by breathestrong | Jan 21, 2026 | Life with CF
Want to have impact? How you tell your story matters! By Katherine Russell About five months after a double lung transplant, I was invited to speak in front of a group of college students to encourage them to pledge as organ donors. My transplant had been urgent,...
by breathestrong | Jan 20, 2026 | Life with CF, Parenting, Self-improvement
Caregivers - Practice Self Compassion By Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC Caregiver burnout is a real risk when managing chronic illness. CF caregivers experience elevated rates of depression and anxiety compared to the general population. This in turn affects their...
by breathestrong | Jan 13, 2026 | Exercise / Fitness, Life with CF, Parenting
Prioritize Movement as Therapy By Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC Physical activity isn’t just another item on the wellness checklist. For people with CF, exercise directly supports lung health by increasing ventilation and helping to loosen mucus. Regular...
by breathestrong | Jan 5, 2026 | Life with CF, Parenting
Strategies for a New Year Reset in Cystic Fibrosis Families By Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAC, INHC The start of a new year often brings pressure to transform every aspect of our lives. For families living with cystic fibrosis, the daily treatment burden already...
by breathestrong | Dec 9, 2025 | All BreatheStrong+, Life with CF, Parenting
Holiday Travel with Cystic Fibrosis Finding the Magic in the Journey By Laurel Douglas, CF Mom The holidays have always been a season of travel, family, and tradition for us- the long drive home, the smell of familiar kitchens, the laughter that fills the house late...
by breathestrong | Nov 16, 2025 | All BreatheStrong+, Life with CF
National Caregivers Month If you’re caring for someone else, there’s a good chance you’ve gotten used to putting your own needs last. Maybe you tell yourself you’ll rest later, or that your feelings can wait, or that you’ll eat, breathe, drink water, or sit down…...
