Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Nurse Practitioner's Story of Grief, Strength & Advocacy [REPOST] (251)- Ashley's Story
Episode 251
📢 This is a special repost of one of our most impactful and heartfelt episodes. Whether you're hearing Ashley O'Neill's story for the first time or r…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
A Rare Diagnosis Journey: Collagenous Gastritis and IGG deficiency (250)- Alexis' Story
Episode 250
What if every milestone your child was supposed to reach came with countless curve balls? For Alexis Kaplan, motherhood quickly turned into a journey…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
How to Talk With Children About Child Abuse [REPOST] (249)- Jane's Story
Episode 249
Knowing how to talk to kids about child abuse can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be. In this impactful episode of Child Life On Call, host …
1Â year, 2Â months ago
MERRF Syndrome and Motherhood: Raising and Remembering Dahlia - Jessica's Story (248)
Episode 248
"We followed Dahlia's lead—and Dahlia was not going to let this stop her." — Jessica Fein
What happens when your child's diagnosis is so rare that no…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
A Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis: Traumatic Birth, Micropreemie Twins & the Power of Hope {REPOST}- Savannah's Story (247)
Episode 247
"It wasn't any kind of strength within myself that helped me get through the NICU. It was the strength they had—they gave it to me."- Savannah O'Mall…
1Â year, 3Â months ago
Pyroxd1 and the Path Forward: A Rare Disease, a Life-Saving Lesson & a Mission to Help Others- Maria + Matt's Story (246)
Episode 246
"What we realized was that rare isn't as rare as we think—there are so many of us out here searching for answers, fighting for our kids, and trying t…
1Â year, 3Â months ago
Navigating HIE: Hope for Families, and Life Beyond the NICU [REPOST]- Betsy's Story (245)
"I remember sitting in the NICU thinking, 'Am I going to lose my baby? Is this the best outcome for him? What will his life look like?' And then I re…
1Â year, 3Â months ago
A Mother and a Physician: Navigating Her Daughter's NMOSD Diagnosis – Maggie's Story (244)
Episode 244
"I thought my job was to save my daughter, but I realized my job was to show her how to live with strength and resilience." – Dr. Maggie Kang
We ex…
1Â year, 3Â months ago
A Child Life Specialist's Search for Answers: A Long COVID Diagnosis (243)
Episode 243
"If something doesn't feel right, don't ignore it. Keep asking questions. You know your child better than anyone."-Jessica Baird, CCLS
We extend our …
1Â year, 4Â months ago
PCHD19, Autism + Epilepsy Diagnosis: The Motivation Behind a Caregiver Community
"I had to teach myself to advocate – no one should leave a hospital with more trauma than they came with."- Julie Walters
We extend our sincere grati…
1Â year, 4Â months ago