Explore every episode of the podcast Staying Connected
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| Call for interviewees for the next season of Staying Connected! | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:00:45 | |
It’s been a minute, and I am excited to get back to the show. If you’re interested in sharing your story on the next season, please let me know by filling out this form. https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Look forward to talking with you soon! Share Post Share | |||
| Carlos Morales, sharing Kaitlyn’s story | 03 Jan 2025 | 00:55:42 | |
Today, we’re going to talk to Carlos Morales, who lost one of his children, Kaitlyn, to an aortic dissection in 2023 at the age of 14. This aortic dissection led to their diagnosis of Loeys-Dietz syndrome type 2, and also revealed that Carlos has Loeys-Dietz syndrome, mosaically. Quick note: In this episode, Carlos will share in detail what happened to Kaitlyn. Please listen with care. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. You can also find information and resources through the John Ritter Foundation, johnritterfoundation.org Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Listener Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8W37WKN Support Merch! You can now buy merch that helps you raise awareness of VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz while supporting Staying Connected at my Printify pop-up store: https://staying-connected.printify.me/products You can make a one-time donation to Translucent One LLC at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7BAB4R3QAA4R8, or you can also support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone. Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Melanie Case | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:43:39 | |
Today we’re going to hear from Melanie Case, who was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome in 2002, a couple years after she had a thoracic aortic dissection following the delivery of her second child. This aortic dissection went undiagnosed for about two years, and after it was discovered, it led to her diagnosis with Marfan syndrome. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. You can also find information and resources through the John Ritter Foundation, johnritterfoundation.org Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Listener Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8W37WKN Support Merch! You can now buy merch that helps you raise awareness of VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz while supporting Staying Connected at my Printify pop-up store: https://staying-connected.printify.me/products You can make a one-time donation to Translucent One LLC at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7BAB4R3QAA4R8, or you can also support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone. Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Jennifer and Cade | 28 Jul 2019 | 00:30:26 | |
Jennifer’s son Cade was diagnosed with vEDS (Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) at 14 years old as an incidental finding following exome sequencing for autism. Jennifer had not heard of vEDS prior to the call from the genetic counselor, but had previously had Cade evaluated for Marfan Syndrome (for which he tested negative). Cade is now 16 years old and recently got to meet others his age at the Marfan Annual Conference earlier this month. Learn more about the vEDS Natural History study here: https://www.vedscollaborative.org/news Share Post Share | |||
| Dr. Peter Byers | 17 Jul 2019 | 00:47:03 | |
Dr. Peter Byers has been an integral part of the Vascular EDS (VEDS) community since the 1970s, and has become part of the family to many of those affected by vEDS. In this special episode, Peter shares his history with vEDS and excitement for progress for the community that is happening now. This episode was recorded live on 7/13/19 in Houston at the Marfan Foundation Annual Conference. You can even hear the air conditioning at the hotel wake up part way through the episode! If you want to learn more about the vEDS Collaborative and enroll in the research study, visit vEDSCollaborative.org. If you want to be a part of this podcast, or have genetically confirmed vEDS and have not been integrated into our group, reach out at thetranslucentone@gmail.com. Share Post Share | |||
| Chris | 30 Jun 2019 | 00:33:29 | |
Chris was diagnosed in 1995 with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome following his father’s passing. Chris was 22 when he lost his dad and found out he had vEDS. He is now 46 years old and has had two major knee surgeries, a ministroke (transient ischemic attack, or TIA), a fistula, multiple vein ruptures, and lives with a ostomy bag resulting from a bowel perforation in 2014. You can follow Chris on Twitter: @Van_Tater Find more information about VEDS, including support groups and medical webinars, at TheVEDSMovement.org. This podcast is not associated with The VEDS Movement or The Marfan Foundation. If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| Kristi | 26 May 2019 | 00:41:02 | |
Kristi was diagnosed with vEDS after her father died when she was 5 years old. She is now 45 and has had several complications, including a colon rupture. She has also had to learn to stand up for herself with doctors- a struggle many of us can relate to! Find more information about VEDS, including support groups and medical webinars, at TheVEDSMovement.org. This podcast is not associated with The VEDS Movement or The Marfan Foundation. If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| Bella | 17 May 2019 | 00:33:29 | |
Bella wanted to do this special episode for #Reds4VEDS Day this year! She was diagnosed with vEDS (Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) when she was 10 years old and is now 25. Recently, she had a seizure and dislocated both of her shoulders and suffered fractures as well from the seizure. She’s also had bowel and other complications from vEDS. Today we are wearing red to raise awareness for vEDS. Wear red, take a picture, and share with the hashtag #REDS4VEDS! Share Post Share | |||
