Love Meets Joy
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Podcast Overview
<p>Love Meets Joy is a Smile Train-sponsored podcast hosted by cleft advocates Iva Ballou and Ashley Barbour. Join Ashley and Iva as they discuss their personal journeys and all things cleft lip and palate. From dating and relationships to bullying and the power of words, nothing is off-limits in this honest and empowering series. </p>
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Publishing Since
7/7/2022
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Recent Episodes
October 3, 2024
The Cleft Journey of a Sibling: Meet Isaac Ballou and Michael Barbour
In this special episode, we introduce you to Isaac Ballou and Michael Barbour, Iva and Ashley’s brothers. They share their personal stories, offering a look into what it’s like to grow up alongside a cleft-affected sibling. From early childhood memories to their roles in their sisters' lives today, these men’s insightful stories of the strength and love that can define this journey are a must-listen for all members of the cleft community, including allies.
September 26, 2024
Navigating the Intersection of Mental Health and Cleft Care with Dr. Leanne Magee
Hosts Ashley Barbour and Iva Ballou sit down with Dr. Leanne Magee, a pediatric psychologist from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who specializes in working with children with appearance differences, for a thoughtful discussion on the critical intersection of mental health and cleft care. We explore Dr. Magee’s unique role on the cleft care team, strategies for addressing bullying, and the importance of building confidence in children and adults alike. Our conversation also touches on the challenges of accessing mental health care within the cleft community, insurance barriers, and the often-misunderstood aspects of psychosocial care. Mentioned: Dr. Leanne Magee at Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania Cleft Con 2020 Session Cleft Con 2021 Session Cleft Con 2022 Session Cleft Con NYC Session American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Patients & Families Resources Smile Train Community Programs If you like the show, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, follow us on social, and tell all your friends to listen. Questions or episode ideas? Email us at lovemeetsjoy@smiletrain.org. We can't wait to hear from you. Transcripts are available at smiletrain.org/lovemeetsjoy Follow Ashley on IG at CleftLoveIG and Facebook at CleftLove Follow Iva on IG at RealSophisticatedJoy and Facebook at RealSophisticatedJoy Love Meets Joy is produced by Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, with a sustainable and local model of supporting surgery and other forms of essential care. Over the last 25+ years, Smile Train has supported safe and quality cleft care for 2+ million children and will continue to do so until every child in need with a cleft has access to the care they deserve. Learn more here.
September 19, 2024
An Artist and a TikTok Star: Meet Monica Bachue and Jackson Wright
In this episode, we bring you the inspiring stories of painter Monica Bachue and TikTok star and RN Jackson Wright, two cleft-affected individuals who are channeling their personal experiences into art that makes a difference. Mentioned: Leporinos Foundation Follow Monica and Leporinos on IG at @monicabachue and @leporinos Follow Jackson at @printfairy and @dakotawright If you like the show, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, follow us on social, and tell all your friends to listen. Questions or episode ideas? Email us at lovemeetsjoy@smiletrain.org. We can't wait to hear from you. Transcripts are available at smiletrain.org/lovemeetsjoy Follow Ashley on IG at CleftLoveIG and Facebook at CleftLove Follow Iva on IG at RealSophisticatedJoy and Facebook at RealSophisticatedJoy Love Meets Joy is produced by Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, with a sustainable and local model of supporting surgery and other forms of essential care. Over the last 25+ years, Smile Train has supported safe and quality cleft care for 2+ million children and will continue to do so until every child in need with a cleft has access to the care they deserve. Learn more here.
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- What is Love Meets Joy?
<p>Love Meets Joy is a Smile Train-sponsored podcast hosted by cleft advocates Iva Ballou and Ashley Barbour. Join Ashley and Iva as they discuss their personal journeys and all things cleft lip and palate. From dating and relationships to bullying and the power of words, nothing is off-limits in this honest and empowering series. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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