Best Firstaid Podcasts (2025)

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From Bottle Caps to Rescues: The Evolution of Mount Hood Ski Patrol (Part 2 of 2) -(Click link in description for pictures) 41:26

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Ski Patrol Has Changed, But Friendship Remains the Heart of Service. Longtime Mt Hood patroller, Gordy Winterrowd shares insights from his 50+ years of service, reflecting on the evolution of rescue equipment and the changing relationship between volunteer and paid patrol staff. Click here to see the pictures he is describing while chatting with us…

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From Bottle Caps to Rescues: The Evolution of Mount Hood Ski Patrol (Part 1 of 2) (Click link in description for pictures) 43:54

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Imagine watching ski patrollers descend a darkened trail with injured skiers on sleds, sometimes hearing their cries of pain. For 9-year-old Gordy Winterrowd, these powerful moments sparked a calling that would lead to 57 years of service with the Mount Hood Ski Patrol. Listen in to learn more about his own and Mt Hood Ski Patrol's History! Click h…

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Avalanche Rescues, Red Jackets and Patrol Evolution. Continuing the "Chat" with Gary Burke & Shirley Cummings! 57:07

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Join us as we continue our “Chat” with Gary Burke as he shares his impressive legacy in ski patrol and search and rescue operations across the Pacific Northwest, recounting dramatic rescues and the evolution of mountain safety over decades. His stories highlight the dedication required to protect visitors to the slopes and the extraordinary efforts…

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The snow never stopped falling on volunteers...(Part 2:2) Steve, Gary & Shirley on Tobogganing Tales and Transformative Change in NSP 1:10:22

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Continuing with Steve Rolfe Part 2:2. Also joining in...Gary Burke and Shirley Cummings. Listen to veteran ski patrollers share stories that trace the evolution of ski patrol from the 1950s through present day, revealing how regional differences, equipment innovations, and standardization efforts shaped modern mountain rescue systems. Welcome to Pa…

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The snow never stopped falling on a volunteer patroller's four-decade adventure. (Part 1:2) 1:06:49

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What happens when a 17-year-old joins ski patrol in 1967 and stays for more than four decades? Steve Rolfe's journey through 42 years of Pacific Northwest ski patrol reveals not just his personal story, but the fascinating evolution of mountain safety, leadership, and ski area management. (Part 1 of 2; Friend Shirley Cummings in audience) The PNWD …

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Understanding Paediatric Infectious Diseases: Insights from Dr. Linny Kimly Phuong 36:01

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In this episode of PAEDS Small Talk, we delve into the world of paediatric infectious diseases with Dr. Linny, aaediatric infectious diseases physician and researcher. We discuss the current landscape of infectious diseases, vaccination hesitancy, and the importance of completing antibiotic courses. Dr. Linny also explains the impact of social dete…

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What Happens When Service Becomes A Way Of Life? 50:52

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When Jim Trett first joined ski patrol in 1984, he could barely make it down the mountain. "I'm doing my make a pie and try not to fall down," he recalls with a laugh. That reluctant skier would go on to serve an incredible 40+ years as a patroller, including 33 years being on Mt Hood Ski Patrol at Mount Hood, OR before transferring to Santiam Pass…

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From Wilderness Emergency Care to Modern Aid Rooms: One Patroller's Evolution 40:10

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Barbara Lierson shares her remarkable journey in the National Ski Patrol since 1988, from her early days at Marshall in Missoula to her current role at Summit Central at Snoqualmie Pass. Her unique perspective highlights the evolution of ski patrol protocols, training approaches, and the challenge of integrating new patrollers with longtime veteran…

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From 1960 to Today: Six Decades on the Slopes 1:07:17

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Frank Rossi's life story reads like a cultural history of American winter recreation. The 80-year-old ski patroller, who joined the National Ski Patrol in 1960 at just 17 years old, shares six decades of memories that span from wooden toboggans to modern rescue equipment, from an era before CPR to today's advanced medical protocols. Note: Recorded …

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Nursing the Slopes: A Colonel's Journey Through Ski Patrol, an Amazing Ride! 50:00

