Welcome to the Lung Transplant Podcast, a quarterly series from the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Each episode brings you thoughtful, in-depth conversations with professionals at the forefront of lung transplantation, unpacking the science, the process, and the human stories behind it all. This podcast is proudly brought to you by the Temple Lung Center and United Therapeutics. 

Welcome to the Lung Transplant Podcast, a quarterly series from the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Each episode brings you thoughtful, in-depth conversations with professionals at the forefront of lung transplantation, unpacking the science, the process, and the human stories behind it all. This podcast is proudly brought to you by the Temple Lung Center and United Therapeutics.

Lung Transplant Podcast

Why is fatigue such a significant part of ILD?

What practical strategies, medical or lifestyle, have you seen make the biggest difference in helping patients manage fatigue?

Dr. Valeria Santibanez, who specializes in Pulmonology and Pulmonary Critical Care at Jefferson Health, joins the show to discuss the impact that fatigue plays for patients with ILD.

It's the PULMONARY FIBROSIS podcast! Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- get more info at Wescoe.org!

Why is fatigue such a significant part of ILD?
What practical strategies, medical or lifestyle, have you seen make the biggest difference in helping patients manage fatigue?
Dr. Valeria Santibanez, who specializes in Pulmonology and Pulmonary Critical Care at Jefferson Health, joins the show to discuss the impact that fatigue plays for patients with ILD.
It's the PULMONARY FIBROSIS podcast! Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- get more info at Wescoe.org!

Pulmonary Fibrosis - Episode 51 - Fatigue and ILD with Dr. Valeria Santibanez

How do support groups complement medical care for conditions like Pulmonary Fibrosis?

How does connecting with others living with Pulmonary Fibrosis help reduce anxiety, depression, or fear?

How can support groups help patients prepare for conversations with their healthcare team?

Jen Wescoe joins Kevin Crockett to discuss the great work her team is doing behind the scenes to help improve the communication between support groups and individuals living with ILD -- and YOU can help!! Take the survey here!

It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- get more info at Wescoe.org!

How do support groups complement medical care for conditions like Pulmonary Fibrosis?
How does connecting with others living with Pulmonary Fibrosis help reduce anxiety, depression, or fear?
How can support groups help patients prepare for conversations with their healthcare team?
Jen Wescoe joins Kevin Crockett to discuss the great work her team is doing behind the scenes to help improve the communication between support groups and individuals living with ILD -- and YOU can help!! <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FGTPGN9">Take the survey here!</a>
It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- get more info at Wescoe.org!

Pulmonary Fibrosis - Ep 50 - Bridging the Gap - Connecting the PF Community to Support Groups

What happens in the body when we experience stress?

Why is it especially important to talk about stress and mindfulness in the context of living with Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Kim Hopkins, the Executive Director of the Shanthi Project, and Sarah Dennehy - Senior Director of Programs at the Shanthi Project, join the show to discuss the importance of mindfulness!

It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- get more info at Wescoe.org!

What happens in the body when we experience stress?
Why is it especially important to talk about stress and mindfulness in the context of living with Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Kim Hopkins, the Executive Director of the Shanthi Project, and Sarah Dennehy - Senior Director of Programs at the Shanthi Project, join the show to discuss the importance of mindfulness!
It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- get more info at Wescoe.org!

Pulmonary Fibrosis - Ep 49 - Introduction to Mindfulness - The Science of Stress

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There was some learning to be done this year, there was some traveling to be done this year -- and there was some celebrating to do this year as well!

Jen Wescoe of the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis joins Crockett to discuss all the wonderful events of 2025, and some of the exciting and revolutionary things she learned about on the road of battling IPF and ILD!

It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- visit Wescoe.org for more!

There was some learning to be done this year, there was some traveling to be done this year -- and there was some celebrating to do this year as well!
Jen Wescoe of the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis joins Crockett to discuss all the wonderful events of 2025, and some of the exciting and revolutionary things she learned about on the road of battling IPF and ILD!
It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- visit Wescoe.org for more!

Pulmonary Fibrosis - Ep 48 - Jen Wescoe Recaps 2025

An organization out there to help meet the changing needs of patients & families?! We are all about that!

Katherine Lacouture of Help. Hope. Live. (HelpHopeLive.org) discusses the mission of her team -- medical fundraising for the expenses insurance doesn't cover!

We discuss how HHL has a different fundraising model from typical crowdfunding, what community building look like both online & offline -- and how you can get more information for you and your loved ones!

It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- and the PAIPF Support Network -- visit PAIPFsupportnetwork.org!

An organization out there to help meet the changing needs of patients &amp; families?! We are all about that!
Katherine Lacouture of Help. Hope. Live. (HelpHopeLive.org) discusses the mission of her team -- medical fundraising for the expenses insurance doesn't cover!
We discuss how HHL has a different fundraising model from typical crowdfunding, what community building look like both online &amp; offline -- and how you can get more information for you and your loved ones!
It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast!&nbsp;Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- and the PAIPF Support Network -- visit PAIPFsupportnetwork.org!

