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. 6d ago

    Episode 19: From Burn Trauma to Hope: Healing Through Art | Chris & Holly Gage

    From Burn Trauma to Hope: Healing Through Art | Chris & Holly Gage What happens when a life-changing tragedy becomes the inspiration to help others heal? In this powerful episode of All About Burns, host Corey Halstead sits down with Chris and Holly Gage of Healing Phoenix Arts to explore burn survival, family, caregiving, and the transformative power of creativity. Chris shares his experience surviving a devastating food truck propane explosion that left him with burns over 40% of his body. With his son also a burn survivor, Chris reflects on the physical and emotional challenges of recovery, rebuilding his identity, and finding purpose after trauma. Holly offers an equally important perspective as a wife and caregiver, discussing the emotional challenges families face, the importance of support, and why caregivers must also prioritize their own well-being. Together, Chris and Holly share how their experiences inspired Healing Phoenix Arts, an organization that uses artistic expression, connection, and creativity to support burn survivors and others affected by trauma. We explore their unique Warrior Scar Jewelry workshops, where survivors can transform impressions of their scars into meaningful silver jewelry, creating lasting symbols of their journeys. The conversation also explores post-traumatic growth, the importance of celebrating small victories, and the reality that healing doesn't end when someone leaves the hospital. Above all, Chris and Holly remind us that hope isn't about pretending everything will be okay. It's about recognizing possibilities, finding meaningful connections, and knowing that no one has to navigate recovery alone. Learn More About Healing Phoenix Arts:https://www.healingphoenixarts.org/ About All About Burns All About Burns shares the stories and experiences of burn survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, first responders, and advocates. Through honest conversations, education, and storytelling, we work to raise awareness, build connections, and strengthen the burn survivor community. Connect With Us: All About Burns: https://www.allaboutburns.com/ Healing Home Group: https://www.healinghomegroup.org/ Burn Survivor Network: https://www.burnsurvivornetwork.com/ Our scars may be part of our story, but they do not define our future. #AllAboutBurns #BurnSurvivor #HealingPhoenixArts #BurnRecovery #PostTraumaticGrowth

    Episode 19: From Burn Trauma to Hope: Healing Through Art | Chris & Holly Gage

  2. Oct 23

    Episode 18: Beyond the Scars: Redefining Beauty with Mrs. Colorado Danette Haag

    🔥 Beyond the Scars: Redefining Beauty with Mrs. Colorado Danette Haag | Episode 18 What if the scars you once believed made you less beautiful became part of your greatest strength? At just 10 years old, Danette Burzlaff-Haag survived a devastating gas explosion that left her with third-degree burns over more than 70% of her body. Growing up with visible scars, she faced painful stares, teasing, and the belief that her childhood dream of competing in a beauty pageant was forever out of reach. More than four decades later, that dream became reality. In 2021, Danette was crowned Mrs. Colorado and received the Best in Swimsuit award—a remarkable full-circle moment for a little girl who once struggled to show her scars. But her story is about so much more than a crown. In this powerful episode of All About Burns, host and fellow burn survivor Corey Halstead sits down with Danette for an honest conversation about identity, self-worth, faith, resilience, and the emotional healing that continues long after physical wounds have healed. Together, they explore the challenges of living with visible scars, the importance of speaking openly about trauma, the emotional toll on caregivers and first responders, and why survivors shouldn't feel pressured to be strong every single day. Danette also shares the inspiration behind her book, Beauty From Ashes: Transforming Wounds Into Wisdom, Scars Into Stars, and how learning to see her scars differently transformed her relationship with herself and the world. One of the most meaningful messages from their conversation: “We have permission to just be human.” — Danette Burzlaff-Haag Whether you're a burn survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, first responder, or someone navigating your own invisible scars, this conversation is a reminder that healing isn't a competition, self-acceptance has no deadline, and your worth is never determined by your appearance. Your scars are part of your story, but they don't define who you are. 🎙️ About All About Burns Hosted by burn survivor Corey Halstead, All About Burns shares real stories and meaningful conversations about burn recovery, mental health, resilience, and hope. 💙 Connect with our community: Healing Home Group: https://healinghomegroup.org Burn Survivor Network: https://burnsurvivornetwork.com If this episode resonates with you, follow All About Burns on Spotify, leave a rating, and share this conversation with someone who needs encouragement. Because every story deserves to be heard, and no survivor should ever feel alone. 🌐 Visit All About Burns: https://allaboutburns.com

    Episode 18: Beyond the Scars: Redefining Beauty with Mrs. Colorado Danette Haag

  3. Sep 25

    Episode 17: 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

    Episode 17: Finding Community After a Burn: Inside the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation

  4. Sep 11

    Episode 16: 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

    Episode 16: Surviving 75% Burns: Remington’s Story After a Devastating Explosion | All About Burns

  5. Sep 10

    Episode 15: 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 Prosthetics Art in Soul Prosthetics provides custom facial, somatic, and ocular prostheses and is based in Lakewood, Colorado. 🎙️ All About Burns Podcast Powered by Healing Home Group One Step. One Story. One Hope. EPISODE 15 Sara Moslehi

    Episode 15: Restoring Confidence: The Power of Anaplastology for Burn Survivors

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Corey Halstead
  • Show Website
    All About Burns