TrachBaby Thomas Miller

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This is Episode 17 for May 23rd, 2021, Embracing Minimalism

Today, we're following up with a past guest, Shannon Bralley. We featured her son, Beau, on The TrachBaby Podcast back in August of 2020. Today we're talking to Shannon about a new lifestyle group intended to help reduce stress, anxiety and embrace a simpler lifestyle.

The Private Facebook Group is called the "Embracing Minimalism Support Group". If you're listening and would like to join the group, simply mention you heard about the group on the TrachBaby Podcast.

If you are now or have been the parent of a trach child, or perhaps you have or had a trach yourself and would like to be a guest on our show to help others, visit trachbaby.com and fill out the form.

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This is Episode 16 for May 16th, 2021, An Interview with Svenja

Thanks for joining us today!

Before I introduce our next guest I want to let you know you can find the TrachBaby Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.

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Today, we're speaking with a real-life superhero! She's an ENT Nurse Clinician located in Central Texas by the name of Svenja Atchley. Her full professional title has so many abbreviations that trying to say them would not do them justice, but I personally think she is the expert of experts when it comes to trach care. I'll put her full title in the show notes below.

Svenja Atchley
MSN, RN-BC, CORLN
ENT Nurse Clinician

When parents are told their child will require a trach, Svenja is the first person they meet as she prepares them for trach care. In fact, she taught my wife and me what to expect with our son, John and how to care for him.

I can't thank Svenja enough for coming on the podcast and we hope to have her on again in the near future. She is a wealth of information and provides a great perspective from that of a healthcare professional.

If you are now or have been the parent of a trach child, or perhaps you have or had a trach yourself and would like to be a guest on our show to help others, visit trachbaby.com and fill out the form.

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This is Episode 15 for May 2nd, 2021, Cori's Story

Thanks for joining us today. We'll get into today's interview shortly, but first I wanted to provide a little background on the TrachBaby podcast.


My wife and I originally started the TrachBaby Podcast to tell our son's story. After a few episodes we realized there were other parents with either similar or completely different stories and we wanted others to hear them because they provide value. Sometimes you may feel a bit lonely as a trach parent. You're scared and you may feel you're going it alone. That's not the case. There are people who understand and I invite you to come on the podcast to share you story. You can do that by going to TrachBaby.com and filling out the form.

I am a trach parent. Our son John was trached at 6 months and just a few weeks back at 7 years old has been decannulated. We're fortunate he was never at the level of requiring to be on a vent at all times, but he needed one at night and when sleeping, in addition, he required the aid of a g-button. He still has that, but we're hopeful it will come out in a few weeks. I have a technical background in media production and felt a podcast would be a fairly simple, but effective way of telling stories.

I do not distribute the TrachBaby podcast to make money. I've experimented using ads, specifically promoting Anchor, the service we use to distribute as they pay a small amount after several plays of their ad. I have also turned on the Supporter Feature which allows supporters to provide a donation if desired, and we've had one donation. All in all, after you add all of that, the Anchor Ads and the one donation from since we started back in 2020, we have $11.35 sitting in our Anchor account. When we do cash it out, it will likely go back to pay for a domain renewal of trachbaby.com or maybe a hosting fee. I want to emphasize, you don't have to donate, it's appreciated, but by no means expected. If you're looking for a place to give, consider your church, or maybe the local respite room or the equivalent of a Ronald McDonald House in your area. I say Ronald McDonald House because they helped us, but there are other groups who could benefit if you're looking to donate. We should be last on your list.

Today we're talking with Melissa, who lives on the West Coast with her daughter Cori. Cori is now an adult in her 30s, and does require assistance, provided by her mother. Cori's mother, Melissa tells her story.

Melissa has also authored a book titled  "Surviving Life: Through Faith, Hope and Love" and you can find it on Amazon at the link.

If you are now or have been the parent of a trach child, or perhaps you have or had a trach yourself and would like to be a guest on our show to help others, visit trachbaby.com and fill out the form.

We hope today’s episode has helped in some way. Thank you for listening.


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This is Episode 14 for April 25th, 2021, Melissa's Story

This is a first for the TrachBaby Podcast, we have Melissa with us today, and she was trached at just 6yrs old. She has since been decannulated and has a promising future ahead of her as a singer. I'm excited for you to hear her story!

It's very refreshing to hear Melissa tell her own story. If there's even just one takeaway from today it's to not let the world tell you what you'll be limited to. I want to thank Melissa for advocating for the tracheostomy tube community and we wish her continued success.

If you are now or have been the parent of a trach child, or perhaps you have or had a trach yourself and would like to be a guest on our show to help others, visit trachbaby.com and fill out the form.

We hope today’s episode has helped in some way. Thank you for listening.


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This is Episode 13 for April 18th, 2020, Mina's Story

We're in for a story of inspiration today, we're talking with Sina from South Carolina about her daughter Mina. Mina has a craniofacial disorder caused by Crouzon syndrome. Mina was trached at 3 years old. Mina is now 5, and after listening to today's story you'll realize Mina is your typical 5-year who doesn't let her differences keep her from being the bubbly, outgoing child she is.

I want to thank Mina's mom, Sina for sharing her daughter's story because, through her courage, others may receive comfort and support. Mina is expected to have a midface and palate expansion procedure in the near future with hopes of one day being decannulated. Sina maintains a Facebook Page, titled "Mina's Journey with Crouzon Syndrome", and her mom crafts beaded ties and loves showing support to other Trach Parents.

If you are now or have been the parent of a trach child, or perhaps you have or had a trach yourself and would like to be a guest on our show to help others, visit trachbaby.com and fill out the form.

We hope today’s episode has helped in some way. Thank you for listening.


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This is Episode 12 for April 11th, 2021, An Exciting Update on John

Since our son John was about 6 months old he's always had a trach tube. At his peak of medical requirements, he needed a ventilator, oxygen concentrator, and additional oxygen canisters. Over the years he has slowly been able to lessen the load on equipment, and finally, on March 23rd of this year he is "Trach Free". After a scope procedure indicated no obstructions present he was able to be admitted to the PICU and have his trach tube removed. After staying the night for observation he was able to leave. It's been a little over two weeks and he's still doing great. We want to thank all of our friends and family for their support over the years.

Thomas and Jacqueline Miller

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If you are now or have been the parent of a trach child, or perhaps you have or had a trach yourself and would like to be a guest on our show to help others, visit trachbaby.com and fill out the form.

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