Inside the Children's Hospital

Inside the Children's Hospital

Author: Katie Taylor, Certified Child Life Specialist Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Katie Taylor, a Certified Child Life Specialist, Inside the Children's Hospital is a quiet space for the often unspoken journey of pediatric illness. This podcast moves beyond the clinical to explore the human heart of the hospital, offering conversations that feel more like a shared cup of coffee in a waiting room than a formal interview. You'll hear directly from parents and caregivers who articulate the complex mix of fear, resilience, and love they experience, while pediatric nurses, doctors, and therapists provide their unique professional perspectives on fostering healing and normalcy. The discussions naturally delve into the practicalities of family life disrupted, the emotional weight carried by all involved, and the small, profound moments of hope that sustain people. It’s a resource for anyone connected to a child’s health challenge, whether you're a family member seeking solidarity, a friend looking to understand, or simply someone interested in the intersection of medicine and humanity. Each episode aims to validate the listener's own feelings, whether they are in the midst of a crisis or reflecting on one, by presenting these authentic narratives without sugarcoating yet always with profound compassion. Tune in to find a sense of community and a deeper appreciation for the delicate, powerful work happening within those walls.
Episodes
From Pharmacist to Mom: Navigating Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:48
What happens when the healthcare professional becomes the parent sitting on the other side of the diagnosis? In this episode, Katie Taylor sits down with Melissa Apa—a clinical pharmacist, diabetes educator, and mom—to s…
A NICU Dad Story: Life After a 25 Week Premature Birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:52
"I kept telling her, 'We've got this.' And inside, I had no clue what was coming next." What does it look like to be "the strong one" when your world is falling apart? In this episode, Katie Taylor sits down with Jared M…
Trisomy 13: Challenging the Narrative and Choosing Hope [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:45
What happens when a diagnosis labeled "lethal" doesn't tell the full story? In this episode of Inside the Children's Hospital, Katie Taylor sits down with Nicole, a mom of five, who shares her daughter Charlotte's journe…
NICU, Trach and Home Care: One Family's Journey to Stability [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:41
What does it look like when life changes in an instant—and a family learns to navigate the unimaginable? In this episode of Inside the Children's Hospital, Katie Taylor sits down with Marah, a mom of four, who shares her…
When a Parent Has Cancer: What Kids Understand Before We Say It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:03
What happens when your child already senses something life-changing—before anyone has found the words to say it out loud? When serious illness enters a family, children often understand more than we realize. And for care…