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The UpBeat, Powered by CoachArt
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The UpBeat podcast series is dedicated to the emotional and social wellbeing of families impacted by childhood chronic illness. The UpBeat hosts, Greg and Roxanne, interview guests that share helpful advice and anecdotes relevant to the everyday challenges and triumphs of parenting a child with a physical chronic condition. Tune in for useful tips, tools, and resources as we navigate through this unchartered parenting journey. The UpBeat is powered by CoachArt, a nonprofit offering FREE arts and athletics lessons to any child impacted by any chronic illness, currently in LA, the Bay Area, and San Diego. Find out if your child is eligible. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color
Episodes
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YOU’RE NOT ALONE WITH A RARE DIAGNOSIS
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our Executive Director and host Greg sits down with actress Madison McLaughlin to discuss her family’s journey with an extremely rare chronic illness. At age 11, Madison made her way to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting…
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WHEREVER YOU ARE, YOU MAKE THAT YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR HOME
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our Executive Director and host Greg is joined by Jenny Winter, a mother from San Diego who has a special perspective to share on a situation many people are experiencing all over the world. Social distancing and quarantining have...
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JUVENILE ARTHRITIS: THE JOURNEY TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR SOPHIA
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our Executive Director and host Greg is joined by Joel Rothman and Laura Schultz, longtime friends of CoachArt in Los Angeles. One of the most amazing aspects of our CoachArt families is their tireless willingness to give back and...
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5 TIPS FOR COPING IN A PANDEMIC
Dr. Theopia Jackson, chair of the clinical psychology degree program at Saybrook University in Pasadena, CA, has a long history of providing therapy services to families dealing with chronic illness and complex trauma. In our recent interview for The UpBeat Podcast, I was surprised when she told…
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I’M HERE AND I BELIEVE YOU
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our Executive Director and host Greg sits down for a chat with Alexa Chronister, the inspiring Founder and President of Fight Like A Warrior, a non-profit organization “working to unite, empower, and advocate for those fighting...
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JESSIE’S JOYJARS: HOW A PASSION INSPIRES OTHERS TO NEVER EVER GIVE UP
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our Executive Director and host Greg is joined by Erik Rees, a former pastor at the world-renowned Saddleback Church in Orange County, an author, and the father of Jessie, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2011 at age 11....
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HELPING OTHERS IS ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO HELP YOURSELF
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our Executive Director and host Greg is joined by Kendell Hardy, a grandmother, HR resource professional, and last year’s CoachArt Bay Area volunteer of the year. Kendell has been a longtime friend of CoachArt, teaching many…
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With Laughter, There is Hope
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our Executive Director and host Greg has the chance to chat with Derek Hughes, a “stand-up magician” who performs live all across the country and has appeared on numerous TV shows, including America’s Got Talent (where he was a...
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Key Benefits of Guided Meditation
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our Executive Director and host Greg sits down with Lizzie Neff, a Senior Program Manager at CoachArt. Lizzie is also a meditation leader and yoga instructor and she’s here to lead us on a guided meditation! Hosted on Acast. See...
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How Hobbies Can Turn Into Careers for Children with Chronic Illness
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our co-hosts Greg and Roxanne sit down with Stephen Schneider, an inspiring 19-year-old who was diagnosed with a rare heart disease eight years ago. Soon after, Stephen underwent a successful heart transplant and began to use his…
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How This Entrepreneur Created a Successful Business and Beat Cancer
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our co-hosts Greg and Roxanne chat with Callae Brownstein, a Beverly Hills-based jewelry designer who was diagnosed with brain cancer right around the time she launched her jewelry company CB Luxe. Transformed from the experience…
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Overcoming Physical Challenges in Pursuit of Passion
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our co-hosts Greg and Roxanne are joined by Deja Young, a 23-year-old track and field athlete who was born with shoulder dystocia that caused substantial nerve damage. As a college athlete, Deja learned of the Paralympic Games, set…
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Recovery is a Process
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our co-hosts Greg and Roxanne sit down with Deena, a psychotherapist whose daughter Nomi was diagnosed with leukemia at age 10 in 2014. Deena shares the story of how Nomi’s life was saved by her older sister Maya and how Deena’s...
