Welcome to Inside the Children's Hospital: What Listeners Can Expect

Welcome to Inside the Children's Hospital: What Listeners Can Expect

Author: Katie Taylor, Certified Child Life Specialist January 1, 2026 Duration: 1:31

If your child is facing a diagnosis, procedure, or hospitalization — you're not alone.

Inside the Children's Hospital brings you real stories from parents who've walked this path. Not medical advice, but the kind of honest conversation you need when you're scared, exhausted, and looking for someone who gets it.

I'm Katie Taylor, a Certified Child Life Specialist with 15 years supporting families through hard moments in pediatric healthcare.

On this podcast, I interview caregivers who share what it's really like — the sleepless nights, the uncertainty, the small victories, the moments that break you and the ones that keep you going. You'll find yourself nodding along, regardless of your child's specific diagnosis.

These are true lived experiences that remind you: other parents have felt this too, and there are ways through.

Subscribe to find:

→ Stories from parents who understand

→ Practical coping strategies that have actually worked for families

→ Reassurance that what you're feeling is normal 

→ Community when you need it most

This isn't a clinical lecture — it's parents talking to parents, with a child life specialist helping translate the experience. You're here because something hard brought you here. I'm glad you found us.

🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday

🌐 More resources: childlifeoncall.com and insidethechildrenshospital.com

Medical Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for guidance about your child's health.


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Inside the Children's Hospital
Podcast Episodes
How Child Life Specialists Help Children Thrive During Hospital Stays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:21
What does it take to help children thrive during a hospital stay? In this episode of Inside the Children's Hospital Podcast, Katie Taylor sits down with Alyssa Sachs, CCLS, an inpatient Child Life Specialist at Boston Ch…
Growing Up with Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:27
For many families navigating chronic illness, it's hard to imagine what the future might look like for their child. This week on Inside the Children's Hospital, Katie Taylor sits down with Vincent Rosche, a patient advoc…
Supporting Children Through Burn Injuries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:20
Has your child been burned? Whether it was hot water, ramen noodles, a stove, fireworks, or another accident, this episode guides parents through what to do next. In this episode, Katie sits down with Christella Almonacy…
What a NICU Nurse Wants Parents to Know [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:54
What is it really like to have a baby in the NICU? Katie Taylor sits down with NICU nurse, educator, and content creator Alyssa Saldivar (@alyssathenurse) to discuss how families can find confidence, connection, and supp…
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…