All About Burns

Corey Halstead
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All About Burns is a podcast that shines a light on the journey of burn survivors, their families, and the professionals who walk alongside them. Hosted by Corey Halstead, each episode explores personal stories, expert insights, and resources to help survivors rest, rebuild, and rise. Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this show offers hope, knowledge, and community.

  1. Sep 25

    Finding Community After a Burn: Inside the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation

    Recovery from a burn injury is about more than physical healing. It’s also about rebuilding confidence, finding connection, and realizing you don’t have to navigate life after a burn alone. In Episode 17 of All About Burns, Corey sits down with Martha B., Michael K., and Erika M. from the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF). All three are burn survivors whose relationships with the burn community have come full circle, from receiving support themselves to now helping provide that support for others.  They share what it was like growing up after a burn injury, how Champ Camp helped create confidence, independence, friendships, and belonging, and why meeting other burn survivors can have such a lasting impact.  We also go inside the work of AARBF and discuss its survivor services, peer support, burn-unit outreach, support groups, therapy assistance, scholarships, Champ Camp, young-adult and adult programming, recreation opportunities, burn prevention education, and ways survivors and families can get connected.  Perhaps the most important message of the conversation: support doesn’t have an expiration date. Whether a burn happened weeks ago or decades ago, survivors and their families can still find connection and community.  This is a conversation about recovery, belonging, hope, and what can happen when survivors who were once supported become the people supporting the next person. Every burn has a story. Every story matters. 🎙️ All About Burns — Powered by Healing Home Group

    Finding Community After a Burn: Inside the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation

  2. Sep 11

    Surviving 75% Burns: Remington’s Story After a Devastating Explosion | All About Burns

    What happens after you survive an explosion that changes your life in seconds?In Episode 16 of All About Burns, host Corey Halstead sits down with burn survivor Remington Weckbacher, who survived a devastating orphan-well explosion while working in Ohio in August 2025.Remington suffered burns over approximately 70–75% of his body and spent months in the hospital undergoing surgeries, skin grafting, rehabilitation, and the difficult process of learning how to live independently again. Two of his coworkers who were severely burned in the explosion did not survive something Remington speaks openly about as he discusses survivor’s guilt, grief, and finding a new sense of purpose.In this deeply personal conversation, Corey and Remington talk about the realities of severe burn recovery that most people never see: painful dressing changes, repeated surgeries, PTSD and flashbacks, seeing yourself in the mirror for the first time, rebuilding independence, returning home, temperature regulation, public reactions to visible scars, and the emotional impact a burn injury can have on an entire family.Remington also shares the extraordinary role his wife played throughout his recovery—from supporting him through difficult days to helping with his care after he returned home.💙 In This Episode:• Surviving an orphan-well explosion• Sustaining burns over approximately 70–75% of the body• Losing coworkers and experiencing survivor’s guilt• Months of hospitalization and repeated surgeries• Skin grafting and Epicel treatment• Learning to walk and rebuilding independence• PTSD, flashbacks, depression, and emotional recovery• Seeing yourself after a life-changing burn injury• Returning home after the burn unit• The role of caregivers, spouses, and family• Living with impaired temperature regulation• Navigating stares and comments about visible scars• Finding purpose after trauma• Helping other burn survivors• What hope means after surviving the unimaginableOne of the most powerful moments in the conversation comes when Remington asks:“What if I wasn’t held down by the burn? What if I was uplifted by the burn?”And for someone newly injured and lying in a hospital bed, his message is simple:“Keep your chin up. It’s going to get better.”🎙️ About All About BurnsAll About Burns brings together burn survivors, healthcare professionals, caregivers, mental health professionals, advocates, and others connected to burn care and recovery for honest conversations about what happens both during and after a burn injury.Through survivor stories, expert interviews, education, and advocacy, our goal is to remind burn survivors and their families that they are not alone.🔥 Powered by Healing Home Group, Inc.Learn more: healinghomegroup.orgIf Remington’s story speaks to you, please like, subscribe, comment, and share this episode. Sharing these conversations helps raise awareness and allows more burn survivors and families to find a community that understands.#AllAboutBurns #BurnSurvivor #BurnRecovery #BurnCommunity #TraumaRecovery

