B's in a Pod

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.