I am a Griefist: A Childhood Cancer Grief Journey Podcast

Aunt Jack

Finding hope after losing a child to childhood cancer. We are a bereaved family too, losing our baby to Wilm's Tumor in 2015. This podcast showcases the reality of childhood cancer and the subsequent grief journey for us and for other families around the world who are affected by childhood cancer loss. Our hope is that families can relate to our experiences. We are not medical professionals. We are griefists - unskilled in childhood cancer grief.

  1. Ep 53 - Briana & Johan (Part 2)

    07/12/2023

    Ep 53 - Briana & Johan (Part 2)

    In Part 2 with Briana, we talk about navigating sibling grief, changed relationships, and changed perspectives.

    1h 18m
  2. Ep 53 - Briana & Johan (Part 1)

    07/05/2023

    Ep 53 - Briana & Johan (Part 1)

    Recorded while I was still pregnant, we met Briana who shares about her son, Johan, diagnosed at 18 months old with neuroblastoma. It's interesting to learn that it's not always Make a Wish that comes through for childhood cancer families.

    1h 4m
  3. Ep 51 - Follow Up With Charlie's Mumma Kel

    12/28/2022

    Ep 51 - Follow Up With Charlie's Mumma Kel

    We had the privilege of catching up with Charlie's Mumma Kel to check in on how her grief has progressed, her year of firsts, and the creation of Charlie's Rainbow.

    1h 5m
  4. Ep 50 - Post Op

    12/21/2022

    Ep 50 - Post Op

    Gramma Carmen talks us through her double mastectomy procedure and the subsequent feelings about her cancer diagnosis and journey.

    57 min
  5. Ep 49 - Cancer Is Scary

    11/16/2022

    Ep 49 - Cancer Is Scary

    Mom and I cover pregnancy, debrief from having a booth at an event, and then Mom shares some not so great news.

    1h 11m
  6. Ep 48 - 2022 Catch Up

    08/24/2022

    Ep 48 - 2022 Catch Up

    We crammed a 2022 update into 1 episode, but there is a lot to unravel here. Enjoy all the news and updates from 2022!

    1h 12m
  7. Ep 47 - 2021 Holiday Season

    01/12/2022

    Ep 47 - 2021 Holiday Season

    Mom and I talk about our grief during the 2021 holiday season. We reflect on our 2021 griefist guests, and we hope to continue our mission through 2022 of helping grieving childhood cancer families and friends feel less alone on their journey.

    56 min
  8. Ep 46 - Tomorrow is Not Promised

    01/05/2022

    Ep 46 - Tomorrow is Not Promised

    We wrap up our thoughts and some amazing takeaways on the final griefist guest of the year. Interestingly in this episode, mom survives an earthquake.

    49 min
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About

Finding hope after losing a child to childhood cancer. We are a bereaved family too, losing our baby to Wilm's Tumor in 2015. This podcast showcases the reality of childhood cancer and the subsequent grief journey for us and for other families around the world who are affected by childhood cancer loss. Our hope is that families can relate to our experiences. We are not medical professionals. We are griefists - unskilled in childhood cancer grief.

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