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How are medical mysteries solved? And what happens when questions remain? Patient Zero is an investigation of the spaces where people and pathogens collide. We take a deep dive in to the history – and mystery – of one of the fastest spreading epidemics of our time: Lyme disease. Learn more at www.patientzeropodcast.com.
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Formerly Nutrition Equity, rare connection is an extension of the podcast to include all 10,000 rare conditions and not just those covered by the Medical Nutrition Equity Act. Some of the conditions may be the same, but I am trying to turn this into a learning experience for those in the medical feild, policy leaders, and those who are just interested in hearing about rare conditions and patient stories. Rare conditions are called zebras hence the zebra striped ribbon. More common conditions ...
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The Big Life Kids podcast teaches children to stay resilient, believe in themselves, and face life's challenges with confidence! In each episode, Zara and Leo travel the world to discover the living heroes that are making a difference in the world today. Each episode is reviewed and approved by a licensed therapist to ensure that the social-emotional learning and growth mindset lessons covered on this children's podcast are science-backed and accurate. Ideal for children ages 5-10. The podca ...
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Send us a text Not many think of men when they think of breast cancer. Phil found a lump under his left breast while playing with his daughter Evie. Join me as i delve into this important topic. Find out what to look for the symptoms, treatment, about various support groups and more. You can contact me to let me know you thoughts through the link i…
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Send us a text Erika is the parent of 24 year old nonverbal adult Alexa. Erika is talking for Alexa in this episode, Learn about Alexa's story, Learn how Erika communicates with Alexa, their struggles getting a diagnosis, The Medical Nutrition Equity Act and sources that can help with of Medical Food Formula and vitamins that are imperative For tho…
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Introducing “What Remains,” a special series from NHPR’s Outside/In. A classroom display of human skulls sparks a reckoning at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia. A movement grows to “abolish the collection.” The Penn Museum relents to pressure. But there are more skeletons in the closet. To hear all three parts, including the prologue, subscribe to O…
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Homocystinuria Awareness Month: Classical Homocystinuria with Denise From Ohio
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Send us a text Denise's child Rileu is one of few that I have spoken to that was diagnosed through newborn screening. Although Homocystinuria is on the Newborn Screening Nationwide it only catches a case 50% of the time. We are working on enhanced Newborn screening but newborn screening saves lives has not been reauthorized yet. Follow along as I t…
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Homocystinuria Awareness Month: Classical Homocystinuria with Anna from Uruguay
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Send us a text This episode marks my second HCU Awareness month doing podcasting, and my 3rd international episode, In this episode I talk with Anna about her 12 year old daughter Juana who was diagnosed with Classical Homocystinuria. She was the first to be diagnosed with Classical HCU in Uruguay. Learn how Anna gets testing done in a country wher…
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Chronic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction With Briana From Ohio
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Send us a text Briana's son was diagnosed with Maple Syrup Urine Disease and Chronic Intestinak Psuedo Obstruction, He will be undergoing a dual transplant of both the small intestine and the Liver. Liver transplants have been known to cure Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Both conditions are covered by the Medical Nutrition Equity Act which would mandat…
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Dyskeratosis Congenita with Damien from Arizona improved sound from live
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Send us a text This is an audio playback from the live version of my podcast earrlier today with Damien. If you were listening to the live version, I rerecorded my part to make it clearer. I am hoping that upgrading my internet plan will help with the video version. This episode is on Dyskeratosis Congenita (bone marrow failure) by means of Short T…
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Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Newborn Screening Awareness Month
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Send us a text Despite Congenital Muscular Dystrophy not being tested for at birth, some companies are working on getting it passed. This is Newborn Screening Awareness Month. Since the bill hasn't been reauthorized in all states lack of funding could be harming those who are born with new conditions that may or may not be able to be tested dependi…
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Hemophilia with Patrick James Lynch From Believe limited
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Send us a text Patrick James Lynch is a Hemophilia patient, and advocate, fim maker and podcaster. His films include Bomardier Blood, Deliver Us and My Beautiful Stutter as well as many others, He has been won several awards including the Rare impact award from the National Association for Rare Disorders (NORD) the Meritorious service award in and …
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Long Chain Hydrocxy Coenzyme A Dehydrogenase Deficiency (LCHAD)
