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Best podcasts about burn survivors

Latest podcast episodes about burn survivors

Girls with Grafts
Choice, Comfort, and Courage: Helping Children Visit a Loved One in the Burn Center

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 57:46 Transcription Available


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel sits down with Abby Horton, MS, CCLS, a Certified Child Life Specialist with over a decade of experience supporting children and families through burn injuries and medical trauma. Abby's work spans pediatric burn care, inpatient rehabilitation, and critical care, and she brings that depth of experience to a conversation about one of the challenges families navigating a burn injury often face: how to prepare children for a visit to the burn center.

Girls with Grafts
Answering the Call: Damon Spring on Firefighting, Recovery, and Giving Back

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 34:22 Transcription Available


When Damon Spring joined his local volunteer fire department, he was answering a call to serve his community.

Girls with Grafts
The Science of Staying Cool: Dr. Craig Crandall and the Burn Survivor Heat Risk Calculator

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 58:12 Transcription Available


Heat hits differently when you're a burn survivor—and this week, we're getting into the science behind why. ☀️Rachel and Amber sit down with Dr. Craig Crandall, Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Director of the Thermal and Vascular Physiology Laboratory at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. For over 20 years, Dr. Crandall has been continuously funded by the NIH to study the long-term thermoregulatory and cardiovascular effects of severe burn injuries and he brings all of that expertise to the table in this conversation.We dig into how Dr. Crandall first found his way into burn research, what actually happens in a survivor's body during heat stress, and why heat tolerance looks so different after a burn injury. From there, we walk through the Burn Survivor Heat Risk Calculator—breaking down what each input means (think TBSA, burn location, body weight, activity level, and more) and why it matters for your safety. We also cover cooling strategies, why your heart rate might spike in the heat, and the critical role hydration plays in regulating your body temperature.

Girls with Grafts
A Son and Father's Story of Resilience, Recovery, and Life After a Burn Injury

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 53:18 Transcription Available


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel sits down with Dr. Charles McKenzie and his son, Scott, to talk about burn recovery, family support, and the lasting impact of community.❤️Scott was just 10 years old when he survived a fuel tank explosion that left him with severe burns and a long recovery, including six weeks at the Arizona Burn Center. Now a 17-year-old high school senior, rugby player, and outdoor adventurer, Scott reflects on his injury, returning to school, and the incredible support he received from family, friends, and his community—including a memorable school drop-off in a Ferrari from fellow local survivor Jason!

Girls with Grafts
You Are Uniquely You: Celebrating Face Equality Week with Phyllida Swift

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 48:02 Transcription Available


This week on Girls with Grafts, Rachel and Amber welcome Phyllida Swift, CEO of Face Equality International, for a special episode celebrating Face Equality Week.

Girls with Grafts
Finding Strength in Connection: Ariadna's Journey from Survivor to Supporter

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 39:55 Transcription Available


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel talks with Ariadna Bernal about her journey after a gas explosion left her with burns over 90% of her body. Ariadna describes her early days, starting with treatment in Mexico and then continuing her care at Shriners Hospitals for Children in California. She also shares how important her mom was, always staying by her side through everything. ❤️Together, they explore the emotional and mental side of recovery, including the moment Ariadna first connected with another burn survivor and realized she wasn't alone. That connection became a turning point, inspiring her to give back through peer support. Ariadna explains how community, empathy, and shared experiences helped her heal in ways that medical care alone could not.Now a dedicated Phoenix SOAR Peer Supporter, Ariadna is actively involved in the Spanish Phoenix SOAR program, helping expand access and connection for Spanish-speaking survivors and families. She is also studying Psychology, hoping to work in a clinical setting, ideally at Shriners, to support children and teens after burn injuries. Her story shows how connection can turn pain into purpose.

