Girls with Grafts

Girls with Grafts is a podcast hosted by Amber Wilcox and Rachel Kudlak, Burn Survivors, and supporters of the nonprofit, Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. The Girls with Grafts podcast is for burn survivors, caregivers, hospital staff, and corporate partners in the burn community. Hear in-depth conversations about burn survivor stories, gain resources for managing a burn injury, hear up-to-date information about Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors community news, and listen in on burn prevention and advocacy information.

Girls with Grafts is a business podcast hosted by Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, with 122 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors hosts Girls with Grafts, a business show with 122 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  The Science of Staying Cool: Dr. Craig Crandall and the Burn Survivor Heat Risk Calculator

  Jun 10, 202658 minS8

  <p>Heat hits differently when you're a burn survivor—and this week, we're getting into the science behind why. ☀️</p><p>Rachel and Amber sit down with Dr. Craig Crandall, Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Director of the Thermal and Vascular Physiology Laboratory at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. For over 20 years, Dr. Crandall has been continuously funded by the NIH to study the long-term thermoregulatory and cardiovascular effects of severe burn injuries and he brings all of that expertise to the table in this conversation.</p><p>We dig into how Dr. Crandall first found...

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  Episode #12

  A Son and Father’s Story of Resilience, Recovery, and Life After a Burn Injury

  Jun 4, 202653 minS8

  <p>In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel sits down with Dr. Charles McKenzie and his son, Scott, to talk about burn recovery, family support, and the lasting impact of community.❤️</p><p>Scott was just 10 years old when he survived a fuel tank explosion that left him with severe burns and a long recovery, including six weeks at the Arizona Burn Center. Now a 17-year-old high school senior, rugby player, and outdoor adventurer, Scott reflects on his injury, returning to school, and the incredible support he received from family, friends, and his community—including a memorable school drop-off in a F...

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  Episode #11

  You Are Uniquely You: Celebrating Face Equality Week with Phyllida Swift

  May 12, 202648 minS8

  <p>This week on Girls with Grafts, Rachel and Amber welcome Phyllida Swift, CEO of Face Equality International, for a special episode celebrating Face Equality Week. 💛</p><p>Phyllida shares her journey to becoming a global advocate for face equality and why this work is deeply personal and meaningful to her. Together, they explore what face equality really means—and why it matters for burn survivors and anyone living with a visible difference.</p><p>The conversation dives into this year’s Face Equality Week theme, hospitality, and what it looks like to create spaces where everyone feels truly welcomed, respect...

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  Episode #9

  Finding Strength in Connection: Ariadna’s Journey from Survivor to Supporter

  May 5, 202640 minS8

  <p>In this episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel talks with Ariadna Bernal about her journey after a gas explosion left her with burns over 90% of her body. Ariadna describes her early days, starting with treatment in Mexico and then continuing her care at Shriners Hospitals for Children in California. She also shares how important her mom was, always staying by her side through everything. ❤️</p><p>Together, they explore the emotional and mental side of recovery, including the moment Ariadna first connected with another burn survivor and realized she wasn’t alone. That connection became a turning point, inspiring her to...

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  Episode #9

  Your Injury Doesn’t Define You—It Can Be a Catalyst for Change with Kelsay Parrott

  Apr 21, 202652 minS8

  <p>This week on Girls with Grafts, Rachel talks with burn survivor Kelsay Parrott about healing that goes beyond the physical and finding purpose in pain. 🩷</p><p>Kelsay shares her story of being burned at four years old and how, for many years, she focused on physical recovery without fully addressing the mental and emotional effects of her injury. She explains what it was like to finally start deeper healing and how it changed her life.</p><p>The conversation shows the power of connection, from the community she found at burn camp to the time she secretly signed her...

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