The COPD Athlete – Featuring Russell Winwood: Episode 20

🫁 Episode 20: The COPD Athlete – Featuring Russell Winwood Release Date: August 20, 2025

Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. In this inspiring episode, we're joined by a truly remarkable guest—Russell Winwood, also known as The COPD Athlete. Diagnosed with COPD and still conquering Ironman triathlons and marathons, Russell shares how he continues to live an active, purpose-filled life with chronic lung disease.

🎙️ Hosted by: Kelly Welton-Lewis | Gina Hoots | Amy Sheldon 💬 Featuring Special Guest: Russell Winwood Russell is an endurance athlete, long-time COPD advocate, and host of The COPD Wellness Podcast. He’s passionate about showing others how healthy lifestyle choices and a proactive mindset can transform life with a chronic condition.

🫁 What We Cover in This Episode:

A Journey Like No Other: • Russell opens up about his COPD journey—how it began, and what it took to keep moving forward • The moment he knew it was time to call the doctor and seek answers

Living Well With a Diagnosis: • How being diagnosed with COPD impacted his personal life and relationships • What helped him stay focused and motivated despite the challenges

Advice from the COPD Athlete: • Words of encouragement for anyone facing a similar diagnosis • The power of goal-setting, mindset, and finding the right support

Tools and Tactics That Help: • From respiratory equipment to mental resilience—what made the biggest difference for Russell • How education and advocacy fuel his mission to help others

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