WYCE's Community Connection (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan)
Previewing Buses By The Beach 2026 with with Buses By The Beach & The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors

WYCE's Community Connection (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan)

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 13:20


In this episode, we welcome Derek Reed, Vice President with Buses By The Beach, and Jeremy Czubko, Ambassador with the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Derek and Jeremy gave us a preview of the 2026 Bus Benefit. For over 20 years, this West Michigan community of VW enthusiasts has turned a love for vintage camping into a powerful mission, raising vital funds for the Grand Rapids-based Phoenix Society. They also reminded us that you don't need to have a VW bus to attend and enjoy the Bus Benefit!The Bus Benefit (May 22–24) happens at Smiling Acres in Trufant, MI, and features a diverse lineup of live music—including The American Hotel System, Roosevelt Diggs, and Nicholas James and the Bandwagon—plus family activities and open mic jams. This Memorial Day tradition supports life-changing mentoring and support programs for burn survivors.Links:  Phoenix Society for Burn SurvivorsBuses By The Beach

Girls with Grafts
The Magic of Showing Up: Volunteerism & Burn Camp with Madeleine Carson

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 50:57 Transcription Available


In this special National Volunteer Week episode of Girls with Grafts, we welcome Madeleine Carson, Director of Programs at Burns Recovered and our Volunteer of the Month. We talk about the power of community, connection, and supporting others.

Girls with Grafts
Your Injury Doesn't Define You—It Can Be a Catalyst for Change with Kelsay Parrott

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 51:39 Transcription Available


This week on Girls with Grafts, Rachel talks with burn survivor Kelsay Parrott about healing that goes beyond the physical and finding purpose in pain.

Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life Podcast

As a plane crash widow, Jenny Brandemuehl offers a deeply moving exploration of resilience following the devastating accident that forever changed her life. Drawing from her memoir, Forever Fly Free: One Woman's Story of Resilience and the Power of Hope and Love, Jenny opens up about the grueling journey of caregiving, the heartbreak of loss, and the long road of grief and healing. This conversation explores how staying present in life's darkest moments can provide an anchor of purpose, why true hope is found in possibility rather than certainty, and how healing unfolds through the power of vulnerability and community. Ultimately, Jenny reminds us that we don't heal to forget, but to live—rediscovering meaning, connection, and even joy along the way.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:How Jenny navigated unimaginable tragedy and became a source of strength, hope, and advocacy.What it means to stay present in the face of overwhelming grief—and how taking life moment by moment can anchor you in purpose.Why hope is not about certainty, but about holding belief in possibilities during life's darkest chapters.How unprocessed grief and suppressed emotions can impact the body and nervous system.The power of vulnerability, community, and allowing others to support you through trauma and loss.Jenny's journey of rebuilding her identity after losing her husband of 31 years.How practices like journaling, somatic healing, and heart-centered meditation can support emotional healing.Why healing is not about “getting over” loss—but learning to live fully with love and grief side by side.The importance of micro moments of joy and how they help restore meaning, connection, and resilience.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lBvlmtu_Z8&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh

Girls with Grafts
Connection Beyond the Hospital: A Girls with Grafts x H.E.A.L. Collaboration

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 59:24 Transcription Available


In this special episode, Girls with Grafts joins forces with the H.E.A.L. Changed by Fire Podcast for an important conversation about connection, healing, and the resources that help burn survivors after they leave the hospital.

Girls with Grafts
Selfish for Survival with Chris Akin

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 60:31 Transcription Available


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel talks with Chris Akin, a burn survivor, entrepreneur, and media personality. Together, they discuss resilience, determination, and how to make the most of each day.Chris tells the story of the industrial explosion that caused his burn injury and describes his early days recovering in the hospital and how his determination shaped his recovery.

Girls with Grafts
Love Is Blind… But Scars Aren't: Ashley Nelson on Dating with Hidden Burns

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 49:08 Transcription Available


This week on Girls with Grafts, Amber and Rachel sit down with Ashley Nelson for an honest conversation about identity, confidence, and dating after a burn injury.Ashley shares how she changed her mindset from seeing herself as a “burn victim” to a “burn survivor,” and how this new perspective changed how she views herself. She also talks about her dating experiences, including how she tells her story, the support she received, and the tough moments that helped her grow. ❤️Ashley also describes small acts of courage, like getting a pedicure at a nail salon while people stare, and reminding herself that her scars do not define her worth.

