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Cystic Fibrosis (or 65 Roses to kids with CF who can't quite pronounce such a scientific term) is a progressive terminal illness that is genetically transmitted. CF primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. The body produces thick and sticky mucus that can clog the lungs and obstruct the pancreas. Cystic Fibrosis can be life-threatening, and people with the condition tend to have a shorter-than-normal life span.

This is a basic definition of Cystic Fibrosis. The scientific definition. A definition that fails to even scrape the surface of this illness.

In order to better explain just what CF is and how it affects the lives of the patients who live with it and the people who love them - I decided to speak to two families who have been directly impacted by this illness: The Higginbothams and The Corrys.

The Higginbothams you will be hearing from: Steve, Ellen Ann, Kate, Meg, Matthew and Sandra (Matthew's wife)

The Corrys you will be hearing from: Jack, Toni, John-Patrick, Ryan, Mary and Kaitlyn (Me! - Ryan's wife)

Each person has a unique perspective on CF and is here to share their personal experiences and raise awareness!

The 65 Roses Series will be 5 parts:

Chapter I • A Mother's Love ft. Ellen Ann Higginbotham & Toni Corry

Chapter II • A Father's Bond ft. Steve Higginbotham & Jack Corry

Chapter III • My First Friends: A Sibling's Perspective ft. Kate Higginbotham, Meg Higginbotham, John-Patrick Corry & Mary (Corry) Field

Chapter IV • In Sickness and In Health: A Wife's Persective ft. Sandra Higginbotham & Kaitlyn Corry

Chapter V • The Trilogy: Direct from the Patient ft. Matthew Higginbotham & Ryan Corry

Cystic Fibrosis (or 65 Roses to kids with CF who can't quite pronounce such a scientific term) is a progressive terminal illness that is genetically transmitted. CF primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. The body produces thick and sticky mucus that can clog the lungs and obstruct the pancreas. Cystic Fibrosis can be life-threatening, and people with the condition tend to have a shorter-than-normal life span.

This is a basic definition of Cystic Fibrosis. The scientific definition. A definition that fails to even scrape the surface of this illness.

In order to better explain just what CF is and how it affects the lives of the patients who live with it and the people who love them - I decided to speak to two families who have been directly impacted by this illness: The Higginbothams and The Corrys.

The Higginbothams you will be hearing from: Steve, Ellen Ann, Kate, Meg, Matthew and Sandra (Matthew's wife)

The Corrys you will be hearing from: Jack, Toni, John-Patrick, Ryan, Mary and Kaitlyn (Me! - Ryan's wife)

Each person has a unique perspective on CF and is here to share their personal experiences and raise awareness! 

The 65 Roses Series will be 5 parts:

Chapter I • A Mother's Love ft. Ellen Ann Higginbotham & Toni Corry

Chapter II • A Father's Bond ft. Steve Higginbotham & Jack Corry

Chapter III • My First Friends: A Sibling's Perspective ft. Kate Higginbotham, Meg Higginbotham, John-Patrick Corry & Mary (Corry) Field

Chapter IV • In Sickness and In Health: A Wife's Persective ft. Sandra Higginbotham & Kaitlyn Corry

Chapter V • The Trilogy: Direct from the Patient ft. Matthew Higginbotham & Ryan Corry

Fitness & Wellness Coach, Carolyn Casper, joins me to discuss her journey toward starting her business.  

We discuss:  

• Following your passion 

• Overcoming fear of judgement

• The importance of sustainability in our diet/exercise regimen 

• The importance of having a positive support system  

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Karen Attardo, co-founder of the non-profit organization 'Love & Relief', joins me to discuss her humanitarian efforts and her personal experience of traveling to Haiti nearly 20 times in 10 years in her mission to leave her mark on the world by aiding others • 

We discuss:   

• Karen discovering her passion for humanitarian work

• Her first trip to Haiti and her experiences of her subsequent visits that have spanned a decade

• How we can help support the children and women of Haiti 

 ..& much more!   