| Lynley | 28 Apr 2019 | 00:25:59 | |
Lynley is 21 years old and was diagnosed with vEDS (Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) following a lung collapse, or pneumothorax. Her dad also had vEDS, which was a clue in for the diagnosis. She tells us her story with vEDS and various issues she has had over the years, including a retina detachment, and how her outlook has changed since diagnosis. Find more information about VEDS, including support groups and medical webinars, at TheVEDSMovement.org. This podcast is not associated with The VEDS Movement or The Marfan Foundation. If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| Sarah and Andrew | 31 Mar 2019 | 00:35:28 | |
Sarah shares her 5 year old son Andrew’s diagnosis story, and challenges along the way. In this episode we also briefly talked about variances in outcomes with vEDS (Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) depending on mutation type. The video by Dr. Byers explaining the mutation types is here on youtube: https://youtu.be/ZVnWiNR6bdY Find more information about VEDS, including support groups and medical webinars, at TheVEDSMovement.org. This podcast is not associated with The VEDS Movement or The Marfan Foundation. If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| Ed | 24 Feb 2019 | 00:38:40 | |
Ed wasn’t diagnosed with vEDS (Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) until after he survived open heart surgery. Like many, the diagnosis brought answers to his life, but also came with many challenges. If you like this podcast and want to hear more, be sure to subscribe! Find more information about VEDS, including support groups and medical webinars, at TheVEDSMovement.org. This podcast is not associated with The VEDS Movement or The Marfan Foundation. If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| My Story | 27 Jan 2019 | 01:02:18 | |
As a twist, in this episode my friend Becca asks me about my story! If you want to check out what I’ve been up to, you can find a link to my youtube Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast to hear more patient stories with Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome! If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| Emily | 30 Dec 2018 | 00:44:26 | |
Emily was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (vEDS) after a misdiagnosis of Classical EDS and the passing of her mother, who also had vEDS and was not properly diagnosed. Emily still finds joy in music, and continues to play for her mom. <3 If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| Nancy Billon | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:47:21 | |
In this episode we’re going to talk to Nancy Billon, who was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) with a combination of her medical history and a genetic test that revealed a VUS on COL3A1. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. You can also find information and resources through the John Ritter Foundation, johnritterfoundation.org Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Listener Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8W37WKN Support Merch! You can now buy merch that helps you raise awareness of VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz while supporting Staying Connected at my Printify pop-up store: https://staying-connected.printify.me/products You can make a one-time donation to Translucent One LLC at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7BAB4R3QAA4R8, or you can also support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone. Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Chrystal | 25 Nov 2018 | 00:27:56 | |
Chrystal was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (vEDS) along with her mother and brother. She has survived a pregnancy and is the last surviving member of her family who has vEDS. She was an inspiring person to talk to! <3 If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| Brook | 28 Oct 2018 | 00:45:26 | |
Brook had years of complications that pointed towards vEDS, or Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, but it wasn’t until his 40s that he was finally diagnosed. He has been through so much and his story is inspirational! Stay tuned for more episodes on the last Sunday of every month! Share Post Share | |||
| Carla | 30 Sep 2018 | 00:25:37 | |
Carla and her daughter Effie were diagnosed with vEDS after Effie was put into foster care for suspected abuse. It wasn’t until Effie and Carla got diagnosed with vEDS that Carla and her husband were able to get her back. If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| Aaron | 26 Aug 2018 | 00:27:50 | |
Aaron is 33 and was diagnosed a year and a half ago with vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (vEDS). He tells us his story of diagnosis and events that he has experienced so far. He also tells us about his father’s story with vEDS, which was undiagnosed when he passed away two years ago. This interview was done in person over the weekend that the vEDS collaborative met in Seattle. To make a donation to the vEDS Collaborative, https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/vEDS If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| Annie | 29 Jul 2018 | 00:31:01 | |
In this episode I talk to Annie, who was diagnosed clinically with vEDS at 8 years old and officially diagnosed at 14. Annie is the first person I have met in person with vEDS and she is amazing! It is such a gift to be able to get to know her If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| Shannon | 24 Jun 2018 | 00:53:20 | |
Today I talk to Shannon, who was diagnosed with both the vascular and classical types of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. She is just shy of 32 years old and has lived through 32 surgeries related to complications from EDS! If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| Deborah and Soren | 27 May 2018 | 00:28:07 | |
