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Podcasts
One Woman’s Relentless Search for Happiness on the Embrace Simplified Podcast
I spoke with host Kirsti Stubbs on the Embrace Simplified podcast about my journey to becoming a mom, the hardships of genetic testing, the pain of infertility and the reason why I wrote a book about it all. You can listen to it HERE.
A Discussion about Writing and the Release of my Memoir on the Between the Lines Podcast
If you could have written any book, which book would it be? What kind of music do you listen to while you write? What is your theory on writers block? I had the pleasure of answering these questions and more on the Between the Lines podcast with host Randy Lacey. We...
Talking About Having Kids on We Have a Voice Radio
I spoke to host Kevin Jess on We Have a Voice radio today about the complicated decision to have children when they are at risk for a genetic disease. You can check it out HERE.
Genetic Testing and Family Planning on Help4HD Live! Radio Show
I spoke to host Lauren Holder about genetic testing, family planning and my new book. You can listen to a replay of the show by clicking HERE.
A Patient’s Perspective on Genetic Testing on the KevinMD Podcast
Living life as gene positive for Huntington's disease and means I know what my future holds. I spoke to Kevin Pho about the impacts my diagnosis has on my life, my experience with the medical system, the ways I cope and so much more. You can hear the full interview on...
A Story About Genetic Testing and Infertility on the She Speaks Podcast
It was a struggle to find anything good in my life after being diagnosed as gene positive for Huntington's disease and dealing with infertility. Those were the hardest years of my life but I told myself two things - I was not going to let those things ruin my life and...
Articles
Your Home Study Interview: 5 Tips To Help You Deal with Tricky Topics
It’s been years now but I still remember it, my husband and I sitting on an uncomfortable sofa across from our adoption practitioner at our first home-study interview. I was so nervous I had already begun to sweat. I had a secret and I was terrified of what would...
A Patient’s Perspective on Genetic Testing
I was sitting in a cold hospital room next to my husband, anxiously clutching his hand. The genetic counselor across from us withdrew a piece of paper from a white envelope and placed it on the table. She knew we were anxious to hear the results, so she got right to...
Erin Paterson: From HD to Happiness
I was sitting on the edge of the bed at 9am staring at the hardwood floor. It was almost time to start work, but I couldn’t gather the strength to move. I had no idea how I was going to make it through the next five minutes let alone an entire day. Lifting...
The Powerful Phrase I Wish I’d Known During My Infertility Journey
We were on our way to meet some friends at our favorite Italian restaurant downtown. A welcome distraction on a Friday night. I sat in the passenger seat of the car mindlessly staring out the window as we passed by the row of small businesses lining the street. The...
Erin’s Story – Featured on the U.K. Blog @youmeandhd
I was sitting on the edge of the bed at 9am staring at the hardwood floor. It was almost time to start work but I couldn't gather the strength to move. I had no idea how I was going to make it through the next five minutes let alone an entire day. Lifting myself from...
The Day I Summoned the Courage to Update My LinkedIn Profile
We were settling down in the living room to relax after putting our daughter to bed for the night. I was sitting on the leather sofa with my legs curled up next to me. The setting sun was shining through the front windows, casting a warm glow across a wall filled with...
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Appearances
October 2022: HD Education Day with Erin – Presented by HDSA
I will be speaking about going through genetic testing & how my gene positive diagnosis impacted my life, including my decision to have children. Presented by Huntington's Disease Society of America Saturday October 29, 2022 10:30 - 2:00 Buffalo Airport Hotel 4600...
March 2022: Help 4 HD Virtual Education Event
I will be answering 20 questions about Huntington's disease at a virtual education event hosted by Help4HD. You can catch me on Saturday March 12 at 1:15 EST. Tickets to the event are free and can be found HERE.
March 2022: Guest Speaker at HDYO Virtual Congress
I am excited to be speaking on the Testing Positive panel at HDYO's International Young Adults Congress in March. I will be sharing my experiences with going through genetic testing and speaking about how my gene positive diagnosis impacted my decision to have a...
January 2022: Talking about Silver Linings at the Spoken Lives Speaker Series
I was honoured to be a guest speaker for the Spoken Lives speaker series last night. The theme of the evening was the silver linings of the pandemic. I was so happy to share the story behind my book, All Good Things, and how the pandemic provided the perfect...
December 2022: Worldwide Wish Hosted by Jimmy Pollard
I spoke to Jimmy Pollard and the Huntington's disease (HD) community on New Year's Eve about my Huntington's disease story. As a part of the evening participants were invited to make a wish for 2022. Here is my wish... "For anyone who is trying to create their family...
November 2021: Speaking About Family Planning at YPAHD DAY
I will be speaking on the family planning panel at YPAHD day again this year. My focus will be on adopting when you have Huntington's Disease in the family. I will give a brief overview of the adoption process and some tips for how to navigate tricky subjects, like...
Happenings
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