Normal Adjustments with Nicole Faccio

Roles de género está definido como esas conductas, trabajos, actividades, comportamientos, etc. que socialmente pertenecen o son adecuados para un género. Aunque mucho ha cambiado, por ejemplo, que el hombre trabaje y la mujer se quede en la casa haciendo las tareas del hogar y cuidando a los niños, aún hay mucho camino que recorrer para retarlos. Pero para Pancho, nuestro invitado de hoy, las circunstancias lo llevaron a que fuera él el "Amo de casa a tiempo completo", como él lo llama. Sintoniza este episodio para una conversación bien nítida sobre el tema y muchas rizas y anécdotas. José, mejor conocido como Pancho, actualmente es un amo de casa a tiempo completo. Es Ingeniero Industrial pero su pasión siempre ha sido la creación de videos, y actualmente crea videos semanales de sus aventuras en Francia. Consigue los proyectos de Pancho en: YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PanchoLopezFilms Instagram: www.instagram.com/panchinfrance Tiktok: @panchinfrance

Today with sit with José, and Im going to tell you very little because everything you need to know is that you have to listen to this wonderful conversation. José was born in a very religious background that shaped his beliefs, but also, made him neglect his true self. 9 years later, José is here with us to tell his story that transcended from a life of fear and shame of being gay, to a story of love for yourself and other. Jose Vega, born and raised in Puerto Rico, conversion therapy survivor, father to Nadia and Xavier, and engaged to Johnny William.

Pablo Corredor vive obsesionado con la energía solar y su potencial para cambiar la manera que consumimos energía desde sus años en la universidad, y hoy nos educa sobre el tema, sus beneficios, mitos y mayores restos. También nos cuenta su historia como emprendedor en esta industria con su compañía Sprightful. Tenemos una gran conversación sobre la sustentabilidad y que podemos hacer todos para poner nuestro granito de arena para contribuir a un mejor futuro. ¿Sabes lo que es el impuesto al carbono? ¡Pues entérate sintonizando este episodio de Normal Adjustments! Pablo es Colombiano y vive en la ciudad de Miami. Es el cofundador y CEO de Sprightful, una compañía de energía solar basada en la Florida.  Encuentra mas informacion de Sprightful en su pagina web: https://www.sprightful.com/ Instagram Sprightful: www.instagram.com/sprightful_solar/ Instagram Pablo: www.instagram.com/pab.sun/

In this episode I sit down with 3 breast cancer survivors that narrate their experiences of going through their breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, and the important to their state of mind to continue working and how that support of their workplace played a big role in their lives. This panel was part of an event I moderated called "Me and breast cancer at work" as part of a series of events of the WFFC foundation called Pink Notes.  Globally, in 2020, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer. A survey reveals that 77 percent of working women with breast cancer, including those with metastatic disease, feel that working aids in their recovery. The Women in Flavor and Fragrance Commerce, Inc. is a professional association founded in 1982 to provide women in the flavour and fragrance industry a forum for networking, education, career advancement and camaraderie. WFFC strives to educate, engage and empower its members and with Pink Notes looks to provide women in the workplace with the support, advice and education they need.  Paula Flory is a WFFC board member, breast cancer survivor and CEO & Founder “Move Over Breast cancer". Patricia Florest is a breast cancer survivor and working mother. Glenda Mensah is a breast cancer survivor, the co-founder and chairwoman of the WFFC foundation, and currently works as an Account Director for Frallier.  Enjoy the episode!

Just in time for Mental Health awareness week in the UK, this week we bring the topic of mental health in men with my friend and Dr. Louis Akindele.  Louis, no stranger to anxiety and its effects not only on his patients, but also on himself, sits today with us to talk about his experiences and the events that made him realise he had to take some action. Louis wrote a blog post earlier this year called Love and Anxiety in the times of covid, in which he exposes his personal struggles with anxiety and the physical symptoms that it brought, exposing very openly the physical symptoms most men experience but don't talk about, and would like this subject to be less taboo. With great vulnerability, we talk all about it. I encourage you all to listen to find out what it is ;). Louis Akindele is a professional NHS doctor, and an amateur footballer, triathlete with a passion for poetry and writing. You can find the blog post here: Love and Anxiety in the times of covid Find Dr. Louis Akindele on IG: instagram.com/louisakindele