In this episode I talk to Deborah, whose 9 year old son was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (vEDS) at the age of five. We hear about the road to diagnosis, changes they’ve made to his daily life, and coping strategies. To learn more about Deborah’s books and to get one, visit http://www.amazon.com/author/daroach Share Post Share | |||
| Bridgette | 29 Apr 2018 | 00:33:28 | |
Welcome to the first episode of Staying Connected! I started Staying Connected as way to connect with other people diagnosed or impacted by vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (vEDS). In today’s episode, I talk to Bridgette, who was diagnosed in her early twenties following an angiogram that went terribly wrong. She needed twelve surgeries to save her life from the angiogram, which was intended to get a better look at her carotid cavernous fistula. If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, reach out to me here. I look forward to hearing from you! Share Post Share | |||
| Hugh Cox | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:51:09 | |
In this episode we’re going to talk to Hugh Cox, a member of the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome community diagnosed just in 2022. He was first misdiagnosed with a clotting disorder. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. You can also find information and resources through the John Ritter Foundation, johnritterfoundation.org Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Listener Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8W37WKN Support Merch! You can now buy merch that helps you raise awareness of VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz while supporting Staying Connected at my Printify pop-up store: https://staying-connected.printify.me/products You can make a one-time donation to Translucent One LLC at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7BAB4R3QAA4R8, or you can also support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone. Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Maggie Buckley | 09 Aug 2024 | 00:48:51 | |
In this episode we’re going to talk to Maggie Buckley, a long-time member of the community who was diagnosed with hypermobile EDS when she was a child. Recently, a genetic test revealed she has the gene mutation for Loeys-Dietz type 5. If you want to know what an okapi is, check out this info here. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. You can also find information and resources through the John Ritter Foundation, johnritterfoundation.org Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Listener Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8W37WKN Support Merch! You can now buy merch that helps you raise awareness of VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz while supporting Staying Connected at my Printify pop-up store: https://staying-connected.printify.me/products You can make a one-time donation to Translucent One LLC at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7BAB4R3QAA4R8, or you can also support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone. Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Erin Langley | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:47:42 | |
Erin Langley was tested for VEDS (Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) due to some concerning family history, but her results came back as a Variant of Unknown/Uncertain Significance, or VUS. In this episode, she shares her experience with those results and how she’s found support in the meantime. Link to the articles mentioned in the interview: The known unknown: the challenges of genetic variants of uncertain significance in clinical practice https://academic.oup.com/jlb/article/4/3/648/4820755 Mother’s Negligence Suit Against Quest’s Athena Could Broadly Impact Genetic Testing Labs Link to Annabelle’s Challenge study mentioned in the interview: https://www.annabelleschallenge.org/veds-research-vus Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support Merch! You can now buy merch that helps you raise awareness of VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Deitz while supporting Staying Connected at my printify pop-up store: https://staying-connected.printify.me/products You can also support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Carlos Horn | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:45:42 | |
Carlos Horn was diagnosed with VEDS (Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) last year, in 2023. With a history of multiple aneurysms and a stroke, a doctor sent him to a vascular specialist who wanted to rule out genetic causes. In this episode, Carlos talks about the events that led to his diagnosis, how his lifestyle has changed since, and his hopes for the future of research. Here is a link to some information about stem cell use in regenerative therapy from Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-marrow-transplant/in-depth/stem-cells/art-20048117 Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support Merch! You can now buy merch that helps you raise awareness of VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Deitz while supporting Staying Connected at my printify pop-up store: https://staying-connected.printify.me/products You can also support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Special: Emotional Recovery | 22 May 2024 | 00:40:21 | |
After my recent renal dissection, kidney infarction, and iliac dissection with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), I wanted to know what emotional recovery was like for others after medical events. This episode features clips of people with VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz syndromes, sharing what emotional recovery was like for them after diagnosis, major medical events and the loss of loved ones. Jon Holtom Transcript https://staying-connected.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SC_Special_Emotional-Recovery.pdf Share Post Share | |||
