Episode Details

"What we realized was that rare isn't as rare as we think—there are so many of us out here searching for answers, fighting for our kids, and trying to make a difference."- Maria Granados

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What if a simple miscommunication in the hospital could have cost your child their life? For Maria and Matt Granados, parents of a daughter with Pyroxd1, that terrifying moment led to a groundbreaking realization—and a mission to help other families facing rare diseases.

In this powerful episode, we dive into:

✅ The challenges of diagnosing and living with Pyroxd1, a rare neuromuscular condition

✅ A near-fatal hospital mistake that could have changed everything

✅ How they turned their personal struggles into Take Part Foundation, a nonprofit funding rare disease research

✅ The power of storytelling, advocacy, and community for families navigating the unknown

Maria and Matt's story is one of resilience, innovation, and advocacy, proving that "rare is more common than you think." Whether you're a rare disease parent, medical professional, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.

⏱️ [00:00] – Episode Intro

• Welcome to today's episode featuring Maria & Matt Granados

• Why raising awareness for Pyroxd1 is so important

⏱️ [01:00] – Meet Maria & Matt

• Their family's journey: married 9 years, three kids, and an entrepreneurial spirit

• How flexibility in work became essential for parenting a child with complex medical needs

⏱️ [03:00] – The Start of Their Rare Disease Journey

• Pregnancy and early signs something was different with Natalie

• The challenges of getting doctors to take concerns seriously

• Being told "don't worry" for a year—while their instincts said otherwise

⏱️ [09:00] – The Thanksgiving Hospital Crisis That Changed Everything

• Natalie's sudden health decline and emergency hospitalization

• The shocking realization that hospitals don't share medical records effectively

• How a simple website they built saved Natalie's life by preventing a life-threatening medication error

⏱️ [13:00] – Turning Their Experience Into a Mission

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