Parent Advocacy Episodes

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 ...

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 adv...

What happens when your child shares something that shifts the future you thought you understood? In this episode of Inside the Children's Hospital, Katie sits down with Kelly Kemp — certified child life specialist of more tha...

When your child survives one medical emergency only to face another, parenting becomes a constant act of advocacy and courage. Today's guest joins us to share her daughter's journey with rare and complex medical conditions, f...

When your child receives a new medical diagnosis, it can feel like the world shifts beneath your feet. Today's guest joins Katie Taylor to share her daughter's Type 1 Diabetes journey—from dismissing "textbook" symptoms to n...

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 Hosp...

Tara Cohen opens up about her son Will's autism diagnosis and how it transformed her family and career. From navigating meltdowns to discovering AAC as a communication lifeline, Tara shares her honest reflections on parenting...

Join us for an incredibly candid and informative conversation with Audrey Vernick, a passionate advocate and the Director of Patient and Family Advocacy for the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance. Audrey shares the powerful ...

In this incredibly personal and moving episode, we sit down with Teejay and Jon, the authors of the gentle children's book Clemence , to share the full, raw story of their daughter, Nadiya. Their journey began with an unexpec...

Is the "best" hospital just about technology and surgical success? Ben Harder, the journalist who oversees the methodology and data for the U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals Rankings (2025), joins Katie to break down what t...

In this moving and hope-filled episode, mother-daughter duo Quinn Wyatt and Kirby Larson share the deeply personal story behind their middle grade novel, Gut Reaction . Diagnosed with Crohn's disease as a teen after years of ...

"What started as a terrifying diagnosis became a mission to help other families feel seen, supported, and brave." – Kate, founder of Brave Bears Club In this reposted and newly updated episode, we revisit Kate's emotional and...

"I was pumping in the NICU, feeling completely disconnected—and my husband looked at me and said, 'Can you invite her in?' That moment changed everything. A nurse handed me a swab, I gave my baby colostrum for the first time,...

"You make the best decision for yourself and your family—and you stick with it."- Kim Pena What happens when you're handed unexpected news at your child's birth—and there's no clear roadmap ahead? In this reposted episode, ed...

What if blending real food could transform your child's tube feeding experience—and your entire family's daily routine? In this inspiring episode, registered dietitian and new mom Hilarie shares how her career in pediatric nu...

📢 This is a special repost of one of our most heartfelt and insightful episodes. Whether this is your first time hearing Jessica's story or a revisit, her perspective as a mom of a child with Prader-Willi Syndrome will stick ...

What would you do if both of your children were diagnosed with a life-threatening genetic disease—and there was no support system in place for parents like you? In this inspiring episode, Katie interviews Laura Bonnell, a for...

📢 This is a special repost of one of our most impactful and heartfelt episodes. Whether you're hearing Ashley O'Neill's story for the first time or revisiting it, her journey continues to resonate deeply with NICU families, p...

What if every milestone your child was supposed to reach came with countless curve balls? For Alexis Kaplan, motherhood quickly turned into a journey of advocacy, strength, and unwavering love as she navigated her daughter Ga...

"I thought my job was to save my daughter, but I realized my job was to show her how to live with strength and resilience." – Dr. Maggie Kang We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsor for this episode, Gebauer PainEase®....

"I had to teach myself to advocate – no one should leave a hospital with more trauma than they came with."- Julie Walters We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsor for this episode, Gebauer PainEase®. We are pleased to p...

"Our goal wasn't to build something huge overnight – it was to listen to families, fill the gaps, and take that first step." – Cheryl Whitty We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsor for this episode, Gebauer PainEase®. ...

"Hope doesn't take away the darkness, but it shines some light in it."- Abby Zachritz We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsor for this episode, Gebauer PainEase®. We are pleased to provide more information about this p...

Navigating Medical Rounds: Tips for Parents from a Child Life Specialist In this episode, Katie Taylor, a certified child life specialist, offers critical insights and tips for parents navigating medical rounds with their hos...