What If Your Child Lived in Pain Every Day? Harper’s Story

What If Your Child Lived in Pain Every Day? Harper’s Story

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500123/fan_mail/new] A kid can be shy in person, bold on stage, obsessed with Elsa, and still be carrying pain most adults couldn’t tolerate. Harper is almost three, and she lives with CM-AVM syndrome caused by a RASA1 gene mutation, a rare vascular malformation that can affect blood vessels throughout the body. We’re Amanda and Stephanie, and we’re joined by Harper’s mom, Michaela, to tell the story behind the smiles: the NICU days, the moment a “rash” didn’t change, and the year-long path to a diagnosis that arrived with a room full of specialists and a whole new vocabulary.  Michaela breaks down what capillary malformation arteriovenous malformation can look like day to day, including swelling, bleeding, shortness of breath, and constant pain in multiple spots. We talk honestly about the fear of what could happen if AVMs spread to the brain or spine, and what it does to a family when local care turns into “there’s no treatment.” That frustration pushes Michaela into the role so many rare disease parents know too well: becoming the researcher, the coordinator, and the advocate.  Then the story shifts to a lifeline overseas: Dr. Colletti in Italy and the MESP treatment approach, plus the reality of raising tens of thousands of dollars to access it. We also get into faith, community support, and why families are pushing hard for FDA approval so parents won’t have to leave the country for relief. If Harper’s story moves you, please subscribe, share this episode with one person, and leave a review so more families living with rare conditions feel seen.  CM-AVM Syndrome RASA1 Gene Mutation Rare Disease Awareness Pediatric Vascular Malformation Medical Advocacy FDA Approval for Rare Disease Treatment Special Needs Parenting Chronic Pain in Children Healthcare Access Rare Disease Family Story Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500123/support] 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Unfiltered Treble. If today’s conversation resonated with you, be sure to follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your support helps our sisterhood grow!

Where It All Began: Meet the Sisters Behind Unfiltered Treble

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500123/fan_mail/new] This is the one that started it all. In our very first official episode of Unfiltered Treble, we’re pulling back the curtain and introducing you to who we really are three biological sisters with shared roots, different paths, and a whole lot of life in between. We dive into our personalities, childhood memories, family dynamics, and the real-life experiences that shaped us both the heavy and the hilarious. From trauma and growth to laughter and sisterhood, this episode lays the foundation for what this podcast is all about: raw, honest, unfiltered conversations. We also share why we created this space for women who feel unheard, unseen, or like they’ve lost themselves somewhere along the way. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about truth, healing, and finding your voice again. If you’ve ever needed a place to feel understood, this is it. Welcome to the beginning. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500123/support] 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Unfiltered Treble. If today’s conversation resonated with you, be sure to follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your support helps our sisterhood grow!

Still a Little Chaotic, Just More Elevated

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500123/fan_mail/new] One year ago, we hit record and hoped for the best. Now we’re fast approaching our first anniversary, and we’re feeling grateful, a little shocked, and still very much living the chaos that comes with motherhood, marriage, work, and kids’ sports. We talk about what’s changed since the early days, from our logo and sound to the way we’re showing up more consistently and letting you see the real life behind the mic. We also dive into social media growth and why we’re leaning into TikTok content creation, even if it starts with “wait, is that twelve cents?” energy. It sparks a bigger conversation about momentum, learning to edit, posting more often, and treating it like a long-term build. If you’re trying to grow an audience, start a podcast, or just get your spark back, you’ll hear the messy, practical side of creating while life stays busy. Then we get personal about health and self-care: hormone balance, progesterone and estradiol, magnesium, vitamin D, and what it feels like when the brain fog finally lifts. We connect that to confidence, motivation, and small habits that actually work, like drinking more water and cutting sugar. And because sports season is always doing the most, we share our unfiltered take on travel ball moms vs rec moms, sideline coaching, and how to support kids without confusing them. If you love honest parenting talk, sports-mom reality, and real conversations about feeling better in your body and your life, come hang with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a laugh, and leave a review so more people can find Unfiltered Trouble. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500123/support] 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Unfiltered Treble. If today’s conversation resonated with you, be sure to follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your support helps our sisterhood grow!

Unfiltered & Unraveling: Healing, Growth, and Finding Our Way Back

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500123/fan_mail/new] Life doesn’t wait until you feel ready. We’re back in the studio talking through what’s been happening behind the scenes, why we went quiet for a bit, and what it really looks like to rebuild your momentum when you’re stressed, overwhelmed, and running on fumes. If you’ve ever felt yourself shut down, stop texting back, or lose motivation for the things you normally love, you’ll hear yourself in this one. We get practical about our health journey too: quitting sweet tea, cutting sugar, drinking more water, and finding simple foods that actually work during sports season and packed schedules. We swap real-life meal ideas, talk about cravings, and share the small changes that can lead to weight loss and better energy without turning your whole life upside down. Then we go deeper into perimenopause, hormone balance, brain fog, appetite changes, and the relief that can come when your body starts to level out again. We also talk about heavy stressors like a housing situation that needs clear paperwork, the emotional aftershock of a health scare, and how faith routines like Bible reading and prayer journaling can keep your mental health from sliding when life gets loud. We wrap with what we’re dreaming up next: career paths like an RN program, big future plans, and ways we want to elevate the podcast and the studio. If this conversation helps you feel less alone, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s in a hard season, and leave us a review. What topic do you want us to cover next? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500123/support] 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Unfiltered Treble. If today’s conversation resonated with you, be sure to follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your support helps our sisterhood grow!

From High Heels To Hidden Messages In A Story Of Control And Escape

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500123/fan_mail/new] Some stories don’t unfold like a single explosion. They unfold like a slow tightening. Christine comes back to the studio and picks up where we left off, walking us through the moment she tried to make love “hurt less” by lowering expectations and how that choice opened the door to deeper manipulation. What follows is a clear, lived example of narcissistic abuse: gaslighting that makes you question your gut, secrecy that turns your home into a guessing game, and control that shows up in money, movement, and who you’re “allowed” to talk to. We talk about the night her family’s motorcycle accident changed everything, the early pregnancy tests and medical scare, and the way stress and isolation can make even basic decisions feel impossible. Christine shares what it’s like to be pregnant and trapped in coercive control, relying on family for diapers and phone time, and realizing that “he doesn’t hit me” doesn’t mean you’re safe. We also name the hard stuff directly: emotional abuse, financial abuse, sexual coercion, and the long shadow those experiences can cast into postpartum life. The conversation turns toward reclaiming yourself: learning your red flags, rebuilding support, and letting go of shame for what you didn’t see sooner. If you’ve ever wondered whether what you’re living through “counts” as abuse, or you’re trying to help a friend who keeps going back, this is the kind of honest, specific story that can break denial and start a plan. Subscribe for more real stories, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations. What red flag do you wish someone had named for you sooner? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2500123/support] 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Unfiltered Treble. If today’s conversation resonated with you, be sure to follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your support helps our sisterhood grow!