CForYourself: A podcast from Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Advances in our understanding of CF mean that there are many more effective treatments out there, so people with the condition are living longer than ever.  But the aging process can also bring its own challenges and issues to contend with. As well as physical concerns as your condition changes over time, there can be emotional, social and financial impacts to think about too. Whether that’s plann...

The relationships we form are such an important part of our lives, whether that’s with your partner, loved ones, or colleagues. They shape the people we are, and those closest to us see us through the good and bad times; the milestones, the laughs and the tears. But sometimes balancing a relationship and a condition like CF can bring extra challenges to navigate, and we’re talking about this, as w...

In this special bonus episode of CForYourself, Lucy enjoys a virtual cup of tea and a chat with the fabulous Jordy Deelight. Jordy’s drag act The Real Housewife of Leith has delighted audiences – excuse the pun there - across the country, as well as raising vital awareness of cystic fibrosis. Their show The Honeymoon Period was all about lung transplants in CF and was even praised by the Scottish...

Families experience and cope with CF in a number of different ways. The journey is not always predictable or easy, and every child and every story is different. In this episode of CForYourself, our host Lucy enjoys a (virtual) cuppa with Lizzy, mum to 16-year-old Isaac, who has cystic fibrosis. Lizzy talks openly and honestly about her personal experiences of parenting,  what she's learned al...

Growing up with CF, it’s completely normal to worry about what the future might hold; how CF might affect your working life and if you will still be able to achieve everything you want to. But it’s important to remember that more people with cystic fibrosis (CF) are in employment than ever before. And as far as possible, CF shouldn’t be a barrier to you achieving a fulfilling career and achieving...

Living with cystic fibrosis (CF) means more than just a set of physical symptoms - it can also have an impact on our mental and emotional wellbeing. In this episode, our guest Sarah talks openly and honestly about how CF has affected her mental health; from struggling to fit in as teenager, to the complicated emotions she's experienced since taking Kaftrio. We also hear from CF psychologist D...