It’s World Asthma Day 2025, a day to raise awareness, foster empathy, and stand in solidarity with millions living with asthma around the world.
In this special episode of Asthma Friend: Breathe Easier Together, I share a deeply personal look into what it means to live with asthma, not just medically, but emotionally, socially, and culturally.
- (00:00:00) - World Asthma Day & Empowering Asthma Care
- (00:00:48) - Asthma Friend: Born from Personal Struggle & Isolation
- (00:01:35) - The Need for Relatable & Culturally Specific Asthma Resources
- (00:02:45) - Asthma Friend's Authentic Approach: Built by & for People with Asthma
- (00:03:28) - Multi-Platform Support: Blog, Podcast, & Community Engagement
- (00:03:55) - Innovative Content Delivery: AI Voice for Consistency
- (00:04:32) - Expanding Reach: Short Films & Social Media Impact
- (00:05:04) - Asthma is Not One-Size-Fits-All: Diverse Experiences & Triggers
- (00:05:47) - Environmental Triggers: Beyond Dust & Pollen
- (00:06:45) - Asthma's Wider Impact: GERD, Voice, & Silent Asthma
- (00:07:40) - Asthma & Relationships: Social & Emotional Challenges
- (00:09:01) - Real-Life Solutions: Navigating Daily Challenges with Asthma
- (00:09:53) - Building an Empathetic Community: The Power of Shared Experience
- (00:10:26) - Call to Action: Share Your Story, Ask for Help, & Advocate
- (00:10:44) - The Vision: Making the World More Asthma-Friendly
- (00:11:14) - Final Thoughts: Noticing & Expressing Gratitude for "Breath Givers"
You’ll hear about:
✅ How asthma is more than just breathlessness, it's about lifestyle, triggers, and relationships.
✅ Real stories from everyday life: workplace challenges, fragrance-triggered attacks, and public transport experiences in Indian cities.
✅ Supportive guides on dating with asthma, helping a friend during an attack, and living in an Indian joint family.
✅ Why I started Asthma Friend, how it has grown, and the mission behind this platform.
This episode is a heartfelt tribute to everyone who has ever felt misunderstood, isolated, or held back because of asthma. You are seen. You are supported. And you are not alone.
Read our detailed blog on World Asthma Day 2025
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