NSGC Podcast Series

By National Society of Genetic Counselors

What's NSGC Podcast Series about?

The NSGC Podcast Series explores leading voices and best practices in genetic counseling. This podcast is produced by the National Society of Genetic Counselors. For more information on NSGC, please visit www.nsgc.org.

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NSGC Podcast Series episodes:

12.23.2022
Bone Marrow Transplant and the Role of the Genetic Counselor
NSGC Podcast Subcommittee members Mary Pat Bland and Ryan Kuehl discuss genetic counseling considerations related to bone marrow transplant (BMT) with genetic counselors Kaylee Dollerschell, MS, CGC and Rebecca Tryon, MS, MA, CGC. During this episode, our speakers provide background...
10.14.2022
Spanish Language Genetic Counseling: Research and Resources
Join Podcast Subcommittee members Jessica Dronen and Naomi Wagner in conversation with genetic counselors Amanda de Leon, Priscila Delgado Hodges, and Charité Ricker. This episode was produced in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th-October 15th annually in the United...
08.31.2022
Testing First and Counseling After: Population Genomic Screening and Genetic Counseling
Join Podcast Subcommittee member Mary Pat Bland in conversation with Marci Schwartz, ScM, CGC; Kelly Tangney, MS, LCGC; and Amy Curry Sturm, MS, CGC. This episode covers Marci, Amy, and team's article on the Journal of Genetic Counseling (JoGC) entitled...
07.05.2022
Advocating for the Intersex Community: How to Begin Dismantling a History of Harm
About 2% of people are diagnosed as intersex, but there is a lack of research on the experiences of intersex people, especially in the genetic counseling field. Podcast Subcommittee members Liann Jimmons and Jessica Dronen interview genetic counselors Darius Haghighat,...
05.02.2022
New Directions in Newborn Screening: Krabbe and Beyond
NSGC Podcast Subcommittee members Ryan Kuehl, Liann Jimmons, and Jessica Dronen discuss the implications for healthcare systems and the role of genetic counselors in an evolving newborn screening landscape with Dr. Debra Lynn Day-Salvatore, MD, PhD, FAAP, FACMG; Amy Gaviiglio,...
02.28.2022
Heart Health Advocacy: Patient and Provider Perspectives
Welcome to season 5 of the NSGC Podcast Series! We are kicking off the 2022 season with a discussion on cardiogenetics to honor American Heart Month. Join Podcast Subcommittee members Naomi Wagner and Mary Pat Bland, cardiovascular genetic counselor Nadine...
12.30.2021
Fireside Chats with Mentors and Colleagues
To end 2021 on a lighter, more positive note, the members of the 2021 Podcast Subcommittee conducted one-on-one interviews with mentors and admired colleagues in the field of genetic counseling to discuss their accomplishments and aspirations for the future of...
10.27.2021
Access and Service Delivery: Changing the Conversation
Join Podcast Subcommittee member Ryan Kuehl in conversation with Emily Boothe and Brian Reys from NSGC's Access and Service Delivery Committee. Emily and Brian share personal experiences with service delivery challenges and innovations and advice for tackling these issues in...
09.20.2021
Special Episode: J.E.D.I. - Next Steps After the Exeter Report Comment Period
In this special episode, Podcast Subcommittee Chair Naomi Wagner meets with NSGC Director at Large and liaison to the J.E.D.I Committee Jodie M. Vento and J.E.D.I Committee student member Brady Bunkleman to discuss comments received in response to the Exeter...
08.31.2021
Addressing Information Gaps in Sickle Cell Education
This episode addresses genetic counseling topics that relate to sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait, discusses medical racism, and reviews the importance of accessible information and education related to sickle cell disease and sickle trait. Podcast Subcommittee member Mary...
07.07.2021
Genetic Testing and Social Media: Growing a Space for Genetic Counselors
Podcast Subcommittee member, Ryan Kuehl, interviews Dr. Corey Basch about her JoGC article "DNA testing information on YouTube: Inadequate advice can mislead and harm the public" and discusses genetic testing information and misinformation in online spaces with Ms. Ellen Matloff....
05.26.2021
Special Episode: J.E.D.I. - NSGC & The Exeter Group Report
Podcast Subcommittee Chair, Naomi Wagner, meets with our former Chair and member of NSGC's J.E.D.I. Committee Khalida Liaquat to discuss how to engage with NSGC's Exeter Group Report. Make your voice heard during the open comment period, which will close...
05.03.2021
Infertility from the Inside: Journeys of Loss & Hope
In this episode our hosts Naomi, Rawan, and Mary Pat speak with Katie Hornberger, MS, CGC, Annabel Adams, and Melissa Strassberg, MS, CGC on their personal and professional experiences with infertility.
02.28.2021
Family Testing for VUS Reclassification: Family Member and Provider Perspectives
Welcome to the fourth season of the NSGC Podcast Series! In this episode, our hosts Naomi and Ryan speak with Dr. Brian Shirts and Courtney Kokenakes on family testing for VUS reclassification.
11.27.2020
Communicating Results - Lessons from the Rare Disease Community
For the final episode of our NSGC Podcast Series 2020 season, guests Courtney Studwell and Kimberly LeBlanc join our host for a discussion on the undiagnosed disease network and result communication.
11.12.2020
Genetic Counselor Awareness Day – Voices of our Community
Happy Genetic Counselor Awareness Day! This day is dedicated to empowering genetic counselors to help raise awareness and interest about genetic counselors in our communities and institutions and to help consumers understand the important and supportive role genetic counselors can...
10.30.2020
Genetic Counselors: Let's Talk about Disability
In this episode, our hosts speak with with Melanie Moshier and Sarah Hunt on their own personal experiences with disabilities and the intersection of these experiences and the genetic counseling profession.
08.28.2020
Diversity and Inclusion in Genetic Counseling Research, Training, and Practice
In this episode, we’ll be discussing diversity and inclusion in genetic counseling practice, research, and training, using a recent journal of genetic counseling article as jumping-off point.
06.30.2020
GCs in Academia: When is a PhD the right Path?
In this episode, each Podcast Subcommittee member speaks with a different genetic counseling superstar to discuss GCs who pursue doctorate degrees.
04.28.2020
Who Makes More? Addressing the Gender Pay Gap in Genetic Counseling
In this episode, our hosts speak with three guests to discuss the current gender pay gap in genetic counseling, and how we can advocate for our own profession for the future.
02.29.2020
#IAmAGeneticCounselor - What's in a Name?
In this episode, our host speaks with Chandler Means and Beth Denne to explore the title of Genetic Counselor and how it relates to our roles. To learn more, visit www.nsgc.org/podcasts
12.20.2019
38th Annual Conference Interviews
Our hosts hand over the microphone to our guests, who interview one another at the Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah on the evolution of our profession
11.13.2019
Special Edition Episode: 2019 Genetic Counselor Awareness Day
In this special edition episode, our host speaks with Adam Buchanan to celebrate Genetic Counselor Awareness Day.
11.11.2019
Communication of Genetic Information - Ethical Issues for Genetic Counselors
NSGC is joined by Meghan Strenk, chair of the NSGC Ethics Advisory Group, and Shelby Taylor, author of Family communication following a diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy: To tell or not to tell?, published in the NSGC Journal of Genetic Counseling....
08.29.2019
Transitioning into the Workforce: What We Can All Learn from New Genetic Counselors
In this episode, our hosts will sit down with two genetic counselors to discuss the difficulties of transitioning from student to practicing genetic counselor, and their experiences with this transition
06.26.2019
Transgender Patients in the Cancer Care Setting: Gaining Insights from Cutting-Edge Research
In this episode, Kayla Sheets and Khalida Liaquat sit down with Kim Zayhowski and Rosalba Sacca to discuss how genetic counselors and genetic counseling serves as a resource, not a barrier to transgender individuals.
04.30.2019
Cultivating Cultural Safety in Genetic Counseling
In this episode, Kate Wilson and Khalida Liaquat sit down with Nicole Bertsch, Jenny Morgan, and Patricia Birch to further explore the authors' recent articles in the Journal of Genetic Counseling and shed light on genetic counselors cultivating cultural safety...
03.01.2019
Self Care for Genetic Counselors
In this episode, NSGC is joined by Catriona Hippman and Colleen Caleshu to talk about self-care, mindfulness, meditation and other tools Genetic Counselors can use to tackle the New Year.
12.18.2018
37th Annual Conference Recordings
10.31.2018
Getting Ready for Genetic Counselor Awareness Day
10.30.2018
Genetic Counselors with Genetic Conditions
08.27.2018
Patient Advocacy
06.13.2018
Genetic Counselors and Social Media
In this inaugural episode of the NSGC Podcast Series, hosts Khalida Liaquat and Kate Wilson sit down with Scott Weissman, MS, CGC; Jessica Greenwood, MS, LGC; and Dena Goldberg, MS, LCGC to discuss the importance of genetic counselors' involvement with social...