Dr. Lotte: Science with Soul
When Her Husband's Plane Crashed: Grief, Love & Healing with Jenny Brandemuehl

Dr. Lotte: Science with Soul

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 48:54


In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Lotte sits down with award-winning memoirist Jenny Brandemuehl, author of Forever Fly Free, to explore love, trauma, resilience, and the invisible threads that carry us through unimaginable loss. Jenny shares the story behind her 2025 International Impact Book Award–winning memoir — beginning with her love story with Mark, their Silicon Valley life, and the devastating plane crash after takeoff from Scottsdale Airport, where he was pulled from the wreckage with life-threatening burns. As Mark fought for his life in the Arizona Burn Center, Jenny became caregiver, advocate, and anchor for her family — navigating trauma, hope, miracles, and ultimately, profound loss. In this conversation, you'll discover: ✦ How grief evolves over time ✦ How to hold joy and sorrow at the same time✦ The power of healing in community and building a chosen family✦ What it means to find love again after profound loss✦ Whether life unfolds according to a larger script✦ Why love is more than an emotion - it is energy   This episode is for anyone walking through grief, caregiving, trauma recovery, or profound life change - and for those who need a reminder that healing is possible. If this conversation moves you, please like this video, subscribe for more heart-centered conversations, and share it with someone who may need it right now.  

Girls with Grafts
How to Decide if Reconstructive Scar Surgery Is Right for You with Dr. Cliff Sheckter

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 57:54 Transcription Available


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel talks with burn surgeon and researcher Dr. Cliff Sheckter about how to give survivors better tools and information when they are thinking about reconstructive scar surgery.

Girls with Grafts
Healing Is a Journey, Not a Destination with Mikki Rothbauer: Why Support Group Needs You

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 58:48 Transcription Available


This week on Girls with Grafts, Rachel talks with Mikki Rothbauer, a psychotherapist who has spent over twenty years helping burn survivors and their families at Regions Hospital Burn Center.Mikki talks about what she has learned from years of supporting burn survivors, from the first days after injury to long-term healing.

Girls with Grafts
“It'll Get Better”: Shaun Free on Healing After a Workplace Burn Injury

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 39:10 Transcription Available


In honor of National Burn Awareness Week, Rachel and Amber sit down with burn survivor Shaun Free to talk about survival, healing, and the powerful growth that can come after trauma. Shaun shares the story of the propane explosion that changed his life, his long road through recovery, and how he reframed PTSD into what he calls post-traumatic growth.

NFPA Journal Podcast
Swiss Nightclub Fire Follows a Familiar and Tragic Script

NFPA Journal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 49:38


In the early hours of New Year's Day, a blaze erupted at Le Constellation, a popular bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing 40 young people and injuring more than 100 others. Authorities believe the fire started when embers from sparklers ignited foam soundproofing material on the ceiling. It is latest in a long line of eerily similar deadly fires in nightclubs involving pyrotechnics. Why do we keep repeating the same mistakes? Today on the podcast, you will hear a powerful conversation with two survivors of The Station nightclub fire, one of the deadliest nightclub fires in U.S. history. They talk with two prominent fire safety and burn advocates about their emotional reaction to Le Constellation, and what it was like to live through and recover from a similar tragedy. Then, the group discusses why these lessons are so hard to learn, and what we can all collectively do to help stop these fires from happening. This conversation first aired on Girls with Grafts, a burn survivor's podcast published by the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. LINKS Learn more about the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem  Get involved with NFPA's 'Safety Doesn't Happen by Chance' campaign Learn more about the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors Listen to more episodes of Girls with Grafts  

Girls with Grafts
From Tragedy to Action: Lessons from the Switzerland Bar Fire

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 50:18


Season 8 of Girls with Grafts opens with a powerful and timely conversation following the recent Crans-Montana bar fire tragedy. In this special episode, Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors CEO Amy Acton steps into the moderator's seat, guiding a discussion that centers both the human impact of fire and the need for prevention.Amy is joined by Lorraine Carli, Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy at National Fire Protection Association, along with Rob Feeney and Gina Russo, both survivors of The Station Nightclub Fire. Together, they reflect on the parallels between past and present tragedies, examine gaps in fire safety systems and accountability, and explore how complacency, policy decisions, and community action can mean the difference between life and loss.

