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CleftCast is a podcast dedicated to helping and informing the cleft and craniofacial community through real-life stories and information.

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So many of us born with cleft and craniofacial anomalies have potentially never come across the idea of loving ourselves just as we are physically and, well, facially. Messages from society, well-meaning friends and others can literally... more

"Take a minute. Stop. Breathe. Slow down. Get in touch with yourself and your environment." Are you caught off-guard by all those words and statements? Well, here's the idea. If those of us in the cleft and craniofacial community can slow... more

Many children and adults within the cleft and craniofacial community are quite familiar with spending time in speech therapy. Sure, some in third-world countries may not have the privilege of receiving such help. All of us, though, can agree... more

It's 2015 now and time to take concrete steps toward making this year a wonderful one in the worldwide cleft and craniofacial community. What if we all attempted to smile and meditate more in 2015? Both have great benefits from a health... more

It is Christmas Day for those who celebrate this day and time. Others may skip it for various reasons. Yet this is a time where more light can come into our lives if we allow it. Cleft and craniofacial families either find themselves enjoying the... more

It's the most wonderful time of the year ... at least it is supposed to be! For many in the cleft and craniofacial community, the holiday season can either be a welcoming time for family and friends or it can be an absolute downer. From... more

Staying fit matters. When people think of the word "fit," the first thing that probably comes to mind is physical fitness. Sure, that's an important part of life. Yet there also is emotional, mental and spiritual fitness, too. In this week's... more

Hospitals, for the most part, are equipped with sound medical procedures to make sure your children are born safely. What a lot of them may lack is ready-made information for new parents of children born with cleft and craniofacial... more

First off, Happy Thanksgiving to all "CleftCast" listeners! Thanksgiving, obviously, is a holiday where giving thanks for what we all have in life is emphasized (far beyond those Christmas and holiday sales commercials on TV and radio). Yet it... more

In some countries, there seems to be a belief that hiding children born with cleft lip/cleft palate/craniofacial anomalies is a good thing to do. Whether it stems from cultural shame or an indwelling belief that there is "something wrong" with those... more

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