For our final episode of Breaking Through, we caught up with Rob Ronnenberg from the small town of Byron, Minnesota. We chatted about his wife Jennifer, her double lung transplant, their Brady Brunch-style family, being a CF spouse, and their viral video that led to a dream wedding on reality TV. Ever since the transplant, and a viral video of Jenn…

With the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic changing our way of life this month, Breaking Through opted to feature one of our most popular episodes in our show's history, our interview with Somer Love. Somer is an adult living with CF, and was the 2019 VLC Alex Award winner. She's also an all-around amazing person. As a force of positivity in the wor…

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When he was 2-years-old, his parents had the good sense to put a tennis racket in Jon Norberg's hand. Jon would go on to spend his youth traveling around the world as a top-ranked tennis player, first as an amateur and then as a pro. On the court, he was in control and knew exactly what he wanted. But when time and injuries conspired to end his car…

Julie Riedy first learned about cystic fibrosis in college when she met the man who she would one day marry, Chad. On this month’s episode, Julie explains that you don’t choose who you love, but that you get to love who you love. We talked to Julie about her involvement with the CF community, how she found a career as a teacher, her and Chad’s jour…

Tré LaRosa and his sister Alyssa, were both born with cystic fibrosis, but experienced the disease differently. Alyssa struggled much of her life and lost her battle in March 2018. Tré graduated college, lives on his own, and is now on the frontlines of the fight in the lab at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, conducting research on hi…

Philanthropy is a way of life in Northwest Arkansas. But even among a sea of professionals who make a habit out of giving back, Tyler Gill stands out for his unique ability to fundraise. In his professional life, the Oklahoma native has led teams overseeing product categories valued at over $1 billion in sales. He's a dedicated team leader, salesma…

Kate O'Donnell never met her brother Joey--he died of cystic fibrosis a few months before she was born. Soon after Joey died in 1986, Kate’s parents, Joe and Kathy, celebrated his memory by starting the Joey Fund and dedicated their lives to the search for a cure. As Kate grew up, the memory of her brother was the impetus for her to get involved, t…

Corie King always knew she wanted a job that would help people but didn't know exactly what that would look like. That uncertainty extended into her early career, when she took a detour as a nanny for Kennedy, a child with CF. During her time as Kennedy's caretaker, Corie learned more about CF, fell in love with Kennedy and her family, and found he…

When his son Major was diagnosed with CF, Iowa native Drew Strube's world began to grow. From local fundraising events to March on the Hill, Drew and his wife Jaci jumped in with both feet to help find a cure for their son, and for all people with CF. Drew has come to find a passion for mentoring the next generation of fundraisers and advocates by …

Three years ago, Jack Goodwin met someone who changed his life. He began a whirlwind romance with a woman named Mallory Smith, a writer with CF, and that romance lasted the rest of her life. But when she died, Jack was at a crossroads of what to do with the rest of his life. He and the Smith family found inspiration in Mallory's writings, which the…

In this Episode, we interview Arthur Filg (www.ArthurFilg.com). Enjoy!By Runyou

For this month's episode, we interview an adult living with CF, the 2019 VLC Alex Award winner and the all-around amazing Somer Love! As a force of positivity in the world of cystic fibrosis, Somer has dedicated her life to giving back to the CF community and helping others pursue their dreams. She sat down with Kristen at last month’s Volunteer Le…

In this month's jam-packed episode, Tomorrow's Leaders take center stage from San Diego to Hollywood to Washington, DC. As this hits your feed, there's a good chance you're on your way to the annual VLC conference in San Diego -- and Breaking Through will be there! To start, we hear from last year's Tomorrow’s Leaders breakout session leaders, Jess…

This month, we meet up with Emily Bridges, Marketing Director for Choate Construction in Atlanta, who has helped build a culture of giving in her workplace centered around cystic fibrosis. That urge to help find a cure came from her best friend, Leann. She brought us into that friendship, and shared how it has formed who she is, and who she hopes t…