Girls with Grafts
A Painful Blessing: Francisco Padilla's Journey from Burn Survivor to Physical Therapist

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 46:56 Transcription Available


In the Season 7 finale of Girls with Grafts, Amber and Rachel sit down with physical therapist, burn survivor, and clinic owner Dr. Francisco Padilla for an inspiring full-circle conversation about healing, purpose, and the power of movement.

Girls with Grafts
It's a Lovely Thing: When Scars Build Community

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 40:05 Transcription Available


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Amber and Rachel are joined by 19-year-old burn survivor and aspiring author and speaker, Lovely Bruce. Lovely shares her burn story, her experience growing up as a survivor, and the moments that taught her resilience, faith, and the courage to embrace her scars.

Girls with Grafts
Pet Therapy and the Healing Power of Companionship with Dr. Kenny Tello

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 55:19 Transcription Available


In our latest episode of Girls with Grafts, we sit down with Dr. Kenny Tello, Corporate Director of Team Member Well-Being at Orlando Health, where he leads initiatives that empower people, elevate leaders, and build cultures rooted in care, connection, and transformation.Together, we dive into the healing world of pet therapy!

Not For Radio
611: Burn survivor, Samoana Matangi

Not For Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 59:16


Today on the Poddy: Samoana Matangi grew up in Utah, smashed school life out of the park, switched careers to work the powerlines… and then one day everything changed in a split second. Instead of packing it in, he rebuilt himself into a speaker, a mentor, and one of the most resilient humans walking the planet. This is a bloke who's lived through something most people don't survive, and somehow came out the other side with humour, faith, and a bloody good attitude. 02:30 - Locked outside in -35 degree weather08:45 - Listener feedback12:10 - Samoana Matangi 19:00 : Mormon Mission in Brasil23:00 - Linesman work27:30 - Day of the accident33:40 - Hands36:20 - Identity crisis38:30 - Learning how to live with hook hands45:45 - Men's Survival Weekend47:15 - Post-Traumatic Growth50:35 - Being shot at the petrol station Check out Sam's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenohandedbanditBurns Support Group NZ: https://www.burns.org.nz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Girls with Grafts
Healing Forward: From Childhood Burn Survivor to Future Occupational Therapist

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 28:19 Transcription Available


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Amber and Rachel are joined by 20-year-old burn survivor and future Occupational Therapist, Ali Moll. Ali shares her story of becoming a burn survivor at just two and a half years old after falling into a campfire and how that moment shaped her journey, identity, and purpose.Together, we explore the powerful impact of her support system growing up, how her experiences influenced her self-confidence, and how she learned to embrace her scars as a source of strength rather than a limitation. ✨Now a student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison studying to become an Occupational Therapist, Ali talks about her passion for helping others heal.

Girls with Grafts
Our 100th Episode Celebration with Kechi Okwuchi!

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 67:56 Transcription Available


We're celebrating 100 episodes of Girls with Grafts—and we couldn't think of a better guest to mark this milestone than our friend and returning guest, Kechi Okwuchi!

Girls with Grafts
Healing the Invisible: Surviving, Serving, and Mothering After Trauma with Brooke DelGaudio

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 62:50 Transcription Available


In this powerful episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel and Amber sit down with Brooke DelGaudio, a nurse practitioner, mom, and childhood burn survivor who's turned her pain into purpose.

