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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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58:39

Inside Bone Marrow Transplant - A Mom's First Hand...

The Deep C ·

2025/11/05

Today I chat with my friend and fellow cancer mom Jenna about carrying her son through a 42 day bone marrow transplant this past summer. This episode is really important for so many reasons, BMT is a big and daunting procedure that so many of our families go through - so many parents are in complete isolation with their children for weeks and months, there are so many layers, so many challenges - we could talk about the isolation alone for 20 episodes - it’s just such a consuming and encompassing

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29:35

Kiddo, This is Going to Be Hard - AYA Support Through...

The Deep C ·

2025/10/24

Today I speak with Mel, an ALL survivor currently in her second year of university. Mel was diagnosed at 17, and just recently rang the bell this past summer, so her account of treatment is still really fresh and honest. Our talk today is from Mel’s lens as an AYA patient, and how we as parents can best support our teens and young adult children going through treatment at an age when they are fully aware of every single layer of their cancer diagnosis. Mel talks about what helped and didn’t help

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39:54

Doing Everything Right and Your Child Gets Cancer -...

The Deep C ·

2025/10/12

Today I speak with Leah, a pediatric nurse and nutritional coach who has spent more than a decade supporting families through some of the most meaningful and vulnerable times of their life. She’s worked in pediatric intensive care and birthing centres, and later built her own practice — one that helps parents navigate those early years of nutrition and development with a more holistic, compassionate approach. Her goal was always to make a real difference — to help children heal not just from

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36:59

Naturopath Dr. Jackie on Integrating Alternative...

The Deep C ·

2025/09/14

Today I speak with Dr Jackie, a naturopathic doctor and mom to 3 beautiful boys. Jackie’s life was completely upended when her youngest son Spencer was diagnosed with high risk ALL at 13 months old. And when I say her life, I mean her entire foundation. As a naturopath, Jackie was consciously raising her family in alignment with her practice - this meant using things like natural remedies, tinctures, supplements and diet to not only help her kids through fevers, bumps and bruises, but to also work

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38:34

The Shame of Having Cancer as a Kid with Childhood...

The Deep C ·

2025/07/16

Todays talk with my friend Lindsay hit so close to home, in many ways. I first connected with Lindsay because our kids were diagnosed with the same cancer, rhabdo. It felt really good to talk to another parent who knew all the same things I knew - like meeting someone in a foreign country who spoke the same language AND also knew all the same people. She was comfortable, familiar and we instantly connected.So it was a matter of minutes before Lindsay told me that ON THE SAME DAY she found her son’s

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34:24

Running Towards the Pain - Bereaved Dad Matt on the...

The Deep C ·

2025/06/21

My conversation today with Matt got so deep, so fast, and I think it’s because he’s worked really hard at clearing the path towards the place he holds his pain and grief around losing his son Landon. When Landon was 10.5 years old he passed away from medulloblastoma, leaving Matt with a choice to follow his grief in a bad, destructive direction, or in a powerful and healing direction.A friend challenged him to run for 21 days to start a habit and hopefully give Matt an outlet for his grief, and so

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35:52

The Sibling Experience - A Brother Shares His...

The Deep C ·

2025/06/03

Today I speak withAlex, who was 7 yrs old when his sister was diagnosed with leukemia 20 years ago. We discuss the profound impact of childhood experiences related to a sibling's cancer diagnosis and dive deep intothemes of loneliness, emotional neglect, and the long-term effects on mental health. Alex shares his personal journey of navigating his sister's illness, the feelings of being sidelined, and the eventual realization of the need for support and therapy. Our discussion highlights the

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42:14

The Golden Moms

The Deep C ·

2025/05/24

Today I talk with five incredible oncology moms who met during their kids treatments and felt the need to create a collective for cancer moms to come together, feel seen, supported and less alone. Katelyn, Sarah, Amanda, Nicole and Lindsay discuss the importance of having a support system of other oncology moms, the emotional challenges they face, and how they found strength in their shared experiences. Our discussion highlights the birth of the Golden Moms community, the significance of connecting

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46:32

Post Treatment Healing for Parents - Oncology Mom...

The Deep C ·

2025/05/14

In this conversation, Sam and mindset coach/oncology mom Kayleigh Kennedy explore the emotional landscape for parents post treatment and the profound impact of trauma on our mental and physical health. Kayleigh shares her personal experiences and insights on mending the broken heart her son's cancer treatment left her with, and the ongoing process of healing, highlighting the significance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. One of the ways Kayleigh has approached her healing is

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31:39

Did I Make It Too Fun? A Fascinating Talk on What...

The Deep C ·

2025/05/01

My talk with Lily has really stuck with me. This is a mom who simply refused to let cancer define her family’s life. There was no way cancer was going to interrupt their normal, and there was no way it was going to interfere with her son’s growth and learning and development. Lily was determined to maintain Wyatt’s full and active life, and not only maintain, but better it. Cancer wasn’t something that would stop him, it was something that would make him stronger.When Wyatt was 5.5 yrs old, he was

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36:20

Supporting Families & Siblings in Children's Hospice...

