Success Reimagined: Living a Life That Matters
The Final Summit
In July 2024, Chris Bombardier leads a team of climbers with bleeding disorders on an attempt to summit Mont Blanc, the tallest peak in the Alps. Chris is older and wiser than he was when he climbed the Seven Summits–but now he has new responsibilities, like fatherhood. This episode is brought to you by Genentech. Visit to watch the short film. Guests: Dr. Ryan Warner, clinical psychologist and speaker, founder of Joana Baquero, business strategist and resilience expert, author, ; Ted Talk: “” Patrick James Lynch, Founder and...
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Leading with Values: The Challenge of Building Something Bigger
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After climbing the Seven Summits, Chris becomes executive director of Save One Life. It’s a chance to help people with bleeding disorders. But it’s also his first time in a leadership role. This episode is brought to you by Genentech. Visit to watch the short film. Guests: Amy Board, MNM, Senior Vice President of Engagement and Programs Patrick James Lynch, Founder and CEO of , () Dr. Ryan Warner, clinical psychologist and speaker, founder of Joana Baquero, business strategist and resilience expert, author, ; Ted Talk:...
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Climbing the Impossible: Setting—and Achieving—Big Goals
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Chris looks back on his journey to climb the Seven Summits through a new lens: what it was like to become a role model in the international bleeding disorder community, and how it affected him. This episode is brought to you by Genentech. Visit to watch the short film. Guests: Dr. Ryan Warner, clinical psychologist and speaker, founder of Patrick James Lynch, Founder and CEO of , () Joana Baquero, business strategist and resilience expert, author, ; Ted Talk: “” The Final Summit is produced by . To get in touch, email ...
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The Fork in the Road: When the Dream Ends, What’s Next?
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After pursuing medical school, Chris finds his true passion: helping people with bleeding disorders. And a live-changing trip to Kenya inspire Chris to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. This episode is brought to you by Genentech. Visit to watch the short film. Guests: Patrick James Lynch, Founder and CEO of , () Joana Baquero, business strategist and resilience expert, author, ; Ted Talk: “” Amy Board, MNM, Senior Vice President of Engagement and Programs The Final Summit is produced by . To get in touch, email Connect with BloodStream...
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The Success Myth: Why Everything Isn’t Possible (And That’s OK)
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Chris takes us back to his days as a college baseball player with a bleeding disorder dreaming of the pros. How do you face your limitations? And how do you accept it when a dream doesn’t work out? This episode is brought to you by Genentech. Visit to watch the short film. Guests: Joana Baquero, business strategist and resilience expert, author, ; Ted Talk: “” Patrick James Lynch, Founder and CEO of , () Amy Board, MNM, Senior Vice President of Engagement and Programs The Final Summit is produced by . To get in touch, email Connect...
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Redefining Success: A Personal Journey
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What happens when a veteran mountain climber with hemophilia returns to mountaineering after a six-year layoff? In 2018, Chris Bombardier became the first hemophiliac to climb the Seven Summits, including Mt. Everest. In 2024, Chris leads a group of climbers with bleeding disorders on a daring attempt to summit Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the French Alps. But is being older and wiser necessarily better? In Season 4 of The Final Summit, Chris and his guests re-tell his entire life story from a new perspective. They’ll talk about finding your path, defining yourself as a role model and a...
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Inspiration from Circumstance
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Too often we see inspirational stories as someone who achieved their dream despite something. Despite a setback. Despite a condition. Despite a bleeding disorder. Not today. Chris talks with clothing designer Christian Harris who used his bleeding disorder to inspire his thesis and unique line of clothes… all about the Hapsburgs, and his personal history with hemophilia. The Final Summit was also made possible by support from Genentech. Visit to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia Community. Subscribe to Produced by Follow BloodStream Media on , , ...
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Take The First Step
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Your bleeding disorder doesn’t define you. But it is a part of who you are. And the only way to learn your potential, is to take that first step. Chris talks with Paul Sebastian and Sam Kishyo about their first steps, and learning that the journey can only take you as far as you’re willing to go. The Final Summit was also made possible by support from Genentech. Visit to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia Community. Subscribe to Produced by Follow BloodStream Media on , , & Hosted by Written by
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Why Me? Why Not Me?!
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Inside the mind of everyone with a bleeding disorder exist two unique mindsets: “Why is this happening to me?” And “If I can take on this, I can take on the world.” Today, Chris talks with chef Mike Hargett and pediatrician Dr. Vyankatesh Pralikar about their unique journeys of facing their own doubts, and coming out stronger on the other side. The Final Summit was also made possible by support from Genentech. Visit to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia Community. Subscribe to Produced by Follow BloodStream Media on , , & Hosted...
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Tell Your Story
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Stories are more than tall tales. They help us relate. They inspire. They educate. They make us feel less alone. Chris talks with Chetan Motiwaras and Patrick James Lynch about the power of story when it comes to bleeding disorders, and how their drive to tell stories led them on their own life’s journey. The Final Summit was also made possible by support from Genentech. Visit to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia Community. Subscribe to Produced by Follow BloodStream Media on , , & Hosted by Written by
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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 GenentechHemophilia.com to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community.
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