The Final Summit

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. Subscribe to BloodStream Media’s The Final Summit wherever you get your podcasts. The Final Summit is made possible thanks to our featured advertiser, Genentech.

Inspiration from Circumstance 09/15/2024

Inspiration from Circumstance 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 , , & Hosted by Written by /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/33042512

Take The First Step 08/26/2024

Take The First Step 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 /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/32713787

Why Me? Why Not Me?! 08/20/2024

Why Me? Why Not Me?! 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 by Written by /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/32663272

Tell Your Story 08/12/2024

Tell Your Story 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 /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/32489797

The Start of the Journey 08/05/2024

The Start of the Journey Every story has a beginning. And every journey starts with that first step. Chris talks with Trevor Martin & Destiny Danaye, two budding artists with bleeding disorders who, despite their young age, have lived an entire life before their journey even began. 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 /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/32366227

Season 3 Teaser Trailer 07/31/2024

Season 3 Teaser Trailer For many of us, the mountains we climb aren’t physical. They’re spiritual, mental, psychological, and ultimately inspirational. In this season, we’re hearing from people with bleeding disorders from all over the world, who faced their own final summit, and fought for their dreams despite all obstacles. Tune into Season Three of The Final Summit. Coming Soon. 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 /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/32351167

The Importance of Advocacy (India) 08/07/2023

The Importance of Advocacy (India) 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 to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Donate to ! Produced by /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/27662700

Not Just A Man’s Disease (Kenya) 07/31/2023

Not Just A Man’s Disease (Kenya) 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 to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Donate to ! Produced by /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/27576981

The Value of Education (Uganda) 07/24/2023

The Value of Education (Uganda) 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 to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Donate to ! Produced by /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/27520596

Overcoming Societal Pressures (Nepal) 07/17/2023

Overcoming Societal Pressures (Nepal) 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 to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Donate to ! Produced by /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/27402690

Poverty & Access to Care (Cambodia) 07/10/2023

Poverty & Access to Care (Cambodia) 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 to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Donate to ! Produced by /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/27402651

The Final Summit. Season 2 Teaser Trailer 07/03/2023

The Final Summit. Season 2 Teaser Trailer 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 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 villages, inspired and changed him. In the years since his climbs, Chris channeled my spirit and ambition towards a new frontier: advocacy and global healthcare through my work at . Produced by . The Final Summit was also made possible by support from Genentech. Visit to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/27335730

Vinson 07/04/2022

Vinson 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’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 The Final Summit was also made in part by support from Genentech. Visit to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Connect with BloodStream Media: /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/23595836

Carstensz Pyramid 06/27/2022

Carstensz Pyramid 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’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 The Final Summit was also made in part by support from Genentech. Visit to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Connect with BloodStream Media: /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/23530589

Denali 06/20/2022

Denali 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’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 The Final Summit was also made in part by support from Genentech. Visit to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Connect with BloodStream Media: /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/23460485

Elbrus 06/13/2022

Elbrus 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’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 The Final Summit was also made in part by support from Genentech. Visit to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Connect with BloodStream Media: /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/23390063

Aconcagua 06/06/2022

Aconcagua 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’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 The Final Summit was also made in part by support from Genentech. Visit to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Connect with BloodStream Media: /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/23318921

Kilimanjaro 05/30/2022

Kilimanjaro 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’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 The Final Summit was also made in part by support from Genentech. Visit to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Connect with BloodStream Media: /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/23230070

Everest 05/22/2022

Everest 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’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 The Final Summit was also made in part by support from Genentech. Visit to take a look at how they are supporting the hemophilia community. Connect with BloodStream Media: /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/23180597

Teaser Trailer: The Final Summit w/ Chris Bombardier 04/14/2022

Teaser Trailer: The Final Summit w/ Chris Bombardier 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, 2022, the five-year anniversary of Chris’s reaching the top of Mount Everest. Subscribe to BloodStream Media’s The Final Summit wherever you get your podcasts. The Final Summit is made possible by support from Genentech and Tremeau Pharmaceuticals. Learn more about Tremeau by visiting . Learn more about Genentech by visiting . Hosted by Chris Bombardier Chris Bombardier is the executive director of Save One Life, an international nonprofit that provides direct financial aid to patients with hemophilia in developing countries. A mountaineer, Chris became the first person with hemophilia to successfully climb the Seven Summits, including Mt. Everest, and dedicated his climbs to raising funds and awareness for Save One Life. His mission and climbs were the subject of the feature documentary, Bombardier Blood (EP: Alex Borstein). Prior to joining Save One Life, Chris worked as an outdoor, experience-based educator for GutMoney, and as a research assistant for the University of Colorado’s Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center. He currently lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Jess, son, Carter, and dog, Oslo. Show Notes: The Final Summit is made possible by support from Genentech and Tremeau Pharmaceuticals. Learn more about Tremeau by visiting Learn more about Genentech by visiting Connect with BloodStream Media: /episode/index/show/e82ad511-6d84-47d3-ba0f-3906e0fc0be2/id/22799855

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