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Send us a text This week Rare Connection goes back to it's roots with a condition covered by the Medical Nutrition Equity Act if it were to pass. The MNEA would mandate that health insurance cover medically prescribed food, formula and vitamins for those who need them. At the beginning of last season in February Nutrition Equity became Rare Conne68…
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Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia With Rebekah From Oregon
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Send us a text Join me as I talk with Rebekah about her child Mason's diagnosis with HypoHidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia. Mason is now years old and he is already advocating for his health with his mother's help. HypoHidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia is a rare genetic condition characterized by the bodies inability to sweat, sparse hare, tooth loss and e…
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Menkes Disease With Daniel DeFabio From New York
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Send us a text Nicknamed Kinky Hair Syndrome Menkes Syndrome is tested for in cases where the child isn't getting enough copper which can cause hair loss. It is often the first sign. It isn't on the newborn screening currently, but their are clinical trials for it. Go to clinicaltrials.gov for more information if your child has it. Babies won't sho…
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Pura Syndrome With Melissa From Washington
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Send us a text In this episode I talk with Melissa from the Pura Syndrome Foundation about her child Taylor now 27 who was diagnosed with Pura Syndrome 2 years after it was discovered in 2014. Listen along and learn about this condition and Melkisa's roles with the Pura Syndromde Foundation over the years from working on the grants committee, to fu…
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Severe Methylene Tetrahydro Folate Reductase (MTHFR) With Grace from Florida
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Send us a text In this episode I talk with Grace a parent of 2 children. Her youngest daughter Carson, who just turned 4 has Severe MTHFR. MTHFR is the rarest form of Homocystinuria. With Severe MTHFR they do NOT follow a low protein diet like classical HCU. In addition to being a parent with this rare condition, Grace also is a director on the boa…
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Introducing “The Youth Development Center”
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Introducing the newest series from NHPR’s award-winning Document team: “The Youth Development Center.” New Hampshire has sent its most troubled kids to the same juvenile detention center for more than a century. It's a place that was supposed to nurture them, that instead hurt them – in some of the worst ways imaginable. It's now at the center of o…
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High Functioning Autism (Aspburger's Syndrome) With Kadin From Ohio
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Send us a text Listen along as I talk with Kadin about High Functioning Autism. Listen to Kadin's diagnosis journey. Find out about the signs and symptoms in both children and adults, How Kadin is getting along in college, and is aspirations for the future. I am trying to turn this podcast into a Nonprofit, and I need board members if you are inter…
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Rare Connection Episode 11: Acoustic Neuroma with Shari from California
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Send us a text Shari was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma (a rare benign tumor) In the removal of this tumor she had a stroke. In her book "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Cranberry Juice" She talks about the removal of this tumor and how it will forever impact her life. Shari sees the Good things in life as the sweet "Cranberries" and the Bad t…
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Send us a text Meet Joel Cofounder of Endurant Health. Endurant Health has developed an AI tool to help diagnose rare disease patients. Joel's mother was diagnosed with a rare genetic metabolic condition called Homocystinuria. (HCU). Together with friends who are undergoing similar battles finding proper diagnosis they founded Endurant Health to Ai…
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Rare Connection Episode 9: Malan Syndrome with sky from Oklahoma
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Send us a text Join me as I talk to Sky , mother of 3 children. about her daughter Presley's diagnosis with Malan Syndrome. Malan Syndrome is an overgrowth disorder that is considered as ultra rare. Their are only 300 cases of this condition world wide. Join me as I ask about her 8 year journey to diagnosis, Symptoms, Her role in Co-founding The Ok…
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Rare Connection Episode 8: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome & Growth Hormone Deficiency
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Send us a text Join me as I welcome Jessica back to talk about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Growth Hormone deficiency. Learn about how they are diagnosed symptoms, and triggers Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcement Host: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the... Listen on: Apple Podcasts S…
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis,& Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Send us a text In this episode I talk with Christina, Who is the host of Speaking in Spoons and a patient with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), Trigeminal Neuralgia and Hemiplegic Migraines. The aim of this podcast is to connect those with similar conditions, educate medical professionals, and hopefully help find treatments and clinical trials…
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Rare Connection Episode 6: Calciphylaxis and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
