Jan 2, 202622 minS11
This episode is about my album Glitter, and the pieces of my story with VEDS (Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) that went into it. This album was produced through my record label, Sillybug Studios, LLC. Carry the Torch...
About this Podcast:
Katie Wright started this podcast in 2018 to talk to other people about their stories with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS), which she was diagnosed with in 2017. Over the years, this podcast grew to include people affected by related conditions, like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and variants of unknown significance (VUSs). Over 127 episodes, Katie talks with others about their stories and to researchers about their work. This show concluded in 2026.
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What is Staying Connected about?
Katie Wright started this podcast in 2018 to talk to other people about their stories with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS), which she was diagnosed with in 2017. Over the years, this podcast grew to include people affected by related conditions, like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and variants of unknown significance (VUSs).
Who hosts Staying Connected?
Staying Connected is hosted by Katie Wright. The show has published 127 episodes to date.
What has Staying Connected covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Making Music About My Story with VEDS (Glitter)" (2 January 2026, 22 minutes), "Reconnecting with Dr. Shaine Morris" (26 December 2025, 43 minutes), and "Robyn Beer" (16 December 2025, 43 minutes).
How often does Staying Connected publish?
Staying Connected publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 127 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Staying Connected?
Booking probability for Staying Connected is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Staying Connected requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Staying Connected's contact route on record: verified email.
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Katie Wright hosts Staying Connected, a health podcast with 127 episodes published.
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Episode #8
Reconnecting with Dr. Shaine Morris
Dec 26, 202543 minS11In this episode, we’re going to talk to Dr. Shaine Morris, a pediatric cardiologist at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas who is well known in our community. Shaine was on the show in 2021, and in episode she...
Episode #7
Robyn Beer
Dec 16, 202543 minS11In this episode, we talk with Robyn Beer, who was diagnosed with VEDS, or Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, last year. One of her sons was also diagnosed. In this episode, she shares how she got her diagnosis, and how...
Episode #6
Dr. Hal Dietz
Dec 2, 202552 minS11In this episode, I have the honor of talking with Dr. Hal Dietz about his research in VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz syndromes. Hal is well known in our community for his research and dedication to improving lives for...
Episode #5
Paul Korotish
Nov 26, 202527 minS11Today we’re going to talk with Paul Korotish, who was just diagnosed with VEDS last year after an iliac artery rupture. Information mentioned in the episode: 2017 International Classification of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes...
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Episode #4
Dr. David Murdock
Nov 18, 202536 minS11Today we’re going to talk with Dr. David Murdock, a clinical geneticist at the University of Texas Health Science Center who is doing research in connective tissue conditions, including VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz...
- Nov 11, 20251h 23mS11
In this episode, we’re going to talk with Mike Osuna and Jeanette Garcia-Osuna about their son, Lucas’s, story with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, type 2. Lucas died at the age of 15 from an aortic dissection and Loeys-Dietz...
Episode #2
Reconnecting with Grace Barnhart
Nov 4, 202552 minS11In this episode, we’re going to reconnect with Grace Barnhart, who was on the show a couple years ago sharing her personal story and caregiver story with Marfan syndrome. Grace is coming back on the show to talk about...
Episode #1
Amos Marsters
Oct 28, 20251 hourS11Today we’ll be talking to Amos Marsters, who grew up with the knowledge of VEDS and a family history. Amos lost his father at 6 years old, and then his brother at 12 years old. He has also had a number of VEDS medical...
- Jul 29, 20251 minS10
It's been a minute, and I am excited to get back to the show. If you're interested in sharing your story on the next season, please let me know by filling out this form. https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Look forward...
Episode #8
Carlos Morales, sharing Kaitlyn’s story
Jan 3, 202557 minS10Today, we’re going to talk to Carlos Morales, who lost one of his children, Kaitlyn, to an aortic dissection in 2023 at the age of 14. This aortic dissection led to their diagnosis of Loeys-Dietz syndrome type 2, and...
Episode #7
Carmen David
Dec 27, 202458 minS10Today, we’re going to talk to Carmen David, who is going to share her experience with an aortic dissection after the delivery of her second daughter, her experiences recovering from that physically and emotionally, how...
- Dec 20, 202458 minS10
Today, we’re going to talk to Bella Marin, who was previously on the show to talk about her story with VEDS, or Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. In today’s episode, she is returning to the show to talk about her recent...
Episode #5
Marisa Hart
Dec 13, 202445 minS10In this episode, we talk to Marisa Hart, who was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome as a child. Marisa has an extensive family history and shares how Marfan has impacted her life, from sports, to seeing family members deal...
Episode #4
Tammy Asplund
Dec 6, 202440 minS10Today we’re going to talk to Tammy Asplund about her story with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, which she was diagnosed with at 52 after her son found out he had an aneurysm and also needed open heart surgery. Once he was...
Episode #3
Ryan Rodarmer
Nov 29, 202456 minS10Today we’re going to talk to Ryan Rodarmer, the director of The VEDS Movement, about his personal experience with aortic aneurysm and dissection, and his career as a genetic counselor working with connective tissue...
Episode #2
Claudia Arbelaez
Nov 22, 202447 minS10Claudia Arbelaez joins the show to share her story with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS), which she was diagnosed with in 2020 after a kidney infarction and vascular rupture. A couple years after her diagnosis...
- Nov 15, 20241h 7mS10
Bridget Porter (Metz) joins the show to share her son, Connor’s, story with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, which he was diagnosed with after he died of an aortic dissection at the age of 13. Connor was seen by a geneticist a few...
- Sep 6, 20241h 15mS9
Today we will be hearing from Debbie Vaughan about her experience with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS) and her late husband, Josh’s, story with VEDS. Josh passed away not long after their son was born. Near the...
Episode #6
Melanie Case
Aug 30, 202444 minS9Today we’re going to hear from Melanie Case, who was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome in 2002, a couple years after she had a thoracic aortic dissection following the delivery of her second child. This aortic dissection...
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