by breathestrong | Apr 20, 2026 | Life with CF, Self-improvement
Thriving Minds: You Are More than CF By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior One of the hardest parts of chronic illness is that it can sometimes feel like your whole identity is getting swallowed up by medical stuff. Staying engaged with things you...
by breathestrong | Apr 20, 2026 | Life with CF, Self-improvement
Thriving Minds: Balancing Brain Activity with Physical Fatigue By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior Here are some low-pressure ways to keep your brain active, whether you’re feeling alert or running on fumes. Fatigue is real with CF, and...
by breathestrong | Apr 10, 2026 | Life with CF, Self-improvement
Thriving Minds: Keep Your Mind Engaged By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior Here are some low-pressure ways to keep your brain active, whether you’re feeling alert or running on fumes. Audiobooks and Podcasts If your eyes are tired or reading...
by breathestrong | Apr 8, 2026 | Life with CF, Self-improvement
Thriving Minds: Staying Mentally Engaged with CF By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior Living with cystic fibrosis means facing a whole range of challenges, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally too. When you’re going through a tough...
by breathestrong | Feb 12, 2026 | Exercise / Fitness, Life with CF, Self-improvement
Stronger with Every Breath - Exercise By Colin Butler, MS, CSCS, ACSM-GEI, EIM and CF Warrior When you’re living with cystic fibrosis (CF), staying physically well isn’t just about treatments and doctor visits, it’s a daily practice of moving your body, clearing your...
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...
