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Caregivers SHARE, a St. Jude Podcast

Caregivers SHARE, a St. Jude Podcast

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 A child’s diagnosis of a serious illness can be difficult. Families, guardians, and loved ones feel a range of emotions and need support related to their child’s treatment. Caregivers SHARE, a St. Jude podcast, is a place for family caregivers to hear advice, reflection, encouragement, and real stories from families and hospital staff. SHARE stands for Support, Honor, Advise, Reflect, and Encourage. The podcast is brought to you by Patient Family-Centered Care and Psychosocial Services at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.2023 Hygiene & gesundes Leben
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  • Episode 8: Relationships and Social Life During Treatment

    Episode 8: Relationships and Social Life During Treatment
    Feb 18 2026
    A healthy social life and relationships are important when going through cancer or another serious illness. In this episode, Clay Culp and Elyse Heidelberg talk with caregiver Polly Fulford and her college-aged son Taze about friendships and dating while you have cancer.

    Polly and Taze share how he balanced spending time with friends and his girlfriend while listening to his care team’s advice. Elyse explores ways to choose which social events to attend, how to ask the medical team questions, and what to share on social media. Clay guides the conversation with questions about friendships, hardships, and the importance of support.

    A special thank you to our host, Clay Culp, senior social worker at St. Jude; our expert, Elyse Heidelberg, clinical psychologist at St. Jude; and to our guests, Polly Fulford and Taze Fulford.

    This episode was recorded on January 8, 2026.

    Learn more about Taze’s diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma on St. Jude Care & Treatment and Together by St. Jude™.For information on nurturing your relationship with your partner as a child goes through treatment, listen to “How to Keep Your Relationship Strong.”

    St. Jude does not endorse any branded product or organization mentioned in this podcast.
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    48 Min.
  • Episode 7: Self-Compassion and Seeking Support

    Episode 7: Self-Compassion and Seeking Support
    Jan 15 2026
    When a child is diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, caregivers focus so much on their child’s needs that they may forget to care for themselves. Practicing self-compassion and seeking support are essential parts of the journey.

    In this episode, host Erica Sirrine talks with parent Stacie Eirich and social worker Anna Shelley Johnson about the challenges caregivers face and the importance of showing kindness to oneself.
    Stacie shares her family’s story, reflecting on the small acts of self-care and creativity that helped her cope while supporting her daughter Sadie through brain tumor treatment. Anna offers insights and practical tips for caregivers to nurture their own wellbeing and build resilience. The episode closes with
    Stacie reading her original poem that celebrates hope, love, and courage.

    A special thank you to our host, Erica Sirrine, director of Social Work at St. Jude; our expert Anna Shelley Johnson, social worker at St. Jude; and our parent guest Stacie Eirich.

    This episode was recorded on September 12, 2025.Learn more about Sadie’s diagnosis of medulloblastoma on St. Jude Care & Treatment and Together by St. Jude™.

    Listen to the Caregivers SHARE episode on Supporting Siblings for more insights into caring for the whole family while a child is in treatment.

    St. Jude does not endorse any branded product or organization mentioned in this podcast.
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    35 Min.
  • Episode 6: Glimpses of Light in the Darkness

    Episode 6: Glimpses of Light in the Darkness
    Dec 18 2025
    When a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, families are faced with emotions, daily changes, and the challenge of finding light in the midst of darkness. In this episode, subject matter expert Erica Sirrine talks with Shane and Ashley Timmons about their daughter Ophie’s journey with a brain tumor and the realities of caregiving through uncertainty.

    Shane and Ashley share what it was like to navigate the early days of diagnosis, the ongoing medical complexities, and the daily process of holding both grief and hope. They discuss how their family learned to recognize and celebrate small victories, the importance of community support, and the intentional steps they take to seek out moments of joy—even on the hardest days. Erica offers insights into coping with loss, balancing family and sibling needs, and finding light through connection and vulnerability.

    A special thank you to our host and expert, Erica Sirrine, director of Social Work at St. Jude, and to our guests, parents Shane and Ashley Timmons.

    This episode was recorded September 23, 2025.

    Learn more about Ophie’s diagnosis of anaplastic PFA ependymoma on St. Jude Care & Treatment and Together by St. Jude™.

    Learn more about Avastin®, feeding tubes, and radiation therapy on Together by St. Jude™.
    St. Jude does not endorse any branded product or organization mentioned in this podcast.
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    37 Min.
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