{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond the Bleeds","slug":"beyond-the-bleeds-7074228","podcast_index_feed_id":7074228,"rss_url":"https://hemophiliaoutreach.org/feed/podcast/","website_url":"https://hemophiliaoutreach.org/","image_url":"https://hemophiliaoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Album-Art.jpg","author":"Hemophilia Outreach Center","episode_count":50,"summary":"Beyond the Bleeds is your go-to podcast for navigating life with bleeding disorders like hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and more. Each episode brings expert insights, inspiring personal stories, and practical advice for managing these conditions. Whether you’re living with a bleeding disorder or supporting someone who is, this podcast offers support, education, and a sense of community. Join us as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and innovations in care. For more resources, visit hemophiliaoutreach.org.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T10:20:06.864084+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-bleeds-7074228"},"episode":{"title":"Healing and Advocacy Through the Stitches Doll Project, Part 2 with Kathleen Gerus-Darbison","slug":"healing-and-advocacy-through-the-stitches-doll-project-part-2-with-kathleen-gerus-darbison","published_at":"2026-03-16T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-bleeds-7074228/healing-and-advocacy-through-the-stitches-doll-project-part-2-with-kathleen-gerus-darbison","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-bleeds-7074228","url":"https://hemophiliaoutreach.org/healing-advocacy-through-stitches-doll-project-part-2/","audio_url":"https://media.blubrry.com/3770961/content.blubrry.com/3770961/Stitches_Dolls_Part_2.mp3","summary":"Today on Beyond the Bleeds , we’re again joined by Kathleen Gerus-Darbison, sociology professor and founder of the Stitches Doll Project, as John and Heather continue their conversation about the impact of storytelling, creative expression, and community. Kathleen shares how the Stitches Doll Project grew beyond its original focus on women living with HIV to include women and girls with bleeding disorders, survivors of violence, and other communities seeking a way to tell their stories. What began as a simple creative activity has evolved into a powerful tool for education, connection, and healing. The conversation explores how the dolls are used in workshops, conferences, and community spaces to help participants express difficult experiences and feel less alone. Kathleen also shares powerful stories from participants and describes the emotional impact people experience when they encounter the dolls and their stories. John and Heather talk with Kathleen about the lasting impact of the project and her hopes for its future. From medical conferences to museums, Kathleen hopes the dolls will continue to educate others and preserve the voices of women and girls whose stories deserve to be remembered. “We needed a way for women to tell their stories. When one woman speaks, it gives others permission to do the same.” — Kathleen Gerus-Darbison This episode of Beyond the Bleeds explores: How the Stitches Doll Project expanded into multiple communities The healing power of creative expression Stories from participants who created dolls to share their experiences How exhibits and displays help educate others Kathleen’s hopes for the future of the Stitches Doll Project Looking for practical tips, expert advice, and a sense of community while living with or supporting someon…","meta_description":"Today on Beyond the Bleeds , we’re again joined by Kathleen Gerus-Darbison, sociology professor and founder of the Stitches Doll Project, as John an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1439,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-the-bleeds-7074228/episodes/healing-and-advocacy-through-the-stitches-doll-project-part-2-with-kathleen-gerus-darbison/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-bleeds-7074228/healing-and-advocacy-through-the-stitches-doll-project-part-2-with-kathleen-gerus-darbison.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}