Unique Smiles: The Facial Paralysis Podcast
Health & Fitness:Medicine
In Episode 2 we talk to Mary Jo Buttafuoco, who had arguably the most famous case of facial paralysis. In 1992, Mary Jo was thrust into the national media spotlight when she was shot in the face by a 17-year-old girl, who was having an affair with her husband. Now, Mary Jo is an author, motivational speaker, and one of the founders of the Facial Paralysis and Bells Palsy Foundation.
We discuss dealing with facial paralysis in a time where there was very little information available, the mental side of facial paralysis, and how appearing on the Oprah Winfrey Show changed her life and ultimately led to the creation of the Facial Paralysis and Bells Palsy Foundation. Mary Jo also gives her advice to those who are trying to cope or might be new to facial paralysis. This is definitely worth a listen! Hope you enjoy it!
You can also read/hear more about Mary Jo's story by purchasing a copy of her book: "Getting it Through My Thick Skull"
https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Through-My-Thick-Skull/dp/B00305CHR6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519432483&sr=8-1&keywords=getting+it+through+my+thick+skull
Also, here's the link to the awards show we discuss:
https://www.hollywoodbeautyawards.com/
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http://facialparalysisfoundation.org/ and https://www.risephysicaltherapy.com/
Episode 17: The Center for Facial Recovery (Neuromuscular re-education)
Episode 16: Zoe Cross (Moebius Syndrome)
Episode 15: Christina Robert (Ramsay Hunt Syndrome)
Episode 14: Steve Kenny (Car Accident)
Episode 13: Elizabeth Robinson (Ramsay Hunt Syndrome)
Episode 12: Steven Maldonado (Moebius Syndrome)
Episode 11: Georgia Kelley (Acoustic Neuroma)
Episode 10: Jane Mateik (Nerve Trauma from Surgery)
Episode 09: Michelle Mendoza and Charlie
Episode 08: Faye Wachs (Part 2) - The Survey
Episode 07: Faye Wachs (Part 1)
Episode 06: Andrea Devine
Episode 05: Jim Ross - WWE Hall of Famer, Broadcaster
Episode 04: Matthew Joffe - Vice President of the Moebius Syndrome Foundation
Episode 03: Emily Schmitz
Episode 01: Introduction and Brian's Story
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