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Girls with Grafts

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors

Girls with Grafts is a podcast hosted by Amber Wilcox and Rachel Kudlak, Burn Survivors, and supporters of the nonprofit, Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. The Girls with Grafts podcast is for burn survivors, caregivers, hospital staff, and corporate partners in the burn community. Hear in-depth conversations about burn survivor stories, gain resources for managing a burn injury, hear up-to-date information about Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors community news, and listen in on burn prevention

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46:08

Honoring National Burn Awareness Week with the ABA's...

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2024/02/06

We’re kicking off season 4 of Girls with Grafts during National Burn Awareness Week! National Burn Awareness Week is hosted by the American Burn Association and this year’s theme is spreading awareness about preventing flammable liquid burn injuries. And who better to join us than the American Burn Association’s president, Dr. Rob Cartotto! In this episode, Dr. Cartotto and Rachel discuss what it’s like being a burn surgeon, common questions from burn survivors, and a behind-the-scenes look at burn

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46:01

Chat with the CEO: 2023 Review & Looking Ahead at 2024

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2023/12/14

During this episode of Girls with Grafts, Amber Wilcox rejoins Rachel Kudlak for the final episode of Season Three. They begin the episode with a quick life update from Amber. The girls are then joined by CEO of Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, Amy Acton, who shares a recap of 2023 and what’s ahead for the organization in 2024. Meet Our GuestAmy Acton is the Chief Executive Officer for Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, where she has served the organization for over 20 years. Amy is a burn

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47:51

Understanding the Long Term Outcomes for Burn...

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2023/12/05

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Jeffrey Schneider specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation and first had his opportunity to work with burn patients shortly after the Station Nightclub Fire occurred while he was completing his residency. It was during that time that Dr. Schneider became interested in the long-term effects of a burn injury, and has since dedicated time to researching to better understand the impact of a burn injury. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Schneider about

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59:01

Be a Part of Something Bigger This Giving Tuesday

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/11/28

It’s #GivingTuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. In honor of Giving Tuesday, we want to highlight a few of the ways you can give back to Phoenix Society and burn community. We hope today’s podcast inspires you to find a way to give back that is meaningful to you.Ways to Give BackDouble Your Impact & Become a Monthly Donor: By joining our monthly giving club today, your donations will be MATCHED dollar for dollar! Monthly gifts are

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41:22

Wildfire Survivor Encourages Wildfire Preparedness...

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/11/21

Every year, wildfires burn across the United States, and a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk. According to NFPA, every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more and more people are living where wildfires are a real risk. Nearly 45 million homes and more than 72,000 U.S. communities are now at risk. In today’s podcast, we sit down with Allyson Watson, a burn survivor of the 2003 San Diego Wildfires. Allyson shares her journey as a survivor, wildfire prevention

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58:52

Beyond The Burn: Defying The Odds On and Off the Water

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/11/14

Many burn survivors face the harsh reality after a burn injury of wondering if they will ever return back to ‘normal’. For many, the long journey to recovery can seem both overwhelming and uncertain—not knowing what the future can hold or how long recovery (both physical and emotional) may take. A burn survivor’s journey to recovery is not often quick—and it can be in these moments of uncertainty that finding purpose and motivation can help survivors overcome some of their darkest moments. For Matt

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45:43

Paramedical Tattooing: Can You Tattoo Over Burn Scars?

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/11/07

After a burn injury, many burn survivors are left with the appearance of visible burn scars that can sometimes make getting back out there after a burn injury difficult. There are several options that burn survivors may explore to help with the appearance of scars, all with a unique preference for the survivor and their own healing journey. While many survivors are comfortable with the appearance of scars as they are, every survivor’s journey and unique preference for how they manage the appearance

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63:25

Our Scars Shouldn’t Be Your Halloween Inspiration

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/11/03

Halloween is a time for fun, but let’s not forget that it can be tough for those with facial and visible differences. Portraying a burn survivor or someone with physical disfigurements can be extremely disrespectful and triggering. Additionally, burn survivors see an increase of harmful and hurtful messages during the spooky season. In today’s podcast, we sit down with influencer Tonya Meisenbach, better known as Burned Beauty 2018. Tonya shares her thoughts on Halloween and the negative comments

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57:12

Embracing Your Scars & Never Feeling Ashamed

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2023/10/17

Taylor Campbell was just 8 months old when her burn injury occurred from a kitchen accident resulting in 64% of her body burned with a 7% chance of survival. Today, Taylor is 19 years old and has had over 30 surgeries since her accident. As a child burn survivor, Taylor has spent her life adapting to her burn injury, with countless surgeries and obstacles to overcome along the way.In this episode, Taylor shares her journey as a child burn survivor to what life is now like as a 19-year-old college

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Celebrating NFPA®'s Fire Prevention Week™ with...

