A.L.L. Mamma Care

I'm so honored and excited to have Lauren Silver join me on the podcast! She is truly a Superwoman and her spirit and enthusiasm for helping others, all things running all the while fundraising for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society is an inspiration. Join Lauren and I, as we dive into all the things! She shares with us her survivor journey with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) when she was young. She shares with us how she's raised thousands of dollars for LLS while taking part in running many marathons and half marathons with Team in Training over the past decade.   She's down to the final week of her fundraising for LLS Man & Women of the Year. Her team Breaking Barriers is striving to bring her to the finish line on June 10th with the title Women of the Year and she's striving to earn that Women of the Year title by collecting the most funds for LLS research and family support. Links: https://www.lls.org/ (https://www.lls.org/)  https://www.mwoy.org/ (https://www.mwoy.org/)  https://www.teamintraining.org/ (https://www.teamintraining.org/)  https://www.teamintraining.org/search-events (https://www.teamintraining.org/search-events)  Donate Directly to: https://pages.lls.org/mwoy/ma/ma21/lsilver (https://pages.lls.org/mwoy/ma/ma21/lsilver)  Check out the Lauren's Auction: https://www.32auctions.com/breakingbarriersforlls (https://www.32auctions.com/breakingbarriersforlls)  Connect with Lauren directly:  https://www.instagram.com/laurenbsilver/ (https://www.instagram.com/laurenbsilver/) https://www.facebook.com/lauren.silver.106 (https://www.facebook.com/lauren.silver.106)  Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/ (https://www.joinclubhouse.com/)  Visit Jackie at: https://www.allmammacare.com/ (https://www.allmammacare.com/)

This week on the podcast my husband joins and we catch you guys up on Ollie’s end of oral treatment and how we celebrated with family far and near! We rave about Icing Smiles and how they made his 4th birthday party EXTRA special! And we touch upon some positive improvements now that our son is finished with his treatment.  We hope you laugh with us as we navigate parenthood despite being sleep deprived, our love for online shopping, and how as a family we’re adjusting to life after our son’s treatment and all the emotions that go with it while keeping our sense of humor in the process.  I felt it was important to document this part in our journey because I often flash back to the early days in our son’s treatment and the deep, dark feeling of hopelessness. This is the episode that I wish I had access to back then. My wish is that someone, somewhere finds this and it’s able to restore a glimmer of hope in their darkest hour.    Links:  https://www.allmammacare.com/ (allmammacare.com ) https://www.icingsmiles.org/ (https://www.icingsmiles.org/)  https://www.instagram.com/icingsmiles/ (https://www.instagram.com/icingsmiles/)  https://www.instagram.com/lia.bakes/ (https://www.instagram.com/lia.bakes/)  https://www.hallmark.com/ornaments/keepsake-ornaments/cancer-survivors-bell-metal-ornament-benefitting-cancer-research-at-mayo-clinic-1999QHX4102.html (https://www.hallmark.com/ornaments/keepsake-ornaments/cancer-survivors-bell-metal-ornament-benefitting-cancer-research-at-mayo-clinic-1999QHX4102.html) 

I am so grateful to have met some amazing Momcologists during my son’s treatment. My next guest, Edit Keshishyan is a fellow Momcologist and an Occupational Therapist. We’ve known each other for the last year and a half.  I was so happy when the stars aligned and she joined me on the podcast to talk about her amazing daughter, Emma, and how Edit was able to help her through some of the toughest times during her treatment for Leukemia. With over 10 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Edit founded her company, Achieving Milestones Therapy, not too long ago.  In this episode Edit shares with us Emma’s story and all the amazing things that OT can do to help children during treatment.  We talk about the many side effects of the chemotherapy our children had to take and we take a deep dive into the multiple facets of OT.  So settle in as we unpack the multitude of ways to help your child during treatment. We touch upon everything from sensory play, to ways to strengthen muscles, increase your child’s gross motor skills (large muscles), their fine motor (smaller muscles) and strengthen their vision.   We even get a special celebrity appearance from Emma as she drops in for a little bit to say “hi” and show me her missing teeth and wiggly tooth!   Edit Keshisyan Aghazarian- Momcologist & Occupational Therapist Find her on Instagram- @editkeshishyan @achievingmilestonestherapy (Website in the works) https://www.instagram.com/achievingmilestonestherapy/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/achievingmilestonestherapy/?hl=en)  Los Angeles, CA  AchievingMilestonesTherapy@gmail.com Phone: 818-288-3334 Recommended Links/Apps: https://www.abcmouse.com/abc/?8a08850bc2=T1148250950.1621217908.3024 (ABC Mouse)https://pbskids.org/ (PBS Kids)https://www.kidtopia.info/ (Kidtopia)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id994021869?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 (Dexteria VMI Visual-Motor Integration Skills )https://apps.apple.com/us/app/match-it-find-the-matching/id1340458852 (Match it - Find the matching)https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.loop.match3d&hl=en_US&gl=US (Match 3D - Matching Puzzle Game)https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.loop.match3d&hl=en_US&gl=US (Sort It 3D)https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rollic.tanglemaster3D&hl=en_US&gl=US (Tangle Master 3D)

