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How long have you had Vitiligo
Merry Christmas and a Bright, Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your! Love and Blessings!
Tell us about your Vitiligo Journey
Alexis and Mary are VitFriends volunteers who sit down with lead medical student, Kristin Tissera to discuss their own experiences with vitiligo.
An Interview with Vitiligo Researcher, Dr. Todd Pearson who sits down with our lead medical student, Kristin Tissera to discuss current and future projects in vitiligo research. VIGOR Study: https://vigor.umassmed.edu/vigor/s/?language=en_US
Who is Tiffany??? (Wife, Mother, Model, etc...) When were you diagnosed? Support system Treatment Etc....
Who is Stephanie How long with Vitiligo TREATMENT Your support system Where are you on your vitiligo journey today Your BOOK Etc.....
CALL - IN Tell us how your June 2024 has been Did you attend WVD and your experience How are you continuing to spread awareness How is you OPZELURA Treatment experience.
Pediatric Dermatologist, Dr. Anna Cristina Garza-Mayers sits down with our medical student leader, Kristin, to discuss treating vitiligo in children, and what's on the horizon in treatments and in research.
Dr. Sheth sits down with Kristin Tissera, our lead medical student to discuss her interest in vitiligo, her work with VITFriends, and what's on the horizon for vitiligo treatment.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Easter, as we REMEMBER the reason and the sacrific of the cross
Meet Alicia Roufs our Minnesota Leader and VITFriends Marketing Rep.
The journey with Vitiligo The journey to getting Treatment The journey with Opzelura
Join Connecticut VITFriends Leader Millicent Meadows interview her brother Todd Meadows about his Vitiligo Journey.
Greetings. Happy New Year! I'm back to share a brief podcast update, provide a recap of 2023 and discuss the latest vitiligo study hosted by RTI-Health Solutions and L&E Research. Tune in for this brief update and please get involved in this study!
Chat and Chew with Ms. Millie and Ms. Valarie about Vitiligo.
Who - How - When - WHY?
Talks about her personal journey with Vitiligo.
How has your journey been with Vitiligo?
Let's get wild! Neon Wild! Meet Matt Weckel, the CEO of Neon Wild. What is Neon Wild? Neon Wild is an interactive storybook app that allows your child to engage in a personalized exciting adventure. Tune in to learn more about the app and Matt's goal for inclusivity for all children, including children living with vitiligo. Don't miss this fun episode. Visit neonwild.com today!
What is self-identity? The recognition of one's potential and qualities as an individual, especially in relation to social context. How does vitiligo change the way you view yourself? My guests share stories about their journey while living with vitiligo. Tune in to hear this important conversation about vitiligo and self-identity.
I had the privilege of hosting Todd Edwards from Incyte. We discussed the Incyte Ingenuity Awards for Vitiligo. If you have a great idea you would like to fund, consider applying for the ingenuity awards. Todd provides details about how to apply, who can apply, and important deadlines.
Nia Rose, licensed therapist, returns to my show to discuss our core beliefs. What are your core beliefs? Are they fact or fiction? How are we impacted by what we have been taught in our youth or lessons learned throughout adulthood? Turn in to hear why this is such an important topic of discussion.
Tune in to hear Shazaad's inspiring journey with vitiligo. Everyone has a story to tell. This is his time! Some storytellers are open about the challenges that exist on their vitiligo journey, and other storytellers talk about how they have accepted and embraced the vitiligo road ahead. All stories need to be heard. We can educate the world about vitiligo through our stories and provide support to our brothers and sisters who may need assistance on their journey. We are stronger together!
Listen to the family share their experience from the World Vitiligo Day Conference 2023 in Atlanta, GA. Stay tuned for part two.
What is summer love? How do you keep that special summertime relationship from fading away? What is the best season to fall in love? What's love got to do with it? Join the Relationship Panel's open discussion about finding love during the summer months, how to maintain a loving relationship, and other discussions about the big L-O-V-E.
In this episode, Gabriel joins my show to talk about his vitiligo journey, acting, and other hot topics in the vitiligo community. Tune in to hear our perspectives about the upcoming movie God is a Bullet featuring Jamie Foxx.
