Episode 17: The Center for Facial Recovery (Neuromuscular re-education)
In Episode 17, we talk to Jodi Barth, Gincy Stezar, and Dr. Michael Reilly from The Center for Facial Recovery. We talk about its origin, fa...
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Unique Smiles: The Facial Paralysis Podcast
An upbeat podcast about the struggles and successes of living with facial paralysis. Hosted by professional stand-up comedian Brian Apprille.
Episodes
17 episodes
Episode 16: Zoe Cross (Moebius Syndrome)
In Episode 16, we talk to Zoe Cross who has facial paralysis as a result of Moebius Syndrome. We discuss growing up with Moebius, the mindse...
Episode 15: Christina Robert (Ramsay Hunt Syndrome)
In Episode 15, we talk to Christina Robert who has facial paralysis as a result of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. We discuss the onset of RHS, the co...
Episode 14: Steve Kenny (Car Accident)
In Episode 14, we talk to Steve Kenny who has facial paralysis as a result of a car accident. We discuss his accident and subsequent stroke,...
Episode 13: Elizabeth Robinson (Ramsay Hunt Syndrome)
In Episode 13, we talk to Elizabeth Robinson who has facial paralysis as a result of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. We discuss what is Ramsay Hunt, t...
Episode 12: Steven Maldonado (Moebius Syndrome)
In Episode 12, we talk to Steven Maldonado who was born with facial paralysis as a result of Moebius Syndrome. We discuss what is Moebius, g...
Episode 11: Georgia Kelley (Acoustic Neuroma)
In this powerful Episode 11, we talk to Georgia Kelley about getting facial paralysis as a result of acoustic neuroma. We discuss her diagno...
Episode 10: Jane Mateik (Nerve Trauma from Surgery)
In Episode 10 we talk to Jane Mateik about getting facial paralysis as a result of surgery to remove a tumor the size of a peach. We discuss...
Episode 09: Michelle Mendoza and Charlie
In Episode 9 we talk to Michelle Mendoza and her teenage son Charlie about getting facial paralysis as a result of surgery to remove a tumor...
Episode 08: Faye Wachs (Part 2) - The Survey
Episode 8 is the second half of our conversation with Dr. Faye Wachs. We discuss the results of her study of over 100 facial paralysis patie...
Episode 07: Faye Wachs (Part 1)
Episode 7 is the first half of our conversation with Faye Wachs about getting facial paralysis as a result of Bell's Palsy. We discuss her s...
Episode 06: Andrea Devine
In Episode 6 we talk to Andrea Devine about getting facial paralysis as a result of surgery to remove a tumor when she was 4 months old. We...
Episode 05: Jim Ross - WWE Hall of Famer, Broadcaster
In Episode 5 we talk to Jim Ross, a New York Times' Best-Selling Author, WWE Hall of Famer, and the voice of Pro Wrestling to millions of fa...
Episode 04: Matthew Joffe - Vice President of the Moebius Syndrome Foundation
In Episode 4 we talk to Matthew Joffe, the Vice President of the Moebius Syndrome Foundation. We discuss what exactly is Moebius Syndrome, c...
Episode 03: Emily Schmitz
In Episode 3 we talk to Emily Schmitz, the administrator of the Facial Nerve Paralsysis Support Network group on Facebook. We talk about get...
Episode 02: Mary Jo Buttafuoco
In Episode 2 we talk to Mary Jo Buttafuoco, who had arguably the most famous case of facial paralysis. In 1992, Mary Jo was thrust into the...
Episode 01: Introduction and Brian's Story
In Episode 01 we bring you an introduction to the Unique Smiles Podcast. What it's about, what the objective is, and a bit of what you can e...