In our first show of 2019, we hear from Tomorrow's Leaders all over the country as we celebrate the inaugural Tomorrow's Leaders 1-2-3 Join Me Day, which took place on January 23. In Community Picks, we take a look at viral videos and follow up with engagements, transplants, and life-changing moments. You can learn more about Tomorrow’s Leaders at …

This month, we visit with QALO co-founder and CEO Ted Baker, whose active lifestyle brand started as a niche product -- silicon wedding bands -- and is now growing by leaps and bounds. QALO -- which stands for "Quality, Athletics, Love, Outdoors" -- centers commitment at the core of its brand. A former actor and bartender, Baker and his co-founder …

Kristen Brockman caught up with episode 3 star Reef McIntosh to ask him some follow-up questions about how he splits time between Southern California and Hawaii, how he created a brand for himself, and how he coaches up-and-coming surfers (and their parents) to success. Reef also talked in more detail about the Pipeline to a Cure Gala, and what dri…

In this episode Alex eats a pickle while Greg tries to figure out the meanng of life.By Runyou

Some people say you can boil life down to a handful of moments that define our direction. Reef McIntosh attributes his big break as a pro-surfer for Quicksilver to one wave that catapulted him into superstardom. Taming it was one part luck, one part skill, and a dash of just knowing where to be on the right day. Today, Reef also supports the CF Fou…

This episode we talk to the amazing Nathan Louis, about drag life, racism, sexism, and a world that needs to chill out.By Runyou

In this month's half-episode, our own Kristen Brockman is in the hot seat as she gets interviewed by Episode 2 guest Richelle Meiss. Kristen shares her own CF story, about her sister Kelsi, who was the inspiration for Kristen's "UnBucket List" project, aimed at raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Later, we share some of our own picks …

This month, Breaking Through catches up with Los Angeles-based comedic, writer and actor Richelle Meiss. Four years ago, Richelle ditched the idea of law school, threw all her earthly possessions into her Honda Civic and headed out for LA to follow her dreams. She talks with Kristen Brockman about the bumps along the road, and how her sister with C…

On this month's installment of Breaking Through, we bring you our first half episode, where we share some news and answer your questions. We talk to the Tomorrow's Leaders national chair Jessica Coniglio about why we're doing this podcast, and what the future holds for Breaking Through. And Ray Poole is back to answer your questions from Episode 1.…

In the first episode of Breaking Through, we talk to Ray Poole, who arrived at his breakthrough moment after being there for his wife through her double lung transplant. Breaking Through is a monthly narrative podcast produced by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Tomorrow's Leaders group. Breaking Through is aimed at helping Tomorrow's Leaders membe…

Decided to try out the cohost feature my first time out. I think it went pretty well even with my girlfriend butting in lol

This episode we talk to the talented Tim Strube, about everything from Preditors, Music, and the whole damn universe.By Runyou

In this episode, we meet Sam Cividanis, an Art Director and 3D extraordinaire, we talk about Scientology, Divas, and cryptocurrency. Check out his work here:https://vimeo.com/hausofdoomand his new site is almost done:https://www.hausofdoom.com/By Runyou

Today we hang with Liz Freeman, Food and recipie master, and talk to her about her blog: www.freefoodie510.comWe also discuss the book Butter: a Rich History:https://www.amazon.com/Butter-Rich-History-Elaine-Khosrova/dp/1616203641A Book about, guess what... Butter! We also Discuss some restaurants, Cafe Gratitude, and Meals by Genets, sustainable R…

ep 04 of Dude Thats dope includes the stylistic words of Reece Charchol. More to come....By Runyou

This episode of Dude That's Dope we interview Mark Feldman, an animator and designer based out of Los Angeles, Ca, who specializes in Photorealistic rendering and drone cinematography. Some cool Drone footage Mark talks about:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MBW8zoZUR4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQDcDZ6rmGEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubny2_…

