{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Space Between","title":"One Foot Forward: Parenting Through Cancer with Haley Pollack","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2187,"description":"What happens when diagnosis, diapers, and deep love collide?\n\nHaley Pollack, Executive Director at Bright Spot Network, and a mom who faced stage III colon cancer with a six-month-old and a preschooler, shares how she navigated weaning before chemo, naming “the scary thing” with young kids, and building a national community so no parent has to do this alone. Amri and Haley talk about gaslighting (from self and systems), the reality of survivorship, and the small, loving actions that carry families through.\n\nIn this episode, you’ll learn:\nHow to talk to very young children about cancer: naming it, previewing changes, and using books, routines, and “the team” to create safety.\nWhy tiny acts matter on impossible days: The “one foot in front of the other” mindset that helps parents keep moving.\nThe support parents can access right now: Bright Spot’s free groups (including survivorship), kids’ circles, book program, teddy bear clinics, financial grants, and navigation help.\n\nJump into the conversation:\n(00:00) Intro\n(01:16) A journey through cancer\n(02:38) Haley's diagnosis and early challenges\n(04:26) Navigating motherhood and cancer\n(07:16) The emotional toll and family conversations\n(19:59) Introducing Bright Spot Network\n(22:19) Support programs for parents and kids\n(26:20) Survivorship and ongoing challenges\n(33:24) Haley’s advice to parents navigating cancer\n\nResources:\nCheck out Bright Spot Network: https://www.brightspotnetwork.org/ \nCheck out Bright Club and Bright Circle: https://www.brightspotnetwork.org/bright-club-and-bright-circle \nConnect with Bright Spot Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightspotnetwork \nConnect with Haley Pollack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-pollack-78355410a/ \nConnect with Amri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amri-kibbler-71333b15/ \nConnect with The Space Between on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespacebetween_cancer.family \nConnect with Amri on Instagram:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zBttRgT3e6XM_vG-Wa74UQNEg7prIozZAFu6cNELRkE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNGQz/MDMzMmQ5NGI5OThk/MDk1N2RiZWY5NDVh/YjgxMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}