NSGC Podcast Series

Bone Marrow Transplant and the Role of the Genetic Counselor

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NSGC Podcast Subcommittee members Mary Pat Bland and Ryan Kuehl discuss genetic counseling considerations related to bone marrow transplant (BMT) with...

Spanish Language Genetic Counseling: Research and Resources

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Podcast Subcommittee members Jessica Dronen and Naomi Wagner in conversation with genetic counselors Amanda de Leon, Priscila Delgado Hodges, and...

Testing First and Counseling After: Population Genomic Screening and Genetic Counseling

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Podcast Subcommittee member Mary Pat Bland in conversation with Marci Schwartz, ScM, CGC; Kelly Tangney, MS, LCGC; and Amy Curry Sturm, MS, CGC. ...

Advocating for the Intersex Community: How to Begin Dismantling a History of Harm

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About 2% of people are diagnosed as intersex, but there is a lack of research on the experiences of intersex people, especially in the genetic counsel...

New Directions in Newborn Screening: Krabbe and Beyond

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NSGC Podcast Subcommittee members Ryan Kuehl, Liann Jimmons, and Jessica Dronen discuss the implications for healthcare systems and the role of geneti...

Heart Health Advocacy: Patient and Provider Perspectives

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to season 5 of the NSGC Podcast Series! We are kicking off the 2022 season with a discussion on cardiogenetics to honor American Heart Month. ...

Fireside Chats with Mentors and Colleagues

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To end 2021 on a lighter, more positive note, the members of the 2021 Podcast Subcommittee conducted one-on-one interviews with mentors and admired co...

Access and Service Delivery: Changing the Conversation

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Podcast Subcommittee member Ryan Kuehl in conversation with Emily Boothe and Brian Reys from NSGC's Access and Service Delivery Committee. Emily ...

Special Episode: J.E.D.I. - Next Steps After the Exeter Report Comment Period

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Podcast Subcommittee Chair Naomi Wagner meets with NSGC Director at Large and liaison to the J.E.D.I Committee Jodie M. Vento...

Addressing Information Gaps in Sickle Cell Education

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode addresses genetic counseling topics that relate to sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait, discusses medical racism, and reviews the i...

Genetic Testing and Social Media: Growing a Space for Genetic Counselors

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast Subcommittee member, Ryan Kuehl, interviews Dr. Corey Basch about her JoGC article "DNA testing information on YouTube: Inadequate advice can ...

Special Episode: J.E.D.I. - NSGC & The Exeter Group Report

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast Subcommittee Chair, Naomi Wagner, meets with our former Chair and member of NSGC's J.E.D.I. Committee Khalida Liaquat to discuss how to engage...

Infertility from the Inside: Journeys of Loss & Hope

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode our hosts Naomi, Rawan, and Mary Pat speak with Katie Hornberger, MS, CGC, Annabel Adams, and Melissa Strassberg, MS, CGC on their per...

Family Testing for VUS Reclassification: Family Member and Provider Perspectives

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the fourth season of the NSGC Podcast Series! In this episode, our hosts Naomi and Ryan speak with Dr. Brian Shirts and Courtney Kokenakes ...

Communicating Results - Lessons from the Rare Disease Community

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the final episode of our NSGC Podcast Series 2020 season, guests Courtney Studwell and Kimberly LeBlanc join our host for a discussion on the undi...

Genetic Counselor Awareness Day – Voices of our Community

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Genetic Counselor Awareness Day! This day is dedicated to empowering genetic counselors to help raise awareness and interest about genetic couns...

Genetic Counselors: Let's Talk about Disability

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, our hosts speak with with Melanie Moshier and Sarah Hunt on their own personal experiences with disabilities and the intersection of ...

Diversity and Inclusion in Genetic Counseling Research, Training, and Practice

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’ll be discussing diversity and inclusion in genetic counseling practice, research, and training, using a recent journal of genet...

GCs in Academia: When is a PhD the right Path?

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, each Podcast Subcommittee member speaks with a different genetic counseling superstar to discuss GCs who pursue doctorate degrees. 

Who Makes More? Addressing the Gender Pay Gap in Genetic Counseling

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, our hosts speak with three guests to discuss the current gender pay gap in genetic counseling, and how we can advocate for our own pr...

#IAmAGeneticCounselor - What's in a Name?

29 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, our host speaks with Chandler Means and Beth Denne to explore the title of Genetic Counselor and how it relates to our roles. To lear...

38th Annual Conference Interviews

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our hosts hand over the microphone to our guests, who interview one another at the Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah on the evolution of our p...

Special Edition Episode: 2019 Genetic Counselor Awareness Day

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this special edition episode, our host speaks with Adam Buchanan to celebrate Genetic Counselor Awareness Day. 

Communication of Genetic Information - Ethical Issues for Genetic Counselors

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

NSGC is joined by Meghan Strenk, chair of the NSGC Ethics Advisory Group, and Shelby Taylor, author of Family communication following a diagnosis of m...

Transitioning into the Workforce: What We Can All Learn from New Genetic Counselors

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, our hosts will sit down with two genetic counselors to discuss the difficulties of transitioning from student to practicing genetic c...

Transgender Patients in the Cancer Care Setting: Gaining Insights from Cutting-Edge Research

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kayla Sheets and Khalida Liaquat sit down with Kim Zayhowski and Rosalba Sacca to discuss how genetic counselors and genetic counseli...

Cultivating Cultural Safety in Genetic Counseling

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kate Wilson and Khalida Liaquat sit down with Nicole Bertsch, Jenny Morgan, and Patricia Birch to further explore the authors' recent...

Self Care for Genetic Counselors

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, NSGC is joined by Catriona Hippman and Colleen Caleshu to talk about self-care, mindfulness, meditation and other tools Genetic Couns...

37th Annual Conference Recordings

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Getting Ready for Genetic Counselor Awareness Day

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Genetic Counselors with Genetic Conditions

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Patient Advocacy

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Genetic Counselors and Social Media

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this inaugural episode of the NSGC Podcast Series, hosts Khalida Liaquat and Kate Wilson sit down with Scott Weissman, MS, CGC; Jessica Greenwood,...