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Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, PhD, MPH, professor at Yale University, is a sociologist and physician who conducts research in the areas of social networks and biosocial science. He directs the Human Nature Lab.  
The author of four books and over 200 articles, Christakis was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences in 2006 and was made a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2010 and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2017.
On this episode we are talking to Nicholas about his book, "BLUEPRINT: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society". In Blueprint, he introduces the compelling idea that our genes affect not only our bodies and behaviors, but also the ways in which we make societies, ones that are surprisingly similar worldwide. 
He brings some impactful questions related to grief to the table, like: Why do we have this capacity for grief? Why is it helpful for us as humans to have the experience of the emotions around grief? 
"Emotions are a very primitive form of communication that far preceded our capacity for language - it's a more sophisticated type of communication."
Thank you for listening! 
Learn more about EB and the voices in this episode:
Meet Dr. Nicholas Christakis
Learn more about the book "Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society"
EB in depth
Meet the family behind Heroes for Hallie Grace
Donate and Join the Fight
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"It's not, obviously, the way we would want to meet, but I'm so grateful that we did" - Anne Davis says this in regard to becoming "chosen family" with Kaytlynn and Anthony - parents of Addilynn Grace - who had severe Junctional EB - and passed away on December 22, 2022. 
Katlynn and Anthony include Addilynn in everything they do. They also do so much to raise awareness about Epidermolysis Bullosa. Both families take much needed time in this episode to hold space for the grief journey and share stories about their beautiful "butterfly" children. 
Anthony says, "looking back - we were so worried about taking care of her - we didn't realize she was the one taking care of us". 
Thank you for listening! 
Learn more about EB and the voices in this episode:
EB in depth
Meet the family behind Heroes for Hallie Grace
BUY YOUR TICKETS to the 3rd Annual Butterfly Ball
Donate and Join the Fight
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We're grateful to be joined on this episode by Dr. Peter Marinkovich - Associate Professor of Dermatology, a faculty member of the Program in Epithelial Biology and the Stanford Cancer Biology Program. 
We're taking a deep-dive into the history - as well as the available treatments and current research - of Epidermolysis Bullosa. 
Dr. Marinkovich has an interest in inflammatory skin disease and is Director of the Stanford Bullous Disease and Psoriasis Clinics as well as an attending dermatologist at the VA Palo Alto Medical Center. Dr. Marinkovich’s research focuses on pathogenesis and therapy of epidermolysis bullosa, autoimmune blistering diseases, psoriasis and skin cancer.
Thank you for listening! 
Learn more about EB and the voices in this episode:
EB in depth
Meet Dr. Peter Marinkovich
Meet the family behind Heroes for Hallie Grace
BUY YOUR TICKETS to the 3rd Annual Butterfly Ball
Donate and Join the Fight
Proudly hosted and produced by Dee Daniels Media

Welcome to Season 2 of the Grace, Grief and Grit Podcast! 
We're proud to kick off this new season with Anne and Joe Davis at the table to discuss the upcoming 3rd Annual Butterfly Ball for EB. On this episode, you'll get to know more about Epidermolysis Bullosa as well as the impact Heroes for Hallie Grace is having - and wants to have within the EB community. 
As we continue to honor the life and legacy of Hallie Grace Davis, we also look towards the future - and we see the needs in front of us. We see families in need of comfort, education, and support. We see the need for funding more research that will result in more therapies to treat EB - and one day a cure! 
You can help by joining us at the upcoming Butterfly Ball - June 7, 2024 at 6pm at Savannah Station. Get your tickets now! 3rd Annual Butterfly Ball for EB - Get tickets here!
Thank you for listening! 
Learn more about EB and the voices in this episode:
EB in depth
Meet the family behind Heroes for Hallie Grace
Donate and Join the Fight
Proudly hosted and produced by Dee Daniels Media
 
 

This is a "lean-in" episode with our special guest Jessica Correnti who is a Certified Child-Life Specialist, an author, and the owner of Kids Grief Support. 
Kids Grief Support is a child life private practice that provides support, consultation, and therapeutic interventions for children and families that are grieving the death of a loved one, coping with a new diagnosis, or going through a major life transition. Kids Grief Support works with caregivers, children, and teens to support them through these life stressors and tragedies. Kids Grief Support offers in person and telehealth virtual services.
Jessica leaves us with an open door to not only feel all of our emotions, but she also shows us some very valuable tools we can all use to navigate the journey. 
Learn more about the voices in this episode:
Learn more about Kids Grief Support
Resources & Children's Grief Books
Heroes for Hallie Grace, Inc.
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February 23rd is the NIGHT to shine a LIGHT on EB Awareness with the Savannah Ghost Pirates at Enmarket Arena - it's HEROES FOR HALLIE GRACE night! 
We're sitting down with Cassie Geer with the Savannah Ghost Pirates to chat about this awesome event. Make sure to tap the links below to purchase your tickets for the game! 
GET TICKETS TO THE GAME ------> SAVANNAH GHOST PIRATES ticket link
Learn more about the voices in this episode:
Heroes for Hallie Grace EVENTS
Hallie's Story - Learn more about EB
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