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Here's Hope Project
by Sara Jane Walsh
Listen in as we delve into the affects that having a chronic illness or chronically ill child has on a person's mental health. I will bring on guests to share their stories and experiences with PTSD, anxiety, depression, child loss, grief, self care and more. We will also be discussing various topics that go hand in hand with having a sick child such as transitioning back to life after treatment, losing and finding a new identity through illness, and finding purpose in the journey. New episodes will be published on the first of every month.
Episodes
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Ep. 16 - A Father's Perspective On Childhood Cancer | Zackery Vankleeck
In this episode, I bring on Zackery who is the father of Virgil who was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma at 1yr old. He opens up about the emotional struggles he’s faced, how he copes, and where he’s found support. Zack addresses the stigma men face when it comes to their mental health and the...
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Ep. 15 - Caring For Her Son's Mental Health And Her Own Through Treatment | Bhavika
In this episode, I bring on Bhavika who is the mother of a 12 yr old boy who fought Leukemia 3x. Along with this diagnosis and other health issues, Kabir struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and also went through a steroid induced psychosis. Bhavika shares her experience trying…
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Ep. 14 - Music Therapy For Those With Chronic Illness | Katie Conder
In this episode, I bring on Katie Conder who is a licensed music therapist. We dig deep into the benefits of music therapy specifically for those battling chronic illness and how it can aid in the rehabilitation process, assist with speech and language disorders and more! We talk about what you…
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Ep. 13 - Sibling Loss And Grief
In this episode I talk with Tiffany about what grief looks like for a child and how to support them through the grieving process. Tiffany is the founder of the Princess Nora’s Warriors foundation (https://noraswarriors.com) and she also hosts the Unexpected Fight podcast. Interested in being a...
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Ep. 12 - When Your Child Has A Rare Disease: Steph's Journey | Steph Singh
In this episode I talk with Steph about what life was like with her daughter Bri who had Alexander’s disease, a rare neurological disease that effects the nervous system. We talk about her journey to receiving a diagnosis, the adversity she faced and how faith helped her through the tough times....
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Ep. 11 - Maintaining A Healthy Relationship When You Have A Sick Child | Amanda & Zack VanKleek
In this episode I talk with Amanda and Zack about how having a sick child has strengthened their relationship and brought them closer together. Regardless of what illness or disability your child has, couples are challenged in ways that can really make or break a relationship. This episode should...
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Ep. 10 - How A Diagnosis Changes You And Healthcare Resources
In this episode I talk with Kelly who is a health navigator with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. She also has a daughter named Riley who was diagnosed with infantile glioblastoma and is currently NED. We talk about how Riley’s diagnosis affected her mental health, how she copes and then...
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Ep. 9 - Finding Peace In The Chaos | Rachel Corvi
In this episode I talk with Rachel who is the mother of Bella who was just diagnosed with cancer for a 3rd time. They have been on a long journey, and Rachel has written a book that goes into all that she has learned through that journey. The book is called, “Listen, You need a break.” This book…
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Ep. 8 - Life With Two Special Needs Kids | Demi
In this episode I speak with Demi who has two kids with special needs. She has a son named Ollie who has Caudal Regression Syndrome and then another son, George, who has Cerebral Palsy. Life is hard with one child so imagine how hard it is with two! We’ll spend this episode talking about what day...
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Ep. 7 - Chronic Illness and PTSD | Rachel Esquivel
In this episode you'll hear from Rachel who is the mom to Emi who is very medically complex. She has numerous health issues and deals with chronic pain on a daily basis. She’s had over 30 surgeries and is constantly in and out of the hospital and traveling between Texas and Ohio to receive...
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Ep. 6 - Losing and Finding Yourself Through Chronic Illness | Francesca
In this episode I will be talking with Francesca who has been battling chronic illness half her life. While she was a healthy and vibrant child, her life changed drastically at 13 when she became ill. We’ll be talking about how her identity transformed and evolved through this time in her life…
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Ep. 5 - Navigating Work and School Through Treatment | Erin Booth
In this episode I talk with Erin Booth who is the mom to a Leukemia warrior named Landon. Landon finished treatment in May, but we’ll be looking back at the support and resources she used to help Landon keep up with school. We’ll also be talking about how she managed to work throughout his...
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Ep. 4 - Child Loss and Grief | Krissie Martinez
In this episode I talk with Krissie Martinez who lost her son, Zyler after complications from open heart surgery. Krissie and I talk about what life is like after child loss, how it affects the siblings, how she and her family are getting through it all, and we also talk about what others should…
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Ep. 3 - How To Prepare For Last Minute Decisions and Self Care | Bree Ward
In this episode I talk with Bree Ward who is the mom of a heart warrior named Kyleigh. Kyleigh is 8yrs old, has had 3 open heart surgeries and is diagnosed with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and restrictive cardiomyopathy which requires a heart transplant. We talk about some difficult...
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Ep. 2 - A Kids Perspective On Childhood Cancer | Bella Hollis
In this episode I talk with Bella who is a 2x cancer warrior. She fought and beat cancer when she was 12yrs old and then again after relapsing at 16yrs. Diagnosed with brain and spinal tumors, Bella talks about what her experience was like when she was first diagnosed. She talks about how she…
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Ep. 1 - Life After Treatment | Shari Ann Almeida
In this episode I speak with Shari Ann Almeida who is a cancer mom, advocate and author. Shari Ann’s daughter, Dakota, was diagnosed with Leukemia in April 2019 and she is now 2 years cancer free. I talk with her mom about what life is like after treatment, how it has affected her relationship…
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Get to Know Me and This Podcast!
Welcome to the Here's Hope Project where your story matters, and your story creates hope. This is a podcast that explores the affects chronic illness has on a person's mental health. In this intro episode, you will learn more about me, why I'm starting this podcast, and what you can expect in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Listen in as we delve into the affects that having a chronic illness or chronically ill child has on a person's mental health. I will bring on guests to share their stories and experiences with PTSD, anxiety, depression, child loss, grief, self care and more. We will also be discussing various topics that go hand in hand with having a sick child such as transitioning back to life after treatment, losing and finding a new identity through illness, and finding purpose in the journey. New episodes will be published on the first of every month.
HOSTED BY
Sara Jane Walsh
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How many episodes does Here's Hope Project have?
Here's Hope Project currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Here's Hope Project about?
Listen in as we delve into the affects that having a chronic illness or chronically ill child has on a person's mental health. I will bring on guests to share their stories and experiences with PTSD, anxiety, depression, child loss, grief, self care and more. We will also be discussing various...
How often does Here's Hope Project release new episodes?
Here's Hope Project has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Here's Hope Project?
Here's Hope Project is created and hosted by Sara Jane Walsh.
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