   This week I interviewed Tricia Campero, a fellow momcologist and a woman who has been by my side from the very beginning of my son’s diagnosis. Tricia’s son, Christian was diagnosed with T-Cell Leukemia when he was 5 years old. She shares with us all the ins and outs of his journey back to health. Everything from how she sensed something was not right, to his diagnosis, to his 3 years of treatment including radiation, and they’re experience with Make a Wish and annual family vacation at Hole in the Wall camp in Connecticut. She offers advice for families that are in treatment and takes us into what school was like for Christian coming off treatment. This episode is a special one because Christian joined us for a little bit too! There are no words to express how deeply I am appreciative of Tricia’s friendship. And I know we are connected for life!  Links: Meet Christian and Tricia- https://www.facebook.com/christiancourage2012 (https://www.facebook.com/christiancourage2012 ) https://www.holeinthewallgang.org/ (https://www.holeinthewallgang.org/) https://wish.org/ (https://wish.org/)

What does a Social Worker do? How can they help now? What resources are available to my family and my child? These are all very common questions. I’m delighted to have Molly Hanson, our hospital social worker on the podcast this week. She provides valuable insight into what a typical day looks like for her. We talk all about her role and how she assists families to get them connected to various organizations and nonprofits. And she gives us a handful of websites to help get your family and child the support they need during treatment and beyond. Links:  https://www.mass.gov/pediatric-palliative-care-network-ppcn (https://www.mass.gov/pediatric-palliative-care-network-ppcn)  https://whyme.org/ (https://whyme.org/)  https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-for-children-youth-with-special-health-needs (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-for-children-youth-with-special-health-needs)  https://anddit.com/hope-portal (https://anddit.com/hope-portal) 

Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with my good friend Tara Geraughty! If you haven't had a chance listen to part 1. Stop this now and go back to part 1 so you can learn all about Clubhouse, Pediatric Playground and how to connect with others.  As I mentioned in part 1, Tara and I talked about so much I had to break it into 2 parts!  In this second half of the podcast, Tara shares with us her experience raising her daughter Emily, while she was undergoing treatment for Stage 4 High Risk Childhood Cancer.  Stay tuned to the end of this for a special message about how you can join Clubhouse and start connecting with other parents, medical workers and caregivers.  Ok so if you’re still listening it means that you are now ready to join me on Clubhouse! Sent me a message on Instagram or on Facebook for a Clubhouse invitation. I still have some left. Or go to https://www.joinclubhouse.com/ (https://www.joinclubhouse.com/) to get on the waitlist.   Once you’re on the app, join the Pediatric Playground by tapping on the magnifying glass in the upper left corner. Then select “Clubs” and search for Pediatric Playground.   Make sure to mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 20th 9pm-10PM EST as I cohost a room with Tara herself and my friend Rosaria Kozar. Rosaria is the creator of Living with Scanxiety podcast, and we talk all about Tips & Tricks for Organization while caring for your child with a medical diagnosis. I can’t wait to talk with you!  Links: Connect with Tara here:  https://www.heygirlyoucan.com/pages/about-me (https://www.heygirlyoucan.com/pages/) https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ (https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/)  https://www.joinclubhouse.com/ https://linktr.ee/makingcancerfun (https://linktr.ee/makingcancerfun)  https://www.instagram.com/makingcancerfun/ (https://www.instagram.com/makingcancerfun/)  Order Tara’s book here & join us in the Making Cancer Fun Community- https://www.makingcancerfun.com/ (https://www.makingcancerfun.com/)  https://tinyurl.com/MakingCancerFunYoutube (https://tinyurl.com/MakingCancerFunYoutube)  Connect with Jackie directly, voice behind A.L.L. Mamma Care: https://www.instagram.com/a.l.l.mammacare/ (https://www.instagram.com/a.l.l.mammacare/)  https://www.facebook.com/ALLMammaCare/ (https://www.facebook.com/ALLMammaCare/)