The Deep C ·

2025/04/17

Sam Albert, a recreational therapist at Roger Nielson Children's Hospice, shares her experience supporting families and siblings through treatment and end of life care. Sam shares personal stories of growing up with a brother who had cancer, the impact of grief, and the importance of validating the sibling's experience. The conversation also emphasizes the significance of peer support among siblings and the creative ways they express their emotions. Sam explores the profound experiences of

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45:56

Cancer Dad Scott on His Teen Daughter’s Rhabdo Battle...

The Deep C ·

2025/04/01

In this chat, Scott Walker shares his family's journey through his teenage daughter's cancer diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma and treatment. He discusses the shock of receiving the diagnosis, the protective 'armor' parents wear, and the importance of finding moments of release. Scott emphasizes the significance of approaching treatment in phases, coping with the hair loss phase, and the vital role of team sports and community support in their journey. Scott shares the profound impact of team dynamics

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1:06:57

Love Will Keep Us Fighting - How Shara Uses Love to...

The Deep C ·

2025/03/20

This conversation spans the epic journey of Shara and her wife Karen navigating their son's stage IV osteosarcoma diagnosis while immigrating to Canada. Friends from childhood, Shara and Karengrew up together in the Philippines. Their paths went in different directions, Shara to Canada where she’s a nurse, and Karen to becoming a psychologist, marrying and becoming a mother. Years later, when Karen was a single mom to Tim, still in the Philippines, she reconnected with Shara, and it didn’t take long

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33:18

The Cancer Parents Handbook - Author Laura DeKraker...

The Deep C ·

2025/02/15

Today we sit down withauthor and oncology parent Laura DeKraker Lang Ree to chat about her new book,The Cancer Parent's Handbook - What Your Oncologist Doesn't Have Time to Tell You.Laura shares her journey as a cancer parent, discussing the emotional challenges and the importance of community support. She emphasizes the need for perspective, the role of knowledge in advocacy, and the power of gratitude in navigating the difficult times. The discussion highlights the unique experiences of parents in

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49:12

Identical Twins with Leukemia - Mom Alisha’s...

The Deep C ·

2025/02/08

In this conversation, Alisha and Sam delve into the emotional complexities of parenting twins diagnosed with cancer. They explore themes of self-doubt, the struggle between fear and maternal instinct, and the unique challenges faced by families dealing with multiple diagnoses. The discussion highlights the emotional toll on parents, the dynamics between siblings, and the coping mechanisms that emerge during and after treatment. Alisha shares her personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of

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33:12

An Uphill Battle - Sarah’s Story of Single Parenting...

The Deep C ·

2025/01/25

In today's conversation, Sarah Bailey shares her emotional journey as a single mother navigating the challenges of her daughter's leukemia diagnosis. The discussion covers her life before the diagnosis, the shock of receiving the news, the transition into a new reality, the importance of connection and support, and the complexities of parenting during treatment. Sarah emphasizes the loneliness of her experience and the significance of sharing her story to help others feel less isolated. Sarah

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40:55

How It Appears vs How It Is - Bereaved Mom Tristin...

The Deep C ·

2025/01/17

Tristin's daughter Kinley was diagnosed with a malignant rhabdoid tumor at four monthsold, and nine weeks into treatment, were told Kinley's cancer was incurable. She passed at seven months old. In our conversation today, we explorethe complexities of navigating personal relationships and conversations in the context of pediatric oncology. We discuss the emotional weight of sharing Kinley's story, the importance of community support, and the challenges of maintaining privacy regarding a child's

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30:00

Holding Hope & Fear with Mindset for Medical Moms...

The Deep C ·

2025/01/10

In today’s episode, medical mom and mindset coach Cortney Given shares her experience as a “heart mom” to daughter Zola who was diagnosed with hypo plastic left heart syndrome during Cortney’s pregnancy, and required her first heart surgery when she was only 36 hours old. Cortney has since become a coach and leader in the medical parent community, supporting parents through their child’s diagnoses and complex needs with practical and well earned tools to help us hold our hope, and our fear. Cortney

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25:40

In the Same Boat - Two Cancer Moms With Kids Who Have...

The Deep C ·

2024/12/04

This conversation delves into the emotional and practical challenges faced by two mothers, Jenna and Alex, as they navigate their children's leukemia diagnoses. They share their experiences from the initial diagnosis to the ongoing treatment, highlighting the shock, fear, and isolation that accompany such a journey. The discussion emphasizes the importance of connection and support among parents in similar situations, illustrating how their friendship has provided strength and understanding during

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33:47

When "I Don't Know" is The Answer - Parenting a Teen...

The Deep C ·

2024/11/22

In this episode, host Sam Taylor and parent Nicole talk about all the unknowns that come up when your child is diagnosed with a rare cancer that doesn’t respond to all the traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. When Nicole’s son Hayden was 12 years old, he had a bad fall while snowboarding and complained of serious pain in his side that brought them to the hospital. After tests and ultrasounds, Nicole was told that Hayden’s fall had ruptured a15 centimetre tumor on his kidney,

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