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Send us a text Dubbed the man who died twice and Hod brought back to life, Kevin Hills Story appears in 45 national and international Newspapers and Magazines. Listen along as I talk with Kevin about his medical conditions Calcifylaxis and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1(MEN1). You can see the full video on YouTube on my channel Rare Chef also …
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Rare Connection: Episode 5: Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS)
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Send us a text In this episode I talk with Nico who has Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS). Nico worked for CCHS Network inc. which his mother started. He revamped the website and planned a global conference for CCHS patients. After losing friends to CCHS he decided to branch out and work with people with disabilities at large. He b…
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Rare Connection Episode 4: Pyruvate Dehydogenase Defiecency (PDCD)
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Send us a text In this episode I talk with Layna (parent and advocate with Hope for PDCD https://www.hopeforpdcd.org/) . PDCD is a inherited metabolic condition that has to do with Carbohydrate metabolism. They follow the Keto diet. Layna is responsible for fundraising, education, social media, education, and advocacy. She has a youtube channel of …
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Rare Connection Episode 3: GastroParesis and POTS
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Send us a text Join me as I talk with Author, Student and Patient Charleigh. Charleigh has Gastroparesis (GP) and Post Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). She is also a student at Pratt University and an Author of 2 books Rule 25: Don't Forget the Target and Demon Scout. In this episode Charleigh talks about her symptoms of both POTS and GP, D…
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Rare Connection Episode 2 Wendy Psoriatic Arthritis
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Send us a text In this episode, I talk with Wendy about her life as a Special Education Teacher, and yoga instructor and her new book "Kiss You Love, Goodbye" Wendy talks about her how she found her knew purpose in life after she wasn't able to teach again. How she adapted to life after teaching. Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law Enforcemen…
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Rare Connection Episode 1: Homocystinuria (HCU) Jenifer from Cananda
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Send us a text In this episode Jenifer tells her story about how she was diagnosed with Homocystinuria (HCU) and how she was diagnosed. She will tell where she goes for help and other resources that have helped her along the way. At 55 Jenifer is one of the older HCU patients. At one time they thought that those with Homocystinuria wouldn't live pa…
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Nutrition Equity Episode 13: Diabetes Awareness month With Jessica
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Send us a text In this episode of Nutrition Equity I talk with Jessica, a patient with both Classical Homocystinuria and Diabetes. Jessica will talk about the complexities of dealing with two conflicting conditons. Homocystinuria requires a low protein diet and Diabetes requires you to watch your carbs and sugar intake. While nuts aren't allowed fo…
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Nutrition Equity Episode 12: HCU Awareness Month Cobalamin G Heather Parent
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Send us a text In this episode I talk with Heather a parent of a child with Cobalamin G. Cobalmin disorders are named for the order in which they were discovered. Some Cobalmin disorders fall under the Homocystinuria Family, some are Methyl Malonic acidemia's and some are both. They are tested for on Newborn screening, but often missed. Heather's c…
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Nutrition Equity Episode 11: HCU Awareness Month Bharat Assistant Taste Connections
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Send us a text In this episode, Bharat disscuses his personal journey as an Homocystinuria (HCU) patient, his role at taste connections (one of the medical food companies). Bharat is one of the few classical Homocystinuria patients that is also diabetic. He discusses the types of restaurants he likes and the coverage in his state for medical food, …
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Nutrition Equity Episode 10: Danae Bartke Exeutive Director HCU Network America
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Send us a text This month is Homocystinuria (HCU) Awareness Month. Today I am joined by Danae Bartke the Executive Director of HCU Network America. Two of the three types of Homocystinuria would be covered if the Medical Nutrition Equity Act were to pass. Currently we are trying to get this crucial bill reintroduced into congress again. In this epi…
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Nutrition Equity Episode 8: Short Bowel Syndrome
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Send us a text In this episode I talk with Andrew Jablowski Founder of the Short Bowel Syndrome foundation inc. Andrew is a patient advisor and physician advisor for NAIA Pharmacuticals formerly Shire pharmacuticals. Andrew will talk about his life with Short Bowel Syndrome, his job as a physician and patient advisor, and his foundation. You can le…
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Nutrtion Equity Episode 9: Classical Homocystinuria (HCU) Newborn Screening Awareness Month
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Send us a text Listen in as I talk with Valerie a mother of 18 year old Summer who was diagnosed late with Classical Homocystinuria. A rare genetic condition that can be fatal if not caught early. As a result of her late diagnosis Valerie's child Summer had strokes in utero which caused learning disabilities. You can learn more about Homocystinuria…
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Nutrition Equity Episode 7: Cobalamin Disorders
