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Weekly Infusion 11 Terra Jolé
Weekly Infusion 11 Terra Jolé
Weekly Infusion 11 Terra Jolé
Tuesday 10th January 2017
Terra Jolé talks about her experience on Dancing with the Stars and the health challenges of the little person community on 'Weekly Infusion'.
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Get the buttons here!Terra Jolé: Breaking Barriers on Dancing with the Stars and Beyond
I started dancing Three Weeks after having a c-section. Oh my god, that was honestly the hardest part.
Ever wondered what it’s like to be the first little person to compete on a major dance show? Terra Jolé, star of Little Women, LA and Dancing with the Stars, joins Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce Heischober on this episode of 'Weekly Infusion' to share her groundbreaking journey. Terra opens up about the challenges and triumphs she faced on Dancing with the Stars, including the incredible feat of starting to dance just three weeks after having a c-section.
Her story is not just about dance; it's about resilience and breaking barriers. But the conversation goes deeper. Terra discusses achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, and the unique health issues her community faces, such as joint problems and breathing difficulties. The episode also touches on other forms of dwarfism like pseudocondroplasia and primordial dwarfism, shedding light on their specific challenges.
One particularly poignant part of the discussion is about the consequences of having a double-dominant child, a heartbreaking condition where the child's lungs don't develop properly, leading to early death. Terra's insights into these complex medical issues are both informative and deeply moving. The episode also delves into a darker chapter of history with the story of the Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz and Dr. Mangala's horrific experiments on them.
This segment serves as a stark reminder of the atrocities faced by people with dwarfism in the past. For anyone interested in health challenges, resilience, and inspiring stories of overcoming adversity, this episode is a must-listen. Terra Jolé’s journey is a testament to strength and determination in the face of daunting odds.