¿Pensarías que te pudieran diagnosticar con cáncer colorrectal a los 33 años? Pues hace exactamente un año Gaby recibió un diagnóstico que cambio su vida. Hoy nos sentamos con Gabriela, una de las hermanas que me regalo la vida para contarnos su diagnóstico, tratamiento y como ha cambiado su vida desde entonces.  El cáncer colorrectal es el 4to cáncer más diagnosticado en el mundo. Se estima que en 10 años será el cáncer más letal en los adultos de menos de 50 años.  Nacida en San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriela Urrutia es artista, orfebre y muralista. Tiene su negocio llamado Dos Pinceles junto a su hermana gemela, Patricia. Gabriela es amante de los perros, le encanta cocinar, diseñar y crear. Encuentra a Dos Pinceles, sus piezas y arte en: Website: https://dospinceles.com/ Instagram Dos Pinceles: https://instagram/dospinceles Instagram Dos Pinceles Art: https://instagram/dospincelesart

La vida te da sorpresas, y de esa misma manera puede cambiar de un momento a otro. Hoy nos sentamos con Tony Domenech, un compositor y profesor de música moderna, que recientemente pasó por un derrame cerebral que puso en riesgo su profesión y movilidad para siempre. Tony nos cuenta su historia y sus anécdotas no tan solo del suceso, pero del proceso de recuperación que ha cambiado su vida, un proceso motivado por su pasión a la música y dejar un legado con su enseñanza que ejemplifica la normalidad en los ajustes.  Sintoniza una de mis conversaciones favoritas del podcast, positiva y con una perspectiva refrescante y muy simple de la vida.  Pueden encontrar los cursos de Tony, o mejor conocido como Count Blissett, en www.teoriamusical.es y su canal de Youtube youtube.com/countblissett 

Welcome to Normal Adjustments, Season 3! And I'm delighted to open a new season with my Lymphie sister, Olivia Eggers. We are here to talk about how it has been for both of us being born with a disability, our acceptance of that word, and the similar struggles that we have faced on that journey. When you are born with a chronic illness and/or disability, the standards via what society operates do not really accommodate to us. Reality is that it all disable us more. So we are here to talk all about it! Olivia Eggers is a 24 year old legal assistant residing in the Boston area. She was born with global primary lymphedema which led her to develop a fierce passion for disability justice and acceptance. She believes we can all practice more empathy, always. Find Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivianeggs ______ Find out more on Normal Adjustments on www.normaladjustments.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/normaladjustments Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/normaladjustments  Or Nicole Faccio, the host, on Instagram www.instagram.com/facciolita

Hi everyone, my name is Nicole Faccio and this Normal Adjustments podcast. I'm a Primary Lymphedema patient and advocate, in a life mission to normalize imperfection. As a Chronic disease patient since birth, I am passionate about bringing awareness not only to Rare Diseases, but to the fact that all the challenges we face in life are not unusual, but actually normal. With Normal Adjustments, I bring first-hand accounts of stories that validate the fact that the truth about normality is that it is anything but standard. I want to shed light on the “not normal” because rest assured, whatever it is you are going through, you are not alone. Tune in to season 1 and 2 of Normal Adjustments and not only learn about me, but about all the fabulous people that have also exposed their vulnerabilities for the benefit of all of you. Humans for humans for the greater good. And join me as Season 3 kicks off on April 6, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday. Remember, not all tales are created equal, and neither the people that tell them. Instagram: @normaladjustments Website: normaladjustments.com

Es el final de la temporada 2 y también el podcast cumple un añito hoy! Que mejor manera de cerrar la temporada reviviendo y reiterando el propósito y la misión que establecí en el primer episodio que salió en junio 9 del 2020, pero en Español para mi comunidad de habla hispana y a mis hermanos latinoamericanos que entiendo que tanto necesitan de este tipo de contenido. Como de costumbre, debato y reto el concepto de la normalidad y exhorto a todos a vivir su normal - sea la que sea.  Gracias una y mil veces a todos por el apoyo en este año y a todos los invitados que han sido parte del proyecto. Los amo ❤️ ___________________ Página web de Normal Adjustments www.normaladjustments.com Síguenos en Instagram: www.instagram.com/normaladjustments Síguenos en Facebook: www.facebook.com/normaladjustments  O Nicole Faccio, la host, en Instagram www.instagram.com/facciolita

