Sláinte! (pronounced "slawn-cha") is Gaelic for "health," which is a great way to greet our guest this week! Erin Oneill joins us from Edinburgh, Scotland, to talk about her journey to discover her people. Although she is an ocean away, she has made strong friendships here in the States. This support has kept her going when dealing with some serious GI issues leading to living with a stoma. Her fortitude and positivity are why she is so beloved in our WS community

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Sometimes the stars align and a person comes along and you didn't know you were supposed to connect, but once you did you instantly knew that something big was going to happen. This is the case with our new friend and guest this week: Dr. Carolyn Shivers. Not only is Dr. Carolyn a brilliant psychologist working on how to bridge the gap between people with I/DD and the others who don't, she is on the committee working to make this Buffalo Convention the best one yet! Get ready to listen her on ableism, overlooked siblings, and self-determination in a way I guarantee has never been more fun and entertaining!

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With 112 days before the start of the 2026 WSA Convention, Sarah Schaefer joins the pod to update everyone on how preparation is going. From Early Bird Registration to Scholarship cutoff, there's a lot to share and the excitement is building!

Expect Niagara Falls, an opening party at Canalside, Buffalo Bisons block‑party + fireworks, nightly karaoke and dances, teen/youth excursions, and a packed exhibitor night. Hotels are tight (waitlist active; more blocks coming), scholarships available, volunteers always welcome, and get your Buddy the Buffalo WSA merch. Don’t miss it — keep checking the WSA Convention website for details!

As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty.

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As we launch our 3rd year of podcasting stories from the WS community, we're joined by Pod-teens Bennett and Stella. Together they share stories from their time at Camp – which, if you're a kid or teen with WS, you should go!

There's more teen-tastic programming coming up with the WSA's first ever Teen Social Club Hangout on Wednesday, March 18th! Teens from all over can meet up over zoom and become friends, play games, and talk about real life stuff!

For information about Camp WSA, go to williams-syndrome.org/campwsa.

For information about the Teen Social Club Hangout, go to williams-syndrome.org/socialclub

As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty.

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Spring is beginning to...well...spring, so now our thoughts turn to Camp WSA!

In this episode, we're joined by our fabulous leadership team for Camp WSA: Emma Thomas, Nick Conley, and Nirakar Thakur. Together they become a three headed camp monster of wonderfulness programming an unforgettable week for kids and teens with WS! This year Camp WSA returns to Camp Twin Lakes - West in Rutledge, GA, from May 24–29th. More information about Camp WSA, scholarships to help pay for camp, and info on signing up to be a staff member for camp can be found at www.williams-syndrome.org/CampWSA

As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty.

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Consider this episode a palate cleanser from recent heavy subjects as we are joined by Brett Menna! He joins Brendan and Producer Joel (Jen was otherwise engaged) about figuring out what's next after high school, music, tornados, cologne, tornado cologne, and a bunch of other subjects. Just 3 dudes chattin' 'bout life...as bros do.

As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Jess Iverson, a parent, former attorney, and soon-to-be licensed therapist. Jess walks us through practical ways to navigate loss and grief, especially in moments when life feels chaotic or out of control.

She shares her PEACE framework, which stands for Proactive, Emotions, Advocate, Connect, and Embrace. It offers a simple and steady guide for moving through hard seasons. You can find the full PEACE resource on the WSA website and across our social media channels.

If things feel heavy right now, we hope this conversation offers something grounding and helpful.

To honor and remember those we’ve lost, please visit the WSA In Loving Memory page.

As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty.

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There’s no easy way to begin this episode. Over the past few weeks, the Williams syndrome community has experienced several losses, and regardless of the circumstances, it has left many of us feeling shaken.

This episode is the first in a small series focused on death and grief. We welcome back Martha Maier and Jeff Isensee. Martha reached out to the WSA to share some of the tools she’s using to help Jeff navigate his fears and anxiety around death. Together, they talk honestly about where they are right now and what it looks like to keep moving forward.

Whether it’s something you hear in this episode or in those to come, we hope you find a small piece you can hold onto when things feel especially heavy.

This is not an easy conversation, but it’s one we need to start having.

To honor and remember those we’ve lost, please visit the WSA In Loving Memory page.

As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty.

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Also use promo code MORGAN15 to get 15% off your first purchase!