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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 49 MIN

Firefighter With Hemophilia Ft. Colby Spencer

from HemoLife Podcast · host L.A. Aguayo

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Colby Spencer, a young firefighter and EMT living with severe hemophilia B, to talk about what it takes to do a high-demand job without letting the disorder write the rules. We get real about compliance, mindset, mentorship, and why building a life matters as much as managing bleeds. • deciding to pursue fire service after being told “no” • being upfront about hemophilia at work and finding real support • target joints, non-compliance lessons and keeping factor on shift • learning to love EMS and pushing for advanced skills • handling self-criticism after tough calls and tracking achievements • dealing with people who misunderstand hemophilia in health care • isolation in a small area and why community events matter • self-infusion anxiety and the value of true mentorship • purpose, providing for family and breaking the “safe job only” belief • mental health, addiction and what PTSD awareness looks like on a crew • training for fitness and a marathon while staying on prophylaxis • fatherhood, genetics concerns and teaching a partner to infuse Make sure to subscribe and stay connected with a group of extraordinary achievers and pioneers. Thanks for tuning into the HemoLife Podcast. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a spark of hope or encouragement. Follow us on Instagram @HemoLife_Podcast and YouTube for updates, guest highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. New episodes drop regularly—your story matters, and this is just the beginning.

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Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Colby Spencer, a young firefighter and EMT living with severe hemophilia B, to talk about what it takes to do a high-demand job without letting the disorder write the rules. We get real about compliance, mindset, mentorship, and why building a life matters as much as managing bleeds. • deciding to pursue fire service after being told “no” • being upfront about hemophilia at work and finding real support • target joints, non-compliance lesso...

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