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Send us a text Listen as I talk with Brittany, parent of two children with Cobalamin G and the head of the Cobalamin Steering Committee for HCU Network America. Brittany will discuss her reasons for advocacy, her role on the steering committee, and the issues faced by those with Cobalamin Disorders. Support the show…
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Nutrition Equity Episode 6: Tyrosinemia (TYR)
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Send us a text In this episode of Nutrition Equity I talk with Andrew. A Tyrosinemia patient. Listen along as we learn about Andrew's battles with Tyrosinemia and what it is like to live with this rare condition. Learn about the issues he and others have faced with getting medical foods and formula. What it is like now vs When he was a child. Suppo…
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Send us a text Listen in as we talk with patient and biologist Aneta about Eosinophilia. Thanks to Aneta for doing this episode last minute because of a cancelation with the original person I was going to interview. Support the showBy Joanna
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Nutrition Equity Episode 4 : Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
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Send us a text In this episode we talk with Jessica a Cystic Fibrosis patient about her journey with CF, listen in as she discuses here experiences growing up with CF and discusses some of the common misconceptions of CF. She will also discuss her diet and a medical formula and medications that she puts through her g-tube. If you are reading this p…
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Susan MSUD chair for PKU and Allied Disorders talks about MSUD
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Send us a text This video is the third episode of Nutrition Equity a podcast devoloped to promote the Medical Nutriiton Equity Act . In this episode we talk with Susan Neeleman of the MSUD Community. Susan is the Vice President of the New England Connection for PKU and Allied Disorders (NECPAD), the editor cf tShe is a powerful leader in the MSUD a…
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Nutrition Equity Episode 2 PKU with Jill
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Kelly the National Homocystinuria representative
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Send us a text In this episode we talk ro Kelly Waters the national Homocystinuria (HCU) Represntative about Homocystinuria and her advocacy work. We also discus her symptoms, diagnosis, and how you can help advance treatment. I am working on a visual version of this podcast also which I hope to have up in a couple weeks. It had to be retaped. Supp…
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The Last EVER Episode of the Big Life Kids Podcast!
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In our final episode, Zara and Leo face the ultimate challenge... the Believemobile is GONE! Join us in our farewell episode as we discover how to deal with big life changes. Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound desi…
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Zara and Leo are all GROWN-UP! Is it time to say goodbye?
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Zara and Leo are grown-ups! They meet to dig up their time capsule and remember the good times. Find out how to deal with life’s BIG CHANGES with gratitude, and discover the blind explorer who traveled far and wide to face life’s challenges head-on. Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens …
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In this episode, Ava from Iran shares how she dealt with the difficulties of learning online, while Zara and Leo swap spooky stories about the perils of COMPLAINING over the campfire! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. S…
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How to COMPLAIN so much that you turn into a ZEBRA!!!
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Leo is bored. Really bored. And his favorite thing to do when he’s bored? Complain. But sometimes complaining doesn’t do you any favors... especially when you’ve turned into a zebra. Find out about COMPLAINING MINDSET, and meet the inventor who turned his problem into an opportunity to make things better! Additional show notes available at biglifej…
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Disco skating for the WIN... or for the LOLS?!
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In this episode, Maggie from Melbourne in Australia shares how she enjoys each day of learning to use her skate shoes, and Zara and Leo get swept up in an epic ice skating disco competition! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cy…
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Enjoy the journey and LIVE IN THE JUNGLE... or the moment!
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Zara and Leo are traveling by night bus along the coast of Brazil! Find out why sometimes the journey is more important than the destination, and meet the man who created his own rainforest, through love, hard work, and a TREE-mendous amount of patience! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Ei…
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Sibling CONFLICT: Resolved LIVE on reality TV... in the FOREST!
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In this episode, Elijah from Utah in the United States tells us how he and his brother Gideon worked through a conflict. Meanwhile, Zara and Leo deal with their own dispute... on a reality TV show in the forest! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and…
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SIBLING RIVALRY: Battleships at the Lake!
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It’s time for the biggest battle of the century, ZARA vs LEO in a head-to-head contest at the lake! Find out why SIBLING RIVALRY is such a powerful force, and meet the fiercest, most hard-working sisters on the planet - it’s Venus and Serena Williams! Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast Credits: Produced by Alexandra Eiden…
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