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06/20/2023

Who else is going to the Seattle Conference this July??

I will be! And I hope to see you all there!!

If you haven't registered yet, use the link here: https://www.bladderexstrophy.com/2023-annual-conference/

04/21/2023

This week's episode featured the incredibly brave Cara Clare, another fellow advocate from the Champion Health Agency. She highlights why people need to become organ donors and the importance of pushing when you know something is wrong. Make sure you go listen to this episode, and then go sign up to become a donor!

04/06/2023

This week's episode features Emma, a fellow champion from Champion Health Agency. It took a long time for her to get diagnosed with EDS - among many other things - but that doesn't make her symptoms any less real or treatable. It's an ongoing battle, and I was so grateful she came on the show to talk about it.

03/31/2023

Since there wasn't an episode this week, I thought I'd share this fantastic bladder health workshop that will be online.
For a lot of us bladder exstrophy people, this could be super beneficial to discover other ways to support that part of that body!

Plus, 100% of the registration fees go to the local 2nd Harvest Food Bank, which after all of the local storms that have caused flooding and damage to the area is really needed!

If you can't make it, but want the info, simply sign up and send an email address over, the workshop will be recorded and sent out to anyone who couldn't attend it live.

03/09/2023

This is a late post for yesterday's International Women's Day. This week's interview was with who had childhood cancer and battled it again as an adult. Her story is so powerful, that while I was editing the audio, I was struck for a second time by her strength, it literally brought tears to my eyes again. Not only is she setting an incredible example for her children, but she's the COO of the - setting an example for every woman with breast cancer on how to help others and give back, even when you're not feeling your best.
If you haven't yet, go listen to the episode and share the Pink Warrior Advocates with anyone you think could benefit from their aid.

02/24/2023

This week's episode featured .kavy, an intelligent young woman who has certainly been thriving against all odds. Such a wonderful interview with fantastic stories. Go listen if you haven't already!

02/15/2023

Apologies for not getting this weeks episode edited and uploaded on time, but I was a little distracted by the best surprise of my life.
I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

02/09/2023

This week's episode featured Cheyenne Riggs, a bladder exstrophy warrior who plays the tough sport of roller derby. If you haven't yet, go listen to it!

02/01/2023

In addition to the new Patreon tier benefits, we now have mugs on the website! If don't want to commit to a monthly charge on Patreon, but want to show some support, pick up a mug or a sticker. The mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe ☕
Maybe I'm a little biased, but I think my cartoon character designed by Chelsea O'Sullivan is so stinking cute.

01/24/2023

I loved this week's episode and hope all of you do too! I've been following for a while now and have just been in awe of her attitude. She's outspoken about disabilities on her socials, and she's been doing some amazing advocate work bringing awareness. Go listen to this episode where she gives me the full rundown on her EDS (Ehler-Danlos Syndrome), what it was like to get diagnosed, and finally getting a stoma.

01/16/2023

This week's episode was such a joy to record! My friend Dana came on the show and shared her experience with getting diagnosed with Lyme and deciding on what her treatment journey would look like.

01/06/2023

First interview of the new year! Go check it out if you haven't. Brittney was a wonderful young woman to speak to. She's only a few years older than me and has such a different experience than me growing up with Bladder Exstrophy. I'm so glad that she's teaching the youth ❤️

12/21/2022

Happy Holidays everyone!
This week's episode is the last one for the year and since the holidays are a time of the year that we come together with family, it's only fitting to have my mom come back on the show for another segment of our journey. And of course, post a photo of us from another holiday season.
The more I chat with her and learn about her perspective and all of the little choices and sacrifices she had to make for me, the more I feel so extremely lucky to have such a strong and caring mom.

12/08/2022

This week's episode featured Jada, an amazing young woman born with Cloacal Exstrophy. I loved her outlook on life and all the stories she shared with us. If you haven’t yet, go listen to this one!!

11/16/2022

This week's episode was Ask Me Anything and you all had really great questions! Go check it out and if you think of any more questions, let me know!
The photo below is one of the trips my mom and I took to Seattle to see Dr, Mitchell and were able to stay with her sister.

11/10/2022

Announcement time! There may not be a new episode this week, but there is a new article on the website! For those of you who are struggling with medical-related trauma here is a piece that gives you actionable tips to tame your symptoms. This piece was researched and written by Haylee Dagget LMFT. Check it out and share it with anyone whom you think would benefit from the information!
https://bodytalkwithbecks.squarespace.com/blog/defining-and-handling-medical-trauma

11/07/2022

After a lot of thought and inner turmoil, I've decided that during the holiday season I will be posting new episodes every other week. This way I can produce quality episodes and still be able to spend time with my family. Thank you to everyone for understanding and continuing to be so supportive of the show!

11/03/2022

This week's episode was an interview with Harris, a story of bladder exstrophy that really demonstrates that not every medical journey is the same.

10/14/2022

Over the last few months, I've had a lot of questions, from episode guests and new followers, so how about a little Q+A? Later this month an Ask Me Anything episode will go live.

So if you've been wanting to ask, now's your chance! Drop it in the comments or send me a private message!

10/04/2022

Last week's episode featured Isabella Prescott, who also has Bladder Exstrophy. What a wonderful conversation, she was prepared and had notes with her and I was interested in hearing about her experience having surgery during the COVID lockdown.

09/27/2022

Last week's episode featured an interview with Jearlean Taylor, she is a powerhouse model who has two ostomies. What a wonderful inspiration that we can make our dreams come true no matter what.

09/12/2022

I've been really excited for everyone to hear this episode, I think this was such an educational episode. Two amazing young women, Haylee Dagget and Tamara Harrison, with their own practices, joined me in discussing what medical trauma is and how to deal with it.

09/02/2022

This week's episode is the first half of my conversation with Camryn about growing up with Bladder Exstrophy and the challenges she has faced as she has grown into adulthood.
Go take a listen if you haven't yet and make sure to tune into next week's episode for the second half!

08/25/2022

This week's episode is such a fantastic listen. I had a wonderful time speaking with Paul Kerensa about bladder exstrophy and working in the entertainment industry. Go take a listen if you haven't yet!

08/18/2022

This weeks episode with Jill about diabetes was so informative. There's so much monitoring to constantly be aware of and so much wear and tear on the body. Join us to hear about how medical advancements over the years have helped (or not) with monitoring blood sugar levels and what its like to go through pregnancy as a diabetic- something I had never even considered! Thank you Jill Ellis Zurschmeide for speaking with me and educating us!

08/16/2022

If you haven't listened to last week's episode, make sure to do so. I had the opportunity of interviewing Lily, who was born with VACTERL. She attended a summer camp called Youth Rally for years and now is back as a counselor.

08/05/2022

This week's episode featured Kylee Hunter Morgan who was also born with Bladder Exstrophy and even saw the same doctor as I did growing up! Go listen now!

07/29/2022

Check out this week's episode featuring Jenny Jones and her struggle with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Make sure to head over to her blog for more details!

www.lifesapoly.com

07/22/2022

If you haven't yet, go listen to this week's episode! It is the second half of my conversation with Anja Christoffersen, discussing what it was like growing up with VACTERL and all the things she has accomplished in her life. Check out her book- Behind the Smile- which is linked in the show notes!

07/12/2022

It's only fitting that the first part of my interview with Anja went live this week as July 10th was her birthday! Help her celebrate and go listen to this week's episode!

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