Today we have musician, life enthusiast, and my friend, Rafael Rosa. Rafa lives with type 1 diabetes since he is 21 years old. Little did I know that underneath his 6'4'' height and big wonderful smile, I was going to get such an inspiring story of pure drive, focus and resilience. Rafa decided to take charge of his health and went into a very strict journey to educate himself on nutrition, his disease and think like a pancreas, to be able to follow his passion. He used his love and admiration for music as a driver to find what allowed him to 'feel as normal as possible' at the worst of times, to find whatever protocol gave him energy to pursue his dream and be around the people he admires.  Conversations like this is why I do this project, because like Rafa said: 'The beautiful thing about being a human is that we all need to inspire each other'.  Some 1.6 million Americans are living with Type 1 Diabetes, including about 200,000 youth (less than 20 years old) and 1.4 million adults (20 years old and older). 64,000 people are diagnosed each year in the U.S. 5 million people in the U.S. are expected to have Type 1 Diabetes by 2050, including nearly 600,000 youth You can find Rafa in his website: https://rafaelrosamusic.com/ or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therafaelrosa/ and if you are interested in his music lessons you can contact him here: me@rafaelrosamusic.com ______ Check out more on Normal Adjustments on www.normaladjustments.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/normaladjustments Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/normaladjustments  Or Nicole Faccio, the host, on Instagram www.instagram.com/facciolita

Part 2 is here! We heard our ladies talk about their births stories on the last episode, now it's time to talk about what happens post birth, and that doesn't only mean having a baby in your arms. Raquel and Rachel both agree and elaborate on the massive gap of information that exists of the days after giving birth and how hard, challenging and overwhelming it is during the recovery period of both natural births and C-sections.  Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Thank you baby Luca and baby Ava for allowing me to borrow your moms to have this 2hr conversation <3 ______ Check out more on Normal Adjustments on www.normaladjustments.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/normaladjustments Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/normaladjustments  Or Nicole Faccio, the host, on Instagram www.instagram.com/facciolita

Having a child is one of the most wonderful things in life, but is not always that glamorous. Comes in Normal Adjustments to demystify a topic that is very under-represent and for which women get a lot of pressure to fulfil. My lovely friends Rachel and Raquel both join me today to talk about their experiences giving birth and in the pregnancy process. Both have very different stories and challenges but with a common theme: It was not easy and no one talks about how hard it is.  A shout-out to all women that are in the process to have a baby or have given birth. You are all my heroes.  Tune in to this amazing conversation - the first of a 2 part series.  ______ Check out more on Normal Adjustments on www.normaladjustments.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/normaladjustments Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/normaladjustments  Or Nicole Faccio, the host, on Instagram www.instagram.com/facciolita

El vientre de alquiler (surrogacy por su término e ingles), gestación subrogada, maternidad subrogada, gestación por sustitución, o subrogación (entre otros términos) es la práctica por la que, previo acuerdo con otra persona o pareja, una mujer se queda embarazada, lleva la gestación a término y da a luz a un bebé para esa otra persona o pareja, las cuales se convierten en progenitores del bebé. La práctica solo lleva en uso desde el 1970 gracias el nacimiento de la inseminación artificial y ha sido grandemente criticada y actualmente es legal en solo 7 países del mundo. Pilar, luego de una terrible trayectoria con endometriosis, le toco buscar vías alternas para poder cumplir su sueño de ser madre y gracias a esta maravillosa práctica, hoy día tiene dos maravillosos niños. No obstante, esta historia no fue tan color de rosa desde sus comienzos, sintoniza esta increíble conversación para escuchar porque. Pilar es vivo ejemplo de superación, resiliencia y determinación. Me siento extremadamente agradecida por tener esta conversación en este proyecto y espero que los inspire igual que me ha inspirado a mí. Gracias Pilar, por tu honestidad y transparencia que sé que ayudara a muchos.  Recuerden: Eres más fuerte de lo que crees. <3 Pueden comunicarse con Pilar y saber más sobre su historia en Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.only.way ______ Página web de Normal Adjustments www.normaladjustments.com Síguenos en Instagram: www.instagram.com/normaladjustments Síguenos en Facebook: www.facebook.com/normaladjustments  O Nicole Faccio, la host, en Instagram www.instagram.com/facciolita

Neurodiverse applies to a community of people whose members are neurodivergent. Neurodiversity is an approach to education and ability that supports the fact that various neurological conditions are the effect of healthy changes in the human genome. Conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, and Dyslexia make up 'Neurodiversity'.  Today Dom joins me to tell his last 5 years exposed to this topic due to his daughter's diagnosis and recently a turn of events he didn't expect. With a wonderful ability of storytelling, Dom educate us about Neurodiverisity and his path to educating himself only to validate that we are all very much different, including in our brains and the way we think. Tune in to this very insightful conversation.   ______ Check out more on Normal Adjustments on www.normaladjustments.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/normaladjustments Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/normaladjustments  Or Nicole Faccio, the host, on Instagram www.instagram.com/facciolita