| Reconnecting with my brother, Jacob Frederick | 04 May 2024 | 01:03:34 | |
My brother, Jacob Frederick, rejoins the show. Our last interview was only a couple weeks before my recent renal artery dissection/kidney infarction and iliac dissection. In this episode, we talk about both of our experiences with those medical events in November and the aftermath. Jon Holtom | |||
| Sheila Felske | 27 Apr 2024 | 00:35:37 | |
Today we’re going to hear from Sheila Felske, who is joining us to share her experience with Vascular Ehlers-Danos Syndrome (VEDS), which she was diagnosed with last year. Sheila had her first carotid artery dissection soon after her first daughter was born, and then had an achilles tendon rupture after her second daughter was born. Then in 2022, she had a vertebral artery dissection and her carotid dissection re-dissected, and she was referred to a geneticist. Jon Holtom | |||
| Deb Kruk | 20 Apr 2024 | 00:30:15 | |
Deb Kruk was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) in her mid-60s, following the loss of her 40 year old son, Brian, to an aortic dissection. They did not know Brian had VEDS when he died. In this episode, she shares that experience, processing her own diagnosis, things she loved about Brian, and more. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Jon Holtom | |||
| Carmen David | 27 Dec 2024 | 00:58:24 | |
Today, we’re going to talk to Carmen David, who is going to share her experience with an aortic dissection after the delivery of her second daughter, her experiences recovering from that physically and emotionally, how she handled the information of two VUS’s, or Variants of Unknown Significance, and what she’s been doing since her dissection to raise funds for research. Links mentioned in the episode: * Aortic Dissection Collaborative https://www.pcori.org/research-results/2022/community-led-research-development-aortic-dissection-collaborative *Aortic Athletes Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/18CNWsphrL/ *AD in Pregnancy/PostPartum Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1282484088538178/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT *contact for Carmen David, regarding the run event Runforaortichealth@gmail.com Jon Holtom | |||
| Betsy Matarrita | 13 Apr 2024 | 00:56:42 | |
Betsy Matarrita was born and raised in Costa Rica, and was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome when she was a young child. Growing up, she didn’t know anyone else with Marfan syndrome, and they had to come to the US to get medical care for scoliosis as a child, when her and her family did not speak English. In this episode, she shares her medical story, and her story of connecting with the Marfan community and getting involved in the Spanish-language summit hosted by The Marfan Foundation. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Roe Nania | 06 Apr 2024 | 00:28:23 | |
Roe Nania shares her family’s story with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS). Roe’s brother, Angelo, was the first person diagnosed in the family, and died from an aortic dissection in 2019. After his death, more members of the family got tested and diagnosed, and it’s assumed that her father also died from VEDS. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: BeloVEDS, a Nania Foundation: https://belovedsfoundation.org or Comedy Show on April 27th: https://belovedsfoundation.org/upcoming-events Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom Adventuresinlove4Andie Ashton Tanner Ryan Rodarmer Benjamin Weisman Disclaimer The views, information and opinions in the podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and the information presented does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Any opinions I express in this podcast are my own, and not of my employer. Share Post Share | |||
| Kevin Kroeker | 30 Mar 2024 | 00:32:17 | |
Kevin Kroeker shares his story with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, which he was diagnosed with in his 50s after a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). His Loeys-Dietz diagnosis explained a prior event with his carotid artery, and uncovered a larger family history of Loeys-Dietz. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation (US): loeysdietz.org Loeys-Dietz Foundation Canada https://loeysdietzcanada.org/ Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom Adventuresinlove4Andie Ashton Tanner Ryan Rodarmer Benjamin Weisman Disclaimer The views, information and opinions in the podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and the information presented does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Any opinions I express in this podcast are my own, and not of my employer. Transcript Kevin-Kroeker-TranscriptDownload Share Post Share | |||
| Catching up with Tyler Farley | 23 Mar 2024 | 00:45:47 | |
Tyler Farley was originally on Staying Connected in 2022 to share his story with VEDS or Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. He returns in this episode to share his recent experience with a bowel perforation in the fall of 2023, and how he is moving forward, as well as his experience meeting other people in person with VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz at The Marfan Foundation Conference in 2023. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: Tyler’s Walk page: https://give.marfan.org/team/561418 Tyler’s Story with Duke: https://www.dukehealth.org/blog/why-one-man-chose-duke-lifesaving-abdominal-surgery?fbclid=IwAR0m3B7Lxua6Aoxd8CAkTmwAPLn7BWR71m8oyl2qH7n-TvQ27oVBow4bhz8 Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom Adventuresinlove4Andie Ashton Tanner Ryan Rodarmer Benjamin Weisman Disclaimer The views, information and opinions in the podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and the information presented does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Any opinions I express in this podcast are my own, and not of my employer. Share Post Share | |||
