S1 E205: Just One More Breath: Thriving with Cystic Fibrosis with Jennifer McKinnon
The Dr. Kinney ShowShow Notes
Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! This week’s episode is both inspiring and deeply moving as I sit down with Jennifer McKinnon, a cystic fibrosis (CF) warrior, advocate, and community leader who has lived with the disease since she was just six weeks old. Jennifer is a powerhouse of resilience, determination, and grace—and her story is one of unwavering strength in the face of lifelong adversity. Jennifer shares how she’s not just surviving, but truly thriving, managing CF with grit, love,...
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