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Few people embody the spirit of "Service and Safety" like Mary Lou Robinson. After joining the National Ski Patrol in 1988 while serving as an Army nurse, Mary Lou's remarkable journey spans five divisions, multiple continents, and countless lives touched along the way. Join us as we Chat with Marylou! Note: Recorded at a previous convention, pleas…

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Bonus: Volunteers Created America's First Adaptive Ski Program (S2-Skiers2) at Hyak. S1:Bonus... 7:39

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Shirley Cummings explains how "S2 Skiers2" began at Hyak Ski Area in the PNWD and its amazing efforts between various ski resorts in helping those needing a bit more assistance in learning how to ski. Pioneering well before the ADA was established. Note: Recorded at a previous convention, please disregard background noises. (2023) The PNWD History …

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The Cummings have served skiers at Hyak since 1965, witnessing decades of mountain evolution! 42:37

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Step back in time with Shirley and Gary Cummings, with this extraordinary couple whose experiences bridge skiing's wooden ski era to today's modern mountain operations of ski patrol service at Hyak (now Summit East). They offer a fascinating glimpse into skiing's transformation since the mid-1960s. Note: Recorded at a previous convention, please di…

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Jenaya - Grief & Joy with Infantile Fibrosarcoma 54:29

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In this heartfelt episode, Janaya, shares her family's challenging journey after her son Tobias was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer called infantile fibrosarcoma. Diagnosed at three weeks old, Tobias's life has been a series of medical challenges, surgeries, and treatments, complicated further by the COVID-19 pandemic. Janaya discusses the i…

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Piper Butcher - Born to sing, a journey with cleft palate 31:03

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In this episode of PAEDS Small Talk, Grace interviews 19-year-old singer Piper Butcher about her journey with a cleft palate, her advocacy role with Operation Smile, and her music career. Despite a start in life which involved multiple oral surgeries to repair a cleft palate Piper has gone on to become an amazing vocalist and 2023 contestant on Aus…

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Navigating Your Child's Health: Insights from Paediatrician Dr. Lexi Frydenberg 48:57

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This episode of "Paeds Small Talk" features an in-depth conversation with renowned pediatrician Dr. Lexi Frydenberg. Grace and Sarah discuss navigating the healthcare system when there are developmental concerns about a child. The episode underscores the complexity of accessing pediatric care and provides actionable advice for parents. The episode …

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IND Mini Series: Sarah B - The International Nurse 26:35

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Our final episode on this special, poignantly being released on the 12th of May (International Nurses Day) is about Sarah, who began her paediatric nursing career in the UK. In Australia 33% of our nursing workforce are born overseas, and with them they bring a wealth of knowledge and skills that can be applied here to improve the quality of nursin…

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IND Mini Series: Katie - The Immunisation Educator Nurse 21:53

1y ago21:53

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Episode 4 in our mini series for International Women's Day 2024 we are speaking with Katie, who entered into Nursing after having already established herself in a different career, and she has never looked back! Katie is an accredited nurse immuniser and a clinical nurse specialist at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. She's an advocate fo…

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IND Mini Series: Lea - The School Nurse 29:28

1y ago29:28

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Continuing on with our International Nurses Day mini series. Today you are going to hear from Lea. After many years in the acute paediatric space, Lea has made the move into school nursing and supporting children from prep to year 12 with the formative health foundations to make good choices. Its a slow burn, and she doesn't always see the impact s…

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IND Mini Series: Rhi - The Holistic Nurse 18:24

1y ago18:24

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International Nurses Day 2024 has the theme 'our nurses, our future, the economic power of care' which highlights the importance that nurses play within our society and how much they contribute to people's health. I this episode of our special mini series for IND 2024 we speak to Rhi who works in a medical and respiratory ward supporting children a…

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IND Mini Series: Isabelle - The Nurse Leader 27:24

1y ago27:24

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This PAEDS Small Talk mini series is a little different to our regular programming. Instead of chatting with parents and children, in light of International nurses Day on the 12th of May - we are going to speak with 5 incredible paediatric nurses who will share their journey into becoming children’s nurses and the diverse roles that they have now. …

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Sarah & Izzy H. - Navigating Autism, Sensory Processing, as a Paediatric Nurse 49:49