| Liam Nelson | 30 Dec 2023 | 00:47:39 | |
Liam Nelson was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome when he was 11 years old. In this interview, we talk about how he handled his diagnosis, his career in film and comedy, his involvement in the Marfan community, and more. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: Liam’s website: liamnelsoncomedy.com Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Lauren Atherton | 23 Dec 2023 | 00:45:39 | |
Lauren Atherton was diagnosed with Loeys-Dietz syndrome after an aortic dissection when she was 28 years old. In this interview, we talk about that dissection, how she’s dealt with her diagnosis, and more. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Michelle Lucena | 16 Dec 2023 | 00:43:56 | |
Michelle Lucena was diagnosed with VEDS, or Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, after two carotid artery dissections. In this interview, we talk about how these dissections affected her military career, how she’s handled her diagnosis, and how she’s held onto her passion of physical fitness. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: Michelle’s fitness channels: Instagram: @eat_lift_inspire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100093220154236&name=xhp_nt__fb__action__open_user YouTube: https://youtube.com/@michellelucena5564?si=-b085REdLKDkRT93 Global Genes RARE Compassion Project: https://globalgenes.org/rare-compassion-program/ VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Taborski McClellen | 09 Dec 2023 | ||
Taborski McClellen was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome between 12-13 years old. In the time since his diagnosis, he’s had two retinal detachments, a lung collapse, and an aortic dissection. In this interview, he talks about his story with Marfan, and his book, Living with Marfan syndrome in the Hands of GOD. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: Living with Marfan Syndrome in the Hands of GOD VEDS Research Study: The Role of Community in Mental health: A Grief and Trauma Related Needs Assessment in the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Population VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Jacob Frederick (Katie’s brother) | 02 Dec 2023 | 01:09:46 | |
I was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), in 2017. In this episode, I’m joined by my brother, Jacob Frederick, to talk about his experience with my diagnosis and hospitalizations. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: Sillybug Studios: VEDS Research Study: The Role of Community in Mental health: A Grief and Trauma Related Needs Assessment in the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Population VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone. Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Allison Pullins | 25 Nov 2023 | 00:45:05 | |
Allison’s son, James, was diagnosed with Marfan when he was 3 years old, following a lens dislocation. James is now 8 years old, and in this episode, Allison talks about his diagnosis story, how they handle communicating Marfan with James, research, navigating the US healthcare care system, and more. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: VEDS Research Study: The Role of Community in Mental health: A Grief and Trauma Related Needs Assessment in the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Population VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Send an email to vedscoll@ohsu.edu for more information on how to enroll. Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Reconnecting with Bella Marin aka in_VEDS_tigator | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:58:21 | |
Today, we’re going to talk to Bella Marin, who was previously on the show to talk about her story with VEDS, or Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. In today’s episode, she is returning to the show to talk about her recent experience with a bowel perforation and resulting complications. Bella can be found at @in_VEDStigator on Facebook, and @in_VEDS_tigator on Tik Tok and Instagram Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. You can also find information and resources through the John Ritter Foundation, johnritterfoundation.org Links to resources, events, and research opportunities: VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Listener Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8W37WKN Support Merch! You can now buy merch that helps you raise awareness of VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz while supporting Staying Connected at my Printify pop-up store: https://staying-connected.printify.me/products You can make a one-time donation to Translucent One LLC at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7BAB4R3QAA4R8, or you can also support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone. Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Grace Barnhart | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:42:29 | |
Grace Barnhart was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome when she was 4 years old. She’s also a caregiver to her dad who has Marfan syndrome. In this episode, she talks about growing up with Marfan, getting involved in advocacy and community at a young age, medical events she’s dealt with of her own and of her dad’s, and how she lives her life as a young adult knowing she has Marfan. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: VEDS Research Study: The Role of Community in Mental health: A Grief and Trauma Related Needs Assessment in the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Population Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Mary Meyers | 18 Nov 2023 | 00:49:52 | |
