PANS/PANDAS STORIES
Jo Joyner and Lucy McDonaldWelcome to The PANS/PANDAS Stories. In the first series, actor and charity campaigner Jo Joyner, and child counsellor and journalist, Lucy McDonald, meet children and families affected by this neuropsychiatric disorder. They also interview experts at the cutting edge of treatment. Awareness is growing, and the pair hope this podcast will offer hope and support to sufferers as they navigate an ofte... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||
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Dr Whelan is a rheumatologist from UCLA in California. He describes his discipline as almost the last port of call for many suffering from PANS/PANDAS but describes how his specialist understanding of inflammation broadens the lens of investigation a... more
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This week Lucy is joined by Dr. Leila Masson, a paediatri... more
Evie Meg is the most well known advocate for immune mediated neuropsychiatric disorders with more than 15 million followers on TikTok (which I worked out is twice as many as Coldplay, people!) and 1m on Instagram. As a child, she was prone to infecti... more
Dr Zoe Gillispie is one of the world's leading neuroimmune-psychiatric psychologists, working with children and families with PANS/PANDAS from her Californian practice. Here she shares insights and expertise about the illness with Lucy McDonald, incl... more
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Wonderful host who is knowledgeable and empathetic- she guides the guests to the questions we want to know! Great variety of guests really informing various research and personal life and families. Keep going!
Apple Podcasts5Upwhilemyboyfriendsnores
United States2 years ago - Excellent Content - Awful Audio Quality
This content is incredible and helpful. Thank you for your commitment to raise awareness for PANDAS. My 12yo son has been on this horrible journey since his strep diagnosis in March of 2023. With a challenge of finding a pediatrician who recognizes PANDAS in Minnesota, we are now going back and forth to Colorado every three weeks as we are committed to getting our son the treatment he needs. We need more awareness and appreciate you both for doing this.
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Apple Podcasts5Snoop Robbie RobbUnited States2 years ago - Invaluable for anybody who works with children
All the stories are in this series are told so sensitively. Even though these can be hard to listen to, the warmth and hope of everyone involved shines through. The information and tips conveyed here are invaluable for anybody who works with children. A must listen.
Apple Podcasts5Becca_Whyte
United Kingdom2 years ago - What a gift. Thank you!
We are at the beginning of exploring PANS/PANDAS as a diagnosis for one of our children. Your stories brought me to tears throughout, but left me with hope.
I am a fellow parent trying to find answers for our child’s constellation of sudden medical/psychiatric issues, and not once has a provider brought this up as a possibility. We’re on waiting lists to be evaluated but I’m so frustrated our child - and family - have suffered for more than a year. My child is hospitalized right now and I feel ... more
Apple Podcasts5AttemptingtolearnSpanishUnited States3 years ago - Excellent and very informative well presented podcast
Many thanks for both presenters for the valuable discussions, information and stories and for the calm presenting style.
Apple Podcasts5Reem TuUnited Kingdom3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #142 | United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  Ireland/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #196 | Ireland/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #227 |  South Africa/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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This show centers on neuroimmune sleep disorders that affect children, focusing on PANS/PANDAS and how they intersect with OCD, mood changes, and behavior. Episodes typically feature clinicians, therapists, and affected families sharing clinical insights, treatment pathways, and personal resilience stories, with recurring emphasis on realistic diagnosis, medical collaboration, and practical strategies for families navigating care. A standout pattern is the blend of expert perspectives with powerful first-hand experiences, illustrating both medical complexity and hopeful outcomes for youth and their families.
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1. Demystifying PANS/PANDAS Podcast
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Recent guests on PANS/PANDAS STORIES include:
1. Leila Mason
2. Evie Meg
3. Dr. Zoe Gillispie
4. Michelle Newby
5. Kirk Lord
6. Freya Shacklock
7. Dr. Kiki Chang
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