Lipedema isn't rare, but it is rarely diagnosed. It is estimated that more than 11% of the women population might have this fat deposit disorder, known by the pain patients experience with it. Today we have blogger, speaker, podcaster, Lipedema patient, compression garment model and eternal optimist, Caroline Sprott to tell us her story with Lipedema, her life with the chronic condition and her journey to acceptance. Caroline got diagnosed with Lipedema at 21 and after going through very challenging times and several disappointments, she decided to adopt a method she calls 'Fashion Therapy' to lift her spirits to work with the compression garments instead of working against them. She now inspires many others, like me, to wear the garments proudly and that compression is not our enemy. She teaches us many more lessons about the power of a positive mindset, but for those you will need to tune in and listen to this amazing conversation.  Caroline, thank you for being you, and for becoming my Delusional sister ;) You can learn more about Caroline, her blog, podcast and her endeavours here: https://www.lipoedemmode.de/links/ And find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroline.sprott/ ______ Check out more on Normal Adjustments on www.normaladjustments.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/normaladjustments Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/normaladjustments  Or Nicole Faccio, the host, on Instagram www.instagram.com/facciolita

Globally, 107 million people are estimated to have an alcohol use disorder. Alex joins us today to tell us his story with alcoholism, or as he describes it, 'Alcoholic Career'. With a wonderful use of worlds, a willingness to learn and an inspirational recovery journey, today we learn a bit more of what it means to be an alcoholic and the important decision of being sober and staying sober. With a new respect for the small things, a great sense of gratitude towards his new life, and a renewed relationship with his family, Alex shares a vault of words of wisdom about this journey and those adjustments that have changed him forever. Tune in to listen to this amazing human, a testament of commitment, and more lessons of the importance of taking things 'One day at a time'.  You can learn more about Alex and his comedy work here: www.alexpcoop.com And find him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/alex_p_cooper ______ Check out more on Normal Adjustments on www.normaladjustments.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/normaladjustments Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/normaladjustments  Or Nicole Faccio, the host, on Instagram www.instagram.com/facciolita

Yari es conocida por su espíritu aventurero y los viajes de los que tanto habla en su blog. Detrás de las sonrisas y las fotos de la naturaleza, hay una historia de superación y de búsqueda de sanación. Batallando con Fibromialgia desde los 25, ha enfrentado muchos retos con medicamentos y agotamiento extremo, para los que ha tenido que ajustar su vida de muchas maneras para mantenerse saludable y funcional. Hoy nos cuenta su historia y en que ha constituido este camino que ella ampliamente describe como la sanación y que herramientas cambiaron su vida para bien.  ¡Una conversación bien cool que espero que disfruten! Ah, y sí, somos primas :) Pueden encontrar a Yari en Instragram como @yarifaccio  ______ Página web de Normal Adjustments www.normaladjustments.com Síguenos en Instagram: www.instagram.com/normaladjustment Síguenos en Facebook: www.facebook.com/normaladjustments  O Nicole Faccio, la he host, en Instagram www.instagram.com/facciolita

There are over 130 different types of brain tumours. Tumours can start in any part of the brain or spinal cord. They are usually named after the type of cell they develop from. Of the nearly 80,000 brain tumours diagnosed in the U.S. each year, approximately 32% are considered malignant Only 20% of people with a high grade Astrocytoma survive for 5 years or more. In 2015, my colleague Chris was one of them. Join me today as Chris tells us his fascinating story after being diagnosed with a brain tumour and his journey with cancer treatment for nearly 2 years. Great sense of humour, amazing human, smart, insightful, slightly quirky, but most of all massively inspirational. Chris's respect towards his ability to live life is something we should all learn from. Thank you, Chris, for your amazing story telling, your refreshing take on life, and your epic analogies.  Absolutely in love with this conversation, hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Remember to subscribe and share! <3 ______ Check out more on Normal Adjustments on www.normaladjustments.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/normaladjustments Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/normaladjustments  Or Nicole Faccio, the host, on Instagram www.instagram.com/facciolita

So excited to welcome Danny Defreitas to the Normal Adjustments family! This fabulous make-up artist, hairstylist, content creator and as most of you better know him, 'Influencer' joins me today to talk about his career journey that has not been short of challenges and haters, but how he has persevered with his vision to achieve success. Beyond the social media person we get to know and admire, there is also this wonderful and empathetic human I'm so honoured to have as a guest and call my friend.  Tune in to listen to this very insightful conversation! You can find Danny on WWW.DANNYDEFREITAS.COM Instagram: www.instagram.com/dannydefreitas TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dannydefreitas YouTube: www.youtube.com/dannydefreitas Twitter: www.twitter.com/dannydefreitas ______ Check out more on Normal Adjustments on www.normaladjustments.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/normaladjustments Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/normaladjustments  Or Nicole Faccio, the host, on Instagram www.instagram.com/facciolita