Caring for a loved one during a cancer treatment is often isolating. You’re on call 24/7 and often don’t have the time to connect with others.   What if I told you there is a way for you to connect with other caregivers in real time?  to ask for advice, get questions answered and create lasting friendships well beyond treatment? What if I told you there was a way to connect with other parents, nurses, doctors, child life specialists, child psychologists, cancer survivors and anyone helping support children in the medical world?  Better yet, what if I told you these conversations were happening on demand?  Well my friend, I’d like to introduce you to a new app called Clubhouse. Tara Geraghty rejoins me on the podcast this week and we talk all about her new club called “Pediatric Playground” and how to keep the conversation going wherever you may be. My time with Tara was chalked full of so many topics that I had to break this into TWO episodes. Make sure to hit “subscribe” so you’ll be notified when part 2 airs and you can hear more about Tara’s story and her book “Making Cancer Fun”.   Links: Connect with Tara here:  https://www.heygirlyoucan.com/pages/about-me (https://www.heygirlyoucan.com/pages/) https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ (https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/)  https://www.joinclubhouse.com/ https://linktr.ee/makingcancerfun (https://linktr.ee/makingcancerfun)  https://www.instagram.com/makingcancerfun/ (https://www.instagram.com/makingcancerfun/)  Order Tara’s book here & join us in the Making Cancer Fun Community- https://www.makingcancerfun.com/ (https://www.makingcancerfun.com/)  https://tinyurl.com/MakingCancerFunYoutube (https://tinyurl.com/MakingCancerFunYoutube) 

It was an honor to have Beecher Grogan, Lucy’s Mom and Executive Director of Lucy’s Love Bus in Amesbury, Massachusetts. I want to preface this episode that our conversation is focused around End of Life. Beecher was inspired to write her new book titled “Together” after witnessing first hand how important it is to provide space for children to talk and be heard.  This is a very sensitive topic and so please use your best judgement when deciding to listen to it. If you want to learn more about Beecher or Lucy’s Love Bus check out the links in the show notes. https://lucyslovebus.org/ (https://lucyslovebus.org/)  https://www.facebook.com/LucysLoveBus/ (https://www.facebook.com/LucysLoveBus/)  https://twitter.com/lucyslovebus (https://twitter.com/lucyslovebus)  https://www.instagram.com/lucys_love_bus/ (https://www.instagram.com/lucys_love_bus/)  https://www.blurb.com/b/5487023-a-lion-inside (https://www.blurb.com/b/5487023-a-lion-inside)  https://www.gofundme.com/f/together-a-book-for-dying-children (https://www.gofundme.com/f/together-a-book-for-dying-children)

Tonight I’m broadcasting from my studio aka the closet in the playroom! My husband, Ryan and I discuss emotions surrounding our son’s approaching end of treatment, an amazing healthy cookie recipe and the list of Top 25 Pediatric Cancer Podcasts. Links:  https://blog.feedspot.com/childhood_cancer_podcasts/ (https://blog.feedspot.com/childhood_cancer_podcasts/)  https://www.allmammacare.com/ (https://www.allmammacare.com/)

I had so much fun sitting down and interviewing my son Ollie! We talk about everything from his favorite foods, to favorite toys and get into some tough questions like where does money come from? And where do babies come from? So sit back and relax and welcome to his world!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support (https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support)

It seems that everyone is homeschooling their kids today. And unfortunately we all know too well what it's like even when there isn’t a pandemic. Join me this week as I talk about how I started homeschooling my 3.5 year old. I tell you all the resources that I used to set up a classroom area for my son to help him master the basics. I share with you what I’m doing to help him increase his confidence with daily tasks and set him up for success. What are you doing that’s working well with your child? What are some challenges you're experiencing? Links: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Visual-ScheduleRoutineChore-Chart-for-Young-Children-3023727?st=383918ffe4cd6c700e247e0e88844274 (Visual Schedule/Routine/Chore Chart for Young Children) By Heidi Dickey https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Days-of-the-Week-and-Weather-Chart-204980?st=74175a2382d8e41639f3d92a76e6126c (Days of the Week and Weather Chart)  By Imaginative Teacher If You Know All the Seasons Youtube If You Know All the Seasons Lyrics Laminator with sheets Double sided Velcro tape https://bookriot.com/must-read-preschool-books/ (https://bookriot.com/must-read-preschool-books/) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support (https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support)

This week my husband and son joined me on the podcast. Ryan and I discuss various topics from how we acknowledged and felt leading up to and surrounding Ollie’s two yr diagnosis date. We share our experience of our first meeting with our financial advisor through an organization called Family Reach. And I talk about two resources that I’m using to help explain Leukemia in kid friendly terms. Stay tuned till the end for a special message! Links: https://familyreach.org/ftp/ https://www.amazon.com/Chemo-Rescue-Childrens-About-Leukemia/dp/1434397203 https://www.facebook.com/idrawchildhoodcancer/ https://www.amazon.com/Puddle-Jumpers-Guide-Kicking-Cancer/dp/0692859403 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

