150: The Power of Vulnerability with Aidan Mace, FSHD Straight Talk with Tim Hollenback

In this episode, Tim speaks with Aidan Mace about the power of vulnerability. Diagnosed within the last 4 months, Mace shares his diagnosis story – paging Dr. Google! – experiences with grief, and how FSHD changed his career path. Trained as an Emergency Responder, Fire Fighter, and EMT, Mace’s FSHD diagnosis spurred him to find a new way to continue serving his community. Mace now serves as the Account Manager for Fire Fighter Partnership at the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Tune in to hear Mace’s inspiring story.

No one knows the experience of living with FSHD better than those who have it. FSHD Straight Talk features stories of life with this rare disease. Tune in to learn from, laugh, celebrate and sometimes grieve with fellow members of the FSHD community. Whatever your journey, we hope you’ll find yourself in these episodes and know you are not alone.

On the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, listen for a new episode of FSHD Straight Talk with Tim Hollenback! These episodes highlight members of the FSHD Community who are living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. 

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