Resilience Redefined: Brie Morgan Bauer’s Journey Through Trauma, Motherhood, and Advocacy | Kansas City MomCast Episode 98

About this episode

Brie Morgan Bauer shares her inspiring journey through trauma, motherhood, and advocacy after a life-threatening medical condition.

Today’s episode features an extraordinary conversation with Brie Morgan Bauer, a registered nurse, mother of three, and a powerful voice in resilience and advocacy. During her third pregnancy, Brie experienced what initially felt like flu-like symptoms at just 27 weeks. What followed was a rare and life-threatening diagnosis of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. After an emergency C-section saved her baby boy, Beau, Brie’s condition rapidly declined. She was placed in a medically induced coma, endured multiple life-saving surgeries, and ultimately underwent the amputation of all four limbs. Brie’s story is undeniably heartbreaking, but it is also deeply inspiring. In the face of unimaginable loss, she has rebuilt her life with strength, honesty, and purpose. Through her growing Instagram platform, she shares the realities of recovery, motherhood, and navigating a world not always designed for accessibility. She has become a fierce advocate for self-advocacy in healthcare, shedding light on the complexities of insurance, medical systems, and the importance of being heard as a patient. Since recording this episode, we are thrilled to share a joyful update! Brie has been matched…

People in this episode

Host: Kansas City Mom Collective

Guest: Brie Morgan Bauer

Topics covered

• resilience
• motherhood
• advocacy
• healthcare
• trauma
• recovery

Keywords

• resilience
• motherhood
• advocacy
• healthcare
• trauma
• recovery
• streptococcal toxic shock syndrome
• amputation
• patient advocacy
• medical journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kansas City Mom Collective

Places: Kansas City