HS Connect

HS Brotherhood

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🔥 Welcome to the HS Brotherhood Podcast 🔥 Hosted by Joey Torre & Parish Armstead 👊 Real Talk. Raw Stories. Unbreakable Brotherhood. Living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) as a man can feel isolating—but it doesn’t have to. Join Joey Torre (HS advocate and resilience coach) and Parish Armstead (patient warrior and community builder) as they smash the stigma around men’s health and HS.  What You’ll Hear: ✅ No-BS Conversations : From flare-ups to fatherhood, mental health to manhood myths. ✅ Expert Insights : Dermatologists, therapists, and researchers break down treatments and hope. ✅ B...

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HS Connect

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Latest episode

Mar 3, 2026

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Episodes

How We Found Our Purpose: The Advocacy Journey, Brotherhood, and Becoming Who We Needed 03.03.2026

In this powerful season finale of HS Brotherhood , hosts Parish and Joey sit down for one of their most honest conversations yet—opening up about how they each found their way into advocacy, what pushed them to share their HS stories publicly, and how their friendship has become a defining force in their lives and in the men’s HS community.  Brotherhood Advocacy Together, they reflect on the momen...

Men, Mental Health & Being Yourself: A Candid Conversation With Dr. Katelyn 17.02.2026

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of HS Brotherhood , hosts Parish and Joey sit down with Dr. Katelyn Baker for a conversation that every man needs to hear. Recorded during Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, this crossover-style episode dives into the emotional realities men face—especially those living with HS—around identity, relationships, vulnerability, and self-worth. The guys...

Brotherhood, Real Friendships & Letting Go: Redefining What Support Really Looks Like 03.02.2026

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of HS Brotherhood , hosts Parish and Joey dive deep into what true friendship — and true brotherhood — actually means when you’re living with HS. Using their own stories of losing friendships, gaining real ones, outgrowing old habits, and learning how to build healthier connections, they unpack the emotional reality many men with chronic illness silently n...

Misconceptions, Myths & Home Remedies: What Men With HS Really Face 20.01.2026

In this unfiltered episode of HS Brotherhood , hosts Parish and Joey dive into some of the biggest misconceptions, myths, and home remedies circulating in the HS community — especially those that impact men. From the false belief that HS is caused by weight, to the widespread (and damaging) idea that HS only affects women, the guys break down what the science actually says and share real-life expe...

Warriors in the Workforce: Navigating HS on the Job & Beyond 06.01.2026

In Season 2, Episode 6 of HS Brotherhood , hosts Parish and Joey get real about what it means to be an HS warrior both in and out of the workforce. This honest, vulnerable, and deeply relatable conversation explores the challenges men face when trying to balance chronic illness, work responsibilities, financial pressures, and personal identity. Joey shares what it’s like to continue working full-t...

Real Talk: Men, HS, Intimacy & Identity — A Crossover Conversation 23.12.2025

Parish and Joey join Brindley and Cyd for a deep, unfiltered conversation about what it means to be a man living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. This crossover episode pulls back the curtain on the experiences most men carry silently—including the pressures of dating, showing up in relationships, managing health setbacks, and redefining what strength really looks like. Inside this conversation, the...

Built on Brotherhood: How It All Began 09.12.2025

Joey and Parish take listeners back to where it all started — the origins of The HS Brotherhood. From a simple idea sparked during an HS advocacy project to a thriving community of men supporting one another through honesty, humor, and healing, the brothers reflect on how this space came to life. They share the real story behind the vision — from Joey’s early dream of reaching men through barbersh...

Lost and Found: Barry’s 20-Year Journey to Diagnosis 25.11.2025

In this powerful episode of the HS Brotherhood , hosts Joey and Parish sit down with Barry from Ireland — a man whose decades-long journey with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) reveals the pain, misdiagnoses, and perseverance it takes to find answers. Barry shares how he went nearly 20 years without a proper diagnosis, enduring countless surgeries and stigma, before discovering not only his condition...

Healing in the Kitchen: HS Nutrition Made Real 11.11.2025

In Season 2, Episode 2 of The Brotherhood Podcast, hosts Parrish and Joey step into the kitchen with special guest Cristina, a nutritionist, chef, cookbook author, and HS warrior who brings her full story — and a full meal — to the table. This episode blends cooking, conversation, and real-world education as Cristina teaches the guys how to make a creamy, dairy-free, HS-friendly creamy crab chicke...

Why Your Story Matters in Rare Disease Research 28.10.2025

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of HS Brotherhood! Your hosts Joey Torre and Parish Armstead are back and kicking off this season with a powerful conversation you won’t want to miss. This week, they’re joined by Stacey Haines, Patient Outreach and Social Media Manager at Rare Patient Voice — a company dedicated to empowering patients and caregivers from rare disease communities to make their voices...

Mario Otero’s Journey with Clinical Trials 31.07.2025

🎙️ HS Brotherhood Podcast | Episode 7: Mario Otero’s Journey with Clinical Trials Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mario Otero (follow him on TikTok @motero8111 or Instagram @bama_mario ) as he shares his courageous journey participating in clinical trials for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).  In this powerful episode, Mario opens up about the challenges, breakthroughs, and hope he found w...

Season 1: Episode 6 - Movement is Medicine 22.07.2025

Hey fam! 💪 This episode is for anyone who’s ever side-eyed a treadmill or panicked about gym flares. Joey and Parish get REAL about their fitness journeys with HS.  For HS-friendly exercises, check out HS Connect's Healing Space at hsconnect.org/healingspace.  This podcast was made possible by Moonlake. 

Season 1: Episode 5 - "Reclaiming Confidence, A Journey to Body Positivity" 08.07.2025

In this deeply personal and empowering episode of The Brotherhood Podcast , Joey and Parish sit down for a candid, unfiltered conversation about body positivity, self-acceptance, and the lifelong journey of redefining their self-image.   This podcast was made possible by Moonlake. 

Season 1: Episode 4 - HS and Fatherhood 01.07.2025

In this compelling episode of The Brotherhood Podcast, hosts Joey and Parish dive deep into a topic close to their hearts—fatherhood. Join us as they candidly discuss how living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) has shaped their perspectives on becoming fathers and raising children. Subscribe to stay updated on upcoming episodes exploring various aspects of life, brotherhood, and living with HS....

Season 1: Episode 3 - Invisible Scars: Mental Health, HS, and the Strength to Keep Fighting 24.06.2025

In this raw and deeply personal episode, Joey and Parish peel back the layers of living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) to confront the silent battle so many warriors face: mental health. From the isolation of flare-ups to the crushing weight of stigma, they share their own journeys through depression, anxiety, and moments when hope felt out of reach.  Trigger Warning : This episode contains ca...

Season 1: Episode 2 - Parish’s Story 17.06.2025

Join hosts Joey Torre and Parish Armstead for a raw, unfiltered conversation about navigating life with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) as men in a world that often misunderstands chronic illness. In this deeply personal episode, Parish opens up about:  The early struggles of getting diagnosed and feeling isolated.  Breaking the stigma of HS in male communities.  How he transformed frustration into...

Season 1: Episode 1 - Joey's Journey 10.06.2025

In the premiere episode of the Brotherhood Podcast, Parish and Joey dive deep into Joey's inspiring journey living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Joey opens up about his personal experiences and the challenges he's faced. From navigating the complexities of daily life to seeking support from family and friends, Joey’s candid storytelling highlights the emotional and physical aspects of l...

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