The CF Together Podcast

This podcast is a re-release and first published on the 05/02/2024 as part of the CF Strong initiative. Host and fellow CF community member Brad Dryburgh explores the relationship between cystic fibrosis and mental health. Joining Brad are six people in their 20s living with CF, who share honest, first-person perspectives on how CF has affected their mental wellbeing and the ways they navigate these experiences. The conversation explores social anxiety, the pressure of explaining CF to others,

This podcast is a re-release and first published on 31/01/2024 for the CF Strong Project. Have you ever wondered how to balance a social life while living with cystic fibrosis (CF)? You are not alone. Hosted by Bradley Dryburgh, who lives with CF, delves into the perspectives of six young adults facing similar challenges. In this opening episode, Adam, Blake, Caitlin, Ellie, Sam, and Tayla share candid accounts of how they navigate a social life while managing their CF. From Adam's seamless int

Corey, a young actor living with CF, shares his story together with his mother, Melissa. This beautifully raw conversation explores how one family has navigated cystic fibrosis and the profound impact of living with and loving someone with CF. Their story is one of resilience, hope and the unbreakable bond between a mother and son. The views, experiences and comments shared in these stories are not medical advice and may not reflect the opinions or beliefs of CF Together. Always seek the guida

In this episode of Stronger Together, Kelly Exner, Clinical Services Manager, is joined by Adam Holmes from Community and Professor Keith Ooi for an insightful conversation about what it means to live a meaningful and fulfilling life while living with cystic fibrosis (CF). Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities that come with CF, the importance of connection, purpose and wellbeing, and how people can build rich, rewarding lives while managing the realities of a chronic conditio

This episode of the CF Together podcast is a special re-release, originally published on 13 February 2021 as part of the CF Strong iniatitive. Host Keegan Bakker, former radio presenter and now CEO of Audata sits down with Peter Oxford, producer of Showcase (the Australian Dance Championships) and cabin crew member for Virgin Australia. Peter shares his experience of growing up living with cystic fibrosis (CF) and building a dynamic career in the dance industry. From running his own studio to

In this episode of the Stronger Together series, Dr Keith and Adam are joined by Tamarah Katz, Senior Respiratory Dietitian at Sydney Children’s Hospital and researcher at the University of New South Wales. With over 15 years’ experience working alongside families of children living with cystic fibrosis, Tamarah shares her insights into how nutrition in CF care is evolving. From the traditional “legacy” CF diet to the impact of CFTR modulators, she explores why it’s time to rethink how we appro