Episodes
A trip to India shines a light on how important advocacy is, and how we can’t stop fighting in our quest for a better world.  The Final Summit was also made possible by support from Genentech. Visit GenentechHemophilia.com to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Donate to Save One Life! Produced by BloodStream Media
Published 08/07/23
Published 08/07/23
Chris connects with an old friend from Kenya to discuss the myth that hemophilia is a “man’s disease,” and how women face inequality in care across the world. The Final Summit was also made possible by support from Genentech. Visit GenentechHemophilia.com to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Donate to Save One Life! Produced by BloodStream Media  
Published 07/31/23
During a trip to Uganda, Chris meets two young men with bleeding disorders who are determined to find a better life through education. The Final Summit was also made possible by support from Genentech. Visit GenentechHemophilia.com to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Donate to Save One Life! Produced by BloodStream Media  
Published 07/24/23
After a visit to Nepal, Chris reconnects with Monsoon, a young man with hemophilia who overcame social stigmas to build a successful life alongside his brother.  The Final Summit was also made possible by support from Genentech. Visit GenentechHemophilia.com to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Donate to Save One Life! Produced by BloodStream Media
Published 07/17/23
After a trip to Cambodia, Chris reflects on how poverty compounds the problems patients can face, and reimagines what healthcare can mean. The Final Summit was also made possible by support from Genentech. Visit GenentechHemophilia.com to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Donate to Save One Life! Produced by BloodStream Media  
Published 07/10/23
No matter the country, no matter the peak, there are some things that connect us all. We all breathe. We all dream. We all bleed. You see things differently when you’re standing on top of the world.  In 2018 Chris Bombardier became the first mountaineer with hemophilia to successfully climb the Seven Summits, the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents. But that was just the beginning of his journey. What he saw on his adventures, both from the mountain tops and in the surrounding...
Published 07/03/23
After being denied his permit to climb Antarctica's highest peak, Chris struggles with his inner demons of not being good enough, and what it means to achieve a goal.   Show Notes:   The Final Summit is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals. Tremeau’s RESET-HA Study is a clinical research study for people who experience joint pain due to hemophilia, and you can learn more about it by visiting resethastudy.com   The Final Summit was also made in part by support from Genentech. Visit...
Published 07/04/22
The highest point in Australasia leads Chris on a trek through a jungle, and opens up a discussion on forging your own path, saying yes to the unknown, and his greater mission connected his journey to global health initiatives.    Show Notes:   The Final Summit is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals. Tremeau’s RESET-HA Study is a clinical research study for people who experience joint pain due to hemophilia, and you can learn more about it by visiting resethastudy.com   The Final...
Published 06/27/22
After a severe bike accident limits his training, Chris pushes himself too hard on North America's highest peak, leading to an honest discussion of masculinity, bleeding disorders, and what it means to listen to yourself.   Show Notes:   The Final Summit is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals. Tremeau’s RESET-HA Study is a clinical research study for people who experience joint pain due to hemophilia, and you can learn more about it by visiting resethastudy.com   The Final Summit was...
Published 06/20/22
Memories of the Russian peak are overshadowed by the visions of tanks, war, and military check points, and opens up a discussion of how war and conflict affect medical access. Plus, a bike accent threatens to upend Chris' journey.   Show Notes:   The Final Summit is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals. Tremeau’s RESET-HA Study is a clinical research study for people who experience joint pain due to hemophilia, and you can learn more about it by visiting resethastudy.com   The Final...
Published 06/13/22
Chris is reminded of the power of the outdoors on the highest point in South America, and it inspires him to bring that same joy and wonder to his bleeding disorder community back home.   Show Notes: The Final Summit is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals. Tremeau’s RESET-HA Study is a clinical research study for people who experience joint pain due to hemophilia, and you can learn more about it by visiting resethastudy.com   The Final Summit was also made in part by support from...
Published 06/06/22
A journey to Africa's highest peak kicks off Chris' Seven Summit's journey, but raises questions about the privilege, wealth and medical access that we're afforded in the United States.   Show Notes:   The Final Summit is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals. Tremeau’s RESET-HA Study is a clinical research study for people who experience joint pain due to hemophilia, and you can learn more about it by visiting resethastudy.com   The Final Summit was also made in part by support from...
Published 05/30/22
When Chris Bombardier climbed the tallest peak in the world he was faced with questions about his bleeding disorder, his mortality, and his obligations to himself and to his family. Show Notes: The Final Summit is sponsored by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals. Tremeau’s RESET-HA Study is a clinical research study for people who experience joint pain due to hemophilia, and you can learn more about it by visiting resethastudy.com The Final Summit was also made in part by support from Genentech. Visit...
Published 05/22/22
What do you do when you’ve achieved your dreams only to realize- your work’s just begun? In January of 2018, Chris Bombardier became the first person with severe hemophilia to complete The Seven Summits. It was the end of an adventure, and the start of a whole new chapter in Chris’s life. From the team behind the documentary Bombardier Blood comes a podcast for adventurers, bleeders, and anyone who’s ever chased a dream. Join Chris for a brand new, seven-episode adventure launching on May 22,...
Published 04/14/22