Our theme this month is “The Life I Choose.” So often, with a chronic condition, it can feel like nothing is within our control. That can be challenging physically, mentally, emotionally. Our stories this month dive into those challenges, as

Ep. 11 - One Woman’s Journey w/ Nicole Angeles

Nov 10th, 2020 36m 6s

Nicole Angeles might be a name some of you recognize. She’s been a contributor here before, and has been very open with her vWD Journey, particularly as it related to becoming a mother. This month we take a deep dive into Nicole’s story, hear

Ep. 10 - Get Back Up w/ Mike Hargett, Sherri Greiner and Steven Riedle

Oct 12th, 2020 29m 25s

This month’s episode features the stories of community members who have been through the ringer with health and personal challenges, but somehow through it all they were able to listen to that little voice inside that told them to Get Back Up.

Ep. 9 - Hemophilia: The Zoomsical! w/ Mary Laughlin, Ashleigh Nicole Chapman and Sam Zhang

Sep 14th, 2020 26m 42s

On July 31st, something happened in the hemophilia community that had never happened before. A group of teens came together to perform a musical about hemophilia on - where does everything in our life happen these days? You guessed it. ZOOM!

Ep. 8 - When I Was 12 w/ Malia Jackson, Myles Ganley and Nichelle Stigger

Jul 13th, 2020 30m 33s

Early adolescence is such a vulnerable and formative time, and the things we go through often shape the way we approach the rest of our life - for better or worse. This month’s episode features 3 stories that are quite varied, but share one st

Ep. 7 - Moving Forward While Standing Still w/ Trevor Martin, Nicole Angeles and Julian Borjas

Jun 8th, 2020 33m 38s

In a lot of ways, it feels like the whole world is at a standstill. We can’t make plans, we can’t see loved ones, it’s almost like we’re frozen in place. But this month’s episode is a great reminder of how we can safely move forward while stan

Ep. 6 - Against All Odds w/ Seth Rojhani, Carson McCabe and Brandon Schrom

May 11th, 2020 26m 2s

This month we hear from 3 young men who have accomplished incredible things Against All Odds. Their Journeys from child to young adult have shattered the expectations of what many might think possible, and remind all of us that we’re capable o

Ep. 5 - The Contamination Crisis

Apr 14th, 2020 48m 54s

This month we take a deep dive into the long and complicated history of factor within our community, with a specific focus on the Contamination Crisis of the 1980s. Compiled from over 40 interviews conducted by us and our collaborators at the

Ep. 4 - The Lengths We’ll Go To w/ Jimi Olaghere, Steph Shea and Sue Martin

Mar 10th, 2020 27m 27s

This month we hear from 3 incredible people who have gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure the safety and security of their child. From embracing the unknown of a radical clinical trial to moving thousands of miles for better care, these

Ep. 3 - Humor Me w/ Ria Peake, Tabitha White and Molly Livingstone

Feb 10th, 2020 37m 17s

Three women, with three points of view from three different countries: the US, Great Britain and Israel. But one thing they shared? They all were able to approach their situation with a degree of humor. As mothers, daughters, and individuals -

Ep. 2 - Identity w/ Rose Bender, Rick Starks and Jonathan Hill

Jan 14th, 2020 33m 2s

When you or a loved one has a chronic health condition, it can often feel like your entire world revolves around that condition - from your social circles to your career, everything is impacted. On this episode of BloodStream Journeys, Rose Ben

Ep. 1 - The Moment w/ Ivan Giron, Vanessa Flora & Tyshawn Constantine

Dec 6th, 2019 33m 46s

The Moment. Of. Decision. This month we have three community stories that all come down to a MOMENT. That single, fraction of a second where you could go right or left, up or down, repeating the mistakes of the past or ripping open a brand new

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