Welcome to ”Beyond the Defect: Amber’s Journey,” a heartfelt and informative podcast hosted by Amber Garrelts. Born with a birth defect, Amber shares her personal experiences and explores the physical, psychological, and emotional challenges faced by individuals with birth defects. This podcast aims to break down social stigmas, provide support, and foster understanding. Each episode features expert insights, personal stories, and practical advice to help listeners navigate their own journey ...
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In Episode 19 of Beyond The Defects, Amber Garrelts, host and President of the Amber Garrelts Foundation, explores the dual role that support groups play in offering both practical help and emotional healing for individuals and families affected by birth defects and disabilities. Amber reflects on the success of the Foundation's inaugural Support G…
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Growing Up with a Parent with Birth Defects: Cydney’s Perspective on Family, Resilience, and Love – Beyond the Defects Episode 18
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In this heartfelt and candid episode of Beyond the Defects, host Amber Garrelts sits down with her daughter, Cydney, for an insightful conversation about what it’s like growing up with a parent living with birth defects. Cydney shares her unique perspective on the challenges, resilience, and love that shaped her childhood, offering listeners a rare…
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Compassionate Care for Birth Defects and Disabilities: A Holistic Approach for Home Health Agencies, Insurance Companies, and Healthcare Providers
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In Episode 17 of Beyond the Defects, Amber Garrelts explores the vital role of compassionate care for individuals living with birth defects and disabilities. Drawing from real-life stories and expert insights, Amber highlights how Home Health Agencies, Insurance Companies, and Healthcare Practitioners can provide more than just medical treatment—th…
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Beyond The Defects Episode 16: Bethany’s Continued Journey—Resilience, Challenges, and Overcoming Stigma
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In Episode 16 of Beyond The Defects: Amber's Journey, Amber Garrelts concludes her heartfelt conversation with longtime friend Bethany. Following up on their powerful discussion in Episode 15, this episode dives deeper into Bethany’s experiences growing up with a disability, the varying challenges she faced, and how she’s continually overcome stigm…
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Beyond The Defects Episode 15: Resilience and Overcoming Stigma with Bethany's Inspiring Journey
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In Episode 15 of Beyond The Defects, Amber Garrelts sits down with her lifelong friend Bethany to discuss the challenges of growing up with a disability and the strength it takes to overcome stigma. This powerful conversation is the first of a two-part series that delves deep into resilience, support, and the importance of community. Stay tuned for…
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Where Hope Finds a Home: The Origin of the Amber Garrelts Foundation
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In this heartfelt episode of Beyond The Defects: Amber’s Journey, Amber Garrelts is joined by a special guest, Young Akpasubi, the Executive Director and Secretary of the Amber Garrelts Foundation. Together, they take listeners back to the very beginning, sharing the inspiring story of how the foundation and podcast were born. Discover how Amber’s …
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Breaking Barriers: Tara’s Journey to Professional Success Despite Disability Challenges
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In Episode 13 Amber continues her inspiring conversation with Tara, a successful professional and highly sought-after cosmetologist whose clients span from Idaho to Wyoming. Tara’s story is a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and passion, proving that a disability or birth defect doesn’t define your potential. Amber and Tara disc…
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Tara’s Triumph: Overcoming Medical and Insurance Hurdles in the Face of Disability PT1
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In this powerful episode of the Amber Garrelts Foundation Podcast, host Amber Garrelts sits down with her dear friend Tara to discuss the real-life challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, including the frustrating battles with insurance companies. Tara shares her inspiring story of resilience, highlighting the importance of advocacy and …
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Episode 11: Breaking the Stigma: Love, Acceptance, and Overcoming Challenges
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eyond The Defects: Amber's Journey is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to breaking down the stigmas surrounding birth defects and disabilities. Hosted by Amber Garrelts, a passionate advocate and survivor, each episode dives deep into the challenges faced by individuals and families affected by these conditions. In Episode 11, "Breaking the Stigma: Lo…
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Continuing the Journey: Overcoming Stigma and Embracing Compassion | Beyond The Defects Podcast Episode 10
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In the heartfelt continuation of Beyond The Defects: Amber's Journey Episode 10, Amber reunites with her dear friend Suzie to delve deeper into their shared experiences of growing up with birth defects. This episode is a powerful testament to resilience, as Amber and Suzie discuss the challenges of stigma and the pressing need for greater compassio…
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Childhood Reflections: Growing Up with Birth Defects - Amber & Suzie's Journey | Beyond The Defects Podcast Episode 9
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In Episode 9 of Beyond The Defects: Amber's Journey, host Amber sits down with her lifelong friend Suzie to share their heartfelt and inspiring stories of growing up with birth defects. Join us as we delve into their childhood experiences, exploring the challenges they faced and the strength they found in their unbreakable friendship. This episode …
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In today's podcast, Amber will walk you through the invaluable resources provided by the Amber Garrelts Foundation (AGF) for families dealing with disabilities and birth defects. Enjoyโดย ambergarrelts
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Join us for the concluding segment of our special family interview in Episode 7 of the Amber Garrelts Foundation podcast, "Beyond The Defects." In this heartfelt episode, Amber continues her intimate conversation with her mum, Christine, and her grandma, Betty, which began in Episode 6. Hear powerful stories of resilience, love, and family strength…
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Overcoming Challenges: Amber Garrelts' Heartfelt Conversation with Her Mom and Grandma
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In Episode 6 of the Amber Garrelts Foundation podcast, Amber sits down for an emotional and inspiring conversation with her mother, Christine, and her grandmother, Betty. This deeply personal episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of Amber's childhood, as her family recounts the difficulties they faced and the resilience they developed whi…
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Welcome back to "Beyond The Defects: Amber's Journey." I'm your host, Amber, and I'm thrilled to have you here for Episode 5. Today, I'm sharing some cherished childhood memories that have shaped me into who I am today. First, a big thank you to my amazing listeners for your overwhelming support. Your messages and stories inspire me to keep going. …
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Guardian of Neurodevelopment|How New Technology is Helping Detection and Prevention of Birth Defects.
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In Episode 4 of "Beyond The Defects," we delve into the fascinating world of nonsense-mediated RNA decay (NMD) and its crucial role in neurodevelopmental disorders as the concluding segment of a two-part mini-series. NMD is an essential evolutionary mechanism that degrades potentially defective messenger RNAs (mRNAs), maintaining cellular health by…
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Advancements in Prenatal Care and Birth Defect Prevention | Beyond The Defect: Amber's Journey Episode 3
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In Episode 3 of "Beyond The Defect: Amber's Journey," host Amber Garrelts explores the latest advancements in prenatal care and birth defect prevention. Join us as we delve into cutting-edge technologies such as enhanced newborn screening, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), and groundbreaking genetic research. Learn how these innovations are tra…
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Exploring the Amber Garrelts Foundation: Mission, Resources, and Community Support
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Welcome to Episode 2 of "Beyond The Defects: Amber's Journey," hosted by Amber Garrelts. In this episode, Amber takes you on a comprehensive tour of the Amber Garrelts Foundation, highlighting its mission, resources, and the incredible support it offers to individuals and families affected by birth defects and disabilities. Discover how this founda…
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Introduction to Amber's Podcast and Her Triumphant Journey
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In Amber's first podcast episode, she introduces "Beyond the Defect: Amber's Journey" and shares her vision for the series. Amber discusses her plans to interview medical experts in subsequent episodes to provide valuable insights and professional advice. She explains what birth defects are, their causes, and how they can be managed. Additionally, …
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