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Dec 22, 2021

It’s the 100th episode! 

Today I’m opening up a bit and letting you get to know more about me as well as more about what a child life specialist does.  I will be sharing my thoughts about the holiday season, and then I will answer some questions about child life.  

In this episode, I talk about…

[2:57] The child...


Dec 15, 2021

My guest today, Kat, is sharing her story as a child and now as an adult with chronic illness. I think it’s important for us to change our perspective a bit and hear what the patient has to say. Kat is the community manager at The Mighty, and she has also written two children’s books: Migraine and Mia and Surgery on...


Dec 8, 2021

Happy December!  I’m changing things up a big this week, and sharing my discussion with Meg and Jess from Friends with Fros.  I first interviewed them in June 2020, so please feel free to go back and listen to their anti-racism and diversity episode before enjoying this conversation.  Meg and Jess host a podcast...


Dec 1, 2021

My guest today, Samarrah, is sharing her story about her son being diagnosed with a brain tumor. I encourage you to be present as you listen to her story and take the wisdom she is offering.

In this episode, we talk about…

[1:49] Introducing Samarrah and her family

[2:53] Getting the diagnosis of an ependymoma brain...


Nov 24, 2021

My guest today is Carrie Holt. Carrie is one of those people who, when you talk to her, you feel like you’ve known her your whole life AND it feels like you’re there in the room with her.  She has such a great perspective on having a child with a diagnosis and special needs, and she also hosts a podcast called Take...