Tendrils of Grief
My Husband Survived a Fiery Plane Crash – Belief in Possibilities

Tendrils of Grief

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 39:22


In this deeply moving episode of Tendrils of Grief, host Susan Waze speaks with Jenny Brandemuehl, author of Forever Fly Free: A Memoir of Love, Trauma, and Resilience. Jenny opens her heart to share the incredible true story of how her husband survived — and ultimately succumbed to — a fiery plane crash that forever changed her life. A former Silicon Valley executive turned author and mental health advocate, Jenny reflects on the power of love, intuition, and healing after unimaginable loss. She shares how she transformed her grief into gratitude, found meaning through synchronicities, and rediscovered joy with her new partner — all while honoring her late husband's legacy. In this episode, you'll learn: How to navigate trauma and grief through love and inner strength The role of intuition and synchronicity in healing Why vulnerability and community are vital for recovery How Jenny turned her pain into purpose through writing and advocacy Jenny's story is a testament to resilience, reminding us that hope isn't about expectation — it's a belief in possibilities.Learn more about Jenny's memoir, Forever Fly Free, and how proceeds support the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Episode Highlights grief recovery podcast healing after loss trauma healing stories widowhood and resilience intuitive healing grief and love emotional healing journey mental health awareness inspirational women authors overcoming tragedy Know Jenny Brandemuehl Website: https://www.foreverflyfree.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/jemuehle Substack: https://jennybrandemuehl.substack.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-brandemuehl-49b409/ Did you enjoy today's episode? Welcome to New Ways Barre. We are so glad you are here. Get ready to transform your body, mind and life. At New Ways Barre, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where individuals can achieve holistic well-being. Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Don't forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching.   Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In  Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Let me hear your thoughts!

Girls with Grafts
Recreation Therapy & the Power of Storytelling with Emily Hespeler

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 55:02 Transcription Available


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel sits down with Emily Hespeler, a burn survivor, storyteller, and certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). Emily shares how recreation therapy empowers survivors to heal, grow, and reclaim independence after trauma, and how sharing your story can open doors to connection and community.

Girls with Grafts
Everyday Devices, Hidden Dangers: Lithium-Ion Fire Safety with Brandon Ingram

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 58:15 Transcription Available


It's Fire Prevention Week! This year's campaign, Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home, raises awareness about safe use, storage, and disposal of the batteries powering our everyday devices.

Girls with Grafts
From Heartbreak to Healing: Jenny's Journey After Loss

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 52:55 Transcription Available


In this heartfelt episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel is joined by author and advocate Jenny Brandemuehl and Phoenix Society's Senior Director of Programs and Services, Jill Sproul. Jenny shares her deeply personal journey of love, loss, and resilience after the tragic plane crash and burn injury that claimed her husband Mark's life.

Girls with Grafts
From Survivor to the Big Screen: John O'Leary's Soul on Fire

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 49:33 Transcription Available


In this bonus episode of Girls with Grafts, we welcome John O'Leary — internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, former Phoenix Society board member, and now the inspiration behind the powerful new feature film Soul on Fire.

Girls with Grafts
I'm Still Me: Resilience After a Burn Injury

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 50:51 Transcription Available


In this episode of Girls With Grafts, we sit down with Terry Boyd, a 37-year burn survivor whose story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

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Well, that f*cked me up! Surviving life changing events.
S5 EP34: Jenny's Story - I Lost My Husband In A Plane Crash

Well, that f*cked me up! Surviving life changing events.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 32:10


Send us a textJoin us this week for the amazing and extraordinary episode with Jenny Brandemuehl, who lost her husband in a plane crash just a few years ago. Jenny takes us back to the fateful day, the phone call, the initial hope that her husband, Mark, had survived although badly burned, and the ultimate and tragic ending a few weeks after the crash. The worst day of Jenny's life, as it transpired, became the beginning of the rest of her life. As she grieved and found support, she built strength hope for the future. Thank you Jenny!Website: www.foreverflyfree.comCharity: Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, Before Oct 14th, listeners can pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles:Amazon Preorder Forever Fly FreeSubstack: Jenny Brandemuehl's SubstackSupport the show

Girls with Grafts
A Healer Forged in Fire: Cathy Marie Morton's Journey Through Burn Survival and Healing

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 48:45 Transcription Available


At just four years old, Cathy Marie Morton survived third-degree burns over 80% of her body, enduring 19 graft operations. Her story didn't end there—she later survived 20 years of domestic violence. Despite unimaginable trauma, Cathy chose to transform her pain into purpose. Today, she is a Reiki Master, life force harmonizer, and emotional alchemy specialist, helping others reclaim their strength and healing. ✨In this episode, Cathy opens up about pivotal turning points in her recovery and learning to feel safe in your body after trauma.