What's NSGC Podcast Series about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

NSGC Podcast Series episodes:

Bone Marrow Transplant and the Role of the Genetic Counselor

Spanish Language Genetic Counseling: Research and Resources

Testing First and Counseling After: Population Genomic Screening and Genetic Counseling

Advocating for the Intersex Community: How to Begin Dismantling a History of Harm

New Directions in Newborn Screening: Krabbe and Beyond

Heart Health Advocacy: Patient and Provider Perspectives

Fireside Chats with Mentors and Colleagues

Access and Service Delivery: Changing the Conversation

Special Episode: J.E.D.I. - Next Steps After the Exeter Report Comment Period

Addressing Information Gaps in Sickle Cell Education

Genetic Testing and Social Media: Growing a Space for Genetic Counselors

Special Episode: J.E.D.I. - NSGC & The Exeter Group Report

Infertility from the Inside: Journeys of Loss & Hope

Family Testing for VUS Reclassification: Family Member and Provider Perspectives

Communicating Results - Lessons from the Rare Disease Community

Genetic Counselor Awareness Day – Voices of our Community

Genetic Counselors: Let's Talk about Disability

Diversity and Inclusion in Genetic Counseling Research, Training, and Practice

GCs in Academia: When is a PhD the right Path?

Who Makes More? Addressing the Gender Pay Gap in Genetic Counseling

#IAmAGeneticCounselor - What's in a Name?

38th Annual Conference Interviews

Special Edition Episode: 2019 Genetic Counselor Awareness Day

Communication of Genetic Information - Ethical Issues for Genetic Counselors

Transitioning into the Workforce: What We Can All Learn from New Genetic Counselors

Transgender Patients in the Cancer Care Setting: Gaining Insights from Cutting-Edge Research

Cultivating Cultural Safety in Genetic Counseling

Self Care for Genetic Counselors

37th Annual Conference Recordings

Getting Ready for Genetic Counselor Awareness Day

Genetic Counselors with Genetic Conditions

Patient Advocacy

Genetic Counselors and Social Media