BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

August 13, 2015

Today we meet Jessie Ennis, a 22 year old with CF who was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. Because of a family history of the disease, Jessie's parents had her tested for CF before she was six weeks of age. In spite of CF,...

Own Your Feeding Tube with Gunnar Esiason: Episode 5

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Hospitals vs. Home Care, Lifestyle Adjustments

July 23, 2015

Success with the Feeding Tube This is the final episode of the Own Your Feeding Tube video podcast series. Here, you will see how the feeding tube has helped me immensely over the past 4 years. I have gained about 30 pounds, and to be honest...

Own Your Feeding Tube with Gunnar Esiason: Episode 4

by BEF

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

July 22, 2015

“Comfort With Your Feeding Tube” The fourth episode of the Own Your Feeding Tube video podcast series discusses some of the social questions that tube feeders, or potential tube feeders, may have when it comes to a new feeding tube. Obviously, it’s a pretty noticeable device....

CF Podcast 150: Sean Sullivan, Being Compliant with Cystic Fibrosis

by BEF

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

July 21, 2015

Today we meet 40 year old, Sean Sullivan, who was diagnosed with CF at 16 months after his parents grew concerned about his chronic cough and lack of weight gain. Sean is the oldest of six kids and is the only person in his family...

Own Your Feeding Tube with Gunnar Esiason: Episode 3

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, Career World, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments

July 9, 2015

“Normalcy with a Feeding Tube” In the third episode of the Own Your Feeding Tube video podcast series, you will see how I have been able to maintain my physically active lifestyle. Prior to getting my feeding tube placed, I had a fear that my life...

CF Podcast 149: Exercising with Cystic Fibrosis – Featuring Jillian McNulty

by BEF

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

July 8, 2015

Today, we meet Jillian McNulty, a 38 year old woman living, breathing, and succeeding with cystic fibrosis in Ireland. Growing up as one of four kids, she is outgoing and constantly challenges herself to stay on top of her disease. During her childhood, Jillian was...

Own Your Feeding Tube with Gunnar Esiason: Episode 2

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Hospitals vs. Home Care, Lifestyle Adjustments

June 26, 2015

“What Can I expect From My New Feeding Tube?” The second episode of the Own Your Feeding Tube video podcast series will show you how I have had to make a few lifestyle changes after I had my feeding tube placed. I agree, it can seem like...

CF Podcast 148: Never Giving Up with CF

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, Career World, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Hospitals vs. Home Care, Lifestyle Adjustments

June 25, 2015

Today, we meet Chris Peacock, a 26 year old native of Durham, UK who loves sports, poker, and spending time with his girlfriend and friends. - Chris suffered a collapsed lung in 2011. - He stepped out of his comfort zone and started dedicating time to exercise...

Own Your Feeding Tube with Gunnar Esiason: Episode 1

by BEF

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

June 18, 2015

The First Day Home With A Feeding Tube In the first episode of the Own Your Feeding Tube video podcast series, this “How-To” video will show how I am able to use my feeding tube in different situations. I cover two different types of “feeds,” bolus...

CF Podcast 147: Managing a Career with Cystic Fibrosis – Featuring Johnny Simpson

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, Career World, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments

June 17, 2015

Today, you will meet Jonny Simpson, who is living, breathing, and succeeding with cystic fibrosis. - 28 years old - From Penrith, Cumbria, UK - His hobbies include bodybuilding, literature, and music. - He is one of four boys. - He works in sports marketing and also personal training. This podcast...

Author: BEF

CF Podcast 151: Jessie Ennis Interview – Self Management and Pursuing Goals with Cystic Fibrosis

Own Your Feeding Tube with Gunnar Esiason: Episode 5

Own Your Feeding Tube with Gunnar Esiason: Episode 4

CF Podcast 150: Sean Sullivan, Being Compliant with Cystic Fibrosis

Own Your Feeding Tube with Gunnar Esiason: Episode 3

CF Podcast 149: Exercising with Cystic Fibrosis – Featuring Jillian McNulty

Own Your Feeding Tube with Gunnar Esiason: Episode 2

CF Podcast 148: Never Giving Up with CF

Own Your Feeding Tube with Gunnar Esiason: Episode 1

CF Podcast 147: Managing a Career with Cystic Fibrosis – Featuring Johnny Simpson

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