>>Stay Social<  

Instagram: @LoveAndReliefForHaiti • #ItsALoveHaitiRelationship • #BostonToHaiti

Facebook: Love And Relief For Haiti    

Donate: 

Via Venmo - @LoveAndReliefForHaiti

Via PayPal - Love & Relief For Haiti

Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/ref=?ie=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0&lid=2LWDMX3H01MN8&ty=wishlist

Intuitive coach, breath work facilitator & founder and CEO of Anna The Anxiety Coach, Anna Papaioannou, joins me to discuss her personal journey of suffering a traumatic incident at age 10 and how that experience changed the course of her life and ultimately created the path for her life's work!  •

We discuss:

• Trauma response

• Building a strong foundation through baby steps

• Finding a like-minded community 

• Turning our life's experience into our life's work 

• Benefits of breath work, cold showers, salt water & grounding 

• DOING THE DAMN WORK!

..& much more!

>>Stay Social< Instagram: @AnnaTheAnxietyCoach

Website: www.AnnaTheAnxietyCoach.com

Podcast: The Anxiety Gal Podcast (Subscribe on Apple/Spotify!) 

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-anxiety-gal-podcast/id1510679928

My husband, Ryan Corry, joins me for EPISODE 50(!) of WonderFilledWeek to discuss what life has been like in the Q for a year! • Support The Show by Rating & Reviewing on iTunes! • Follow on Instagram: @WonderFilledWeek • @RyanMCorry

*TRIGGER WARNING*: This episode contains sensitive subject matter that may be triggering to some— please proceed with caution; TW: Cancer, Death, Loss of a parent; Co-Founder of Untangle Grief, Emma Dutton, joins me to discuss her personal journey of navigating life after loss and turning her grief into action. 

We discuss: 

• Losing a loved one 

• Navigating life after loss  

• Following your 'gut' 

• Grief & healing 

• Untangle Grief App 

...& much more!

>>Stay Social< Instagram: @UntangleGrief

Twitter: @UntangleGrief

Facebook: @UntangleGrief

Website: www.UntangleGrief.com

Untangled Grief App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/untangle-grief-support/id1509332463

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-dutton-3aa3408a

*TRIGGER WARNING*: This episode contains sensitive subject matter that may be triggering to some— please proceed with caution; TW: Death, Loss of a Child, Death of a child; Grief Coach & Host of Grieving Moms Podcast, Megan Hillukka, joins me to discuss her personal journey of navigating life after loss and turning her grief into action.

We discuss:

• Coping with the loss of a child

• Navigating life after loss

• Trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• The Importance of Therapy

• Grief Coaching

...& much more!

>>Stay Social< Instagram: @CultivatedFamily

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatedfamily/

Website: www.MeganHillukka.com

Grieving Moms Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grieving-moms-podcast/id1473859194

*TRIGGER WARNING*: This episode contains sensitive subject matter that may be triggering to some— please proceed with caution; TW: Eating Disorders; TW: Depression 

Self-Love & Mental Health Author and founder of New Luna Press publishing house, Lauren Dow, joins me to discuss her personal journey of navigating life with mental health struggles and a diagnosed eating disorder.

• We discuss: 

• Imposter Syndrome

• Being Vulnerable

• Grief & Healing

• Advice on broaching the topic of Eating Disorders with a loved one

• Advice on how to be ally to a loved one with an Eating Disorder

• Lauren's Book: 'In Body I Trust'

• Lauren's Journal: 'Your Wild Journal'

>>Stay Social< Instagram: @LaurenDowWrites

Twitter: @LaurenDowWrites

Facebook: @LaurenDowWrites

Website: www.LaurenDow.com 

Book: 'In Body I Trust' - Available for preorder on Amazon and Barnes & Noble 

https://www.amazon.com/Body-I-Trust-Lauren-Dow/dp/1736572504

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-body-i-trust-lauren-dow/1138740365

Journal: 'Your Wild Journal' - Available for purchase on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Wild-Journal-Perspective-Creativity/dp/B08JKWPXCB

Put on a face mask and pour a glass of something good - it’s Girls’ Night In! • Friend of the show, Julie Rackauskas, drops by to play 20 questions and share some ‘feel good’ headlines of late! • Follow on IG: @WonderFilledWeek • Rate & Review on iTunes • Donate to Girl Scout Troop 6000: https://www.girlscoutsnyc.org/en/support/donate-now.html • Alex Trebek Story: https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/09/us/alex-trebek-wardrobe-donated-trnd/index.html • Oversized blanket/hoodie: Catalonia Oversized Hoodie Blanket Sweatshirt,Super Soft Warm Comfortable Sherpa Giant Pullover with Large Front Pocket,for Adults Men Women Teenagers Kids,Cheetah https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LCTX9RN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_CGTY6AEXBAHD2EN6JFF3?psc=1