Staying Connected

Staying Connected


Latest Episodes

Robyn Beer
December 16, 2025

In this episode, we talk with Robyn Beer, who was diagnosed with VEDS, or Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, last year. One of her sons was also diagnosed. In this episode, she shares how she got her diagnosis, and how she is moving forward with it. Fin

Dr. Hal Dietz
December 02, 2025

In this episode, I have the honor of talking with Dr. Hal Dietz about his research in VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz syndromes. Hal is well known in our community for his research and dedication to imp

Paul Korotish
November 26, 2025

Today were going to talk with Paul Korotish, who was just diagnosed with VEDS last year after an iliac artery rupture.Information mentioned in the episode: 2017 International Classification of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes: https://onlinelibrary.wiley

Dr. David Murdock
November 18, 2025

Today were going to talk with Dr. David Murdock, a clinical geneticist at the University of Texas Health Science Center who is doing research in connective tissue conditions, including VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz. Information and links mention

Mike Osuna and Jeanette Garcia-Osuna, sharing Lucas’s Story
November 11, 2025

In this episode, were going to talk with Mike Osuna and Jeanette Garcia-Osuna about their son, Lucass, story with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, type 2. Lucas died at the age of 15 from an aortic dissection and Loeys-Dietz, which he was diagnosed with in autopsy

Reconnecting with Grace Barnhart
November 04, 2025

In this episode, were going to reconnect with Grace Barnhart, who was on the show a couple years ago sharing her personal story and caregiver story with Marfan syndrome. Grace is coming back on the show to talk about how her emotional experience with Mar

Amos Marsters
October 28, 2025

Today well be talking to Amos Marsters, who grew up with the knowledge of VEDS and a family history. Amos lost his father at 6 years old, and then his brother at 12 years old. He has also had a number of VEDS medical events. Find more information, in

Call for interviewees for the next season of Staying Connected!
July 29, 2025

It’s been a minute, and I am excited to get back to the show. If you’re interested in sharing your story on the next season, please let me know by filling out this form. https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33Look forward to talking with you so

Carlos Morales, sharing Kaitlyn’s story
January 03, 2025

Today, were going to talk to Carlos Morales, who lost one of his children, Kaitlyn, to an aortic dissection in 2023 at the age of 14. This aortic dissection led to their diagnosis of Loeys-Dietz syndrome type 2, and also revealed that Carlos has Loeys-Di

Carmen David
December 27, 2024

Today, were going to talk to Carmen David, who is going to share her experience with an aortic dissection after the delivery of her second daughter, her experiences recovering from that physically and emotionally, how she handled the information of two V