1y ago49:49

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In this heartwarming episode of Paeds Small Talk, we delve into the extraordinary lives of Sarah Hunstead and her daughter, Izzy, offering an intimate glimpse into their daily challenges and victories. Sarah, is a seasoned paediatric nurse with a rich background in paediatric emergency care and founder of CPR Kids , and shares her unexpected journe…

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Maddi H. Part Two: A Life Saving Moment: Parents experience of performing CPR 44:08

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In part two of our special Sweetheart Day episodes with Maddie she is sharing her story of York, who has aortic stenosis, a severe heart condition. She poignantly recounts the heart-wrenching moment when she and her husband, Josh, had to perform CPR on York, they affirm the profound bond they share with the PICU staff and the exceptional medical te…

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Maddi H. Sweethearts Day: A Heart Warrior's Journey 42:58

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This episode is part one of two episodes where we have a heartfelt conversation with Maddi, the mother of York, who born with a congenital heart defect known as Aortic Stenosis. Maddi's recounts her unfathomable journey through York's diagnosis, multiple surgeries, and the struggles of reconciling everyday life with living in the hospital. Maddi gi…

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Nat C - Navigating CP from Childhood to Adulthood 51:14

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Turning 18 and becoming an adult is a big deal in anyones life. In the health system when you have a disability, illness or complex medical condition you move from paediatric centric care to adult care at around this time. This means that not only the model of care changes but the person is now potentially more responsible for their own health deci…

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Kate - Supporting Parents and Children with Autism; Is 'Stay Strong' the right thing to say? 43:51

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In this episode we are speaking with Kate who is a mum of 3. Her eldest child was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) early in life. Kate describes her experiences the diagnosis in New Zealand, the struggle of acceptance, the lack of immediate support post-diagnosis, and her pursuit to ensure her daughter reaches her full potential. We al…

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Mim - Part Two- NICU a second time around and balancing life with two children post NICU 1:10:46

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We are back for part two with our chat with Mim! In this episode, Mim discusses her second pregnancy and birth which was a little earlier than her first. Although she had some experience of prematurity the first time around and knew a little of what to expect from a NICU admission, Covid struck! Being a parent to a sick child in NICU, while your hu…

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Mim - Part One - An experience in NICU, and how to hold space for grief 38:03

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Mim had quite a long journey to parenthood, with struggles with infertility. When she and her husband finally did welcome their first born into the world it was a bit earlier than they had planned at 27 weeks gestation. She discusses the experience of being a first time Mum to a new baby in the NICU and brings with it her insights as being a nurse …

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Maddi R - The carers role reversed, caring for a parent with Huntington's disease 1:02:14

1+ y ago1:02:14

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Maddi found herself stepping into a carer role at the age of 13 while she watched as her mother became more affected by the symptoms associated with Huntingtons Disease. She discusses what that role looks like to a teen who is still finding their own purpose and identify in the world and yet dealing with concepts beyond their years. Her bond with h…

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Claire B - Navigating Paediatric ICU with a newborn with a congenital heart defect 56:46

2y ago56:46

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When Claire was pregnant with her second child, antenatal scans revealed that he had a congenital heart disease and a high chance of a Trisomy 21. Whilst she and her family were coming to terms with this information she went into labour at 37 weeks and little Max was rushed across to PICU for his first open heart surgery. We spoke with Claire about…

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Melanie - Writing your own story, becoming an advocate for parents of children with a disability 1:03:07

2y ago1:03:07

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Melanine Dimmitt is a writer, author, editor and broadcaster. She is also a mother of two young children, one of whom has a profound medical disability and one she describes as "medically boring". She has interviewed some of Australian royalty and written for well know publications such as The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and MamaMia, and when her so…

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Ania - A rare diagnosis during COVID, how one family navigated SCN2A and TRAPS 50:28

2y ago50:28

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Just before Ania's eldest daughter turned 2 she noticed Grace was not meeting her developmental milestones. She was fairly quickly diagnosed with autism and rapidly linked in with NDIS support. In 2020 admits the COVID pandemic and after the birth of Ania's third child, Grace began having seizures which resulted in her ending up in hospital to inve…

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Chantelle - Solving the healthcare puzzle with a child who has complex & rare conditions 59:50

2y ago59:50

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Chantal Donnelly has a strength that could move mountains and a positivity that will fill your day with such joy. Her beautiful son Soul was born with a rare condition called SENS, only diagnosed this year after 18 months of investigations, discovering new symptoms and piecing together a very complex puzzle. In this episode we chat about Chantal's …

