In this episode of BARE IT ALL Coffee Talk, we welcome Katie Sclafani, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker with the Sala Institute for Child & Family Centered Care at NYU Langone’s Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital.

Katie walks us through the invaluable role social workers play in the pediatric liver disease journey — from diagnosis through transplant and every step in between. As part of the care team, social workers help ensure families are informed, connected to resources, and supported as they navigate complex medical decisions and transitions.

Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare provider, or advocate, this conversation offers an important look into how social workers guide and empower families during some of their most challenging moments.

Links for organizations mentioned.

• Ronald McDonald House Charities | RMHC

• Harboring Hearts

• Friends of Karen - Friends of KarenLend-A-Hand: Bare Inc.

If you or someone you know has experience with biliary atresia and is willing to share your journey publicly to support our initiative, please don't hesitate to contact us at contactus@bareinc.org. Let's amplify our voices and foster understanding together."

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If your child is facing a life-saving liver transplant, please reach out to The Children's Organ Transplant Association, or COTA. The COTA crew looks forward to learning more about your family's Biliary Atresia journey. COTA works with families to lessen the financial burden of a life-saving transplant, and support is provided at absolutely no cost. Please call COTA today at 1-800-366-2682 or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.cota.org/getstarted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about how they can help.

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In this heartfelt special edition, we sit down once again with Rachel Perez for an extraordinary update following her emotional meeting with her donor family — a rare and powerful moment that few get to experience.

Rachel shares her raw, personal reflections from this deeply meaningful encounter, giving listeners an intimate glimpse into a story of life, loss, gratitude, and connection. This episode is more than an update; it’s a reminder of the human stories that live behind every donation and every second chance.

Grab your coffee, your tissues, and join us for a conversation that is as rare as it is unforgettable.

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This week on BARE It All Coffee Talk, Stephanie sits down with the incredible Rachel, an adult survivor of Biliary Atresia, for a raw, heartfelt, and eye-opening conversation. What is it really like navigating adulthood with a rare pediatric liver disease? Rachel shares her journey, the challenges and triumphs, and what she wishes more people understood.

🌟 Whether you're part of the BA community or just discovering it, this episode is a must-listen.

PLUS: Don’t miss this one — a powerful and riveting update from Rachel drops next week. Trust us, you’ll want to be caught up.

🎧 Grab your coffee and tune in now 🎧