
Love Meets Joy is a Smile Train-sponsored podcast hosted by cleft advocates Iva Ballou and Ashley Barbour. Join Ashley and Iva as they discuss their personal journeys and all things cleft lip and palate. From dating and relationships to bullying and the power of words, nothing is off-limits in this honest and empowering series.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | Society & CultureHealth & Fitness | ||||

In this special episode, we introduce you to Isaac Ballou and Michael Barbour, Iva and Ashley’s brothers. They share their personal stories, offering a look into what it’s like to grow up alongside a cleft-affected sibling. From early childhood memor... more
Hosts Ashley Barbour and Iva Ballou sit down with Dr. Leanne Magee, a pediatric psychologist from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who specializes in working with children with appearance differences, for a thoughtful discussion on the critical in... more
In this episode, we bring you the inspiring stories of painter Monica Bachue and TikTok star and RN Jackson Wright, two cleft-affected individuals who are channeling their personal experiences into art that makes a difference.
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Iva and Ashley sit down with Canadian actor, writer, and producer Allisha Pelletier for a heartfelt conversation celebrating resilience, creativity, and the joy of embracing your own unique journey. Allisha shares what it was like to grow up with a b... more
As a fellow 30 something cleft affected female I had no idea how much I needed to hear this! It feels like talking with my closest friends who can fully understand everything I have experienced and continue to experience. Thank you thank you! I can’t say enough how much I appreciate listening and how connected it makes me feel to the cleft community.
I know Ashley from TikTok and share her story with my friends and family because she is such a beautiful and inspirational woman. I am so excited I get to hear more of her storyAnd learn from her life experience andViews on beauty and authenticity. I’m not even a part of the club community but I love hearing these women share the broader takeaways that are relevant to all of us living with any type of body difference. I feel so much more enlightened about the cleft community. It has grown my und... more
Amazing!! Ashley and Iva are LOVELY and so fun so listen to! Hits you in the feels and makes you laugh! Listening makes me feel like I’m having a conversation with a friend. I am so glad there is a podcast teaching, advocating, and sharing their cleft journeys. We need more of this!!
Lessons for everyone…understanding and loving others! No matter their differences. These two women have a powerful message.










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