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The Deep C

The Deep C Podcast is for families, caregivers, friends and community who are supporting a child through a cancer diagnosis.While every ounce of your being is used to carry your child, this podcast is here to carry you.When you"re bedside at the hospital, sitting in a waiting room for the millionth appointment, or just need to feel like you"re not alone in this dark place - come find us.Our conversations will match the ones you"re already having in your head. No topic is off limits, no fear is kept

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49:21

Zippaport Founder Julie Middleton On How A Good Idea...

The Deep C ·

2024/11/15

Julie Middleton, founder of Zippaport, shares her journey of her daughter's leukemia diagnosis and how it led to the creation of Zippaport, a charity that provides zippered shirts for kids port access. Our chat covers topics such as the challenges of treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of Zippaport on families, and the process of ordering and receiving shirts. Julie also opens up about her own experience as a cancer mom and emphasizes the importance of community and giving back, and

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36:03

What Is Caregiver Storytelling with Dr Mike Lang -...

The Deep C ·

2024/11/05

In this conversation, Sam and Dr. Mike Lang explore the profound impact of caregiving storytelling. Mike shares his personal journey from being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma when he was 25, emphasizing the importance of caregiver support and the need for connection among those affected by cancer. They discuss the challenges of identity during treatment, the significance of agency in caregiving, and the transformative power of adventure therapy. Mike emphasizes the value of caregiver storytelling

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29:59

Do Followers Equal Funds? - Heather's Experience...

The Deep C ·

2024/10/27

This chat with Heather was initially intended to talk about the difference between the US and Canadian health care systems and the cost of cancer, but more often than not, our talks veer into areas that go much deeper than what we originally planned.Heather bravely and vulnerably shares how the financial pressures of her daughter’s treatment for Ewing Sarcoma made her feel like she needed to turn to social media for fundraising based on the success she’d seen when other families shared their child’s

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36:46

Making a Life While Saving a Life - Marie on...

The Deep C ·

2024/10/18

Marie shares her experience of being pregnant and giving birth while her son, Ezra, was undergoing treatment for leukemia. She discusses the common occurrence of parents having a baby during their child's treatment and the complex emotions that come with it. Marie also opens up about feeling jealous of families who have made it through unscathed and the challenges of caring for a child with a chronic condition post-treatment. She talks about the impact of graft versus host disease (GVHD) on Ezra and

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45:13

You Never Move On, You Just Move Forward - The...

The Deep C ·

2024/10/12

Curtis Vallier is a bereaved dad, a childhood cancer activist, and the podcast host of The Childhood Cancer Perspective where he provides a unique perspective on pediatric cancer from a father's point of view. In January 2020 when Curtis' daughter was six, she was diagnosed withChoroid Plexus Carcinoma Brain Cancer, which she passed from in July 2021.In our chat, Curtis discusses the lack of representation of fathers in the pediatric cancer community and the societal expectations that prevent them

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30:41

After The Bell - Leahann's Reflections On Her Son's...

The Deep C ·

2024/10/04

Leahann’s son was diagnosed with stage 3 nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkins lymphoma when he was 16yrs old. Like a lot of us, it’s so hard to talk about what this is all like during treatment, so we often find ourselves after our children are done frontline trying to make sense of what just happened. So many of our chats start here, and today’s is no exception.Leahann and I jump right in to how it felt the day she left the hospital after her son rang the bell, and how confusing it was. You’ll

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40:43

Down Syndrome & ALL Treatment During Covid Lockdown -...

The Deep C ·

2024/09/26

Sandra’s son Isaiah was born with a heart condition and Down Syndrome, and at 14 months had open heart surgery. Just before he turned 3, he was diagnosed with ALL, in the height of covid, and because he doesn’t communicate through words, Sandra and her husband navigated Isaiah’s treatment very differently than a family whose child could express how they felt, what hurt, and what they needed. All of this during lockdowns, having to quit jobs, and raising another child at home. Sandra shares her story

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42:52

Yogapalooza With Co Founder Steve Neville - How...

The Deep C ·

2024/09/17

In 2018 Steve and his cofounder Randy started YOGAPALOOZA, a 24 hour yoga fundraiser in support of their local children’s hospital CHEO in Ottawa, Ontario. They have since raised over $370,000 with all funds supporting childhood cancer research, a cause extremely close to Steve’s heart. When his son Cole was 5 1/2 years old he was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma. Throughout Cole’s treatment, Steve attributes his yoga and meditation practice, as well as his intention to find gratitude

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33:58

Medicated Moms - Sam and Amie Talk Antidepressants...

The Deep C ·

2024/09/10

This conversation provides a raw and honest look at the emotional and psychological toll of caring for a child with cancer and dives deep into the topic of medication to manage anxiety and depression. In this episode, Amie and Sam discuss the importance of self-care and seeking help while navigating the challenges of their child's treatment and life post treatment. They emphasize the need for parents to prioritize their own well-being in order to better care for their children. They share their

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39:59

Brave! Warrior! Fighter! But Was I Really? - Insights...

The Deep C ·

2024/09/05

Alexx Friesen shares her experience as a child going through cancer treatment and how her parents supported her. She emphasizes the importance of giving children space to feel their emotions and validating their experiences. Alexx also discusses the role of hope and comfort in the context of pediatric cancer. She highlights the need for parents to show their human side and be supportive while also taking care of themselves. Alexx shares her perspective as both a former patient and a clinician,

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35:40

To Find In The Midst of Hell What Isn't Hell -...