In this episode. I traveled over the airwaves to speak with Pricilla. Tune in to hear a great conversation with a vitiligo community member that lives in a different part of the world, South Africa.
My special guest for this show is Omar from Canada. Instead of spoiling our discussion, tune in Sunday at 2 PM EST to hear about his journey with vitiligo. If you can't tune in at 2 PM. no worries! Click the podcast link any time after 2 PM EST to hear our discussion.
My special guest is Bianca Anderson from Atlanta, GA. Bianca attended the CSD Hill Day event in Washington, DC. Tune in to hear her experience on the Hill and learn more about her journey with a common skin condition that has impacted her life in many ways.
Millicent and I share our experiences with the Coalition of Skin Diseases Hill Day event.
How have you had Vitiligo? Tell us about your journey!
I had the honor of featuring Stacy Kinney on this episode. We opened up about our journey with vitiligo and how it has impacted our lives. Stacy brings an open and honest approach to living with vitiligo and the challenges that come along with it. Tune in to hear his inspirational story.
Flavors make everything better! This episode is more than just about ice cream. We discuss what it's like to create a business during the height of the pandemic, the importance of community, following your dreams, faith, and the future of Flavors Ice Cream. Thisconversation is great for the listener who dreams of starting his or her own business. If you're in the Triangle area of North Carolina stop by Flavors Ice Cream. Tell Elisa that Mark sent you!
Tell us about your JOURNEY - When did it begin.....etc....
In this episode, I'm joined by Nia Rose and James Smith. We discuss the need for spaces where men feel heard, loved, and safe. What is a safe space? What is the impact of not having accessible safe space for men? How can we change the stigma behind men seeking help when needed?
My next guest is Gilda A Carter. Gilda joins me on the podcast to share her journey with vitiligo. Tune in to find out what brings her joy and hear how she's navigating life while living with vitiligo.
Comedian Ty Raney is back! We discussed the comedy circuit, before and after the height of the covid pandemic. We discussed other subjects, too. My personal goal is to normalize vitiligo one conversation at a time!
Bev Quinn from North Carolina shares her unique journey with vitiligo. Every story and every journey is unique to the person who is living it. Bev shares what she thinks is the trigger for her rapid spread of vitiligo. Tune in at 2 pm to learn more about Bev's story.
This is my 1st At Night episode in a long time. At Night was created as an opportunity for me to share my thoughts and opinions on various topics. This is not scripted or rehearsed. No panels, no guests, just me and my microphone for 14 minutes.
The Relationship Panel is back for 2023. Our conversation about love is in full effect! The Relationship Panel is designed to provide connection, understanding, and support for people who dream about love. We understand that relationships are challenging. We want to give hope to the hopeless and confirm that love does exist. We are open and honest about our journeys into the realm of dating, relationships, and marriage. Our goal is to create opportunities for adults to have discussions about the positive side of relationships.
Maurice, a licensed therapist from Charlotte, NC, is back for another Brother 2 Brother discussion about our youth. We discuss the challenges our youth face, the impact of social media, and the dangers of having easy access to information on our youth. Maurice shares some easy tools and games for parents to use to connect to their children beyond the normal "How was your day?" conversation. Those tools can be useful in marriages and dating relationships, too.
Meet Melissa, The Spotted Beauty from North Carolina. Melissa's story is about change, loving yourself, and accepting who you are. Self-love and acceptance are so important in a world that tries to set standards of beauty for us to live by. Her story is empowering and inspirational. Tune in Sunday, January 29th at 2 PM Eastern Time.
Welcome to 2023. My 1st guest for the year is Alicia Roufs from Minnesota. Alicia has documented her experience using Opzelura for her Vitiligo. Tune in to hear what she has to say about the effectiveness of the cream and how she was able to get it approved by her insurance company.
- Vitiligo at age 12 - Bullies - Courage to LOVE our self - Married 20+ years - VITFriends work - Enjoy reading to children - Christmas Party 2022
Never let someone hold you to the mistakes of your past or the pitfalls in your present. You are in control of your future. You have the power to change! Tune in to hear Nia's story about her struggles in life and how she overcame those struggles to become the person she is today. Her story is about making the choice to change, having hope and faith, seeking support, and self-love.
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