B's in a Pod

A podcast series sponsored by Pfizer Hemophilia where host Becky VanSant (whose daughter has hemophilia B) speaks with patients, caregivers, and friends in the hemophilia community to talk about a range of important issues.

Hemophilia Camp and Beyond 06/03/2021

Hemophilia Camp and Beyond In this episode, Becky chats with HTC nurse practitioner and camp supervisor, Tracey Gaslin, about getting the most from an HTC visit, Tracey’s experience as a health care provider in clinics and camps, and the impact that camp has on the hemophilia community. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/16003853

Advances in Treatment 10/04/2020

Advances in Treatment Becky sits down with Dr Patrick Fogarty, a medical affairs colleague from Pfizer, to discuss advances in modern hemophilia treatment. Together, they talk about how far hemophilia treatment has come, the challenges in making advances in treatment, and what may be coming down the line as hemophilia management continues to evolve. The 2 also chat about the importance of involving the patient in a discussion about their treatment. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/15624731

Women With Hemophilia: A Physician’s Perspective 09/20/2020

Women With Hemophilia: A Physician’s Perspective In this episode, hematologist Dr Robert Sidonio visits with Becky to talk about a topic of mutual interest: women with bleeding disorders. The pair discuss defining different kinds of testing, comprehensive care for women in particular, and much more. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/15624344

Adventure Education and the Hemophilia Community 09/06/2020

Adventure Education and the Hemophilia Community Pat Torrey from GutMonkey chats with Becky about adventure education, the types of programs available, the lessons he has helped impart on attendees, and what the hemophilia community has taught him in this episode. Becky also contributes the changes that she has seen in the community from the adventure programs. Disclosure: Pfizer sponsors GutMonkey’s Leading Edge program. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/15624185

Hemophilia in Children and Teens 08/23/2020

Hemophilia in Children and Teens Pediatric hematologist Dr Stacy Croteau chats with Becky about hemophilia care in early childhood, helping caregivers and their children with hemophilia transition to independence, and how pediatric care for hemophilia has evolved and continues to do so. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/15623975

Mental Health and Hemophilia 08/09/2020

Mental Health and Hemophilia Becky chats with former HTC social worker Ed Kuebler about the importance of mental and emotional health. The pair talk about how hemophilia has changed over the years that Ed has been in the community, how care changes as people with hemophilia move through life stages, and what it means to “share your burden.” /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/14921264

Hemophilia and Physical Therapy 07/26/2020

Hemophilia and Physical Therapy Physical therapist, Bruno Steiner, is Becky’s guest, and he shares his experience and expertise in this episode. Bruno chats about using musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) and other techniques as part of a physical therapy program for people with hemophilia, and Becky contributes with insights from her daughter’s experience with MSKUS. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/14921432

The Role of the Social Worker 07/12/2020

The Role of the Social Worker Social Worker Kathaleen Schnur visits with Becky to talk about the role she plays at her Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC). Kathaleen describes the ways social workers can help families with hemophilia navigate many different aspects of life with a bleeding condition. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/14921003

Pain, Depression, and Hemophilia 06/28/2020

Pain, Depression, and Hemophilia Pfizer employee Dr. Terry Anderson stops by to talk about her research in hemophilia around pain and depression, and shares some of the findings in the recent studies to which she contributed. Becky and Dr. Anderson discuss the perception and management of pain and the role of caregivers in supporting people with hemophilia. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/14920052

Events in the Hemophilia Community 08/20/2019

Events in the Hemophilia Community Guest host Matt sits down with Jill, a caregiver, and Paul and Shelby, who have hemophilia B, to talk about events in the hemophilia community. Recorded on site at The Coalition for Hemophilia B Symposium, the group discusses how their involvement in the community has evolved over the years and what they would recommend for new families who are looking to get involved at local and national events. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/10641068

Using Music as a Creative Outlet 08/06/2019

Using Music as a Creative Outlet Our usual host, Becky, passes the mic to her daughter Elizabeth, a person with severe hemophilia, to guest host this episode. Elizabeth, who is studying to be a music therapist, chats with Spencer, a musician and teacher who also has severe hemophilia, about how music can make a difference in the lives of people with hemophilia. The pair talk about using music as a creative outlet, how playing instruments impacts them physically, and what they would recommend to help someone connect to music. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/10641014

Going Away to College 07/24/2019

Going Away to College Matt, who has appeared on the show in the past to discuss his son’s experiences with hemophilia B, steps in as guest host in this episode to chat with Elizabeth and Josh. Elizabeth is a college senior and Josh is a young adult who has completed his degree. The trio talk about scholarships, infusing at the dorm, and what it was like to live without parents (and make their own decisions!) for the first time. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/10640954

Connections Across Generations 07/09/2019

Connections Across Generations Guest hosts Wayne and Chad, 2 older community members, sit down with Rocky, age 36, to discuss intergenerational connection in the hemophilia B community. The men talk about how things have evolved over the years, whom in the community they admire, and their hopes for future generations. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/10189634

Relationships and Hemophilia B 06/25/2019

Relationships and Hemophilia B Rocky and Brittany have been together just over 5 years and are recently married. In this episode, Becky chats with them about navigating a relationship as it relates to Rocky’s hemophilia B. They chat about discussing hemophilia with a potential partner, the impact of being a hemophilia spouse, how hemophilia may influence family planning, and more. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/10189586

