Nick Di Brizzi Jr is a realtor and actor from California. He has starred in TV shows such as Fargo, CSI: NY and in his own documentary ‘Fight Like A Boss’ which is about his journey to being on the double lung transplant wait list as a person living with cystic fibrosis. 

When he received his double lung transplant, he made a promise to his donor that he would dedicate his life to supporting others living with cystic fibrosis. 

Today Nick is the founder and CEO of the non-profit Breathe Like A Boss Foundation which supports people living with cystic fibrosis have access to exercise equipment.

Music and sound effects: Storyblocks.

Photo: Nick Di Brizzi Jr.

TIME STAMPS

[00:03] Introduction to Nick Di Brizzi Jr.

[46:11] Double lung transplant experience.

[10:15] Prognosis for cystic fibrosis during the 1980s.

[14:12] Nick visiting Italy for the first time after his double lung transplant.

[16:48] Kidney transplant experience.

[20:25] The value of gratitude in Nick’s life.

[29:26] Why Saint Bernardine of Siena is particularly meaningful to Nick.

[31:23] The value of hope and faith.

[35:58] What makes the Fits and Giggles fantasy football league unique.

[38:39] What living healthier today means to Nick.

[42:36] Nick suggests some of his favorite places to eat in Italy and California.

[45:03] Outro.  

RESOURCES

Documentary: Fight Like A Boss.

Living Breath Foundation.

Breathe Like A Boss Foundation.

TV series: Fargo.

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