Girls with Grafts
Carrying Your Grief Backpack: A Conversation with Donna McCartney, LISW, MHA

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 52:09 Transcription Available


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, we sit down with bereavement counselor Donna McCartney, LISW, MHA. Donna shares her extensive experience supporting families and survivors as they navigate grief, loss, and life after trauma.

Girls with Grafts
Vulnerability, Confidence, and Making a Move with Mike Lopez

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 66:16


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel sits down with Mike Lopez, burn survivor, amputee, and grappler who's turned his lived experience into a mission.

Girls with Grafts
The Social Work Behind the Survivors: Maggie Gould's Impact on Burn Recovery

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 48:42 Transcription Available


In this season premiere of Girls with Grafts, we're sitting down with Maggie Gould—a powerhouse in burn recovery support and clinical social work.

Louisiana Considered Podcast
Young burn survivors find community at camp; author honors father who integrated minors with Jackie Robinson

Louisiana Considered Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 24:29


Every summer, Baton Rouge General Burn Center and Foundation offers pediatric burn survivors the opportunity to attend a summer camp. Since 2019, Camp Catahoula has offered these young burn survivors a chance to meet others who have faced the same obstacles with a week full of horseback riding, art and crafts, fishing and other summer camp activities. Sadie Stockwell, co-director and physical therapist assistant at the Baton Rouge Burn Center, and Shay Shay Turner, a burn survivor and camper-turned-counselor, tell us more about Camp Catahoula.Earlier this week, the Major League Baseball draft took even the top experts by surprise with how the picks were ordered. But this wasn't the first time in history when player selections turned heads. In October of 1945, Jackie Robinson signed his first minor league contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Not long after, the Dodgers also signed Johnny Wright, a pitcher from New Orleans. While Wright never made it to the majors, he helped to integrate the minor leagues alongside Robinson in Montréal and Daytona Beach.His daughter, Carlis Wright Robinson grew up hearing whispers about her father's career, but never knew the full story. That's until she did some research and wrote a book on his life and legacy, “The Wright Side of History: The Life and Career of Johnny Wright, Co-Pioneer in Breaking Baseball's Color Barrier, as Told by His Daughter.” She joins us now to talk about her book and her father's legacy. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Girls with Grafts
When the Unimaginable Happens: A Mother's Journey of Healing with Carolyn Mae Kim

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 48:18


In the heartfelt season six finale of Girls with Grafts, Rachel and Amber sit down with Carolyn Mae Kim - an accredited public relations professional, author, speaker, and, most importantly, the proud mother of a young burn survivor.

Girls with Grafts
Finding the Strength in Our Scars with Kelly Woodhouse

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 61:41


Kelly Woodhouse is no stranger to resilience. Burned on 75% of her body at just two years old, she has transformed a childhood marked by trauma and bullying into a life of purpose, strength, and inspiration.

Girls with Grafts
THINK WIN: A Burn Survivor's Guide to Strength and Resilience

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 60:32


In this powerful episode, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and burn survivor Jim Wall joins host Rachel to share his story of survival, resilience, and purpose.

Girls with Grafts
Stories Behind the Data: Insights from the 2024 State of the Survivor Report with Amy Acton

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 56:54


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, we're joined by Phoenix Society CEO, Amy Acton, to explore the stories behind the data in the 2024 State of the Survivor Report!

Girls with Grafts
Face Equality Week: Advocating for Authentic Representation in Media with Charlene Pell

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 73:50


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel sits down with Charlene Pell, a burn survivor and the founder of Facing Forward, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for individuals with visible differences. ✨ Charlene shares her journey, from surviving a burn injury to advocating for face equality.Rachel and Charlene also dive into Face Equality Week, this year's theme, “My Face is a Masterpiece,” and why shifting the perception of beauty and identity is so important.

