A Clubfoot Mom
Feeling overwhelmed with your cutie’s clubfoot diagnosis? Is the BnB transition harder than you thought? Need some basic clubfoot treatment information? This is the podcast for you! I have been there, am still there, and discuss all topics clubfoot related. A mixture of short and sweet episodes and conversations with other clubfoot parents, medical professionals, and members of the clubfoot community, this is the only podcast dedicated to clubfoot available. My goal is to provide resources and information for everyone on the treatment journey.
I love the opportunity to talk with other clubfoot people, although it can be difficult to find a quiet time and place to record in the chaos of my household. Shout out to my talented brother, Conor Murphy, for all the high-tech editing I could never dream of doing.
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Our BnB Transition, the good, the bad, and the 100 percent truth
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 struggle.
Should I treat her differently?
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 how my fear could be holding her back and how I continue to work through that fear daily as she grows stronger and more adventurous every day. This episode is for those of you who have older cuties who are walking that balance of maintaining safety while also allowing them the freedom to explore their new physical capabilities. I hope you enjoy it!
Clubfoot Sleep Conversation with Tweetdreamzz
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 struggles we each faced with our cuties, my personal emotional journey with clubfoot and how that impacted my daughter's sleep, and how having twins, where only one has clubfoot, impacted her journey. I really enjoyed speaking with Lindsay and hope that you guys learn as much from her as I did.
What Do I Say?
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 had an impact on my emotional clubfoot journey. Hope you find it helpful! I would love to hear from you all about how you handle the questions, or even just your experiences in general!
A Conversation with Clubfoot Moms
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 about their individual experiences with their clubfoot cuties and how we all have supported each along the way. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much ad I enjoyed having this conversation! A big thank you to Megan and Gina for their willingness to share their stories on this episode.
Upcoming Book Release: Clubfoot Chronicles
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.
That Heel Window
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.
A Clubfoot Dad
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, but wanted to give the full picture of a dad's experience, and I hope that you enjoy is as much as I did!
Advocating for your Cutie
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.
First Week of BnB Transition
This episode focuses on that first week that your cutie transitions from serial casting to Boots and Bar (BnB). I discuss the 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.
Finding the Right Support for You
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.
BnB Basics
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.