Our Forever Smiles with Laura Arroyo

Our Forever Smiles with Laura Arroyo

Laura C Arroyo

Episodes 116
Avg. Duration 50m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (28)
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
100%
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rss.pdrl.fm

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About This Podcast

Whether you've just learned the difficult news of your baby's cleft lip/palate, you're in the middle of your cleft lip/palate journey, or you're a seasoned pro who knows the many challenges of children who are born with clefts all too well, this podcast is for you! Join your host, Laura C. Arroyo, mother of a daughter born with a cleft palate, in a weekly conversation about everything from feeding and speech therapy to surgeries and genetics. We'll share tips and advice from other moms who have been there and even share a little joy in the process. If you're a cleft mom, or if you know someone who is, please subscribe to the Our Forever Smiles Podcast. We're here to support you on your journey. Want to share your story or sponsor the show? Email us at [email protected]

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Recent Episodes

Grieving the Plan, Finding the Bond: A Cleft Mom's Honest Journey

May 05, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura is joined by Maddie Nipper, mom to Levi Samuel, who was born with a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate. Maddie shares her experience navigating…

A Cleft Lip and Palate Diagnosis with a Rare Genetic Twist

Apr 28, 2026 58m

In this powerful episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura sits down with Kori — a licensed social worker, maternal health advocate, and mom to two — whose second child was prenatally diagnosed with a…

Bring Smiles Despite Miles: Turning a Cleft Journey Into Global Impact

Apr 21, 2026 38m

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura is joined by Chloe and Lainey, two business administration students united by a shared passion for advocacy and impact. Together, they created Bring…

No Estamos Solas: Clefts, Comunidad y Recursos de Terapia del habla-lenguaje en Español

Apr 14, 2026 1h 22m

En este episodio especial en español de Our Forever Smiles, Laura conversa con Luisa Scott, mamá latina de una bebé nacida con labio y paladar hendido, y con Angie Morillas, terapeuta del habla del…

Ava the Brava and Beyond: Advocacy, Representation, and Growing Up With a Cleft

Apr 07, 2026 50m

In this return episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura sits down again with Allie Ekblad, children's book author, cleft advocate, and creator of Ava the Brava. Allie shares how her advocacy has evolved…

Mental Health, Motherhood, and a Surprise Cleft Diagnosis

Mar 31, 2026 42m

In this heartfelt episode of Our Forever Smiles, host Laura Arroyo sits down with Brandy, a mom of two whose youngest daughter was born with a surprise cleft palate diagnosed at birth. After a smooth…

Cleft Surgery Real Talk: Feeding, Sleep, and Healing After Palate Repair with Sarah Norwood

Mar 24, 2026 38m

In this episode of the Our Forever Smiles podcast, host Laura Arroyo sits down with Sarah Norwood to share her personal journey with her son Hollis's palate repair. From hospital recovery, feeding…

Never Giving Up: An Adult Cleft Journey Through 25+ Surgeries, Advocacy, and Hope

Mar 17, 2026 54m

In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura welcomes returning guest Corinne for her third appearance on the podcast. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Corinne shares…

From Medical Mystery to Meaningful Advocacy With Erica of CCA

Mar 10, 2026 43m

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura speaks with Erica, Executive Director of the Children's Craniofacial Association, about growing up with an undiagnosed craniofacial difference and finding…

"I Saw the Cleft Before Anyone Told Me.": A Prenatal Cleft Diagnosis in Serbia

Mar 03, 2026 56m

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura speaks with Christina, a first-time mom from Serbia whose son was prenatally diagnosed with a cleft lip and palate at 26 weeks. Christina shares her…

"I Was Labeled 'Wolf Lip'": Sam's Journey Through Adoption, Cleft, and Advocacy with Sam Rosen

Feb 24, 2026 41m

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura welcomes back cleft advocate Sam to share his powerful lived experience growing up with bilateral cleft lip and palate. Born in Bulgaria and adopted to…

From Diagnosis to Discharge: Zade's Cleft Journey and Lessons in Advocacy with Natalie and Alec

Feb 17, 2026 43m

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura sits down with Natalie and Alec, parents to Zade, who was born with a cleft lip and palate. They share their experience navigating a prenatal diagnosis,…

From Venezuela to London: Meirah's Search for the Best Cleft Care

Feb 10, 2026 46m

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura speaks with Meirah, a mother, author, and advocate whose son was born with a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate. Meirah shares her experience…

Cleft Care Beyond Surgery: Parenting, Advocacy, and Face-to-Face Foundation

Feb 03, 2026 43m

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura sits down with Stephanie, a cleft mom and Executive Director of the Face-to-Face Foundation. Stephanie shares her family's prenatal cleft diagnosis…

"It's Going to Be Okay": Navigating a Prenatal Cleft Lip Diagnosis with Natalie Real

Jan 27, 2026 42m

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura sits down with Natalie, a mom of two whose son was prenatally diagnosed with a cleft lip. Natalie shares the emotional journey from receiving the…

When Birth Doesn't Go as Planned: A First-Time Mom's Cleft Palate Journey with Brooklyn Matheny

Jan 20, 2026 43m

Brooklyn joins Our Forever Smiles to share her experience as a cleft mom navigating diagnosis, surgery, and motherhood with resilience and honesty. She opens up about the emotional ups and downs of…

Helping Kids Feel Seen: Charlotte's Mission Beyond the Cleft

Jan 13, 2026 40m

In this inspiring episode, Laura speaks with Charlotte, a 17-year-old cleft-affected individual and the creator of Stitches by Charlotte. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Charlotte shares her lived…

I Didn't Hear Anything Past 'Cleft Palate': Jessica's NICU Journey

Jan 06, 2026 56m

Jessica shares her story of becoming a first-time mom and learning about her child's cleft palate after birth, followed by an unexpected NICU stay. She reflects on the shock, fear, and isolation that…

State of Our Forever Smiles 2025 with Laura Arroyo

Dec 30, 2025 15m

In this special solo episode, Laura Arroyo sits down to reflect on the past year of the OFS Podcast and share an honest, behind-the-scenes look at where we are and where we're headed. Laura…

Life after Cleft Palate Repair with Brittnie Hampson

Dec 23, 2025 50m

In this returning episode, Laura Arroyo sits down with Brittnie Hampson to continue the conversation about life after a surprise cleft palate diagnosis. Brittnie shares an honest look at raising her…

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Our Forever Smiles with Laura Arroyo has published 116 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.

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Our Forever Smiles with Laura Arroyo is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 50m.

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