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
In this episode of PWS United, we explore the science and hope behind Aardvark Therapeutics’ ARD-101, an investigational treatment currently in its Phase 3 clinical trial for Prader-Willi syndrome. Our guests, Dr. Tien Lee, CEO of Aardvark Therapeutics, and Dr. Manasi Jaiman, Chief Medical Officer, break down the difference between hunger and appetite, and how ARD-101 targets gut-brain signaling to reduce hyperphagia.
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The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
VYKAT XR Town Hall: Meeting Registration - Zoom
United in Hope Conference
Home - 2025 United in Hope PWS Conference
High-Level 2025 Conference Schedule Family Conference
High-Level 2025 Conference Schedule Professional Providers
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50th Anniversary
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On this episode we brought in Lynn Garrick, PWSA | USA's Medical and Research Coordinator and the woman behind Ask Nurse Lynn. We pulled three previous submissions to discuss on this episode, based on some common questions that families in the PWS community have. Nurse Lynn discussed when and why to start growth hormone, tips for helping your loved one with skin-picking issues, and what are GLP-1s and why they may or may not work o...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
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PWSA | USA’s Annual Report: Online Flipbook
United in Hope Conference
Home - 2025 United in Hope PWS Conference
Mural: 2025 PWS Conference Mural Photo Submission - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
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50th Anniversary
On the podcast today is our beloved Parent Support Coordinator Kristi Rickenbach, along with Board members Denise Servais and Lisa Lamb, and Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Anne Fricke. They are all parents of multiple children, including a child with Prader-Willi syndrome. In their conversation, they discussed feelings of getting it wrong - of over-managing social situations and lives, letting siblings take on perhaps ...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
Awareness Topics
Nutrition in the PWS Family - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Nutrition Discourse in the PWS Community - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
2025 DD Awareness Month: We’re Here All Year! – NACDD
Women in PWS: Moving Forward Together - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
PWSA | USA’s CEO Stacy Ward sat down with educator and IEP coach, Jamilah Bashir to discuss special education and the state of the Department of Education. They discussed training for special education teachers, the voucher program, where to find good information about changing policies and decisions within the Department of Education, and the path of an executive order. Jamilah clarified the different roles of the U.S. Dept. of Ed...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
Events
United in Hope Conference
Home - 2025 United in Hope PWS Conference
Mural: 2025 PWS Conference Mural Photo Submission - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | ...
On today's episode, we’re diving into the power of peer-to-peer fundraising through PWS Hope United—PWSA | USA’s platform that lets community members create fundraisers that fit their passion and comfort level.
From simple online fundraisers to large-scale in-person events, PWS Hope United provides opportunities for anyone to raise critical funds that support our family services, advocacy efforts, and groundbreaking research for PW...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
Events
Rare Disease Day
Rare Disease Day Hub: PWS - Rare Disease Day - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
Rare Disease Week - EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases
Live Stream: Rare Disease Week - Attendee Corner Virtual Rare Disease Week - EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases
Introducing Pioneers in PWS, a new podcast series from PWS United in honor of PWSA | USA's 50th Anniversary! Before there were conferences, support groups, or even a central source of information on Prader-Willi syndrome, there were pioneers. Parents, professionals, and advocates who built the foundation of the PWS community—one connection, one breakthrough, one act of determination at a time. In honor of PWSA | USA’s 50th annive...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
Events
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Terry Wilcox is the co-founder and CMO of Patients Rising, the "leading grassroots patient advocacy organization seeking comprehensive policy solutions that puts the patient experience at the forefront of addressing America’s biggest healthcare access challenges." Terry sat down with our Director of Community Engagement, Dorothea Lantz, to talk about patient advocacy on state and federal levels, the importance of rare disease group...
Justice and Kristi Rickenbach, along with Jennifer Andrews, sat down with Anne Fricke to share their experiences and perspectives on participating in Harmony Biosciences' pitolisant clinical trial. Pitolisant is being tested for its efficacy in treating excessive daytime sleepiness in individuals with PWS. They discuss what brought them to this particular trial, details and logistics, the importance of participating in a clinical t...
The latest in PWSA | USA events and PWS news in research, family support, and advocacy.
Events
Hotel Reservations: Arizona Grand Resort & Spa - Reservations - Room Availability Search
Home - 2025 United in Hope PWS Conference
For info on sponsorship opportunities: development@pwsausa.org
PWS Rare Aware Art Share - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
This episode is an edited recording of a past webinar explaining how parents can help advance PWS research while also finding and building community support. PWS parents Maria Picone and Chris DeFelice shared how their personal journey with PWS led them to create the PWS Connect channel on Discord, a place where caregivers come together to share their journeys, experiences, questions, and advice to support each other and directly i...
Listen to the latest in PWSA events and PWS news: how to help us celebrate our 50th Birthday year in 2025 at the Journey of Hope Gala and our 50th birthday party at the International PWS conference in June, a young artist's Spotlight on Hope, call for Rare Aware Art Share submissions, Diamonds and Denim fundraiser, the upcoming PWS Advocacy master class, PWSA Egypt, Nurse Lynn's response for a late diagnosis and newborn screening, ...
In this Pulse episode, Carrie and Anne discuss the holidays, the upcoming close of Angel Drive, Stacy's message of gratitude and progress, a young marathon runner with PWS, Rare Aware Art deadline, 2025 International conference, Hot Stove save the date, Inclusive Advocacy in Action, James and Elaine Towle's "Our Stories" video, year-end highlights for advocacy, the latest PWS in Adulthood blog, an Ask Nurse Lynn question about Lora...
Meet the PWSA | USA staff! In this episode, listeners get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the dedicated staff as we answer questions about what we do for the organization, what we love about working for PWSA and the PWS community, what we think you all need to know about what we offer, where would Carrie travel to tomorrow, what skills does Anne wish she had, what is one (of many) of Dorothea's most memorable moments on Capitol Hill...
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LINKS
Donate: Angel Drive 2024 - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
PWSA | USA Hope in Action: Grandparents’ Stories of Love and Resilience
Share your Spotlight on Hope: Share Your Story - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
2025 United in Hope PWS Conference
Submit to the Rare Aware Art Share: PWS Rare Aware Art Share - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
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