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/10/10

Each year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®), hosts Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW) to help with educating the public about the importance of fire safety. For more than 100 years, NFPA, the official sponsor of FPW, has hosted a fire prevention campaign and themes the week around a particular aspect of fire safety. This year’s FPW campaign, “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU”, highlights the important actions that should be taken to stay safe in the kitchen. Join the NFPA to celebrate Fire

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55:08

Against All Odds: A Comeback Story

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2023/09/26

On Halloween in 1987, Anthony Razzano at the young age of 12 years old found himself influenced by peers huffing gas on a quad motorbike. In his recollection of a ‘split-second decision,’ Anthony decided to join his peers and later returned home with a friend to continue the activity. Not realizing the dangers around gasoline, Anthony’s friend lit a match causing burns to over 87% of Anthony’s body. Anthony was given a 0% chance at living and had his last rights read to him three times over the

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63:17

Preparing & Packing for Phoenix World Burn Congress 2023

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/09/19

We're just weeks away from Phoenix World Burn Congress 2023! To help attendees prepare for the event, we welcomed Megan Tinney, Phoenix WBC event manager, and Gina Russo, a key volunteer dedicated to ensuring that our first-time attendees are welcomed and supported at the conference, to the podcast!About Gina RussoGina Russo was born and raised in Cranston, Rhode Island. She is a mother to two amazing sons and has worked at the local hospital for 32 years, In 2003, her and her fiancé attended a

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55:41

The Power of Art in Healing with Survivor & Artist...

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/09/05

At the age of 20, Grace Athena Flott was studying abroad in Paris when the apartment she lived in caught on fire causing burns to 45% of her body, a broken back and ankle, and the loss of two of her friends from the incident. Today, over a decade after her injury, Grace is an incredibly talented artist expressing and giving back to her community through her passion for the arts. In this episode, we speak with Grace about her passion for art, and discuss with her how her art helps her advocate for

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Advocating for the Burn Survivor Patient

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/08/29

Navigating the hospital as a newly injured burn survivor can be overwhelming, and frightening, and leave many feeling like they have an extreme loss of control. The role a burn nurse plays in this journey is a critical component of a survivor’s healing—both mentally and physically. The burn nurse often spends great lengths with survivors, spending time in countless dressing changes, helping them navigate pain management and much more. In this episode, we speak with Joey Lavallee, Family Nurse

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Dennis Gardin Shares His Journey from Victim to Survivor

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/08/15

For nearly 20 years, Dennis Gardin referred to himself as a ‘victim’ of his injury, rather than a survivor. It wasn’t until he was asked by a friend to visit someone with a burn injury in the hospital that he began his transformation from victim to survivor. Shortly after visiting his first-ever burn survivor, Dennis connected with a community of other survivors and began his journey to healing.In this episode, Dennis chats with us about his injury, what it was like to be a child burn survivor, how

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50:40

The Importance of Good Sleep with Dr. Sheera Lerman...

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/08/01

According to estimates from the Sleep Foundation, roughly 50 million to 70 million people suffer from sleep disorders in the United States. Sleep is a very powerful tool for the human body, and in fact, sleep has a direct correlation to how we feel pain in the body. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Sheera Lerman Zohar, a sleep expert sharing with us not only her tips for getting better sleep, but how sleep specifically affects burn survivors on their road to recovery. Whether you’re looking for

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In Sickness and In Health: A Modern Dating App for...

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/06/21

Shortly after graduating college, Jacqueline Child decided to give mainstream dating apps a try—hoping to find her perfect match. Unfortunately for Jacqueline, what she had hoped would be a positive experience to find love while also managing a chronic illness—usually ended with disappointment and discouragement. After a series of bad experiences with many online ‘matches’, Jacqueline and her sister teamed up to create an online dating experience for those with a disability or chronic illness. Thus,

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71:05

‘To Struggle is To Be Human’: The Power of Peer...

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/05/23

Tony Gonzalez walked into Jamie Neito’s hospital room shortly after his burn injury at Loyola Medical Center to provide him Peer Support as a part of Phoenix Society’s SOAR program, and what began as a Peer Support discussion became a lifelong friendship for the two burn survivors. Sharing a love of golf, the two connected and describe their relationship as having developed into a “brotherhood” between the two.In this episode, Jamie and Tony share their vulnerable truths about struggling with their

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58:47

Face Equality Week | May 15-19, 2023 | We Will Not Hide

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/05/17

Over 100 million people worldwide have a mark, scar or condition which affects their facial appearance. This includes those that have suffered a burn injury. For many, having a facial difference means living in oppression dealing with negative stigmas, and a lack of strong representation in the media or online. During Face Equality Week, we honor, and spread awareness for facial inequalities as we work together to educate the world about the misconceptions and superstitions surrounding those with

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National Nurses Week | May 6th-12th | Burn Survivor &...

Girls with Grafts ·

2023/05/10

National Nurses Week is held each year beginning May 6th and ends 12th, during which Florence Nightingale’s birthday occurs. Nightingale played an instrumental role in shaping the role of the modern-day nurse. Celebrated annually, this event honors nurses around the world who have made contributions to our lives. For the burn survivor, nurses have played a vital role in recovery, and shape the experiences that are faced in the burn unit. In this episode, we honor this special week by speaking with

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