Child Life On Call | Medical, Parenting, Healthcare, Grief, Trauma, Pediatrics, Coping Skills, Community & Support
Child Life On Call | Medical, Parenting, Healthcare, Grief, Trauma, Pediatrics, Coping Skills, Community & Support
Podcast Description
Stories, Hope, Healing and Help for Parents Navigating Illness and Healthcare with Their Children
*Top 15% Globally Ranked Podcast*
Katie Taylor has been a child life specialist for almost 15 years and has one mission: to ensure that any parent who has a child with medical needs has access to other parents who have walked through the path before.
With over 200+ diagnoses covered in this podcast, Katie interviews parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories in safe, supportive discussions with a child life specialist.
Navigating life with a child who is sick can feel isolating, and this podcast offers parents a sense of connection.
Hosted by Katie Taylor, a Certified Child Life Specialist who provides evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions to help promote positive coping with hospitalization and illness.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various aspects of navigating pediatric healthcare, covering themes such as personal stories of resilience, advocacy, and emotional support. Episodes highlight topics like childhood cancers, rare diseases, NICU experiences, and specific conditions like juvenile arthritis and cystic fibrosis, offering insights into coping strategies and community connection.
Inside the Children’s Hospital shares real stories from parents, caregivers, and pediatric healthcare professionals navigating the emotional realities of caring for a hospitalized child with honesty, compassion, and hope.
When your child receives a new medical diagnosis, it can feel like the world shifts beneath your feet. Here’s how to move forward with clarity, support and connection, hosted by Katie Taylor and the Inside the Children’s Hospital podcast.
Listen to more stories at insidethechildrenshospital.com.
Medical information provided is not a substitute for professional advice—please consult your care team.
Sponsored in part by HealthWell Foundation—learn how you can help families afford life-saving medications at healthwellfoundation.org.
Keywords:
children’s hospital, NICU, child life specialist, pediatric healthcare, medical diagnosis, parental support, finding the right doctor, healthcare journey, patient-provider relationship, medical trauma, chronic illness, sibling dynamics, hospital stay tips, advocacy organizations, financial assistance, HealthWell Foundation, new diagnosis, community support, emotional coping, grief and hope, navigating insurance, parent self-care, psychosocial support, family-centered care, pediatric medication costs, medical play, patient education, online support groups, rare disease, healthcare communication, palliative care
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