This week is an update on Becks' health. She will be attending the International Exstrophy Conference in Seattle this July. Purchase your tickets using the link below!

https://www.bladderexstrophy.com/2023-annual-conference/?fbclid=IwAR3Uz8RqRbhZJ9oT3ouJQONhR106KdYlA-GTSTP51VyKkcn_-nXbYyw6iCo

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In this week's episode Cardiac Blues Cara shares what it's been like living with a congenital heart condition and waiting for a heart transplant.

Resources:

https://www.organdonor.gov/sign-up

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This week's episode Had A Surgery Every Year Since 16 Emma tells us about getting diagnosed with Ehler Danlers Syndrome and the "grab bag" of illnesses that come with it.

Resources:

Emma's Etsy Account: https://www.etsy.com/shop/emmaculataearrings?fbclid=IwAR1StOJlTFxjTzDO_Q6TJbrRZs3p06ZXpD2dBCQy_IncpSRQbjVOkavR2Kg

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In this week's episode A Sense of Control in an Uncontrollable Situation, Krystal, COO of the Pink Warrior Advocates shares her start with breast cancer.

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In this week's episode Playing Whack-a-Mole with a Kidney Stone, Erin shares about being born with a spinal tumor and how that affected the rest of her life. She's a smart woman who now does research at John Hopkins.

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In this week's episode Just a Mild Game of Roller Derby, I interview Cheyenne who was born with Bladder Exstrophy. She didn't let her condition hold her back and does what she loves: Roller Derby.

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In this week's episode It's a Bit of a Lottery, I interview Charlotte, who has Ehler-Danlers Syndrome (EDS). She doesn't hold back, telling the good and the bad parts of her journey.

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In this week's episode It's Been A Full-Time Job , we chat with my friend Dana about getting diagnosed and treated for Lyme.

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In this week's episode Let Me Give It A Try , I interview Brittney on growing up with Bladder Exstrophy and how she's turned it into a gift.

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In this week's episode We Had to Figure Out A Way Around Them we welcome back Becks' mom for another in-depth discussion of Becks' medical journey.

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In this week's episode Making a Plan Like Scooby-Doo, I interview Jada about having Cloacal Exstrophy and managing to travel the world.

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In this week's episode Ask Me Anything!, I decided to switch things up a bit. Instead of interviewing and sharing someone else's story listeners submitted their questions to me! I hope you enjoy this episode!

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In this week's episode Never Had A UTI, I interview Harris, a young man with bladder exstrophy.

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This week's episode Breaking the People Pleasing Cycle we welcome back Haylee Daggett for a discussion on people pleasing and when it can become harmful to ourselves. Tune in to learn how to break the cycle!

In this week's episode Dating with an Invisible Disability , we get to hear from my boyfriend Aaron about what it's like to date someone with an invisible disability.

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In this week's episode He's Great 90% of The Time, It's The Other 10%, I interview Victoria, who is a mother of an autistic son. She shares her insights, experiences, and resources.

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In this week's episode Only 6 Surgeries... Right Now , I interview Isabella Prescott about growing up with BE and having surgery amidst the pandemic.

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In this week's episode I Am Different To Make A Difference , I interview model Jearlean Taylor about having a rare form of cancer as a child and having two ostomies.

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In this week's episode How to Deal with Doctor Trauma I chat with Haylee Daggett and Tamara Harrison about medical-related trauma and how ta manage it.

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In this week's episode Ready To Be An Adult Part 2 we have the second half of my conversation with Camryn about Bladder Exstrophy and discussing different aspects of becoming an adult with an invisible disability.

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In this week's episode Ready To Be An Adult Part 1 I interview Camryn, a young woman with Bladder Exstrophy who has been receiving treatment at John Hopkins.

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In this week's episode Navelless Gazing we chat with Paul Kerensa about growing up with Bladder Exstrophy and trying to bring the topic into the entertainment industry.

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This week's episode The Challenges of Being Diabetic I interview Jill, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in the 70s. We discuss a lot of things including getting diagnosed, the changes in medical technology, and how diabetes affects pregnancy.

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In this week's episode Living with Vacterl, I speak with Lily about growing up Vacterl and the challenges she is currently facing.

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In this week's episode My Parents Fought For Me I speak with Kylee Hunter about growing up with Bladder Exstrophy. We swap stories of seeing the same doctor in Seattle.

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In this week's episode Life's a Poly, I interview Jenny Jones who was born with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, also known as FAP. Make sure to check out her blog: Life's a Poly!

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This week's episode I Didn't View Myself As Disabled Part 2 is the second half of my conversation with Anja Christoffersen from Australia. Born with VACTERL, she hasn't let it stop her from doing incredible things!