Pulmonary Fibrosis Podcast - Ep 47 - Help. Hope. Live. With Katherine Lacouture

Why is palliative care so important in ILD, especially in early diagnosis? How would you define palliative care, especially in the context of ILD?

Dr. Gillian Love of the Division of Palliative Care with Jefferson Health joins Crockett to discuss these questions and more in the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast!

Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- and the PAIPF Support Network -- visit PAIPFsupportnetwork.org!

Why is palliative care so important in ILD, especially in early diagnosis? How would you define palliative care, especially in the context of ILD?
Dr. Gillian Love of the Division of Palliative Care with Jefferson Health joins Crockett to discuss these questions and more in the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast!
Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- and the PAIPF Support Network -- visit PAIPFsupportnetwork.org!

Pulmonary Fibrosis Podcast - Ep 46 - Community Outreach for Palliative Care in ILD

How does ILD typically present in women vs. men? Any noticeable difference in symptoms?

Are there types of ILD that are more common in women than in men?

These are the questions we discuss in this episode of the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Jen Wescoe and Dr. Rachel Criner of Temple Lung Center discuss women and ILD, the mental health of women battling ILD, and great resources you can use to join clinical trials to help beat this disease!

The 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast is brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- and the PAIPF Support Network -- visit PAIPFsupportnetwork.org!

How does ILD typically present in women vs. men? Any noticeable difference in symptoms?
Are there types of ILD that are more common in women than in men?
These are the questions we discuss in this episode of the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Jen Wescoe and Dr. Rachel Criner of Temple Lung Center discuss women and ILD, the mental health of women battling ILD, and great resources you can use to join clinical trials to help beat this disease!
The 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast is brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- and the PAIPF Support Network -- visit PAIPFsupportnetwork.org!

Pulmonary Fibrosis Podcast - Ep 45 - Dr. Rachel Criner Discusses Women and ILD

The timeline of diagnosis, to possible transplant recipient -- to post-transplant can feel like a whirlwind for patients and caregivers.

Marion Marin, a lung transplant recipient, joins the show to discuss how that process went for her! She discusses advocating for yourself, waiting for 'the call' -- and the importance of the community around you when physically and emotionally dealing with a diagnosis!

It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis and the Pennsylvania IPF Support Network! Find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

Are you interested in helping advance PF research? If so, consider joining a workgroup! Visit wescoe.org or pfpatientengagement.org for more details!

The timeline of diagnosis, to possible transplant recipient -- to post-transplant can feel like a whirlwind for patients and caregivers.
Marion Marin, a lung transplant recipient, joins the show to discuss how that process went for her! She discusses advocating for yourself, waiting for 'the call' -- and the importance of the community around you when physically and emotionally dealing with a diagnosis!
It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WescoeFoundationforPF?__cft__[0]=AZU4kh3P7_qMquCQALqbvxyh88KDvgg5ZhUNr1AWh-MEooGsdSqfHcUnECdA-mtwGMeLhb6WzuzZmvuTuY7utHtfGdWj1_z7C1hZ-sZhTPsretQRrmf35t3RTXhZ-4k3rc_vlKOUOk9o1KRKwBXirb1KR8zop67RTrcELozdDSGXuR-rxWKbPFktN0nVARjvS9E&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis</a> and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/paipfsupportnetwork?__cft__[0]=AZU4kh3P7_qMquCQALqbvxyh88KDvgg5ZhUNr1AWh-MEooGsdSqfHcUnECdA-mtwGMeLhb6WzuzZmvuTuY7utHtfGdWj1_z7C1hZ-sZhTPsretQRrmf35t3RTXhZ-4k3rc_vlKOUOk9o1KRKwBXirb1KR8zop67RTrcELozdDSGXuR-rxWKbPFktN0nVARjvS9E&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Pennsylvania IPF Support Network</a>! Find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts!
Are you interested in helping advance PF research? If so, consider joining a workgroup! Visit wescoe.org or pfpatientengagement.org for more details!

Pulmpnary Fibrosis Ep 44 - A Lung Transplant Journey

What is the difference between Palliative Care & Hospice, and why important to discern the difference?!

Dr. Kathleen Lindell of the Medical University of South Carolina joins the show to discuss why Palliative Care can be such an important piece of both the patient and caregivers role in the ILD journey.

It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis and the Pennsylvania IPF Support Network! Find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

Are you interested in helping advance PF research? If so, consider joining a workgroup! Visit wescoe.org or pfpatientengagement.org for more details!

