GC Chat: A Genetic Counselling Podcast

GC Chat: A Genetic Counselling Podcast

GC Chat is a podcast about the ‘counselling’ in genetic counselling, hosted by genetic counsellors Ashley and Elle. @gcchatpodcast gcchatpodcast@gmail.com. https://buymeacoffee.com/gcchatpod Our privacy statement and disclaimer can be found at gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com

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October 28, 2018 1 min

Today on Genetic Counsellor awareness day (8 November 2018), we are announcing our new podcast "GC Chat: A Genetic Counselling Podcast", launching in early 2019.

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March 3, 2019 13 mins

In this episode, we introduce Sarah*, her husband Freddie and their little boy Charlie. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast

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March 17, 2019 26 mins

In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 1: non-paternity. We then introduce a new case about John* and his mother Eileen and the issue of non-disclosure about a genetic diagnosis in the family. If you haven’t listened to episode 1, start there first.

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March 31, 2019 18 mins

In this episode, we firstly reflect on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 2: family secrets. We then introduce a new case about Paul*, his family and the issue of testing children for a genetic condition for which there is no proven medical benefit in knowing.   

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April 14, 2019 15 mins

In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 3: testing of children. We then introduce a new case about Kaitlin* and her husband Ben, who encounter a difficult decision in pregnancy.

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April 28, 2019 13 mins

In our final episode of season 1, we will begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 4: advocacy*. Then we will reflect on our first season.

More information about topics referenced in our discussion:

  • Sturm, A. C. (2019), 2019 National Society of Genetic Counselors Presidential Address. J Genet Couns, 28: 5-9.  

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October 20, 2019 15 mins

Welcome to GC Chat Podcast Season 2! In this episode, we introduce our first case: a couple who have different perspectives on their baby’s diagnosis. 

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November 3, 2019 22 mins

In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 1: Opposing views.  We then introduce the case of Frances*, who requested prenatal diagnosis for a condition known to be in her family.

References mentioned in our discussion:

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November 17, 2019 30 mins

In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in case 2: reflecting on the past. We’ll then present this week’s case: a couple referred to discuss genetic testing for cardiomyopathy.

References mentioned in our discussion:

  • Schwartz, M,
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December 1, 2019 21 mins

In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 3: sitting with discomfort. We’ll then present this week’s case, which starts with Hannah’s* phone call to the genetics service.

We’ll be taking a break for the holidays, and will return in the new year to reflect on this epi...

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April 5, 2020 25 mins

Thank you for joining us for our latest episode. We will begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 4: do no harm. We will then present our next case, in which the genetic counsellor had difficulty maintaining professional boundaries with her client.

A reference we found useful in our discussion: Le...

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April 19, 2020 38 mins

In today's episode we begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 5: Setting boundaries. We will then present our next case on building and maintaining trust in genetic counselling. 

References we found useful in our discussion:  

  • Reeder, Veach, MacFarlane, & LeRoy...
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May 3, 2020 27 mins

In today's episode we begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 6: building trust. We will then present our next case, in which the genetic counsellor reflected on the diagnostic odyssey faced by her client.

References we found useful in our discussion:  

  • Bernhar...
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May 17, 2020 11 mins

In today's episode we begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 7: The diagnostic odyssey. As this is our last episode for season 2, we don’t have a new case to present. We will be reflecting together on what we have learned over the past two seasons. 

References we found useful in our discussion:  

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December 6, 2020 11 mins

Welcome to season 3 of GC Chat Podcast. In this episode, we introduce our first case of the season, which raised several ethical issues for the genetic counsellor.

Reflections will follow in our next episode on 21 December. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast

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December 20, 2020 23 mins

Welcome to season 3 of GC Chat Podcast. 

In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 1: Respecting wishes. We’ll then present this week’s case, where our guest genetic counsellor reflects on how she added value when she was a student.

References mentioned in our discus...

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March 14, 2021 39 mins

**Trigger warning: the new case presented today (from 16:40) may be distressing to some listeners as the case involves issues of domestic violence, rape and incest. Please consider this before deciding whether or not to listen.**

Welcome back. We hope you had a nice break.  In this episode, we begin by discussing the counse...

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March 28, 2021 24 mins

Trigger warning: today’s case reflection episode may be distressing to some listeners as the case involves issues of domestic violence, rape and incest. Please consider this before deciding whether or not to listen.

Welcome to the final episode of Season 3 of GC Chat: a genetic counselling podcast.  

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