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Inside the Children's Hospital

Katie Taylor, Certified Child Life Specialist
Child Life Specialists
Parenting
Nicu
Pediatric Healthcare
Child Life Specialist
Mental Health
Type 1 Diabetes
Community Support
Advocacy
Kidney Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Supportspot
Kidney Transplant
Grief
Parent Advocacy
Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Autism
Children's Transplant Initiative
Infantile Spasms
Healthcare

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.

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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 daughter Abigail's journey ... more

What happens when your child seems sick, but everything keeps coming back normal?

For a lot of parents, the scariest part isn't the diagnosis. It's the not knowing. It's being told everything looks fine when your gut is telling you something is off... more

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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 caregivers, the challenge become... more

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What happens when your instincts tell you something is wrong—but you're dismissed again and again?

For many parents, the journey to a diagnosis begins with a gut feeling—and the courage to persist in seeking answers.

This week, Katie sits down wi... more

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Recent Guests

Kayleigh Kaylee
Kaylee, mother of Kanessa, caregiver and advocate
Family of Kanessa
Episode: Meningitis in Children: When a Mother's Instinct Led to Life-Saving Answers
Anna Lonon
Founder of the Lonon Foundation; advocate for children whose parents have cancer
Lonon Foundation
Episode: When a Parent Has Cancer: What Kids Understand Before We Say It
Nikki McIntosh
Mom of two, former marketing executive, founder of Rare Mamas
Rare Mamas; Miles' SMA journey
Episode: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): A Parent's Journey from First Signs to Diagnosis
Dr. Tali Lando
Pediatric ENT surgeon
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Episode: Preparing Your Child for Surgery: A Pediatric ENT Surgeon's Honest Advice
Kelly Kemp
Child Life Specialist with 31 years experience; mother of three; advocate for gender-affirming care
Child Life Specialist, advocate for gender-affirming care
Episode: Trust, Grief, and Loving Your Child Through Big Identity Changes
Anna Macelle
Mother of two boys, including Vincent, her micro-preemie who faced significant challenges.
Episode: Micro Preemie at 25 Weeks: A NICU Mom's Journey
Kelsey Ward
Parent advocate and medical parent
Episode: Tube Feeding Awareness: Lived Experience, Real Talk, and Hope for the Future
Brady Crandall
Founder of YouthCrews and parent advocate
YouthCrews
Episode: Tube Feeding Awareness: Lived Experience, Real Talk, and Hope for the Future
Alexa Quintero
Patient advocate navigating life with feeding tubes
Connective Wellness
Episode: Tube Feeding Awareness: Lived Experience, Real Talk, and Hope for the Future

Host

Katie Taylor
Child Life Specialist and host focusing on real stories from families and healthcare professionals in pediatric care.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 204 ratings
  • Wonderful resource for families

    This podcast is an invaluable resource for families navigating children with medical needs. There’s so much power in hearing from others and knowing you are not alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MahaleyP
    United States2 months ago
  • Helpful resource

    This podcast is a great resource for parents who may be feeling alone in caring for their child with complex medical needs. Hearing other stories is helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vklevine
    United States3 months ago
  • Cooper’s Journey with Severe Hemophilia

    Cooper’s story was pretty intense! Cooper’s brave mama, Sammy gave in-depth insight into his unexpected medical journey of having a bleeding disorder know as Hemophilia. This is a story many parents can relate to and learn from. Also I noticed how Katie gently and skillfully guided this interview with great care!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tina Jackson, Kids Rare Care
    United States3 months ago
  • Incredible!

    This podcast has been an incredible source of support for me as a caregiver to a medically complex child post–kidney transplant. The stories shared are honest, compassionate, and deeply relatable, and the practical tips have helped me feel less alone and more grounded in an otherwise overwhelming journey. Truly inspiring and meaningful.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Hliou2002
    United States4 months ago
  • Amazing Resource and Community!

    The Child Life on Call podcast has been an amazing way to gain perspective both as a toddler Dad and a bioinformatics researcher. Hearing the journeys of some many courageous patients and families shared in such a caring and sensitive way provides so much inspiration and context. I've also recently started volunteering with Child Life Services at my local hospital and this podcast is a great reminder of how much is going on under the surface of each interaction. This podcast goes beyond theory a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrisRB12
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Insightful and supportive for families navigating medical journeys.
Highly valuable resource for both families and medical professionals.
Listeners praise the empathy, practical tips, and real-world stories from caregivers and clinicians.
A consistently positive, informative resource for pediatric health discussions.
Shows the power of storytelling to validate emotions and reduce isolation for families.

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Talking Points

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Meningitis in Children: When a Mother's Instinct Led to Life-Saving Answers
Q: How did you navigate the communication with Kanessa about surgeries and hearing loss?
I was always honest and direct, explaining what would happen in simple terms and validating her feelings, which helped her cope and ask questions when needed.
HIE at Birth: A Dad's Story of Brain Injury, NICU Trauma, and Finding Purpose
Q: What can listeners do to support you and Youth Crews?
Listeners can support by buying Youth Crews products, spreading the word, and engaging in word-of-mouth marketing, especially given the difficulty of reaching the community through traditional ads; inventory reminders and sizing packs help reduce buyer hesitation.
HIE at Birth: A Dad's Story of Brain Injury, NICU Trauma, and Finding Purpose
Q: What were some of the surprising things you've experienced as a medical dad?
Brady notes the camaraderie among dads in similar situations, the emotional intensity of balancing care responsibilities with work, and the ongoing challenge of feeling both vulnerable and supported in a community that often centers around mothers.
Healing After the NICU: Processing Trauma, Loss, and Your Family's Story
Q: If you could wave a magic wand with this book, what would that look like?
Ideally it would become a readily accessible, widely used tool in hospitals and homes that normalizes grief, validates emotions, and provides a practical pathway to healing for families at different stages of their NICU journey.
Trust, Grief, and Loving Your Child Through Big Identity Changes
Q: What helped you advocate effectively within medical care
Kelly highlights collaborative care with a knowledgeable psychologist, access to a supportive team for gender-affirming care, and the importance of aligning medical steps with the child's autonomy and safety.

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Real stories from parents, caregivers, and pediatric health professionals shape a compassionate, practical view of navigating a hospitalized child's world. Episodes center on NICU trauma and resilience, navigating gender identity within medical systems, conversations about physical differences, tube feeding, medically complex camps, and advocacy through illness. Listeners often include families facing medical challenges and child-life and healthcare professionals seeking actionable guidance, empathy, and community. A notable strength is the consistent focus on human-centered care, practical strategies for families, and the importance of storytelling as a support tool across diverse pediatric experiences.

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Inside the Children's Hospital launched 9 years ago and published 308 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Inside the Children's Hospital include:

1. Kayleigh Kaylee
2. Anna Lonon
3. Nikki McIntosh
4. Dr. Tali Lando
5. Kelly Kemp
6. Anna Macelle
7. Kelsey Ward
8. Brady Crandall

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