A Clubfoot Mom

In this episode I open up about a new diagnosis we have received for our clubfoot cutie, and how her clubfoot treatment journey has changed the way I have approached her new diagnosis. While I don't go into specifics about this new diagnosis, I talk about the impact her clubfoot diagnosis has changed the way I approach this new diagnosis. I talk about the different ways I researched the new diagno...

This is an exciting episode to share as it features a conversation with my first Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Maryse Bouchard at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. After I give a very brief overview of the Ponseti Method for clubfoot treatment is and the role the surgeon plays in treatment, Dr. Bouchard and I dive in to discuss all things clubfoot. Dr. Bouchard talks about wh...

This episode features a conversation with Dawn Anderson, the CEO and Founder of the Canadian Clubfoot Support Society, and fellow clubfoot mom. Dawn and I connected awhile back about our mutual passion for spreading clubfoot awareness, and her story is so inspiring that I had to share it with all of you listening. Dawn has a wealth of medical knowledge, as she has been a nurse for many years, and...

I am excited to share this episode because I talk about the incredibly surreal experience of trying my hand at casting a baby foot mold with Dr. John Herzenberg. I was attending the IPOS (International Pediatric Orthopedic Symposium) with MD Orthopaedics, and connected with Dr. Herzenberg, who offered to let me try casting. I give a little background about my relationship with Dr. Herzenberg prior...

We are beginning the new year with a new season of "A Clubfoot Mom" podcast and the first episode features a conversation with Scott Reichenbach, President and Co-Founder of Hope Walks, a non-profit organization focused on providing clubfoot treatment in low-income countries around the world. We talk about everything from how the organization got started to their unique brace painting project. Sco...

In this episode I open up about the one word that triggers me the most about my daughter's clubfoot treatment and diagnosis: pity. I read from the section of Clubfoot Chronicles that is all about this topic and I delve into why this particular word was so difficult for me. I talk about how I learned to deal with other's peoples pity and not take it on personally, while still acknowledging it as a...

In this episode I have the opportunity to talk with a fellow clubfoot mom Rocky Berger about her journey with clubfoot treatment with her cutie. Rocky opens up about the challenges she faced during treatment and how they have coped with it all. We also discuss how Rocky learning about her son's clubfoot at birth, rather than in utero, impacted the way she processed the diagnosis and also approache...

In this episode I talk all about how overwhelming the clubfoot treatment journey was for me at times and how much it impacted my emotional landscape. I talk about how much responsibility I felt as I transitioned to being a stay at home mom to care for my cutie and my older kids full time, and how the clubfoot treatment also added to my feelings of being overwhelmed. I talk about how important it i...

In this episode I get the chance to speak with Betsy Miller, Author of The Parents' Guide to Clubfoot and co-author of Hip, Hop, Hooray for Brooklyn . Betsy shares how she became involved in the clubfoot world and her unique perspective about clubfoot treatment as author and not a direct clubfoot parent. We talk about her upcoming project, Beyond Boots and Bar, a guided journal for clubfoot parent...

In this episode I talk all about the unexpected challenges we faced the gradually decreasing BnB schedule. While we were so excited for our cutie to be out of 23-hour wear, we struggled with trying to figure out when she needed to have her BnB on. I searched and searched for information or examples of how other parents managed it, but didnt come up with very much. Which lead me to dedicating a who...

In this episode I get the chance to talk with co-founder of the non-profit organization Clubfoot C.A.R.E.S., Nicole Byternowicz. Her organization is a US based advocacy group that is focused on promoting clubfoot awareness and the Ponseti method of treatment, through education and empowerment. I was personally so excited to meet with her because their website was one of the main resources I used a...

I am thrilled to share this episode with you because it features another clubfoot mom and clubfoot children's book author, Damaris Gibson. She is the author of Pete's Neat Feet , a children's book about her son and his clubfoot treatment. I really loved this conversation because Damaris speaks authentically about not just the logistical aspects of clubfoot treatment but the emotional impacts as we...

In this short and sweet episode, I talk all about our clubfoot cutie's walking. This is such a special and complicated topic for clubfoot parents. It is so exciting to see start to walk, but it also can be a constant examination of how they are moving in the world. I recorded this podcast in part because of the looming question that clubfoot parents tend to have about whether or not their child wi...

In this episode I get real about our cutie's transition from casts to 23 hour BnB wear. I talk about it all, the exhaustion, the constant stress, and the joyful moments we experienced as well. This episode is about our experience and the emotional toll it took on all of us. If your cutie is struggling to adjust to the BnB, then this episode will is to show you that you are not alone in the struggl...

In this episode I get real about my complicated feelings watching my clubfoot cutie grow and explore all things physical. I open up about my fear of her hurting her hard earned corrected feet by trying to keep up with her older two sisters, but also about the immense pride I have when watching her face new challenges. I talk about a very real conversation I had with her physical therapist about ho...

This episode features a conversation with sleep consultant, Lindsay Loring from Tweetdreamzz Sleep Consulting. Lindsay is a certified sleep consultant who has twin daughters, one of whom was born with clubfoot. We discuss all things clubfoot sleep related, from specific sleep challenges that clubfoot cuties face to different products that Lindsay recommends. We talk about the different sleep strug...

On this episode I discuss how we handled the questions and awkward looks from strangers during our cutie's clubfoot treatment. I read a section from my book, Clubfoot Chronicles, where I talk about what we said when people asked questions and how I wish I would have responded now that I am looking back. I also dive into the comments and questions that were the most triggering for me and how they h...

This episode is extra special because it features two of my very favorite clubfoot moms, Gina and Megan. We all met before our cutie's were born, and have continued down the clubfoot treatment journey since then. We discuss our different experiences with the same doctor, and how we all navigated different casting treatment outcomes. and the transition to seeing a new doctor. Megan and Gina open up...

In this episode I discuss the release of my book Clubfoot Chronicles: Tips for Helping your Clubfoot Cutie During Treatment. I talk about what propelled me to write the book, the timeline of when I wrote it, and my overall intention for the book. The book will be available in June 2021. I am excited for you all to have a peak into my book writing process and to share my story with you all.

This episode discusses the function of the heel window in the Mitchell Ponseti AFO boot. I discuss the misinformation that I had going into the transition to BnB and how that created stress and confusion on my part.

This is a special episode because I interview my husband about his experience being A Clubfoot Dad. He openly discusses his journey through clubfoot treatment from initial diagnosis to how he currently challenges our daughter physically. We discuss how our roles and experiences differ from each other and the impact clubfoot treatment has had on our marriage. This episode is longer than the others,...

This episode discusses different opportunities you will have to advocate for your clubfoot cutie along their treatment journey. I open up about my own journey learning to advocate for my cutie, and talk about how advocating can look different for each person.

This episode focuses on that first week that your cutie transitions from serial casting to Boots and Bar (BnB). I discuss that challenges we faced, give recommendations on what to ask during the transition doctor's appointment, and talk about what I wish I would have done differently.

On this episode I talk about my challenges in finding a support system during my cuties treatment journey. I discuss where I found support and the types of support that might be helpful for you as well.

This episode provides a brief overview of the Boots and Bar bracing device. It discusses the different types of boots available, and the different bar, the bracing schedule, and the reason the BnB is vital for your child's successful clubfoot treatment.