{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/660d7e37088d5100152d246e/691b4867589629f7d679d3fc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"When Genetics Turns Life Upside Down with Mary-Frances Garber","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/660d7e37088d5100152d246e/1763395487585-37960dd1-b1b8-4f36-bc1c-f7eaffa990af.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Have you or someone you love ever received unexpected genetic results? Are you struggling to process a diagnosis, make difficult decisions, or manage the overwhelming emotions that come with genetic information?</p><p><br></p><p>If so, this episode is for you — and you are <em>not</em> alone.</p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful and deeply human episode of the Ask the Patient Advocate Podcast, Dr. Elena Borrelli sits down with Mary Frances Garber, a genetic counselor with more than 30 years of experience and a pioneer in <em>supportive genetic counseling</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they explore what really happens after you leave the doctor’s office — the shock, fear, grief, guilt, uncertainty, and the emotional “fog” that often follows genetic information. Mary Frances shares how she guides patients and families through some of the hardest moments of their lives, from prenatal diagnoses to hereditary cancer risk, offering compassion, clarity, and a safe place to breathe.</p><p><br></p><p>💛 In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>What <em>supportive genetic counseling</em> is and why it’s so desperately needed</li><li>The most common emotional responses after receiving genetic news</li><li>Why guilt, grief, and overwhelm are normal — and how to move through them</li><li>How families can make difficult decisions with support instead of fear</li><li>What it looks like to have someone walk beside you through prenatal diagnoses</li><li>How patients facing hereditary cancer risk process grief, identity shifts, and next steps</li><li>Practical advice for anyone currently navigating genetic results</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Listen to the next episode of \"Ask the Patient Advocate\" as we continue to empower you with insights and strategies for navigating your healthcare journey with confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have questions or topics you'd like us to explore, don't hesitate to reach out to us at advocate@pathwaypa.com. Remember, with the right advocate by your side, managing your health becomes a journey of empowerment and clarity.</p><p><br></p><p>For personalized assistance and support, reach out to us and discover how we can help you navigate your path to better health. Call us at (947) 517-8395</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Mary-Frances:</p><p><a href=\"http://www.listeningreflectinghealing.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.listeningreflectinghealing.com</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/mfgcgc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.facebook.com/mfgcgc</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Dr. Elena Borrelli:</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pathwaypadvocates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@pathwaypadvocates</a></p><p>Facebook:<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/PathwayPatientAdvocates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Pathway Patient Advocates</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@pathwaypatientadvocates9311\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pathway Patient Advocates</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@pathwaypatientadvocates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pathway Patient Advocates</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathway-patient-advocates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pathway Patient Advocates</a></p><p><a href=\"http://pathwaypa.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pathwaypa.com</a></p>","author_name":"Elena Borrelli"}