What is the difference between Palliative Care &amp; Hospice, and why important to discern the difference?!
Dr. Kathleen Lindell of the Medical University of South Carolina joins the show to discuss why Palliative Care can be such an important piece of both the patient and caregivers role in the ILD journey.
It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WescoeFoundationforPF?__cft__[0]=AZU4kh3P7_qMquCQALqbvxyh88KDvgg5ZhUNr1AWh-MEooGsdSqfHcUnECdA-mtwGMeLhb6WzuzZmvuTuY7utHtfGdWj1_z7C1hZ-sZhTPsretQRrmf35t3RTXhZ-4k3rc_vlKOUOk9o1KRKwBXirb1KR8zop67RTrcELozdDSGXuR-rxWKbPFktN0nVARjvS9E&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis</a> and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/paipfsupportnetwork?__cft__[0]=AZU4kh3P7_qMquCQALqbvxyh88KDvgg5ZhUNr1AWh-MEooGsdSqfHcUnECdA-mtwGMeLhb6WzuzZmvuTuY7utHtfGdWj1_z7C1hZ-sZhTPsretQRrmf35t3RTXhZ-4k3rc_vlKOUOk9o1KRKwBXirb1KR8zop67RTrcELozdDSGXuR-rxWKbPFktN0nVARjvS9E&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Pennsylvania IPF Support Network</a>! Find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts!
Are you interested in helping advance PF research? If so, consider joining a workgroup! Visit wescoe.org or pfpatientengagement.org for more details!

Pulmonary Fibrosis Ep 43 - Advancing Palliative Care to Better Care for Patients with Serious Illness

Everyone can have a role in the Pulmonary Fibrosis community! Whether that's as a patient, a caregiver and beyond -- information is key to helping tackle all things PF.

This episode, we're joined by John Marshall and Dr. Ilene Hollin of Temple University Lung Center to discuss the importance of patient engaged research, and how you can be involved in the research as well!! We'll learn more about PCORI and Convene-PF, and how you can participate in the studies!

It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis and the Pennsylvania IPF Support Network!

Are you interested in helping advance PF research? If so, consider joining a workgroup! Visit wescoe.org or pfpatientengagement.org for more details!

Everyone can have a role in the Pulmonary Fibrosis community! Whether that's as a patient, a caregiver and beyond -- information is key to helping tackle all things PF.
This episode, we're joined by John Marshall and Dr. Ilene Hollin of Temple University Lung Center to discuss the importance of patient engaged research, and how you can be involved in the research as well!! We'll learn more about PCORI and Convene-PF, and how you can participate in the studies!
It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WescoeFoundationforPF?__cft__[0]=AZU4kh3P7_qMquCQALqbvxyh88KDvgg5ZhUNr1AWh-MEooGsdSqfHcUnECdA-mtwGMeLhb6WzuzZmvuTuY7utHtfGdWj1_z7C1hZ-sZhTPsretQRrmf35t3RTXhZ-4k3rc_vlKOUOk9o1KRKwBXirb1KR8zop67RTrcELozdDSGXuR-rxWKbPFktN0nVARjvS9E&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis</a> and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/paipfsupportnetwork?__cft__[0]=AZU4kh3P7_qMquCQALqbvxyh88KDvgg5ZhUNr1AWh-MEooGsdSqfHcUnECdA-mtwGMeLhb6WzuzZmvuTuY7utHtfGdWj1_z7C1hZ-sZhTPsretQRrmf35t3RTXhZ-4k3rc_vlKOUOk9o1KRKwBXirb1KR8zop67RTrcELozdDSGXuR-rxWKbPFktN0nVARjvS9E&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Pennsylvania IPF Support Network</a>!
Are you interested in helping advance PF research? If so, consider joining a workgroup! Visit wescoe.org or pfpatientengagement.org for more details!

Pulmonary Fibrosis Ep 42 - Convene PF and Patient Engaged Research

What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis? Tune in to the new Pulmonary Fibrosis Podcast, ‘live’ march 4th wherever you tune in!  Join Dr. Gerard Criner of Temple Lung Center and Senator Browne to learn what IPF is; and what the PA Pulmonary Fibrosis support network is doing to help! Visit: paipfsupportnetwork.org for more information! 

What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis? Tune in to the new Pulmonary Fibrosis Podcast, &lsquo;live&rsquo; march 4th wherever you tune in!&nbsp; Join Dr. Gerard Criner of Temple Lung Center and Senator Browne to learn what IPF is; and what the PA Pulmonary Fibrosis support network is doing to help! Visit: paipfsupportnetwork.org for more information!&nbsp;

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WELCOME to our Pulmonary Fibrosis Podcast!

Our monthly podcasts encompass a wide range of valuable topics for patients and families living with pulmonary fibrosis.

Tune In and learn more from renowned pulmonary specialists in Pennsylvania!

WELCOME to our Pulmonary Fibrosis Podcast!
Our monthly podcasts encompass a wide range of valuable topics for patients&nbsp;and families living with pulmonary fibrosis.
Tune In and learn more from renowned pulmonary specialists in Pennsylvania!

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