Hypospadias Conversations

This episode of Hypospadias Conversations is the conclusion of the discussion that co-hosts John and Bonnie had with Lillian Hayes, Ph. D., Jackie L. Papadakis, Ph. D., Jennifer Hansen Moore, Ph. D. and Jeffrey S. Garofano, Ph. D.—all four are psychologists from leading children’s hospitals. The episode topics centered on the what parents can do to normalize the medical experience their sons will...

This episode of Hypospadias Conversations is a continuation of the discussion that co-hosts John and Bonnie had with Lillian Hayes, Ph. D., Jackie L. Papadakis, Ph. D., Jennifer Hansen Moore, Ph. D. and Jeffrey S. Garofano, Ph. D.—all four are psychologists from leading children’s hospitals. The episode topics centered on the emotional and social challenges that boys and men with hypospadias may f...

This episode of Hypospadias Conversations brings together pediatric psychologists from leading children’s hospitals to discuss the emotional, developmental, and relationship aspects of living with hypospadias. Co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with four psychologists: Lillian Hayes, Ph. D., Jackie L. Papadakis, Ph. D., Jennifer Hansen Moore, Ph. D. and Jeffrey S. Garofano, Ph. D. The conversation foc...

In this exclusive episode of Hypospadias Conversations, co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with five leading urologic surgeons: Vinaya Bhatia, MD; Lauren Corona, MD; Pankaj Dangle, MD, MCh, FAAP; Christopher Long, MD and Hadley Wood, MD. In episode four of this four part series, topics include: the doctors travels around the globe to perform hypospadias surgeries while educating local doctors at the s...

In this exclusive episode of Hypospadias Conversations , co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with five leading urologic surgeons: Vinaya Bhatia, MD; Lauren Corona, MD; Pankaj Dangle, MD, MCh, FAAP; Christopher Long, MD and Hadley Wood, MD. In episode three of this four part series, topics include: the continued discussion of what a successful hypospadias repair is, the importance of hypospadiologists b...

In this exclusive episode of Hypospadias Conversations , co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with five leading urologic surgeons: Vinaya Bhatia, MD; Lauren Corona, MD; Pankaj Dangle, MD, MCh, FAAP; Christopher Long, MD and Hadley Wood, MD. In episode two of this four part series, topics include: a boy’s right to know he had hypospadias repair surgery as a baby, the psychology assistance program at CHOP...

In this exclusive episode of Hypospadias Conversations , co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with five leading urologic surgeons: Vinaya Bhatia, MD; Lauren Corona, MD; Pankaj Dangle, MD, MCh, FAAP; Christopher Long, MD and Hadley Wood, MD. In episode one of this four part series, topics include: issues regarding hypospadias treatment today, what parents should know when their child is diagnosed with hy...

Co-hosts Bonnie and John conclude their conversation in part four of the special multi-part series of Hypospadias Conversations featuring Dr. Hazem Mosa, Senior Fellow in Pediatric Urology. In this segment, Dr. Mosa discusses common emotions and concerns of parents upon learning of their child's hypospadias diagnosis, the resiliency of men with hypospadias, what closure looks like for families aff...

Co-hosts Bonnie and John sit down for part 2 of our ongoing discussion with Advocate Jim Lake to go into further depth about surgical reversal options that may be available for those who have had Hypospadias repair surgeries in the past.

Co-hosts Bonnie and John sit down for part 2 of our ongoing discussion with Ashley, to discuss her son’s 16th Hypospadias repair surgery, months prior, to find out how he’s doing now.

Co-hosts Bonne and John continue their conversation in part three of the special multi-part series of Hypospadias Conversations featuring Dr. Hazem Mosa, Senior Fellow in Pediatric Urology. In this segment, Dr. Mosa discusses the roles of mothers and fathers in supporting their child with hypospadias surgery and doctor appointments; how patients are bridging the gap between pediatric and adult doc...

Part 2 of the special multi-part series of Hypospadias Conversations featuring Dr. Hazem Mosa, Senior Fellow in Pediatric Urology. In this segment, Dr. Mosa discusses National health care systems of different countries, what constitutes a complication in hypospadias surgery, what does success look like in hypospadias surgery, and the long-term emotional effects that hypospadias surgery can have on...

In the first segment of this special multi-part series, hosts John and Bonnie speak with Dr. Hazem Mosa to discuss the complex process of informed consent for families deciding on hypospadias repair surgery, “the elephant in the room”, co-morbidities with hypospadias and resources for parents. Dr. Mosa is a senior fellow who trained in pediatric surgery in Alexandria University, Egypt and trained...

Co-hosts Bonnie and John sit down with Ashley, a mother whose adult son was born with penoscrotal hypospadias with chordee. Ashley shares their journey through his 16 surgeries, the emotional impact for their family, and how they’ve coped and remained resilient throughout it all.

Co-hosts Bonnie and John discuss self-esteem and growing up with hypospadias with Tom, a man from the UK who was born with hypospadias and other co-morbidities. Tom discusses his journey from not talking about his hypospadias to becoming comfortable with his body enough to become an outspoken advocate about the condition.

In this episode, hosts Bonnie and John talk with Jim Lake who discusses being born with penoscrotal hypospadias, the numerous surgeries he’s had over his lifetime, and how he’s overcome the shame and secrecy he experienced.

Bonnie interviews Arlene Baratz M.D., a retired physician and mother of a family affected by complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS). She is a long-time educator, advocate and author in the field of intersex/variations of sex development.

Bonnie and John welcome renowned historian Alice Dreger, Ph. D. to Hypospadias Conversations to discuss the ethical considerations behind hypospadias repair surgery. Alice Dreger is a bioethicist, writer, historian, journalist and former professor of clinical medical humanities and bioethics at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern U. in Chicago, IL. Her TEDx lecture has been viewed over a...

Hosts Bonnie and John discuss some of the issues related to parenting a child with hypospadias, with special guest, Diane (John’s mom).

General issues that may be faced by those who are born with the congenital urological birth defect Hypospadias are discussed by the hosts.

Get a sneak peek at the Hypospadias Conversations podcast. Hear soundbites from hosts John and Bonnie along with hypospadias community advocates Alice Dreger, PhD, Arlene Baratz MD and Jim Lake, former executive director of the Hypospadias & Epispadias Association..