The Deep C ·

2024/09/02

Claire from Strong Like Sloane talks about how her daughter Sloane was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma when she was 5 years old and how Sloane's diagnosis threw her into a place where she felt compelled to use her marketing and advocacy skills to fight for other families just like theirs. Claire discusses her coping mechanisms and advocacy work. She shares how she turns her pain into purpose and finds hope in the midst of difficult circumstances. Claire emphasizes the importance of giving

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41:56

Every Superhero Has a Sidekick - Lisa and Tonia Carry...

The Deep C ·

2024/07/29

Today we chat with Rose Marie and her two incredible sisters Lisa and Tonia about caring for her while she cares for her son during his cancer treatment. Rose Marie’s 16yr old son was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in December 2023, which means they are still in very active treatment. Her son’s tumour was on his lower right tibia and, despite Rose Marie researching and trying everything under the sun to prevent it (and I mean everything) his lower right leg had to be amputated.This conversation really

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50:20

Cancer Parent Pep Talk - Getting Unstuck with Mindset...

The Deep C ·

2024/07/17

Kayleigh Kennedy is a cancer mom, mindset coach and the powerhouse behind Limitless Coaching where she helps clients break free from their limitations and unlock their full potential by giving them tools and practices to get them “unstuck” - but how do we apply the same tools to our kids' cancer diagnosis?The answer is GRATITUDE. Yes, finding things to be grateful for with a cancer diagnosis, as counter intuitive and impossible that might seem. If the idea of finding things to be grateful for is a

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48:08

The Force of Addy’s Love - How Jess Finds Strength...

The Deep C ·

2024/07/09

Jess will tell you she draws all her strength from her daughter Addy. In our conversation, Jess shares how Addy's force and unstoppable energy impactedeveryone in her life, and continues to be shared today.When Addy was 13 she was diagnosed with angiosarcoma, a very rare cancer, especially in children. Addy went through nine months of treatment and passed two days after her 14th birthday. During her treatment, Addy centred her focus on helping other kids, askingJess to start raising funds and

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42:47

When Fear is The Driving Force - How Community &...

The Deep C ·

2024/07/01

Rachelle’s daughter was originally diagnosed with Wilms at 16 months old, and then relapsed at 3 years old in a new city without the family and support system they’d had for her daughter’s initial treatment.Rachelle candidly and honestly talks about the need to “claw” together a community of cancer parents to help them survive her daughter’s treatment. We talk about connections, finding comfort in other oncology parents, and how it feels when a bereaved parent supports families of NED kids, and the

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45:54

A Good Mother - Cracking Open Our Purpose and...

The Deep C ·

2024/06/26

When Taryn's daughter June was 8 months old, she was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. After an aggressive treatment of chemo, surgery, tandem stem cell transplants and radiation, June passed at 18 months old. Just over two years later, Taryn shares all the ways June cracked her open and how being June's mom helped her discover her purpose, and reconnect with her identity through poetry and writing.Taryn shares her magnificent poem A Good Mother from her blog Carrying June where you'll also find

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53:54

The Different Depths to Bereavement - Dave & Kristy’s...

The Deep C ·

2024/06/18

Dave and Kristy Costa lost their only child Lacey to pediatric melanoma less than two years ago. In our conversation, they share what it was like to be parents in the cancer community with such a rare diagnosis, and how the framework for Lacey's treatment didn't follow typical cancer treatment, leaving them to chart their own course from the very beginning.Dave and Kristy go deep into their reflections of carrying Lacey through her treatment, and generously share their honest and real account of

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42:35

Meeting Your Cancer Mom Soulmate - How Laura and Sam...

The Deep C ·

2024/06/11

Traversing the oncology parent landscape can be a very lonely and isolating experience. Most of our family and friends can’t relate, and explaining this place to them is exhausting and can make us feel even more removed from the lives we once knew. But if we look around the hospital waiting rooms and hallways, the little kitchenettes and playrooms, chances are pretty high that we’re surrounded by other parents who feel the exact same way. Yes, we’re exhausted, and the idea of making new friends

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53:28

Radiation Necrosis - When You're Battling the...

The Deep C ·

2024/06/04

The transition from parent to oncology parent is fast, it’s sudden, and within seconds we’re thrown into a landmine of medical terminology that feels like it's exploding all around us. Words we’ve never heard, let alone can pronounce, are being referenced to our child and their survival. We’re given treatment plans and chemo protocols, radiation doses, surgical procedures, an entire book of meds from the pharmacy - every word so long, with so many syllables and acronyms, and we have to know what

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1:12:17

How To Hug a Hospital - Denise Bebenek on Healing,...

The Deep C ·

2024/05/28

Denise Bebenek is the Founder, President and driving force behind the Meagan Bebenek Foundation: Creating a Circle of Hope, a foundation that has raised over 6 million dollars to support and fund research for pediatric brain cancers.In late 2000, Denise’s youngest child, Meagan, was diagnosed with an inoperable and malignant brain tumour. She died six months later, only two weeks past her fifth birthday. That June day, Denise envisioned a real yet symbolic “hug” of the hospital, sending a message to

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