CForYourself: A podcast from Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Feb 20 2025 21 ep. 41 mins 3
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CForYourself is a podcast brought to you by UK charity, Cystic Fibrosis Trust. In each episode of CForYourself, host Lucy Baxter will be having a (virtual) cup of tea and a chat with others in the cystic fibrosis community about a whole range of topics, from exercise and employment to parenting and mental health. We’ll also hear from CF experts, who will be sharing their knowledge and advice for everyone affected by CF. CForYourself is all about sharing honest insights into life with cystic fibrosis: the good, the bad and everything in between. For more information about the podcast, and the work of the Trust, please visit https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/podcast

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CForYourself: 60th anniversary special with Chief Executive David Ramsden

Feb 20 2025 46 mins  
As it's 'FeBrewary', in this month's episode Lucy hosts her own virtual tea party on the pod. Joining her for a brew is David Ramsden, Chief Executive at the Trust, and our supporter Paul, who is 70 years old and has CF. This month also marks the end of our 60th anniversary year, so Lucy, David and Paul will be chatting about the progress we’ve seen over the past 60 years and ref

CForYourself: Exercise and CF

Jan 23 2025 48 mins  
Many of us might have made a new year’s resolution to take up a new exercise in 2025, or maybe you have a sporty challenge in your sights. So in the January episode of CForYourself we're talking all about staying active with cystic fibrosis. Lucy is joined by Matt, a personal trainer and running coach with CF. Matt has run marathons to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Trust over t

CForYourself: Navigating a new diagnosis

Dec 12 2024 48 mins  
In this episode we're talking all about navigating a new cystic fibrosis (CF) diagnosis. Our host Lucy sits down for a virtual tea and chat with Jade, whose 8-year-old daughter Penelope was diagnosed with CF at two days old. Jade, who recently featured in our new parent pack, talks about some of the emotions she felt when they received the diagnosis, her advice for other parents, a

CForYourself: Pregnancy and CF

Nov 14 2024 52 mins  
As access to new treatments increases across the community, we have seen real progress for people with cystic fibrosis. For many, lives are getting longer and healthier and this means new doors are opening. One area which has seen significant change, is the number of people with CF becoming parents. The latest UK CF Registry data revealed 116 women had babies in 2023. More than dou

CForYourself: Talking transplant

Sep 26 2024 33 mins  
Everyone going through the transplant process will have a different experience and journey. Adjusting to life after an organ transplant can bring new opportunities, but also new challenges. This can be complex to navigate, both practically and emotionally. To mark Organ Donation Week, our host, Lucy, has a virtual tea and a chat with Zanib Nasim, to talk about her experience of hav

CForYourself: Behind the scenes at Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Jun 12 2024 41 mins  
In this special CF Week edition of CForYourself, our host Lucy goes behind the scenes at Cystic Fibrosis Trust. To mark our 60th anniversary, she chats to some of the team to hear about their role, the changes they’ve seen in their time at the Trust, challenges the community are facing, and hopes for the future. We hear from Belinda who works in the research team, Sangeeta, Welfa

CForYourself: Youth Advisory Group takeover

Apr 22 2024 41 mins  
In episode seven, Lucy has a virtual catch-up with Tilly, Rosie and Tehya from the Trust’s Youth Advisory group, otherwise known as YAG. They talk about growing up with CF, managing friendships, transitioning from primary to secondary school, navigating high school with CF and so much more. We also hear from Ellie Mindel, Lead for Children and Young People at the Trust, to find o

CForYourself: Navigating grief and CF carrier testing with James Dunmore

Mar 19 2024 27 mins  
In episode six, Lucy has a virtual catch-up with Cystic Fibrosis Trust ambassador and former star of Made in Chelsea, James Dunmore, who sadly lost both of his sisters, Lucinda (19) and Jodi (22) to CF when he was a young boy. They chat about his work with the Trust, his wonderful sisters, coping with grief and his experience going through the process of carrier teasing to find out

CForYourself: Research using lung MRI in CF

Feb 07 2024 42 mins  
In episode five, our host, Lucy, talks all things research with Dr Laurie Smith from the University of Sheffield, who specialises in understanding how the lungs of people with CF are affected by the condition and Dan Beever, who has CF himself and works to ensure that patients are involved in the purpose, design and implementation of research studies and clinical trials. They chat

CForYourself: CF and interior design with Jack Kinsey

Jan 18 2024 31 mins  
In episode four, our host, Lucy sits down with Jack Kinsey an interior designer from Norfolk, who appeared in series four of BBC Interior Design Masters, where he was awarded second place. They chat about his passion for design, his CF journey, appearing on TV and so much more! We also hear from Bekcy Kilgarrif, joint head of Information Support and Programs at Cystic Fibrosis Trus