This episode is one that I’ve had locked up since last October. I’m so glad that I am finally able to share this one with you! In this episode I interview Andrea Incudine, who is the Director of Impact at Family Reach, a financial lifeline for families fighting cancer. My family has been lucky and grateful to have been a recipient of financial assistance over the past two years while my son is in treatment. Andrea and I discuss the many ways Family Reach helps families with non-medical bills such as mortgage, rent, and utility bills. We talk at length about the unique Financial Treatment Program that pairs financial planners with families organize their finances and help plan for the future. Stay tuned to find out how to get connected and become a part of the Family Reach tribe. Links: https://familyreach.org/ 2019 Family Reach Mission https://familyreach.org/ftp/ https://familyreach.org/contact-us/ Email Andrea directly- aincudine@familyreach.org Email Family Reach Financial Team Planning directly- FTP@familyreach.org https://www.facebook.com/familyreach/ https://www.instagram.com/familyreach/ https://twitter.com/familyreach https://www.linkedin.com/company/familyreach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Oh man! It feels so good to be back here producing episodes for you! Let’s see! The last episode I aired was back in October 2020, two days before my sweet baby Leo, Ollie’s little brother, decided to enter this world! I’ve been MIA since his arrival and even though I cherish every minute with my husband and my boys, I feel I have a calling to continue this work and continue to share my son’s journey back to health in order to help others feel less alone. In this episode, Ryan and I give you a bunch of updates! Ry is back at work, and I’m home with the boys! One huge update is that Ollie was moved from the 3 year protocol to the 2 year protocol and now is slated to finish treatment this April! I share with you some Pre K homeschooling tips and we talk about sticker charts and our son’s new found love for an old school board game! Stay tuned in to find out which one it is! https://www.allmammacare.com/  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Many times families are so focused on the child’s diagnosis and treatment that overall care and well being takes a backseat. I had the pleasure of speaking with Jyll Alvarez, our Spiritual Counselor this week and she shares with us what Palliative Care is, the many services that are under that umbrella and we specifically focus on Spiritual care. She’s a wealth of knowledge when it comes to working with families and children with life threatening illnesses and allowing them to WONDER and explore the world of spirit and faith. My family has been directly impacted by her services and I hope you gain something from this episode or share it with a friend! Links: https://www.notredamehealthcare.org/palliative-care/pediatric-palliative-care/ https://www.godlyplayfoundation.org/ https://www.spirit-play.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Any tired parents out there? Ok good I’m not alone! Ry hopped on the podcast with me this time and even though we recorded it a couple weeks ago I still wanted to air it b/c I hope it gives you some laughs, ideas or some additional resources to look into if you have a preschool aged kiddo like me! This episode is a mash up of family updates, treatment updates, at one point we randomly started talking about Oprah, and then we jumped to homeschooling and prepping Ollie for the new baby’s arrival! I added some new links to the Book and State & Nationwide Resource pages on the A.L.L. Mamma Care website so go check them out! Links: https://www.allmammacare.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Honestly, I’m not quite sure how to give my next guest Jen Burke a proper introduction. Jen is the President and founder of Saras Smiles. Her angel daughter Sara courageously underwent treatments for Medulloblastoma (a brain tumor) at the age of four. Heartbreakingly, she gained her wings less than a year after diagnosis but her memory still provides thousands of children smiles daily! It was an honor and a privilege to have some time to speak with Jen. I loved hearing about Sara, her interests and the special memories they share as mother and daughter. I’m truly in awe of Jen, what she’s created with Sara Smiles and what she provides for families like mine in memory of her daughter. Jen’s goal is to give kids fighting cancer as many smiles as possible and know they are not alone. My son, Ollie was a recipient of one of Sara Smiles Kits and we’re still exploring it! Stay tuned to learn how you can request one for your child too! Links: https://saras-smiles.org/ https://saras-smiles.org/kits/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

I’m so glad to be back in the studio after a long hiatus! Life has been busy! We had a great summer, moved into a new house and were lucky to get down to the beach for a couple weeks! I have some very exciting news that I want to share with you all!! I FINALLY HAVE AN ALL MAMMA CARE WEBSITE! This has been something that I’ve wanted to have for a very long time but never carved out dedicated time to get it started! I’m so pumped to share this episode with you as I tell you all about how my sister, Mary and I created the website and all the goodies that are on it! Multi level Family Support, Health & Wellness for caregivers, my book list recommendations and my blog highlighting our podcast guests. You can also connect with me directly! My goal with the ALL MAMMA CARE website is to be a “go to” resource for caregivers. This is the website I wish I had access to when my son was diagnosed. I hope in some small way it’s able to help those who need it. Check it out! https://www.allmammacare.com/ Need help launching your OWN website? Contact Mary here- https://marythibault.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Hey Everyone! I’m back after a little hiatus! This week we share with you a whole bunch of updates! We share whether we’re having a baby boy or girl, we talk about a fun social distance family outing, Ryan shares his love of golf, and we tackle potty training! As I mentioned in the episode to come, potty training can be easily overwhelming for first time parents and even more so for parents with kiddos going through treatment. We share with you an excellent resource that provided us the confidence to take the leap and get rid of the diapers and help our super kid transition to the next stage in being a little boy! We encourage you to keep celebrating your child’s milestones and share them with us! We love hearing from you! Links: https://www.amazon.com/Crap-Potty-Training-Everything-Parenting/dp/1501122983 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