Mary Meyers’ daughter, Adalynn, was diagnosed with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome when she was about a year and half old. In this episode, Mary tells the story of Adalynn’s diagnosis following problems with feeding, food allergies, cleft palate, hypermobility, and more, as well as her experience as a parent learning to live with this diagnosis and become an informed advocate for her daughter. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: VEDS Research Study: The Role of Community in Mental health: A Grief and Trauma Related Needs Assessment in the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Population Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Help and Resource Center https://thevedsmovement.org/ask Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Message from Katie | 11 Nov 2023 | 00:02:55 | |
I (Katie) am currently the hospital with a renal artery dissection and kidney infarction. This show will take a pause, and the season will be resumed when I am feeling up to it. Thanks for all your support! Share Post Share | |||
| Brent Tuinstra | 04 Nov 2023 | 01:02:47 | |
Brent Tuinstra was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) in his thirties after a bowel perforation. In this episode, Brent talks about the experience with the bowel perforation, the misdiagnosis of Crohn’s that came before his VEDS diagnosis, what it felt like getting diagnosed with VEDS, and how he’s gotten involved since. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: VEDS Research Study: The Role of Community in Mental health: A Grief and Trauma Related Needs Assessment in the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Population Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events: Join a Walk for Victory: Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom | |||
| Dominga Noe | 28 Oct 2023 | 01:03:40 | |
Dominga Noe was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome at 9 years old following her father’s aortic dissection. Since her diagnosis, she’s become very involved in the community, and now runs the teen program as an employee of The Marfan Foundation. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: VEDS Research Study: The Role of Community in Mental health: A Grief and Trauma Related Needs Assessment in the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Population Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation programming events: Join a Walk for Victory: Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone. Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom Disclaimer The views, information and opinions in the podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and the information presented does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Any opinions I express in this podcast are my own, and not of my employer. Share Post Share | |||
| Delaney Kinstner | 21 Oct 2023 | 00:37:46 | |
Delaney Kinstner was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome after a serious medical event 10 days after delivering her child caused her to be sedated and on ECMO for several weeks. Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org. If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: VEDS Research Study: The Role of Community in Mental health: A Grief and Trauma Related Needs Assessment in the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Population VEDS Action Month and Costume Party: https://thevedsmovement.org/events/vascular-ehlers-danlos-action-month/ Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation programming events: Join a Walk for Victory: Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom Disclaimer The views, information and opinions in the podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and the information presented does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Any opinions I express in this podcast are my own, and not of my employer. Share Post Share | |||
| Kristen St. John | 23 Sep 2023 | 00:37:03 | |
Kristen St. John, whose daughter Marcie was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or VEDS, shares her and Marcie’s experience with diagnosis and life with VEDS, including a bowel perforation that Marcie had at 4 years old. Find more information about VEDS, including support groups and medical webinars, at thevedsmovement.org If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation programming announcement: https://marfan.org/2023/08/21/announcing-2023-2024-foundation-programs/ Join a Walk for Victory: VEDS Zebra Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352286631530771 Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom Disclaimer The views, information and opinions in the podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and the information presented does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Any opinions I express in this podcast are my own, and not of my employer. Share Post Share | |||
| Peter Donato | 09 Sep 2023 | 00:36:25 | |
Peter Donato, who was diagnosed with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, or LDS, in fifth grade, shares his experience growing up with LDS, being involved in the community and the teen program at The Marfan Foundation, and its division, the Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation, and adapting his love of sports to his life with LDS while maintaining his health. Find more information about LDS including support groups and medical webinars, at https://www.loeysdietz.org/ If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Links mentioned in the episode: The Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation programming announcement: https://marfan.org/2023/08/21/announcing-2023-2024-foundation-programs/ Join a Walk for Victory: Positive Exposure Peter’s Twitter handle: Support You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons: Jon Holtom Disclaimer The views, information and opinions in the podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and the information presented does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Any opinions I express in this podcast are my own, and not of my employer. Share Post Share | |||