The Story Behind Hypospadias Conversations
The Hypospadias Conversations podcast evolved from John and Bonnie’s friendship, which began during an HEA charity event on Fire Island, NY in 2017. Having shared their individual experiences of how hypospadias has affected their lives, the duo realized that others affected by the emotional aspects of hypospadias needed to have their voices heard. During this time, Living With Hypospadias, the book, was being written and the podcast was born.
Meet Your Hosts
John Filippelli
John is the author of Living With Hypospadias, a groundbreaking book published in July, 2021 written to help boys and men—as well as those closest to them—to better cope with the emotional challenges associated with the congenital urological birth defect hypospadias.
He was born with severe hypospadias and is a former president of the Hypospadias & Epispadias Association. Along with co-host Bonnie Steinberg, he is passionate about bringing the conversation surrounding hypospadias into the light in hopes of advocating for others—and empowering them to advocate for themselves.
Bonnie Steinberg
Bonnie has had a full career as a Rabbi for over 40 years. At the age of 64 she completed a Master’s degree in Bio-ethics with a thesis titled Hypospadias Treatment Decisions and Resources for Parents and Professionals to Use for Shared Decision Making.