I like to think of this episode as some good news and offer hope for the future of pediatric cancer research in a time when our world is hurting. I had the pleasure of speaking with Laura West and again with Courtney Rinaldi from the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. In this episode we highlight all the great things LLS is doing to keep live saving cancer research funded and moving forward no matter what. We review and talk in depth about the LLS Children’s Initiative, a 100 million dollar world wide effort to discover new pediatric cancer treatments for blood cancers. We talk about how LLS can help your family through a cancer diagnosis every step of the way through treatment and beyond. We highlight ways to get involved with LLS through fundraising, volunteering, and joining the movement for better treatment at the governmental level. Links: https://www.lls.org/ https://www.lls.org/childrens-initiative The LLS Children’s Initiative Recorded Webinar: Progress in our Quest to Transform Pediatric Cancer Care The Big Virtual Climb June 13 2020 https://www.lls.org/newengland Returning to School Kit 1-800-955-4572- Multilingual Information Resource Center 9AM- 9PM EST 1-877-557-2672 Financial Assistance Team 8:30AM-5:30PM EST --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

This week my husband and I share some REALLY BIG and EXCITING NEWS for our family! We reflect on the past year and what it’s meant for not only for our family, but for our hopes and our dreams. WE emphasize how it was nearly impossible to have any hope for the future during those first 9 months of our son’s treatment. We share with you our most recent clinic visit and some tips that have worked well for us! And most of all I hope that this episode reaches the ears of someone that needs it most right now. Someone that needs to hear that hope is always there even when you’re connected by a very invincible string. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

At the time of this recording it’s now been about two months the world has been under quarantine. I don’t know about you but it’s been a roller coaster of emotions and I’m so pumped to share this episode with you! And Spread the MAGIC! In this episode, it was an honor speaking with Kylee McGrane, founder of A Moment of Magic! Her vision, passion and drive to create a foundation that provides medically compromised children as well as those in social services truly a moment unlike any other and one that is for sure to be an experience they’ll brag about to their friends and family! I must note that due to the high demand of virtual calls with characters many are booked for the remainder of May! However, do not fear, the foundation will be releasing new available dates for June in the next two weeks! Connect with A Moment of Magic: https://www.amomentofmagic.org/ https://www.facebook.com/AMomentofMagicFoundation/ https://www.instagram.com/momentofmagicfoundation/ info@amomentofmagic.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Chef Ryan Callahan is an award winning author and chef. He is the author of Chef Ryan's How-to-Cook Cookbook, Chef Ryan Callahan’s Tasting Journal, Cooking for Kids with Cancer and Cooking for Chemo ...and After! He’s won TWO Gourmand WORLD COOKBOOK Awards for his culinary expertise. Guys, that’s like the OLYMPIC gold medal of cookbooks!! His cookbooks are unique because they teach you the foundations of cooking and help you understand the eating experience and how your palate and taste preferences can change while going through cancer treatments. Additionally, he offers fun videos on how to make pizza dough to knife safety! He is the creator of “The People Behind Your Food Podcast” and now has a second podcast focused on Cooking for Chemo, specifically for those undergoing cancer treatment. He also has a thriving comic, titled “Pizza Bros” which is a fun mashup of 90’s pixelated artwork and will take readers on Steve’s adventures while working in a pizza shop! I had a blast speaking with him and I know you’re going to look at food in a whole new way after you’re done listening to this episode! Links: http://chefryancallahan.com/ http://www.cookingforchemo.org/- 2 FREE DIGITAL BOOKS (Cooking for Chemo ...and After! +Chef Ryan's How-to-Cook Cookbook ) http://www.callahanpublishing.com/ Connect with Chef Ryan Callahan on Social Media: Facebook: Chef Ryan Callahan Facebook: Cooking for Chemo Twitter: @chefrcallahan Instagram: @chef_ryan_callahan Snapchat: thechefryan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

This episode is a quick one. It’s an update about our experience our son’s clinic visit during the peak of the COVID-19 virus here in Massachusetts. My husband Ryan, joins me on this episode to share with you how we worked with our team to prep in the days leading up to it and we share how the actual day went. We offer some tips in an effort to better prepare you for your child’s clinic visit. I felt it was pertinent to share with you because there maybe a parent or caregiver out there listening that was just as anxious as we were. We want to offer some words of encouragement and know we did it and you can too! https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Courtney Rinaldi who is the Patient & Community Outreach Manager at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for the New England Chapter. "LLS is the world's largest voluntary (nonprofit) health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and provides education and patient services." LLS.org As you know, my goal of this podcast is to help other families through their cancer journey and beyond. My family has been so fortunate to benefit from the LLS in multiple ways from financial assistance to connecting with other families. I felt honored to get this chance to speak with Courtney and talk about all the innovative research, massive scale fundraising and most importantly the ongoing medical and emotional support LLS provides families during any stage of their cancer treatment. My hope is that you gain some additional information about this wonderful organization and it in turn can assist your family too! Links: https://www.lls.org/ https://www.lls.org/public-health/coronavirus https://www.lls.org/support/financial-support 1-800-955-4572- Multi-lingual Information Resource Center 9AM- 9PM EST 1-877-557-2672 Financial Assistance Team 8:30AM-5:30PM EST #llsstayshome #showllspride #llscouchselfie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Welcome to another weekly update from our family to yours! We're about a month into this quarantine and at the time of this recording. Massachusetts is unfortunately preparing for the surge of this virus to hit our state in full force during the next three weeks. In this episode we share with you some routines we've put in place to strengthen our bond as a family. We've been enjoying this time together and looking for the JOY in this crisis. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to all those on the front lines and those that have been directly affected by the Corona Virus. Links: https://www.abcmouse.com/ https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/get-out-of-your-own-way/ https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/01/07/794182826/boys-sex-reveals-that-young-men-feel-cut-off-from-their-hearts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

