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Imagine having your life shaped by trauma before drawing your first breath.  That's the reality for people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a misunderstood and stigmatized condition. I had the honor of hosting RJ Formanek, a tireless advocate for people with FASD, who also happens to be a person living with the disorder. Together, we confront the misconceptions about FASD and share our personal experiences to shed light on its profound impact. With September being  FASD Awareness month, this is a perfect time to have this discussion.

Wrapping up the conversation, we underscore the crucial role of spreading awareness and education about FASD. Governments, regulatory agencies, and families have a significant role to play in shifting the narrative from blame to understanding. We recognize the pioneering efforts of Brian Philcox, Bonnie Buxton, Teresa Kellerman, and others in raising FASD awareness, and pledge to continue this crucial dialogue. With RJ as Ann's co-pilot, for this episode, they are committed to advocating for FASD through their conversations and the platform, Flying with Broken Wings. Join us in this ongoing, vital conversation to foster a better understanding of FASD and its effects.

Vital links: Flying with Broken Wings on Facebook. Started by R.J. Formanek

Red Shoes Rock is a global awareness. campaign giving voice and. support to those affected by. prenatal alcohol exposure. Building FASD Awareness Through Grassroots Efforts.
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Welcome to Season 4, episode 7 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. the show for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.

I am thrilled to be with you today! Thanks for taking me along with you. If you enjoy the podcast, consider being a monthly sponsor. This podcast is supported by listeners like you!  Click here to Support the show

Did you catch my conversation with Myles Himmelreich, CJ Lutke, and Emily Hargrove? They are members of the Adult Leadership Committee of the FASD Changemakers, lead researchers and authors of The lay of the land: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) as a whole-body diagnosis study? We discussed their groundbreaking research that led to the discovery of the 428 comorbid conditions common with FASD and changed the trajectory of FASD research.

Last week my friend Dr Jerrod Brown was back with a brand-new series: Threats to Emotional Health.  It was a fascinating conversation about Irritability, a multi-faceted issue that is not often talked about within the context of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure. HTTPS://www.aiafs.com/Jerrod-Brown-asp 
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FASD is a significant global health issue that needs attention which is why I decided to go on a WORLD TOUR to highlight the issue of FASD around the world as well as the tremendous work being done locally to re-educate society of the risks of consuming alcohol during pregnancy. To advocate for systemic changes that would recognize FASD as a permanent disability and provide support for individuals, and their families, impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure.

This week it is my absolute pleasure to speak with the founders of FASD Ireland Scott and Tristan Casson-Rennie about FASD Ireland, which was established in September 2021 to be the 'go to' hub for everyone living with FASD, including families, carers, educators, healthcare workers and the wider community across Ireland.  They work tirelessly to challenge and lobby Government to legislate and implement practical strategies that will reduce and prevent FASD in Ireland. 

FASD Ireland is committed to raising awareness of FASD across the country, to break down barriers and be a catalyst for everyone with FASD to be able to live the life they strive for. 

FASD Ireland will be a loud voice and persistent advocate for people living with FASD. We want to "Get Ireland talking about FASD" and will work with all stakeholders to ensure that FASD is considered and respected in every walk of life. https://www.fasdireland.ie/

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Welcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of five children - three have been diagnosed with FASD.  I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.

I welcome you to join me with a hot cup of coffee and your notebook as we settle in and listen to Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., MA, MS, MS, MS  talk about Theory of Mind. Theory of mind is related to perspective taking, understanding social norms, interpreting verbal and non verbal language, and is related to Alexithymia, which we discussed in a previous episode.

Jerrod Brown is a regular guest on the FASD Family Life podcast. Jerrod is an assistant Professor for Concordia Univerity, St. Paul, Minnesota and has extensive expereience teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Jerrod has also been employed with Pathways Counselling Centre in St. Paul for the past 17 years. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST).  To learn more about Jerrod's work, or to contact him click the link below.
HTTPS://www.aiafs.com/Jerrod-Brown-asp

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EPISODE RESOURCES:
Jerrod Brown, Ph.D.
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Hear more from Jerrod Brown on these other podcasts:
FASD Hope with Natalie Vecchione
https://www.fasdhope.com

Spotlight on FASD with Clare Devaney-Glynn & Jessica Rutherford
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/spotlight-on-fasd/id1536192816