PWS United
Welcome to PWS United, a podcast for the Prader-Willi Syndrome community, brought to you by PWSA | USA. This podcast gives the latest news in research, advocacy, and family support by bringing together staff, volunteers, PWS treatment specialists, biotech and pharmaceutical representatives, caregivers, family members, and individuals with PWS. Our goal is to connect education, awareness, and resources with those living with PWS and their supporters. Join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life and empower those affected by Prader-Willi syndrome.
Episodes
This episode is loaded with important information for your school-aged loved one with PWS. Destiny Pacha, PWS education specialist and IEP consultant, gathered questions from parents and caregivers in the community about many aspects of the school experience. Topics covered include progress reports, how to re-evaluate and advocate for necessary supports, what are the non-negotiables, when to discuss extended school year (ESY) optio...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 941-312-0400
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2027 PWSA | USA United in Hope National Convention - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Caribe Royale Resort | Resort in Orlando Florida | Official Site
Spotlight on PWS
Share Your Story - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Resource Spotlight
Father's Day is almost here (June 21), and we're celebrating with two incredible dads from the PWS community. PWSA | USA's Director of Development Melanie Zalman and Fundraising Coach Katie Martinez sat down with John Lens, dad to Hunter, and Clint Hurdle, dad to Maddie. Both are proud fathers, PWSA | USA Board of Directors members, and longtime champions of the PWS...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 941-312-0400
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Enjoy Summer with this List of Fun Activities! - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Navigating Summer Celebrations - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Staying Safe in the Heat - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Spotlight on PWS
We’re excited to share our latest Sibling Advocacy episode on PWS United. In this ongoing series, we talk with siblings about how they show up for their loved ones with PWS, whether at the kitchen table, at school, among friends, in government spaces, or anywhere their sibling may need support.
This episode is hosted by Elaine Towle, PWSA | USA's Advocacy Specialist and mom to James, living with PWS. She ...
PWS advocates had an incredible experience in Washington, D.C., this past May 4-6. From policy deep dives and meetings with congressional representatives, to cocktail meetups and seeing old friends, it was a busy, but nourishing, few days. The communications team at PWSA | USA spoke with several attendees at the fly-in to hear their thoughts on what they want their representatives to take home from these meetings, moments that stoo...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 941-312-0400
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The Importance of PWS Awareness Day - PWSA | USA Blog
Resource Spotlight
PWS Awareness Month
Hummus & Watermelon United We Brunch Event - May 31, 2026 | Omaha, NE
Events | Fundraisers
For this episode we brought in Lynn Garrick, PWSA | USA's Medical and Research Coordinator, mom to John (living with PWS, and the woman behind Ask Nurse Lynn to talk about behavior and psychiatric issues. We learn some important behavioral tips, the importance of consistency, the signs of when it might be time to intervene with medication, how disordered sleep affects behavior, and more.
Another PWS Awareness Month (May 1-31) has arrived and we're excited to continue spreading awareness, information, and support for our loved ones with PWS! In this episode, PWSA | USA's Communications, Advocacy, and Development teams share ways to get involved during PWS Awareness Month - from everyday awareness actions to fundraisers, advocacy efforts and the D.C. Fly-In.
Throughout May, be sure to join our social media platforms...
Today’s episode features two more members of our new equity committee, Wordna Meskheniten and Dhivya Venkataraman, along with PWSA CEO Stacy Ward, PWSA Board Member and PWS mom, Dini Rao, and Marketing and Communications Coordinator and PWS mom Anne Fricke. Wordna and Dhivya bring thoughtful insight, experience, and an impressive array of education and work experience to this conversation on how people’s identifiers, on...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 941-312-0400
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Occupational Therapy, Parent Perspective - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Spotlight on PWS
One year ago, on March 26, 2025, the PWS community reached a landmark milestone with the FDA approval of VYKAT XR - the first-ever treatment for hyperphagia in PWS. But what happens after approval? How do families actually access the therapy? In this episode of PWS United, PWSA | USA CEO Stacy Ward and Director of Development Melanie Zalman sit down with members of the PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy team to answer exactly that.
PANTHERx is...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 941-312-0400
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2027 PWSA | USA United in Hope National Convention - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Spotlight on PWS
Share Your Story - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Resource Spotlight
Understanding Prader Willi Syndrome & Autism
Events | Fundraisers
PWS Roadshow: Events | PWSA-OR-WA.OR...
Our guest today, Julie Casey, mom to Ryan (22, living with PWS), shares her knowledge and experience from homeschooling. The intention of this episode is to shed light on the topic and personal experience of homeschooling with PWS. We offer information so that families in our community, of all configurations (and Julie gets into that), can make informed choices about how their children with PWS are educated. We discuss how to decid...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 941-312-0400
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Spotlight on PWS
PWSA | USA Rare Aware Art Share: Theme #1 Gallery
PWS Rare Aware Art Share - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Share Your Story - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Resource Spotlight
Swallowing in Prader-Willi Syndrome
Events | Fundraisers
In this episode, we introduce PWSA | USA’s newly formed Equity Committee and some of the members. We discuss the importance of an equity committee, who’s been missing from the conversations, data, research, and services, and how involving families from marginalized communities is essential to our organization and our humanity. We talk about health equity, the different dimensions of diversity, how and why to have these ...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 941-312-0400
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Nutrition Discourse in the PWS Community - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Nutrition in the PWS Family - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Resources: Diet and Nutrition - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Spotlight on PWS
We’re excited to share our latest Sibling Advocacy episode on PWS United. In this ongoing series, we talk with siblings about how they show up for their loved ones with PWS, whether at the kitchen table, at school, among friends, in government spaces, or anywhere their sibling may need support.
This episode is hosted by Dorothea Lantz, PWSA | USA's Director of Community Engagement and mom to Hunter, living wit...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 941-312-0400
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National Caregivers Day: The Real Job Description - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Spotlight on PWS
"Uncle Dan" Helping to Feed the Community - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Share Your Story - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Resource Spotlight
In this New Year kickoff episode of PWS United, we're sharing an inside look at what’s in store for PWSA | USA in 2026. After reflecting on the organization’s momentum coming out of its 50th Anniversary year, our podcast co-host Carrie interviews several staff members to ask one simple question: What are you most excited about working on this year?
Listeners will hear highlights about upcoming programs, expanding resour...
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