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Inside the Children's Hospital

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

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 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 share her family's journey na... more

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"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 Muscat—dad, surfer, and sel... more

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In this episode of Inside the Children's Hospital, Katie Taylor sits down with Dr. Matt Goldstein—physician, biotech leader, and father—who shares the story of his daughter, Havi, and her diagnosis with Tay-Sachs disease.

Despite both parents under... more

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Supporting Families in Pediatric Healthcare: Insights from Parent Caregivers In this episode, we explore the experiences of parent caregivers navigating their child's complex health journeys, emphasizing the importance of advocacy, sharing stories, a... more

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Matt Goldstein
Physician, scientist, and father who led the family through a Tay-Sachs diagnosis
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Episode: Tay-Sachs Disease: A Father's Story of Diagnosis, Parenting, and Purpose
Nicole Whitaker
Mother of Charlotte with Charlotte having Trisomy 13
Parent advocate and caregiver
Episode: Trisomy 13: Challenging the Narrative and Choosing Hope
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

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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
  • Phenomenal Support, Encouragement, & Relatability

    We’re all one incident away from a diagnosis, an emergency, or a hospitalization. This podcast makes those of us who have navigated or are navigating medical complexity feel so much less alone, and it’s here to educate those who cannot relate. It sheds light on the value of good healthcare, valuable resources, childlife specialists, and provides many examples of what helps those going through hard times. This podcast is a gem!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phenomenal Support
    United Statesa month ago
  • Go to resource

    Inside the Children’s Hospital is my go to resource for parents navigating pediatric healthcare with their children to know they’re not alone. Katie brings warmth and compassion in a safe space to allow parents to share their stories. The 300th episode is an incredible example of a mom trusting her instincts and advocating for her child. Healthcare workers, parents and adults looking to expand their awareness will all find something meaningful in these episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Riley @homegrownjoy
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States3 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 States4 months ago

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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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NICU, Trach and Home Care: One Family's Journey to Stability
Q: How did the support network evolve, and what role did policy and practical logistics play in Abigail's care at home?
Advocacy to remove visitation and caregiving restrictions, coordinating home health nursing, and joining local and national support networks created a sustainable pathway from NICU to home, allowing us to align medical care with family life.
NICU, Trach and Home Care: One Family's Journey to Stability
Q: What were the key factors that helped you move from surviving the trauma to rebuilding and planning for the future?
Being bedside every day, learning practical cares like trach and G-tube management, connecting with in-home therapies, and having hospital leadership and family policy flexibility to allow continued presence by family members were crucial in regaining a sense of control and hope.
NICU, Trach and Home Care: One Family's Journey to Stability
Q: Can you walk us through the moment you first held Abigail after she was critical and what that experience felt like?
Two nurses and a respiratory therapist helped us place a fragile, intubated baby on my chest for skin-to-skin contact, and though she remained in a precarious state, I felt a strong sense that, whatever 'okay' looked like, we would get there together with support from family and clinicians.
Why Hospital Continuity and Staff Support Are Critical: Parents Speak Out
Q: Why did you start sharing online to begin with?
All four participants describe starting to share to build awareness, support others going through similar journeys, and advocate for better care, while balancing privacy and family dynamics. Over time, sharing evolved into a resource for practical tips and community support.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Inside the Children's Hospital include:

1. Matt Goldstein
2. Nicole Whitaker
3. Kayleigh Kaylee
4. Anna Lonon
5. Nikki McIntosh
6. Dr. Tali Lando
7. Kelly Kemp
8. Anna Macelle

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