    Surviving 75% Burns: Remington’s Story After a Devastating Explosion | All About Burns

  3. Sep 10

    Restoring Confidence: The Power of Anaplastology for Burn Survivors

    What happens when reconstructive surgery can’t fully restore an area affected by a burn injury, or when a survivor simply wants to understand what other options may exist?In Episode 15 of the All About Burns Podcast, host Corey Halstead sits down with Sara Moslehi, Clinical Anaplastologist and Ocularist and founder of Art in Soul Prosthetics, for an important conversation about prosthetic rehabilitation and its role in burn recovery.Sara has more than 18 years of experience creating highly customized facial, ocular, finger, toe, and other prostheses for people affected by burns, trauma, cancer, surgery, and congenital conditions.In this episode, Corey and Sara explore what anaplastology is, the different types of prostheses available, how prosthetic rehabilitation can work alongside reconstructive surgery, and how individualized prostheses can help some people regain confidence and feel more like themselves.They also discuss the emotional side of changes in appearance, realistic expectations, advances in silicone materials, digital scanning and 3D technology, and why the decision to pursue a prosthesis should always belong to the individual.One of the most important messages from this conversation is simple: survivors deserve to know they have choices. Prosthetic rehabilitation isn't about hiding scars or replacing reconstructive surgery. It is another potential option within the larger journey of recovery.Learn more about Sara Moslehi and Art in Soul ProstheticsArt in Soul Prosthetics provides custom facial, somatic, and ocular prostheses and is based in Lakewood, Colorado.🎙️ All About Burns PodcastPowered by Healing Home GroupOne Step. One Story. One Hope. EPISODE 15 Sara Moslehi

    Restoring Confidence: The Power of Anaplastology for Burn Survivors

  4. Sep 10

    Episode 14: From Fire to Art — Burn Survivor Stubbs’ Journey of Resilience and Hope

    In this deeply personal episode of All About Burns, Corey Halstead sits down with burn survivor and glass artist Stubbs to talk about the day his life changed, the realities of burn recovery, and the emotional journey of rebuilding after trauma. Stubbs speaks openly about his burn injury, hospitalization and rehabilitation, mental health, family relationships, public perception, and the process of rediscovering his identity and purpose. Corey and Stubbs also discuss the importance of peer support and survivor community, the people who often become unsung heroes during recovery, and why sharing our stories can make such a meaningful difference for someone who may feel alone. In this episode: Stubbs’ life and work as a glass artistThe day of his burn injuryHospitalization, rehabilitation, and ongoing recoveryMental health and stigma after burn traumaFamily relationships and survivor identityFinding purpose after a life-changing injuryThe importance of peer and community supportRecognizing the unsung heroes in healthcareStubbs’ message to other burn survivorsFeatured Quote:“Sharing your story can help so many people.” Content Note: This episode includes discussion of self-harm, suicide, burn trauma, and mental health. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is in immediate emotional distress or considering suicide in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 🎙️ All About Burns PodcastPowered by Healing Home Group Real stories. Honest conversations. A stronger burn community.

    Episode 14: From Fire to Art — Burn Survivor Stubbs’ Journey of Resilience and Hope

  5. Jun 5

    Episode 13: 🔥 20 Years of Burn Care: Insights from Dr. Vimal Murthy | All About Burns Podcast

    In Episode 13 of All About Burns, host Corey Halstead sits down with Dr. Vimal Murthy, a burn surgeon with more than 20 years of experience caring for burn survivors. From the critical first hours after injury to long-term recovery, Dr. Murthy shares valuable insights into modern burn care, including fluid resuscitation, skin grafting, wound management, rehabilitation, and emerging advancements in burn treatment. He also discusses the importance of multidisciplinary care and why recovery continues long after a patient leaves the hospital. Whether you are a burn survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, nursing student, or advocate, this episode provides a deeper understanding of the challenges and innovations shaping burn care today. In this episode:• Initial treatment of severe burn injuries• Fluid resuscitation and critical care• Skin grafting and wound management• Advances in burn care technology• Long-term rehabilitation and aftercare• Socioeconomic factors affecting recovery• Hope and innovation for the future of burn care Dr. Murthy reminds us that burn recovery is about more than healing wounds—it's about helping people reclaim their lives. Learn more about Healing Home Group at healinghomegroup.org. All About Burns is a podcast dedicated to sharing survivor stories, expert insights, and resources that educate, inspire, and support the burn community.

