parent and Overcoming Infertility with Cystic Fibrosis

Podcast 172: Exercising While in the Hospital

Podcast 171: The Daily Grind with Cystic Fibrosis featuring Pam Gauvin-Fernandes

CF Podcast 170: Jerry’s Five Year Transplant Anniversary

CF Podcast 169: #MyNewLungs

CF Podcast 168: Sport and Cystic Fibrosis with Matt Mitchell

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