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Resources for Dealing With the Emotional Impacts of a Childhood Cancer Diagnosis
September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month, so The UpBeat is spending this month interviewing guests who’ve experienced its impact. In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our co-hosts Greg and Roxanne are joined by Kumiko, a CoachArt parent whose son Kazuma was...
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The Power of Positivity
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our co-hosts Greg and Roxanne are joined by Radwa and Tamer, whose son Zein was diagnosed with stage four Neuroblastoma at the age of 5. Over the next seven years, Zein overcame cancer four different times and his parents are here…
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The Healing Powers of Art and Creativity
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our co-hosts Greg and Roxanne are joined by Nomi, a CoachArt student who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia in 2014. Now 16, Nomi beat cancer thanks to a bone marrow transplant from her sister. She’s here to discuss the...
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How I Learned to Cope With My Child's Cancer Diagnosis
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our co-hosts Greg and Roxanne sit down with their very special guest Marc — Roxanne’s husband. Marc opens up about what it was like to be there for their daughter Aleyna’s cancer diagnosis when she was 6 years old. He also shares...
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The Benefits of Ice Skating for Kids With Special Needs
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our co-hosts Greg and Roxanne are joined by Denise, an ice skating instructor who’s been giving lessons to children with special needs for 22 years at the Oakland Ice Center in Oakland, California. A competitive figure skater…
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Activities for Kids With Chronic Illnesses
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our co-hosts Greg and Roxanne are joined by Brandon, whose son Aiden has been a long-time CoachArt student. Aiden was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), a rare autoimmune disorder that poses numerous challenges, both...
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Building Support Groups in Your Family Resource Center
In this week’s episode of The Upbeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our host Greg is joined by Felicia Ford, an amazing single mother whose 17-year-old daughter Faith was born with cerebral palsy. Felicia shares her inspiring story of how her frightening experience at Faith’s birth motivated her to...
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Anxiety in Children as a Result of Their Illness: How to Identify it & 5 Ways to Combat it
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, our host Greg sits down with Megan Gallagher, a 23-year-old mental health advocate and motivational speaker, to discuss her experience with an issue familiar to many families impacted by childhood chronic illness — severe anxiety....
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3 Amazing Nonprofits for Kids Diagnosed With Cancer
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, co-host Greg is joined by special guest host Elena, one of CoachArt’s board members (and our interviewee on podcast episode 3), as they sit down to chat with CoachArt’s marketing director, Roxanne. Roxanne switches seats from…
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Communication Tips for Families of Kids Impacted by Chronic Illness
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, co-hosts Greg and Roxanne sit down with CoachArt parent and board member, Elena, to discuss her family’s experiences with chronic illness. Her unique journey began when her son Brad was diagnosed with a pediatric brain tumor at the...
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3 Tips for Dealing With "Information Overload" After Your Child's Diagnosis
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast, powered by CoachArt, co-hosts Greg and Roxanne chat with Lacey, whose 10-year-old son Levi is one of CoachArt’s newest members. At just 3 days old, Levi was diagnosed with craniosynostosis and cleft palate. Since then, Lacey and her family have...
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Those Aren't Scars, They're Stripes - Tiger Stripes
In this week’s episode of The UpBeat Podcast powered by CoachArt, co-hosts Greg and Roxanne sit down with Erin Garcia, co-author of the brand new children’s book Tiger Livy. When a rare autoimmune disease suddenly turned her niece’s life upside down, Erin immediately looked for books they could...
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Introducing: The UpBeat, Powered by CoachArt
The UpBeat is a brand new podcast powered by CoachArt and hosted by their Executive Director, Greg Harrell-Edge and Marketing Director, Roxanne Doche - who also happens to be a parent of a child with a chronic illness. When your child is diagnosed with an illness, life as you know it dramatically...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The UpBeat podcast series is dedicated to the emotional and social wellbeing of families impacted by childhood chronic illness. The UpBeat hosts, Greg and Roxanne, interview guests that share helpful advice and anecdotes relevant to the everyday challenges and triumphs of parenting a child with a physical chronic condition. Tune in for useful tips, tools, and resources as we navigate through this unchartered parenting journey.
The UpBeat is powered by CoachArt, a nonprofit offering FREE arts and athletics lessons to any child impacted by any chronic illness, currently in LA, the Bay Area, and San Diego. Find out if your child is eligible.
Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color
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