Our Forever Smiles with Laura Arroyo
Laura C Arroyo
Show overview
Our Forever Smiles with Laura Arroyo has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 131 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 43 min and 56 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 33 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Laura C Arroyo.
From the publisher
Whether you've just learned the difficult news of your baby's cleft lip/palate, you're in the middle of your cleft lip/palate journey, or you're a seasoned pro who knows the many challenges of children who are born with clefts all too well, this podcast is for you! Join your host, Laura C. Arroyo, mother of a daughter born with a cleft palate, in a weekly conversation about everything from feeding and speech therapy to surgeries and genetics. We'll share tips and advice from other moms who have been there and even share a little joy in the process. If you're a cleft mom, or if you know someone who is, please subscribe to the Our Forever Smiles Podcast. We're here to support you on your journey. Want to share your story or sponsor the show? Email us at [email protected]
Latest Episodes
View all 131 episodesBreastfeeding, Surgery & Hope: A Mom's Journey with Bilateral Cleft Lip and No Palate Involvement | Sam Beckstead
When Your Grandchild Is Born With a Cleft: A Story of Love and Purpose | Andrea Garrett
Raising Confidence: Lessons from a Division I Athlete Born with a Cleft | Malaki Ta'ase
The Sibling Perspective: A Sister's Journey with 22q Deletion Syndrome | Amy and Leily Kebriaei
When You Know Something Isn't Right: A Mother's Journey Through Cleft Care | Kailey Kuck
Born with a Cleft Palate: Learning to Speak Up and Thrive | Delaney Yard
Finding Healing Through Art: Amy Hofland on Cleft, Compassion, and Community
The 100 Cleft Portrait Tour: Building Community Through Storytelling
From Cleft Provider to Cleft Mom: Dr. Jordan Virden's Story
Why Are Babies Born with Clefts? Genetic Counselor, Robin Imagire Answers
Building Community Through Cleft Motherhood: A Greek Mom's Cleft Journey
Preparing for Surgery and Parenthood with Kindsay Dams
A Bandaid for the Heart: Motherhood, Cleft, and the Power of Storytelling with Franleska Garcia
From Cleft Rage to Radical Healing: A Father's Story
How Kristi Pimentel Turned Her Daughter's Cleft Journey Into a Confidence Brand
Grieving the Plan, Finding the Bond: A Cleft Mom's Honest Journey
A Cleft Lip and Palate Diagnosis with a Rare Genetic Twist
Bring Smiles Despite Miles: Turning a Cleft Journey Into Global Impact
No Estamos Solas: Clefts, Comunidad y Recursos de Terapia del habla-lenguaje en Español
Ep 112Ava the Brava and Beyond: Advocacy, Representation, and Growing Up With a Cleft
In this return episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura sits down again with Allie Ekblad, children's book author, cleft advocate, and creator of Ava the Brava. Allie shares how her advocacy has evolved beyond the book, what it's been like raising a child with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, and how confidence, identity, and resilience are shaped over time. Together, they talk honestly about the realities of cleft surgeries, speech therapy, bone grafts, orthodontics, and revisions, while also diving into the emotional side of parenting. From navigating beauty standards and school experiences to empowering children to embrace their differences, this conversation offers reassurance, perspective, and hope. Whether you're newly diagnosed, deep into the cleft journey, or simply looking for encouragement, this episode is a reminder that your child is more than a diagnosis and that confidence can be built one conversation at a time. Links: Epsiode: Embracing Differences: Ava the Brave Ava the Brava The Sparkle You Carry Jack's New Smile Archie the Cleftie Buy Us a Coffee FB Support Group