    Episode 13: 🔥 20 Years of Burn Care: Insights from Dr. Vimal Murthy | All About Burns Podcast

  6. Jun 4

    Episode 11: 30 Years After the Burn | Scott Herman's Story of Survival, Yoga & Healing | All About Burns Podcast

    Episode 11: Scott Herman – From Burn Survivor to Healing Through Yoga In this episode of All About Burns, host Corey Halstead sits down with burn survivor, author, and yoga advocate Scott Herman. Thirty years ago, Scott's life changed forever when he sustained a severe burn injury while serving in the United States Navy. In this powerful conversation, he shares his journey through recovery, the emotional and psychological challenges that followed, and the lessons he has learned over three decades of healing. Scott discusses how yoga, mindfulness, and writing became transformative tools in his recovery, helping him rebuild not only his physical health but also his sense of purpose and identity. He also shares insights from the two books he has written and offers encouragement for survivors, caregivers, and anyone facing adversity. Topics discussed in this episode include: • Surviving a life-changing burn injury• The long-term impact of trauma and recovery• Mental health and resilience after burns• The role of yoga and mindfulness in healing• Finding purpose through storytelling and advocacy• Advice for burn survivors and their families Whether you are a burn survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone navigating your own healing journey, Scott's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is about more than survival—it's about finding a way to thrive. Hosted by Corey HalsteadBurn Survivor | Nursing Student | Counselor-in-TrainingFounder, Healing Home Group, Inc. Learn more about Healing Home Group at www.healinghomegroup.org

    Episode 11: 30 Years After the Burn | Scott Herman's Story of Survival, Yoga & Healing | All About Burns Podcast

  7. May 29

    Episode 12: Burned by Domestic Violence: Jonalee's Story of Survival, Recovery & Hope | All About Burns

    In this powerful 12th episode of All About Burns, host Corey Halstead sits down with burn survivor and advocate Jonalee VanNortrick to share her remarkable journey of survival, healing, and resilience. After sustaining a life changing burn injury as a result of domestic violence, Jonalee faced a long and difficult road through surgeries, rehabilitation, emotional recovery, and rebuilding her life. In this heartfelt conversation, she opens up about the challenges she encountered both inside and outside the hospital, the importance of aftercare and support, and how she found strength in the face of unimaginable adversity. Together, Corey and Jonalee discuss the realities of life as a burn survivor, the need for greater awareness and advocacy, and the message of hope that recovery is possible even during life's darkest moments. This episode is a powerful reminder that our scars do not define us. They tell a story of survival, courage, and resilience. Topics discussed:• Burn injury resulting from domestic violence• Medical recovery and rehabilitation• Emotional healing and resilience• Life after hospital discharge• Advocacy for burn survivors• The importance of aftercare and support systems• Messages of hope for survivors and families Whether you are a burn survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone seeking inspiration, Jonalee's story will leave a lasting impact. Learn more about Healing Home Group and our mission to help burn survivors Rest. Rebuild. Rise. at healinghomegroup.org.

    Episode 12: Burned by Domestic Violence: Jonalee's Story of Survival, Recovery & Hope | All About Burns

  8. 12/05/2025

    Episode 10: The Journey of a Burn Survivor: Marion's Story

    In episode 10 of All About Burns, host Corey Halstead interviews burn survivor Marion, who shares his inspiring journey of recovery and resilience after a traumatic burn injury. Marion discusses the importance of mental health, the support he received during his hospitalization, and how art therapy played a crucial role in his healing process. He emphasizes the need for community awareness and understanding towards burn survivors, encouraging listeners to treat them as regular individuals rather than charity cases. Marion's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of hope in overcoming adversity.

    Episode 10: The Journey of a Burn Survivor: Marion's Story
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All About Burns is a podcast that shines a light on the journey of burn survivors, their families, and the professionals who walk alongside them. Hosted by Corey Halstead, each episode explores personal stories, expert insights, and resources to help survivors rest, rebuild, and rise. Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this show offers hope, knowledge, and community.

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  • Creator
    Corey Halstead
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Corey Halstead
  • Show Website
    All About Burns

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