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Season 6, Episode #56 – LookUp

Guest Hosts: Tessa Stuckey, LPC, published author and Co-Founder of LookUp Summary: In this conversation, Tessa Stuckey, a therapist and author, discusses her journey in understanding the impact of screens and social media on youth mental health. She shares insights on her nonprofit, LookUp, which aims to educate families about healthy screen use. The discussion […]

40 min
2 NOV

Season 6, Episode #55 – Culturally Supportive

Guest Hosts: Adrianna Ortega, BA, BS, CCLS and Francine Gamez, MS, CCLS, LPC-Associate, NCC Summary: In this conversation, child life specialists Adrianna Ortega and Francine Gamez discuss the unique challenges and cultural considerations when providing support to Latin families facing illness. They emphasize the importance of family dynamics, cultural representation, and the need for culturally […]

35 min
16 OCT

Season 6, Episode #54 – Fruit Fly Collective

Guest Hosts: Dr. Caroline Leek BSc MSc PhD RSA CF, Director of Fruit Fly Collective Summary: In this conversation, Dr. Caroline Leek discusses her journey from personal loss to creating impactful resources for families affected by cancer. She shares insights on the work of the Fruit Fly Collective and the importance of educating children about […]

31 min
2 OCT

Season 6, Episode #53 – Middle Ground

In this conversation, Taryn Schuelke shares her journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer, navigating treatment, and the impact on her family. She discusses her background in the medical field, the challenges of being a working mother during treatment, and the importance of community support. Taryn also reflects on her experiences with hair loss, body image, and how she has supported her children through this process. The conversation highlights the emotional and practical aspects of dealing with cancer while maintaining a sense of normalcy in family life.

42 min
16 SEPT

Season 6, Episode #52 – What Happens When…

Guest Hosts: Jenni Rogers MS, CCLS, CTRS and Sara Olsher, Author and Founder of Mighty + Bright Summary: Sarah and Jenni discuss the benefits of using books to help children understand illness and navigate difficult conversations. They share their experiences in creating resources for families facing chronic illness, including books on cancer, anticipatory grief, and […]

28 min
3 SEPT

Season 6, Episode #51 – Fatherhood EFFECT

In this episode we visit Ernie and Joshua to discuss their work as parent educators and fatherhood specialists at DePelchin Children’s Center, a nonprofit organization that provides counseling services and parenting education programs.

34 min
15 AUG

Season 6, Episode #35 (Revisited) – Back to School

Guest Host: Megan Christie For many families the return to school is met with excitement and anticipation of routines and daily visits with classmates. In households with chronic illness, however, perhaps summer wasn’t the season of relaxation you had hoped it would be. Perhaps it was filled with loss, or lots of medical changes, or […]

31 min
1 AUG

Season 6, Episode #50 – Spiritual Care

Fr. Kristin Braun joins our podcast to discuss the importance of spiritual care and its supportive role in our overall health and wellness. This episode highlights the role of chaplains in hospitals and the holistic care they provide. In this conversation, Kristin Braun, an Episcopal priest, discusses spirituality, faith, and finding meaning in difficult times. Listen in as she unpacks common questions and struggles people have with their faith, offering reassurance and support to others in need.

34 min
15 JUL

Season 6, Episode #49 – Be Well

In this episode, Vicki Parsons, the director of Ballet Austin's Butler Center for Dance and Fitness, discusses the wellness programs and community initiatives offered by Ballet Austin. She highlights the Pink Pilates program, which provides post-operative workouts for breast cancer survivors, and emphasizes the importance of the arts in healing. Parsons also talks about the Be Well initiative, which focuses on promoting health and well-being through inspiration and resources related to food, fitness, and healthy living. She encourages individuals to find joy in movement and to connect with others in a supportive community.

23 min
1 JUL

Season 5, Episode #13 (revisited) – Kidspeak

Guest Hosts: Danielle Coleman, MS, CCLS Summary: As we prepare for the launch of season six on July 15th, we revisit a favorite episode from season two. Kids are out of school for the summer which grants abundant opportunities to see the world through their point of view. Kids have the most magical ability to […]

48 min
17 JUN

Season 5, Episode #48 – To Infinity and Beyond

Guest Hosts: Jordan and Will Summary In this episode, Jordan and Will share their journey of healing from Dad’s anoxic brain injury and eventual passing. They discuss the impact on their lives, the challenges they faced, and the support they received from their community. This important conversation carves out space for authenticity, grief, creativity, hope […]

31 min
3 JUN

Season 5, Episode #47 – Natural Grocers

Guest Hosts: Yolanda Calle, NHC, MAOM, RM Summary Today we meet Yolanda Calle, Nutritional Health Coach with Natural Grocers here in Austin Texas. Tune as she highlights the incredible resource of integrating natural and conventional medicine to achieve optimal wellness. She discusses the correlations between nutrition, stress, and illness, emphasizing the need for holistic wellness […]

25 min

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Professional support for children through a parent's illness

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2022 - 2024
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