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Kate - Advocating for your child with a disability 59:49

2y ago59:49

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Join us as we chat with Kate, a paediatric ICU nurse and friend of ours who has been on an incredible journey. As an adult who had a congenital heart disease herself, she brought a unique perspective to her career as an ICU nurse, offering support and encouragement to her young patients and their families. When her first son Josh was born, he neede…

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PAEDS Small Talk - Introduction Episode 1:51

2y ago1:51

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We acknowledge traditional owners of the land and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise their connection to Country and their role in caring for and maintaining Country over thousands of years. Join us on the PAEDS ‘Small Talk’ Podcast, where we chat about some pretty big topics with everyday families, doing incredible thi…

Firstaid Podcasts

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Patroller Chats

Pacific Northwest Division of the National Ski Patrol

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PAEDS Small Talk

PAEDS Education Grace & Sarah

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From Bottle Caps to Rescues: The Evolution of Mount Hood Ski Patrol (Part 2 of 2) -(Click link in description for pictures) 41:26

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From Bottle Caps to Rescues: The Evolution of Mount Hood Ski Patrol (Part 1 of 2) (Click link in description for pictures) 43:54

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Avalanche Rescues, Red Jackets and Patrol Evolution. Continuing the "Chat" with Gary Burke & Shirley Cummings! 57:07

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The snow never stopped falling on volunteers...(Part 2:2) Steve, Gary & Shirley on Tobogganing Tales and Transformative Change in NSP 1:10:22

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The snow never stopped falling on a volunteer patroller's four-decade adventure. (Part 1:2) 1:06:49

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Understanding Paediatric Infectious Diseases: Insights from Dr. Linny Kimly Phuong 36:01

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What Happens When Service Becomes A Way Of Life? 50:52

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From Wilderness Emergency Care to Modern Aid Rooms: One Patroller's Evolution 40:10

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From 1960 to Today: Six Decades on the Slopes 1:07:17

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Nursing the Slopes: A Colonel's Journey Through Ski Patrol, an Amazing Ride! 50:00

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Bonus: Volunteers Created America's First Adaptive Ski Program (S2-Skiers2) at Hyak. S1:Bonus... 7:39

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The Cummings have served skiers at Hyak since 1965, witnessing decades of mountain evolution! 42:37

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Jenaya - Grief & Joy with Infantile Fibrosarcoma 54:29

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Piper Butcher - Born to sing, a journey with cleft palate 31:03

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Navigating Your Child's Health: Insights from Paediatrician Dr. Lexi Frydenberg 48:57

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IND Mini Series: Sarah B - The International Nurse 26:35

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IND Mini Series: Katie - The Immunisation Educator Nurse 21:53

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IND Mini Series: Lea - The School Nurse 29:28

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IND Mini Series: Rhi - The Holistic Nurse 18:24

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IND Mini Series: Isabelle - The Nurse Leader 27:24

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Sarah & Izzy H. - Navigating Autism, Sensory Processing, as a Paediatric Nurse 49:49

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Maddi H. Part Two: A Life Saving Moment: Parents experience of performing CPR 44:08

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Maddi H. Sweethearts Day: A Heart Warrior's Journey 42:58

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Nat C - Navigating CP from Childhood to Adulthood 51:14

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Kate - Supporting Parents and Children with Autism; Is 'Stay Strong' the right thing to say? 43:51

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Mim - Part Two- NICU a second time around and balancing life with two children post NICU 1:10:46

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Mim - Part One - An experience in NICU, and how to hold space for grief 38:03

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Maddi R - The carers role reversed, caring for a parent with Huntington's disease 1:02:14

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Claire B - Navigating Paediatric ICU with a newborn with a congenital heart defect 56:46

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Melanie - Writing your own story, becoming an advocate for parents of children with a disability 1:03:07

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Ania - A rare diagnosis during COVID, how one family navigated SCN2A and TRAPS 50:28

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Chantelle - Solving the healthcare puzzle with a child who has complex & rare conditions 59:50

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Kate - Advocating for your child with a disability 59:49

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PAEDS Small Talk - Introduction Episode 1:51