Don’t Slouch on This One! Functional PT & CF

In this episode, we talk with Karen von Berg, a physical therapist at Johns Hopkins who’s spent her career helping people with cystic fibrosis navigate movement, function, and the realities of living in their bodies over time. We go beyond what most people might expect from physical therapy, diving into posture, breathing mechanics, and our favorite, exercise as snacks (really!). We also talk about the pelvic floor (yep, you have one) and its connection to incontinence, pain, and why so many people don’t bring it up. We get into what actually makes an exercise plan stick, why it’s so hard to know where to start, and how the all-or-nothing mindset gets in the way when energy, time, symptoms, or blood sugars don’t cooperate. Andrea and Lauren share their own experiences: what it’s like to lose momentum, struggle with motivation, and find movement that doesn’t look anything like a traditional workout. Also in this episode: weighted hula hoops, backstage bourbon, and Jane Fonda—naturally.