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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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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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Unveiling Hidden Truths: The Ultimate Fact Sheets for Families Impacted by Disabilities
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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. EnjoyBy ambergarrelts
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Beyond The Defects: Heartfelt Stories of Resilience and Family Strength| EPISODE 7
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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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Amber's Memoir: Grandpa, Lawn Mowers, and Butter Knives|EPISODE 5
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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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