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In this week's episode I Didn't View Myself As Disabled Part 1 I interview Anja Christoffersen who Zoomed in all the way from Australia to discuss growing up with VACTERL and how it's transformed her career path. This is just part one so make sure to check back next week for part two!

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This week's episode It Was My Normal I have the pleasure of interviewing Savannah Hottel. She was born with a rare condition called VACTERL although she never let it slow her down!

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In this week's episode, BE a World Away Part 2 Kirsteen and I finished our discussion of growing up with Bladder Exstrophy and discuss what she's up to now and how her career path has been influenced by her medical journey.

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In this week's episode BE a World Away Part 1 I interview Kirsteen Lupton and my first ever interview of another Bladder Exstrophy survivor. We swapped stories for so long that this had to be split into two episodes!

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In this week's episode Brain Fog... But It's Okay I interview a college friend of mine, Amy Walper who had all kinds of issues that stemmed from a brain cyst.

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In this week's episode Riding the Wave, we chat with Haylee Dagget LMFT about Body Image issues.

For getting in touch with Haylee:

www.hdrelationshiptherapy.com

hdrelationshiptherapy@gmail.com

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In this week's episode I Was a Sick Little Critter we discuss what it's like to be quarantined in a hospital.

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In this week's episode Something Wasn't Right my mom helps me discuss how the rest of the summer went after my major surgery.

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In this week's episode Stuck in Seattle we continue discussing my recovery from major surgery. At this point, I have been released from the hospital, but we have to remain close to Seattle Children's Hospital.

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In this week's episode Recovery in the Hospital we continue our discussion of what my recovery looked like after major surgery.

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In this week's episode My Big Surgery my mom comes back on the show to help me talk about the major surgery that I had when I was 11. This is part one of a long series of us discussing the events of that summer.

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In this week's episode I Won't Allow Myself to Be Stigmatized we chat with Cindy Stewart, a mother who took the challenge of raising a child on the spectrum and who absolutely thrived. She's an inspiring woman who is an incredible advocate for her kid.

Resources:

Children's Health Council

SF Autism Clinic

Santa Cruz County Office of Education

Easter Seals

Hope Services

ACES

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In this week's episode I Basically Have a PhD in Chronic Illness Part 2 we have the second half of my interview with Blaire Ward. She discusses her diagnosis of Endometriosis and how her career path has changed from all of her medical and health experiences.

Resources:

The Archetype Diet

10 Dudes

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In this week's episode I Basically Have a PhD in Chronic Illness Part 1, we interview Blaire Ward. She was born with PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) which led to a variety of chronic illnesses and a prime victim for Lyme Disease.

Resources:

What is PDA?

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In this week's episode Flying with a Disability we discuss what it's like to fly and go through TSA with a disability.

Resources:

• ACAA Amendment 2019| Library of Congress
• 2021 ACAA Amendment - To protect the rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation, and for other purposes. This is an amendment to the Air Carrier Access Act- amended in 2021
• ACAA 2017 Amendment | Library of Congress
• Air Carrier Access Act | US Department of Transportation - Details about the air carrier access act that was envisioned to aid and protect passengers with disabilities.
• Passenger Support | Transportation Security Administration - The TSA Cares Passenger Support Page

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This week we get to chat with Ivy who tells us about her experience of being a young, single mother with a newborn who can't open one eye and how it quickly took over her life.

Want to share your story?

Send me a message! Body Talk with Becks website

This week we get to chat with Krystle who tells us about her experience with autoimmune disorders. Born at just 26 weeks old, an entire trimester early, it's a miracle she's here.

Want to share your story?

Send me a message! Body Talk with Becks website

This week we interview Jean Doyle, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma when she was in high school. We discuss her symptoms, treatment, and subsequent medical issues from the treatment- because as the title states, Hodgkin's was just the beginning of the story!

This week we chat with on how parents can better support their children in their health by making more nutritious decisions at mealtimes.

Episode Sharing Link: https://www.bodytalkwithbecks.com

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Resources:

Choosing Health: A One-Size-Doesn’t-Fit-All Guide to Diet, Exercise & Motivation by Rebecca Hazelton

Pleasure Meditation: Your Guide To Joyful Stress Reduction by Rebecca Hazelton

Environmental Working Groups Dirty Dozen List for 2021

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Recipes/Recipe Books:

How to Make Bone Broth

Quick & Easy Ketogenic Cooking by Maria Emmerich

The Art of Eating Healthy: Grain-Free Low Carb Reinvented: Sweets by Maria Emmerich

Sources used this week:

Albert Bandura

Observational Learning

Epidemic Answers

You can connect with Haylee at www.hdrelationshiptherapy.com or email her at hdrelationshiptherapy@gmail.com.

The books that were referenced in the episode are "Loving Bravely" and "Taking Sexy Back" by Alexandra Soloman.