My husband joins me this week on the on the podcast! I take a break from my typical broadcast and we take some time to talk about how we handled bringing our son to his monthly clinic appointment in the midst of the Corona virus pandemic. We give special shout outs to all the first responders who are on the front lines to fight this pandemic and are risking their lives to save others. We want to thank all those who are doing what they can to he a "helper" in this grave time of need. Thank you to the companies, schools and universities who are sending in donations and other resources to help the world. Our hearts go out to all the families that are making scarifies to help slow the spread of this virus. We want to personally thank all the teachers for all the work their doing to maintain a critical connection with their students and to all the parents working from home and now homeschooling. We see you. We support you. We urge you to continue to follow the CDC guidelines and do you part to help slow and stop the spread of the Corona virus. Link: https://www.cdc.gov/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

The SideKick program at UMass is truly a unique and special program and one that we are happy to be involved with. It pairs medical students with pediatric patients who are undergoing treatment for chronic illnesses and offers patients and their families support in whatever capacity they need at the time. I’m really looking forward to sharing this episode with you! If there is a program like this at your hospital I encourage you to check it out, ask questions, talk to your child if this is something that might interest them. If your hospital doesn’t have something like this talk with your team to see if something like this can get in the works! You just never know! It doesn’t hurt to ask and there might be so many that would benefit from a program like this! Link- https://news.yahoo.com/video/umass-sidekick-program-matches-medical-214300365.html https://boston.cbslocal.com/2014/04/10/umass-sidekicks-program-matches-medical-students-with-sick-children/ https://www.umassmed.edu/advancement/news/umass-medical-school-sidekicks-receive-support-from-charitable-foundations/ Contact Gina- eugenia.asipenko@umassmed.edu --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

At the time of this recording the Corona Virus had not yet spread to the UK. There is a quote among the cancer community that I wholeheartedly believe is a fact. “One day you will tell your story of how you’ve overcome what you’re going through now, and it will become part of someone else’s survival guide.” My next guest is Michelle Johnson, mother to Alex, from a town near Liverpool, England. Her son was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia about a month and a half after my son. We found each other early on during our son’s treatment and it’s been an honor getting to know her and her beautiful family over this past year! She shares with us the days leading up to his diagnosis, how he remained in school throughout treatment and how the amazing support from family, friends and school community helped them navigate the first year of treatment. We talk about some helpful self care techniques that have worked well for her as well as how she’s been able to grow closer to her husband and children throughout this challenging time. It was her original idea to use this platform to share her story in hopes that it will encourage other families to do the same, grow our community and raise awareness of the condition. And now without further ado I’d like to welcome Michelle Johnson to the podcast! Links: @Michelleannefloristry @Michelleannefloristyand3boys --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

This week I’m talking about grief. It’s an uncomfortable topic to talk about but it’s one that unfortunately we all go through at some point in our lives. It’s an extremely personal topic.There is no comparison. Everyone is entitled to feel exactly how they do when experiencing grief. In this episode I share with you a personal journey that I went through using the Grief Recovery Method Program. Please know that I have permission to share some details about the program but due to the high sensitivity of the program there are other details that have been purposely let out both due to privacy and copyrights of the program. The founders and staff at the Grief Recovery Method encourage people to share their story and experience with the program.  So I share with you want I can and hope that this sparks interest or resonates with someone listening. To learn more about the Grief Recovery Method their other programs or to become a certified grief counselor. Visit: https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

In this episode I interview Ashley Keller, founder of GlowBodyPT. Ok, so I have to be completely honest with you on this one. I totally geeked out when Ashley agreed to come and be on the podcast! You guys, I’ve “know” her and she’s been my workout buddy for 3 years now! This episode was so special because this was the first time we actually got to speak face to face and not solely through social media! We spent time talking about how she got into fitness and I share with you how her Free plans were instrumental as I RElearned how to take care of myself after my son’s diagnosis. And now they are an integral part of my day. Let’s face it, being active and working out, aren't just for weight loss and fitting into those skinny jeans. No. It’s so much more than that especially when you’re like me and you have to RE-teach yourself how to take care of YOU so you can take care of your baby! *Disclaimer- Always consult with your physician before partaking in a fitness program.* Links: 21 Day 8 Minute Workout Challenge FREE Prenatal Workout Plan GlowBodyPT 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan GlowBodyPT 10 Minute Plan Diet & Nutrition Playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYovK-I6zn_q1UibOz35wMVPgwTYs2tSb --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