Girls with Grafts
From Violence to Resilience: Davina's Journey of Strength & Purpose

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 52:04


Trigger warning: In this episode of Girls with Grafts, we have an important and heartfelt discussion about domestic violence, including personal experiences and the journey to healing. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline by visiting www.thehotline.org, calling 800-799-7233, or texting BEGIN to 88788. In this deeply moving episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel and Amber sit down with Davina Licon, a survivor of an acid attack. With vulnerability and courage, Davina shares the story of her attack and the emotional and physical aftermath that has followed.

Girls with Grafts
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Jeanette Johnson's Journey of Healing and Helping

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 57:52


In honor of National Volunteer Week, we're joined by Jeanette Johnson - burn survivor, Phoenix Society volunteer, and a voice of hope and healing.

Girls with Grafts
Powering Up: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety with Brian O'Connor, P.E.

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 55:10


In our latest episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel sits down with Brian O'Connor, a Senior Engineer in the Technical Services department at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), to discuss lithium-ion batteries.

Girls with Grafts
Burnaversaries, Reality TV, and the Story Behind Girls with Grafts

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 49:45


Girls with Grafts
Empowering Confidence Through Hair Restoration with Lee Hoff & Morgan Moore

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 61:06


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, we sit down with Lee Hoff and Morgan Moore, the dynamic duo behind Morgan & Moore Non-Surgical Hair Replacement and Inclusive Crowns, to discuss their mission to provide hope, healing, and holistic support through cranial prostheses and hair loss solutions.

Girls with Grafts
Fueling Recovery: Hypermetabolism & Nutrition with Dr. Victoria Miles

Girls with Grafts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 56:30


In this episode of Girls with Grafts, we sit down with Dr. Victoria Miles to explore the fascinating and complex world of hypermetabolism—the body's heightened metabolic response after a burn injury.

The Nurse Keith Show
A Deep Dive Into the Specialty of Burn Nursing

The Nurse Keith Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 53:08


On episode 507 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Emily Werthman, PhD, RN, CBRN, a dedicated Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) and the Patient Care Manager and Burn Program Manager at the Johns Hopkins Burn Center in Baltimore. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Werthman discuss the growth of the CBRN credential, the anticipation that the CBRN certification will be nationally accredited and Magnet-accepted in 2025, and the crucial role that nurses play in elevating burn care to new levels of expertise and professionalism. They also discuss the many types of burns that burn nurses may encounter, some of which may not immediately come to mind, but are nonetheless more common than we think. Burns rank 6th among the ten top preventable injury-related deaths in the United States, with 398,000 people receiving treatment for burns each year. For those nurses who choose to dedicate themselves to this nursing specialty, there is a respected and rigorous certification process and a plethora of possibilities for a fascinating career path as a CBRN. Emily Werthman, PhD, RN, CBRN is a graduate of the Allegany College nursing program. She also holds a BA in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as a BSN and MSN from the University of Notre Dame of Maryland. She has her PhD in nursing from the University of Maryland where her research focused on the relationship between acute burn pain and childhood adversity. Emily is a member of the board and the Lead Nurse Planner for the American Burn Association where she also holds a national committee appointment to the Nursing and Program Committees. She is a subject matter expert, item writer, and Exam Content Review Committee member for the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing's Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) exam. She is also a member of BCEN's board of directors. She serves as a special advisor to the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)'s burn and blast injury special advisory group. Recently, Emily was appointed to the Board Program Committee of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Additionally, she holds adjunct faculty positions in the Johns Hopkins, Stevenson University, and Community College of Baltimore County Schools of Nursing. Emily publishes and lectures frequently on burn resuscitation, critical care nursing, and burn pain. Connect with the CBRN world: Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) CBRN updates and news Burn Nursing Excellence: The CBRN National Burn Awareness Week YouTube video about the specialty of burn nursing Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) 2024 Annual Report Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.