Lifting The Fog

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.