Salem Oaks

@salemoaks.bsky.social

We create patient education about Pharma R&D to empower patients and patient organizations.

Good Morning & Happy New Year’s Eve. Our final Top #mostlistened to episode was: Our Season 4 Premiere. Even though we didn’t have a guest on this episode, we still got updates from our Co-Hosts. From changes in their lives, to the holidays, struggles and hopes for the new year; 2023. 💛

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Coming in at No. 2, we highlight the story of Kacy & Tim Wyman. Kacy is a 21 year old college student who was diagnosed with Cystinosis at age the age of 4 years old. Tim & Kacy have a truly Rare Disease story. 💛

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No. 3, We have Jamas LaFreniere’s story of being a GSD/Rare parent. Jamas’ daughter Sophie has Glycogen Storage Disease 1B. Jamas discusses how their diagnosis journey has been for him, his wife & Sophie. 💛

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At No. 4, we have Megan Loden’s story, Megan has three kiddos. 2 of her 3 kiddos are Twin Daughters, who both have a genetic rare disease: Familial Cerebral Cavernous Malformation aka FCCM. Megan’s daughters were diagnosed during Covid. 💛

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Now let’s countdown the Top 5 Most Listened to episodes… Coming in at No. 5, Meet Dillon Loomis-Head. Dillon is a 28 year old, FARA ambassador, a Mental Health Advocate & a Rare Disease patient. 💛

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In this special episode, we had to absolute pleasure speaking to Rare Mama: Susan Geoghegan. Susan has two kiddos w/Mitochondrial Disease & her story is empowering and embracing. However difficult & grief filled Susan’s story is, she has found light. 💛

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Our Raising Rare Co-Hosts have a discussion that lets the audiences in on all the costs that come with Raising Rare. Caregiving is not easy & it comes w/some harsh truths. 💛

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Episode 11 is next, we checked in with one of our first guests to join us on the podcast. Terry Pirovolakis is a parent. Terry’s son Michael has a disorder called: Spastic Paraplegia aka SPG50. 🧬

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We’re gonna change it up a little… Now, We have, Episode 12 of Raising Rare. Which is an update from Dillon Loomis-Head about his journey with Friedreich’s Ataxia over the summer, into the early fall. ❄️

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No. 20: Patrick Girondi is an author, songwriter, singer, founder of a gene-therapy company & most importantly a parent. Patrick's son has a rare disease called: Beta Thalassemia. 💛

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Coming in at No. 19, We have the story of Vik Sharma. Vik is a father of two wonderful children, Lily & Mira. Mira was born non-verbal and non-ambulatory due to Cerebral Palsy. Vik is a seasoned caregiver who has created an app: MiraKare And we can't wait to see the important impact of the app. 💛

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Coming in at No. 18: We have the story of Julia Taravella. Julia is a mother with 2 sons who both have a Lysosomal Storage Disorder; AGU, Aspartylglucosaminuria. Julia's story is one marked with hope, perseverance & 💛.

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We got something exciting to share... 🤗 Over the next 2 weeks, We will be sharing the Most Listened to Podcast episodes from Season 4. 🎧 🎙️ So stayed posted. Remember Raising Rare can be found wherever you like to listen to podcasts.

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The Raising Rare podcast team is so thankful for all of you! Thank You for tuning in to every episode, sharing your stories & giving us the energy that we have needed to keep this going. Tune in to Season 5 when we return w/more stories in 2024. You can catch-up on the Podcast wherever you listen. 🎧

Season 4 Finale Announcement!