Biz Bites for Thought Leaders
Living With COPD: The Silent Disease Nobody Talks About | Sheryl Jones
In this deeply moving episode of Biz Bites For Thought Leaders, Anthony Perl sits down with Sheryl Jones, a woman who has turned a frightening diagnosis into a powerful mission of awareness and hope. Sheryl was diagnosed with emphysema, a form of COPD, and told she might have only 7 to 10 years to live. That prognosis could have defined her. Instead, she reached out to the Lung Foundation, learned to live mindfully, and discovered she could live well into her 90s and beyond. Now she is determined to help others walking the same path. This is a different kind of thought leadership conversation. It is about leading with ideas, sharing lived experience, and creating awareness about a silent disease that affects 1 in 13 Australians over 40. Sheryl explains what COPD really feels like, why so many people go undiagnosed, the loneliness of living with an invisible illness, and her dream of launching her own podcast and running retreats for people living with lung disease. Whether you live with a chronic condition, care for someone who does, or simply want to understand what real resilience looks like, this conversation will stay with you. -- SHERYL JONES BIO: Sheryl Jones is a COPD awareness advocate living in South Gippsland, Victoria. Born in Cardiff, Wales, she emigrated to Australia at 13 and has since travelled the country extensively, worked as a trainer, and spoken internationally on education, including an address to a committee in the House of Lords. Diagnosed with emphysema in 2014, Sheryl has become a passionate voice for people living with chronic lung disease. She works closely with the Lung Foundation Australia, has spoken at symposiums and to politicians in Canberra about the realities of living with COPD, and is now working towards launching her own podcast to create awareness and build a supportive community for others living with the condition. CONNECT WITH SHERYL JONES: Contact details available in the show notes. To support Sheryl's mission or discuss sponsorship of her upcoming podcast, please reach out through the show. LUNG FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA: If you or someone you know has a persistent cough, is often short of breath, or you hear them "sawing wood," please reach out to the Lung Foundation Australia. They offer a free risk-checklist questionnaire and access to nurses who can provide information and support. Website: https://lungfoundation.com.au Information and Support Centre: 1800 654 301 DON'T FORGET... ------------------ Subscribe, like and comment wherever you are reading these show notes. Your support in this way ensures more people learn about the show. ------------------ Connect with Anthony Perl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adperl/ If you would like to be a guest on the program or you have a mentor that you think would be ideal, please reach out to us on LinkedIn so we can connect. Learn more about all our guests in our easy-to-use directory: https://www.commtogether.com.au/biz-bites/ ------------------ Interested in having your own podcast? Anthony will co-host your branded show. Visit https://podcastsdoneforyou.com.au for more information, including free resources. Our mission is to have brilliance heard. If you want to stand out as a Thought Leader, let us show you the power of podcasting. Book a free idea-sharing call here . Ask us about our ' Podcasts Done for You ' program. ------------------ #BizBitesForThoughtLeaders #COPD #LungHealth #ThoughtLeadership #PodcastingForBusiness #HealthAwareness #PodcastsDoneForYou #InvisibleIllness #AustralianStories
