Welcome to Episode 7 of “Episodes,” the official podcast of the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA). A trusted source for patient stories, medical insight, and meaningful advocacy on all things Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS). In this episode, host Blynda Killian (CVSA) talks with Nina Hellebakken Hagen (CVSA Nordic Leader and Norwegian contact person) about the often unseen mental health toll of living with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. Together, they explore the emotional impact of navi...

In this special Podcasthon episode, we share the story behind the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA) and how a small group of families searching for answers helped build a global network supporting patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. Through our host, Blynda Killian’s personal caregiving journey, we explore the challenges of the diagnostic process, the importance of finding organizations like CVSA, and the role patient advocacy plays in improving awareness and care. Le...

Welcome to Episode 5 of “Episodes,” the official podcast of the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA). A trusted source for patient stories, medical insight, and meaningful advocacy on all things Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS). In this episode, host Blynda Killian (CVSA) talks to Robin Dover (CVSA UK) about how their own lived experiences with cyclic vomiting syndrome turned personal pain into motivation to make a change. With International CVS Awareness Day (March 5th) just around the...

Welcome to Episode 4 of “Episodes,” the official podcast of the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA). A trusted source for patient stories, medical insight, and meaningful advocacy on all things Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS). On this episode of “Episodes”, we sit down with our host, Blynda Killian, President of the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association, and her on-again, off-again co-host and co-developer of the podcast her son Jacen. Together, they share how their personal journeys wi...

Welcome to Episode 3 of “Episodes,” the official podcast of the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA). A trusted source for patient stories, medical insight, and meaningful advocacy on all things Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS). Join us on this episode as we explore the CVS Action Plan with Dr. Patrick Reeves. He’s a triple Board Certified General Pediatrician, an Obesity Medicine Specialist, and a Pediatric Gastroenterologist with advanced care in the management of children with medica...

Welcome to Episode 2 of “Episodes,” the official podcast of the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA). A trusted source for patient stories, medical insight, and meaningful advocacy on all things Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS). Join us on this episode as we delve into the Why's and How's of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome with Dr. Bruno Chumpitazi, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and current Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Duke University School of Medici...

EP 1 of “Episodes” a podcast by CVSA. Welcome to Episode 1 of “Episodes,” the official podcast of the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA). A trusted source for patient stories, medical insight, and meaningful advocacy on all things Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS). Join us on this episode as we do a little bit of a deeper dive into Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome with Dr. Athos Bousvaros, Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, and past president of NASPGHAN (North American So...