B's in a Pod

Elizabeth and Kirsten are both women diagnosed with hemophilia B. In this episode, they chat with host Becky about their experiences growing up in a community where females with hemophilia were the minority. They also discuss their triumphs and challenges as women with bleeding disorders and share their hopes for future generations of females with hemophilia.

The second installment of “hemophilia hacks,” in which host Becky and Matt, her guest, talk through a list of tips and tricks submitted by members of the hemophilia community that, for some, might possibly make managing hemophilia just a little bit simpler. In this episode, they discuss general living with hemophilia, first aid, and emergency hacks. Please note that these hacks are the personal opinions of Becky and Matt, based on their experiences, and do not represent medical advice. Always check with your provider when considering managing your or your child’s hemophilia.

Season 2’s premiere episode is the first of a 2-part series in which host Becky and her guest, Matt, discuss “hemophilia hacks” that were submitted by members of the hemophilia community. Like “life hacks,” these tips and tricks, for some, might possibly make managing hemophilia just a little bit simpler. In this episode, the pair talk about tips relating to infusion and supply storage. Please note that these hacks are the personal opinions of Becky and Matt, based on their experiences, and do not represent medical advice. Always check with your provider when considering managing your or your child’s hemophilia.

Host Becky recounts the history of the Pfizer Hemophilia B2B Advisory Board with its chair, Wayne, and Bridget, who helps to develop the programs. They discuss the resources that the B2B Advisory Board has developed, how the board evolves to address changes, and how the B2B Advisory Board is working to create connections in the hemophilia B community.

Pfizer employee Dr. Terry Anderson stops by to talk about her research in hemophilia around pain and depression, and shares some of the findings in the recent studies to which she contributed. Becky and Dr. Anderson discuss the perception and management of pain and the role of caregivers in supporting people with hemophilia.