Women With Hemophilia 06/11/2019

Women With Hemophilia Elizabeth and Kirsten are both women diagnosed with hemophilia B. In this episode, they chat with host Becky about their experiences growing up in a community where females with hemophilia were the minority. They also discuss their triumphs and challenges as women with bleeding disorders and share their hopes for future generations of females with hemophilia. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/9904499

Hemophilia Hacks: Part 2 05/28/2019

Hemophilia Hacks: Part 2 The second installment of “hemophilia hacks,” in which host Becky and Matt, her guest, talk through a list of tips and tricks submitted by members of the hemophilia community that, for some, might possibly make managing hemophilia just a little bit simpler. In this episode, they discuss general living with hemophilia, first aid, and emergency hacks. Please note that these hacks are the personal opinions of Becky and Matt, based on their experiences, and do not represent medical advice. Always check with your provider when considering managing your or your child’s hemophilia. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/9904448

Hemophilia Hacks: Part 1 05/14/2019

Hemophilia Hacks: Part 1 Season 2’s premiere episode is the first of a 2-part series in which host Becky and her guest, Matt, discuss “hemophilia hacks” that were submitted by members of the hemophilia community. Like “life hacks,” these tips and tricks, for some, might possibly make managing hemophilia just a little bit simpler. In this episode, the pair talk about tips relating to infusion and supply storage. Please note that these hacks are the personal opinions of Becky and Matt, based on their experiences, and do not represent medical advice. Always check with your provider when considering managing your or your child’s hemophilia. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/9775670

The B2B Advisory Board 03/19/2019

The B2B Advisory Board Host Becky recounts the history of the Pfizer Hemophilia B2B Advisory Board with its chair, Wayne, and Bridget, who helps to develop the programs. They discuss the resources that the B2B Advisory Board has developed, how the board evolves to address changes, and how the B2B Advisory Board is working to create connections in the hemophilia B community. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/6264060

Managing Emotions 03/05/2019

Managing Emotions Host Becky talks with Wayne, who has hemophilia, about some of the emotions he experiences as a result of his condition. Wayne chats about his journey and successes he has experienced in managing his emotions. He also discusses how feeling validated by others in the community can be meaningful. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/6264054

Dating and Marriage With Hemophilia B 02/19/2019

Dating and Marriage With Hemophilia B Host Becky chats with Wayne, a 56-year-old man with hemophilia, about his experiences with dating and marriage as they relate to his condition. Wayne discusses his first marriage and how he and his wife learned about his hemophilia together. Wayne discusses his experiences in his second marriage and how he had to educate his wife about hemophilia. Becky and Wayne talk about bringing up hemophilia in a romantic relationship and the role that partners of people with hemophilia have in the community. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/6264043

Making the Most out of HTC Visits 02/06/2019

Making the Most out of HTC Visits Host Becky talks with Melissa, the mother of a son with hemophilia B, about how to optimize time spent during an HTC visit. Melissa details the different specialists who are often available for consultation, how her son’s visits are structured, and how she participates with his care team. Melissa also talks about mentally preparing for a long day of appointments at the HTC. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/6264031

ER Visits and Hemophilia 01/23/2019

ER Visits and Hemophilia Host Becky talks with Matt, the father of a son with hemophilia B, about his family’s experiences with the emergency room. Matt talks about the importance of being prepared to deal with unexpected emergencies and gives insight on what has helped his family to have more successful ER visits. Becky and Matt also discuss traveling as it relates to hemophilia and what they do to prepare in the event of out-of-town hospital visits. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/6264018

Hemophilia Caregiver 101 07/16/2018

Hemophilia Caregiver 101 Host Becky talks with Melissa; both women have a child with hemophilia, and in this episode they share their experiences. They talk about some of their most important lessons from having raised children with hemophilia and how they learned to help advocate for, and teach advocacy to, their kids. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/6263986

Self-infusion and Camp 07/16/2018

Self-infusion and Camp Host Becky talks with Matt and Melissa, both of whom have a son with hemophilia B who has learned to self-infuse. The trio talk about their experiences teaching self-infusion, how camp can play a part in that, and what it means to transition control to their children when their children begin to care for hemophilia on their own. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/6263974

Hemophilia Education for People Outside the Family 07/16/2018

Hemophilia Education for People Outside the Family Host Becky talks with Paul, a person with hemophilia B, and Matt, who has a son with hemophilia B, about sharing a hemophilia diagnosis with new people at school, in social situations, in professional settings, and more. They talk about ways they have found success in discussing hemophilia with others. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/6263953

Hemophilia in Sibling Relationships 07/16/2018

Hemophilia in Sibling Relationships Host Becky talks with Paul, a person with hemophilia B, about what it was like growing up with his brother, who does not have hemophilia, and his two sisters, who are symptomatic carriers. Paul chats about how his parents helped manage hemophilia as part of their family and worked to keep balance in their lives. He also reflects on how hemophilia B impacted his relationships with his siblings, ultimately helping to shape him as a parent. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/6263936

Advocacy Groups and Hemophilia B 07/16/2018

Advocacy Groups and Hemophilia B Host Becky chats with Wayne and Paul, members of the hemophilia B community, about the different advocacy groups in existence and how they can help people and families with hemophilia B. They discuss the benefits of keeping current with patient organizations and how to tap into valuable resources. The trio also recounts how each got involved in patient advocacy and what they enjoy most about being active participants in the patient community. /episode/index/show/bsinapod/id/6263846

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