From Lived Experience to Lifelong Impact with Dr. Anna Thurmes
Our Forever Smiles with Laura Arroyo · Laura Arroyo
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Show Notes
In this powerful episode of Our Forever Smiles, host Laura Arroyo speaks with Dr. Anna Thurmes, a cleft-affected adult, speech-language pathologist, professor, and member of the University of Minnesota Cleft and Craniofacial Team, where she was once a patient herself. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Dr. Thurmes shares how her lived experience shaped her personal and professional path.
As host of The Cleft Collective Podcast and a PhD in Family Social Science, Dr. Thurmes brings a unique, compassionate perspective to cleft care. She opens up about her own cleft journey, the importance of mental and emotional support, and how she now helps other families navigate their own stories.
This episode is a meaningful conversation about identity, advocacy, and the power of turning lived experience into purpose.
Links and Resources:
- Anna Thurmes on Instagram
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- Our Forever Smiles Merch Store
- NC Cleft Mom FB Group
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