This week I sit down with Danielle Sikonski -Director of Family Services at Why Me & Sherry’s House in Worcester, Mass. We talk about how Why Me & Sherry’s House came to be and the legacy Sherry Shepherd left behind. We discuss the bountiful services this outstanding non-profit offers families while their loved ones are undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis and beyond. Sherry’s House has become a second home for my family and I’m so thankful for them! A big thanks to the entire staff, countless volunteers and community members for supporting, donating and all their fundraising efforts to ensure Why Me & Sherry’s House will forever be a second home for for families in their time of need. Links: https://whyme.org/ https://tinyurl.com/Why-Me-Tree-House --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

My husband, Ryan and I finally got some time to sit down and chat about our holiday recap and how we plan intentional time for family, friends as well as time to personally recharge and how it’s been helping us as a family. I share with you my recent experience at a Caregivers day retreat and Ryan talks about the guilt he feels when doing something for himself. We unpack how we celebrated a big milestone in our son’s treatment and how we’ve been adjusting to monthly clinic visits. Ryan closes out the episode by offering a special message to all the male listeners. Links: Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Children with ALL (leukemia) Private Group for A.L.L. Mamma Care Members --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

This week I sat with my sister, Mary. She, along with my entire immediate family have given my son, my husband and myself support from Day 1 of my son’s diagnosis with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. In this episode, Mary and I talk specifically about her experience after hearing the news, how she navigated grief and allowed her coworkers and friends to become apart of the conversation to fill her heart. She shares with us how she supported my son while out of state as well as her experience at Curefest in Washington D.C. She informs us about her work as a marketing director by day and yoga instructor/cacao and women’s circle leader by night. We talk about our similarities in the desire to help and reach out to others helps us during times that we’re struggling. She casts her vision to provide personalized yoga instruction, specifically trauma yoga instruction to members of this community as well as others going through challenging times. My hope for this episode is to share some ideas that maybe helpful as you and your family navigate this journey. Links: https://www.curefestusa.org,http://marythibault.com/trauma-sensitive-yoga, https://www.5lovelanguages.com/, linktr.ee/a.l.l.mammacare --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Happy New Year Everyone! I’m so pumped to back working on the podcast after a holiday hiatus! I’ve missed hearing from you all!! We had a great holiday season and enjoyed time with family and friends and I hope you did too! It was wonderful to see our son playing with his cousins and enjoying the Christmas season filled with endless light displays, model trains and of course playing with every truck he could get his hands on! The past two months have been extra special as we were able to step away from his diagnosis and be fully present. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of organizations like the NEGU (Never Ever Give Up- Jessie Reese foundation), the Kaitlyn Langlois Memorial Fund and the Why Me & Sherry House here in Central Mass. We closed out the year with a BIG Thomas the Tank Engine Long Term Maintenance party and each family member signed a Monster Truck for Ollie! Did your family do anything special to commemorate treatment in 2019? Are you planning a treatment celebration for 2020? Is you family looking for other ways to support and raise funds for cancer research? If so, stay tuned to learn more about how the Great Cycle Challenge works and how you can get the whole family involved biking throughout the month of June! A.L.L. Mamma Care Voice Mail: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Links:  https://greatcyclechallenge.com/ https://childrenscancer.org/resources-for-families/ https://negu.org/ https://whyme.org/ https://www.kicksforkaitlyn.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

In this episode I connect with Jenni, a board-certified music therapist and a certified Early Intervention provider. We talk about what Early Intervention is and the multitude of services it can offer children ages 0-3. We uncover the steps to how families can get involved free of charge and how services are customized to meet the child where they’re at in life. The overall goal of Early Intervention is to increase a child’s stimulation, cognitive development and have fun while learning. Children learn through play. Many times when a child is given a cancer diagnosis or other life threatening illness the fun and play in life is striped away in an instance both from the child and family. If your child qualifies for Early Intervention services this is one additional way to bring fun and learning back into life for the entire family unit. To get more info hop on over to: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/parents/states.html Connect with Jenni through the A.L.L. Mamma Care Social Media: https://linktr.ee/a.l.l.mammacare --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

