May 05, 2025

E13. Triumph Over Asthma: How Liz Radinovic Took Back Her Health

47 minutes

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In this episode of Beyond the Wheeze, I sit down with Liz Radinovic, a personal trainer, health coach, and asthma athlete from Columbus, Ohio. Liz opens up about what it was like living with severe asthma for 15 years, how a breakthrough with biologic medication changed everything, and how she found her way back to long-distance running — including finishing a half marathon.

We get into her advocacy work for better asthma care, how she approaches coaching with a focus on sustainable health and fitness, and the growth she’s experienced as a public speaker. It’s a conversation about what it takes to keep going through tough health challenges, how resilience is built one step at a time, and why it matters to take responsibility for your health.

Liz shares powerful lessons about owning your story and using it to inspire others to take charge of their own.

Follow Liz on Instagram @liz_radinovic and follow Josh @the.asthma.runner.

Visit Liz Health Coaching at https://www.facebook.com/fithub.

Check out Liz's S-T-R-I-D-E (Strength, Resilience, Injury-Defence, Elevation) Method — a complimentary, runner-focused training resource for our podcast listeners. If you're looking for tips to get started, visit https://www.wheezespeak.ca/stride.

Chapters:

01:03 Introduction to Liz Radanovich's Journey
02:20 Connecting with Liz
03:18 Overcoming Asthma Challenges
08:56 Turning Point in Asthma Management
18:15 Running and Resilience
22:42 Unexpected Challenges in Marathon Training
22:51 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Resilience
23:43 Coaching Philosophy and Client Success
27:59 Navigating Professional Growth and Public Speaking
33:34 Health Coaching and Sustainable Habits
38:59 Future Goals and Expanding Opportunities
44:37 Final Thoughts and Inspirational Message