On Episode 2 of Dude thats dope we explore some secrets to making great work, and some workflows that we use to get through a day in the world of design and animation. The Saul Bass book that we discussed is called "Saul Bass: a Life in Film and Design" and can be found here : http://www.laurenceking.com/us/saul-bass-a-life-in-film-design/The slow …

In Ep 01 of Dude thats Dope, we discuss Amazon Space stations, Designing in VR, and find Elon Musk. Come learn and Laugh with us. strong language... be warned.By Runyou

I thought it was about time for a new mix! Insomnia can sometimes be productive, right? Here's a 60-minute pleasurable assault to the ears that contains an enchanting mix of dubstep, pop, and electro. Enjoy! I know I will. Download link: http://traffic.libsyn.com/strubemixed/Mark_Strube_-_Intermedial.mp3 Track listing: Track listing: 01. Ellie Goul…

It's been far too long since I've put a mix together! This is an 80 minute set, and is mostly all dubstep. There's a little trance and electro house thrown in there to break things up, but you better like dubstep if you're going to give this a listen. Hopefully you have as much fun listening to this as it was to make!! Download link: http://traffic…

Time for a new mix, and just in time for summer! As you can tell from the track listing, I've definitely let the pop influences in for this particular set, right alongside some great vocal trance. I hope everyone enjoys, and please let me know what you think! Track listing: 01. Lady GaGa Vs. Ming Vs. DJ Dan - Telephone (Strube Mix) (6:28) 02. Britn…

I haven't done a mix in a year since my life has just been insane lately. I got some motivation and found some spare time here & there to put together a new set that I am really happy with. It's a good mix of trance, progressive & electro house, and some remixed pop songs. It felt good to get back in the 'ol mixing chair... keep your eyes open for …

On this festive show, our hosts discuss farting at Cost Cutters, kiosk ninjas, dogcicles, cigarette bodyart, hip-hop phrases, assaulting women with burgers, menu glue, and Christmas tree attacks. Yup, it's 50 minutes of pure genius. SHOW MUSIC: Santogold "L.E.S Artistes" (mp3) from "Santogold" (Lizard King) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster …

After a mixing hiatus, it feels good to come back with a punch. There's a little bit of all my favorite genres in this set... starting with progressive (my rework of a new Hybrid track), moving onto a great trance mix of an Estelle track, and branching out to prog house and even some breakbeat jazz. I'm far from finished. Track listing: 01. Hybrid …

After an awkwardly long hiatus due to busyness (laziness), our hosts are back and better than ever! They discuss a wide range of topics including but certainly not limited to disasters with brand new cars (and cars IN SPACE!), a fast food flasher, cholesterol - the superhero, government penises, name-changing nerds, and offensive marching bands. Wh…

Our hosts discuss the politics of toilet maintenance, forcing health, crawling around an airport, warm towels, a mean-mugging crazy man, a restaurant run by obesity for obesity, our Sun the terrorist, free refills, and dungeons. Man oh man. How'd they do it? SHOW MUSIC: Parker Brothers "Leave Me Alone" (mp3) from "First, Best, Last" (Middle Slot Re…

Our hosts are more lively for this show, and even have a few impromptu guests halfway through... imagine that! They discuss a retail ordering experience, Indian-accented extraterrestrials living in a super-dome, and bubble wrap. They quiz Erik's roommate about his girl "friend," discuss funeral wackiness, call a southern movie palace, and discuss t…

Our hosts are rather chilled out and tired, and promise more lively shows in the future. They discuss camping, a YouTube idiot, snakes, southern movie theatres, insane laws, faking heart attacks, emergency room horror stories, and an overzealous lemonade stand girl. What more could you possibly want? SHOW MUSIC: Modey Lemon "Become a Monk" (mp3) fr…

For this new mix I've gone to the extended 80 minute length... there were just too many good tracks that I didn't want to cut! This is mostly vocal trance, with some house and electronica as well. I am extremely happy with this set, I personally consider it an achievement of both mixing and track selection... please let me know what you think. Sit …