This week I sit down with Maureen Letendre, former Owner of InDemand Coaching. She's a Certified Professional Coach (CPCC) and a Certified Consulting Hypnotist (CCH), with over 25 years of experience in the field of Human Resources and Personal Development. She is a dear friend of mine and experienced in the following types of coaching: life empowerment, career, executive, relationship, leadership, and mindfulness. And is a trained and experienced mediator. We dive into all the things: Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, 5 primal emotions, going back to basics with breath work, 5 love languages, 4 questions to ask yourself to help slow down, using “clean communication”, focusing on little miracles, using creative expression to move through emotions and most importantly, What to do when your cape is at the cleaners! Contact Maureen here: m.letendre@indemandcoaching.com Today's SuperWomen- What to do when your cape is at the cleaners: https://www.amazon.com/Todays-Superwoman-What-When-Cleaners/dp/1517622743 Discover your love language here: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to my podcast! I know you have a million things to do and it seems that everything is of the highest priority and there just aren't enough hours in the day. I created A.L.L. Mamma Care really as a way to document and catalog all these amazing resources that have helped and are currently helping my family through my son's treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. In an effort to serve listeners better and to continue to do this project I want to turn the mic over to you! My listeners! I want to hear from you!  I'm not a licensed social worker nor am I a licensed therapist. I'm a mom of a SUPERKID and my goal is to create a community that offers support and lifts each other up in our darkest hour. Tell me what you want to hear more about! Because chances are if you want to hear about it another parent does too! What are you interested in hearing about? Do you want to hear more about advances in clinical studies? Do you want tips on how to improve your family relationships? Do you want tips on how to work through grief or more interviews with professionals in the Oncology community? Do you want to hear more strategies to help your child through treatment and beyond? Do you want to hear more about financial assistance programs? https://linktr.ee/a.l.l.mammacare https://lewishowes.com/sogpodcast/ https://www.cleowade.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Ryan and I have been together since I graduated college! That's over ELEVEN years!! We've been so through so much in our relationship, as every couple does, and we've always made it through thick and thin. When we said our marriage vows to each other on our wedding day we included promises to each other. We promised to "love and support each other in our life ahead, to continue to work in tandem especially through the challenging times because those are the moments that will make us a stronger couple". We promised " our love will only continue to grow and that we can truly face anything that comes our way". These vows hang above our bed and are a constant reminder for us to stay connected. Of course every relationship is unique. Every family structure, and internal and external pressures are unique and circumstances seem to change hourly when caring for a child with a cancer diagnosis or a chronic illness. This is our story and we wanted to share this to encourage others to continue to find and speak your voice especially in those darkest of times. https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

I sat down with my friend Danielle Vinton who's a licensed esthetician. We talked about all things skin related. We focused on understanding how stress and chronic stress can impact our hormones and in turn cause unwanted changes to our skin. She offers her expertise to help listeners understand the type of skin they have and then some simple tips that can be done to optimize skin health. IG: https://www.instagram.com/nacrebeautyco/ FB: @DanielleVintonEstheticianAndMakeUpArtist https://www.gloskinbeauty.com/glo-therapeutics --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

I had the pleasure of speaking with Tara Geraghty, author of Making Cancer Fun. Honestly, we talked for hours and it was a challenge to tactfully edit because we talked about so much! We spoke about everything from her 6 year life crisis, to her daughter’s diagnosis with Neuroblastoma. We took a deep dive and all the ins and outs of how she chose to deal with treatment which eventually led to writing Making Cancer Fun. Later in the episode we explore the topics of GROWTH mindset, and gratitude while in a state of chaos. She spoke about how she couples her theater background with play therapy to help both her and her daughter get through it all. Tara offers listeners advice she wished someone had told her in the beginning and why self care was vital to her sanity. Order the book here & join us in the Making Cancer Fun Community- https://www.makingcancerfun.com/ and https://tinyurl.com/MakingCancerFunYoutube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

How many of you have heard about the Love You Melon apparel brand? If you have, you may already know that with each purchase a hat is donated to someone undergoing cancer treatment. But what you may not know is that Love You Melon partners with over 24 non-profit organizations to support cancer research and families impacted by a diagnosis. Furthermore, you may not have heard YET about their awesome Love Your Melon Campus Crew and how college students nationwide can help create a special day for your child and whole family while undergoing treatment.  In this podcast I sat down with Maria, the President of the Love Your Melon Campus Crew and a senior at Southern Connecticut University. She shares with us her personal connections to this organization, and why this volunteer work is so rewarding. We talk about how planning a special day is both for patients and their families in a time when their hearts are healing.  Show Links: https://loveyourmelon.com/pages/requestahat https://loveyourmelon.com/pages/campuscrews https://loveyourmelon.com/pages/giving DKMS Pinkyswear Bethematch Alexslemonade Director of Campus Crew- Ellie@loveyoumelonfund.org Email Maria- chappam1@southernct.edu --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

I sat down with our Child Life Specialist Nicole and she highlighted the program and offered tangible strategies for children of all ages and parents to decrease anxiety and stress while in a hospital or clinic setting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Taking Time for Self Care --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Here is our story about our son’s diagnosis with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and the things we’re doing to ensure he thrives through his treatment and beyond! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support