Lifting The Fog

In this weeks episode we discuss the importance of school belongingness and is impact on children with chronic health needs. You can read more regarding Kathy’s research on school belonging: continuity in education.org/articles/10.5334/ice.5/

In this weeks episode we sit down with Lewis Cantley, Ph.D to discuss sugar and it’s relationship with cancer. Doctor Cantley’s pioneering research has resulted in revolutionary treatments for cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. He’s an award winning scientist who’s accolades are many, and frankly too many to list in our show notes. To read more on his extensive work, and read related publications visit cantleylab.weill.cornell.edu. I also really enjoyed his guest spot on the pod cast, The Peter Attia Drive: Episode #110- which warning!!! This gets pretty technical, but hang in there it’s worth the listen :) Enjoy and follow us on all social media platforms at liftingthefog1

In this week’s pod we sit down with a practicing pediatrician to talk all things vaccines! As we all are working to navigate pandemic life in a world waiting on ONE vaccine, LTF wanted to sit down and ask some “vaccine 101” questions to a practicing pediatrician in hopes of best understand why these life saving measures do or don’t matter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week’s episode I (virtually) sit down with Stephanie Edwards Compton to talk sugar and it’s relationship to cancer. Steph has her Masters in nutrition and dietetics, and through her PhD work is specifically studying nutrition, metabolism, and cancer. You can follow Steph at, stephsci_access on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Also, for more info on the study I referenced during the pod regarding the negative impact had on rats with long term and excessive exposure to sugar go to; found my fitness.com/episodes/refined-sugar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel Runco, MD, MS is an assistant professor of pediatrics in Neuro-oncology and a practicing pediatric neuro-oncologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this week’s episode, Dr. Runco virtually joins the pod to answer our questions about COVID and how it’s impacting the pediatric oncology world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week’s episode we *virtually* sit down with LTF fan favorite, and episode 2 star, Jess! Jess talks Dance Marathon and being an “e-learner” during the COVID pandemic. We always love sitting down with Jess, and know you will too!

In this weeks episode host Megan Kinney and Amy Boggess *virtually* sit down to talk how COVID-19 is impacting Indiana’s learners.

In this week’s episode we (virtually) sit down with musical therapist, researcher, educator, and pod cast host Caitlin Krater, MS, MT-BS. Caitlin is just a joy and wealth of musical knowledge! We talked music therapy 101, and also touched on how to support yourself during this COVID pandemic with the gift of music. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cancer survivor Seth shares his story from diagnosis, to relapse, to stem-cell transplant. While his journey was arduous, Seth continued to stay connected to hope and optimism. Seth is inspiring and wise beyond his years. We are so thankful he shared with us, and are some serious Seth fans!! We know you will be too!

When it comes to parenting, Alison has really only known life as an oncology mom. Her son Jackson was diagnosed at 13 months, and eight years later he continues to go through life with a brain tumor. In this weeks episode Alison shares the highs, the lows, and how she hopes to rally around moms just like her. And support groups! Who’s got good ones to share?! Email us your favorites at liftingthefog1@gmail.com. In this weeks episode Alison shares; Momcology at momcology.org, American childhood cancer organization at acco.org, The Jessie Rees Foundation at negu.org, Chemo care at chemocare.org, and Indiana Childhood Cancer Connect on Facebook!

In this week’s episode we sit down with Elizabeth and her mom Tracy. At age 6, Elizabeth was diagnosed with a JPA brain tumor. Episode 11 allows us an intimate look into her, over 10 year, cancer journey and the impact it has had on her life. Elizabeth’s inspirational story is one of hope, faith, and resilience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this weeks episode we sit down with Danielle Halsey, certified exercise pathologist, to talk about about the benefits of exercise and nutrition while on cancer treatment. Dani currently works at a children’s hospital as a clinical research specialist in a hematology/oncology clinic. You can also follow her Instagram page at, @happyhealthyhalsey_ for more info! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this weeks episode we sit down with licensed social worker, Alex Long. Alex has her bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies, a minor in psych and dance, and her Masters in Social Work from Indiana University. Alex currently works as a social worker in a pediatric hematology/oncology clinic. In this episode we talk about her specific role, the services she offers families, and how isolating a cancer diagnosis can be. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this weeks episode we sat down with Pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Raskin to talk about the culture in the OR, how surgeons like Dr.Raskin approach different types of childhood brain tumors, and overcoming adversity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this weeks episode we sit down with Sara Midura, licensed Mild Intervention teacher, and applied neuroscience certified. Sara works in an inpatient behavioral health setting, and is passionate about mental health, and better understanding the brain! This episode is packed with mental health, applied neuroscience, grief, trauma, stress, and a quick and easy brain run down! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we sit down with the one, the only, RHEA WATSON! Rhea is a leukemia survivor and a nurse in the same clinic where she once received treatment. Rhea opens up about cancer at 18, and the impacts it has on her life 10 years later. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Director of the Riley Hospital for Children Neuro Oncology program and namer of pod casts, Dr. Scott Coven dives deep with what it means to be a neuro oncologist and talks all things Brian tumors. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this weeks episode, Host Megan Kinney sits down with Special Education attorney, Keith Butler to talk Special Ed. 101; what's a 504 plan, what's an IEP, and who's eligible for these services.? Megan and Keith run through some tips for parents as they advocate for their children's school rights, and talk through some mock scenarios specific to a child with a cancer diagnosis.  For more information on how to get in touch with advocates like Keith, visit the Indiana Disability Rights website.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this weeks episode Host, Megan Kinney is joined by colleague and friend Heather Holman to interview Dr. David Schonfeld. Together we discuss the importance of educating a child's school community about their disease, related treatment, side-effects, and starting the conversation on how we can all best support the child.  Dr. David Schonfeld is a Developmental-behavioral Pediatrician. He is also a professor of social work and pediatrics at the University of Southern California and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Dr. Schonfeld is the Director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement, has helped to write over 100 scholarly articles, is the author of several books, and has supported students through traumatic tragedies like the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary, and the terrorist attacks on 9/11.  For more information you can visit; https://www.schoolcrisiscenter.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Special guest, Jess shares her story and talks about what hair loss looks like for a 16 year old girl

Host Megan Kinney sits down with Amy Boggess; colleague, teacher, and close friend to talk about their relationship with childhood cancer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app