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.
Caregivers SHARE, a St. Jude Podcast
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Podcast Overview
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.
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
Episode 13: Late Effects of Treatment
When treatment ends, families might expect life to return to normal. But, while treatment may have an end date, the late effects of serious illness are less defined. This means life does not always go back to what it was before treatment started.<br /><br />In this episode, host Mark Brown and expert Jeanette Lavecchia talk with parent Carla Wyatt about the late effects of her son Brett’s treatment.<br /><br />Carla shares her family’s story, highlighting Brett’s joy and humor through the late effects that have changed their daily lives. Jeanette offers insights from her years of helping families navigate new diagnoses and life after treatment. Mark emphasizes the importance of community and finding joy and grace.<br /><br />A special thank you to our host, Mark Brown, director of <a href="https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/treatment/clinics-services/spiritual-care-services.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spiritual Care</a> at St. Jude; our expert Jeanette Lavecchia, <a href="https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/treatment/clinics-services/social-work.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">social work</a> manager at St. Jude; and our parent guest, Carla Wyatt.<br /><br />This episode was recorded on February 5, 2026.<br /><br />Learn more about Brett’s diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on <a href="https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/treatment/childhood-cancer/leukemia-lymphoma/acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia-all.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Jude Care & Treatment</a> and <a href="https://together.stjude.org/en-us/conditions/cancers/acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia-all.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i>Together by St. Jude</i>™</a>. <br /><br />Learn more about <a href="https://together.stjude.org/en-us/treatment-tests-procedures/long-term-effects.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">late effects</a> of treatment and <a href="https://together.stjude.org/en-us/conditions/cancers/life-after-cancer.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">survivorship</a> on <i>Together by St. Jude</i>™. <br /><br /><i>St. Jude does not endorse any branded product or organization mentioned in this podcast. </i>
May 21, 2026
Episode 12: Considering a Clinical Trial for a Child: A Caregiver's View
When a child is facing a serious illness, being asked to consider a clinical trial can feel overwhelming. This episode of Caregivers SHARE continues our 2-part series on clinical trials by focusing on the real questions, emotions, and decisions caregivers face. <br /><br />Carina Richardson shares her family’s experience enrolling her son in a clinical trial. Seth Karol, MD, shares insights from a doctor’s perspective, on how he would approach a clinical trial as a caregiver. Clay Culp, LCSW, guides the conversation with thoughtful questions and key points. Together, they talk about how clinical trials may differ from standard treatment, what the consent process looks like, and why clear, ongoing communication is essential. <br /><br />This episode explores: <br /><ul><li>How clinical trials can change over time and differ for each child</li><li>What worries caregivers often have and how care teams can help</li><li>How child life specialists and other support services can help families</li><li>Why asking questions and speaking up matters </li></ul>This episode offers reassurance, perspective, and empowerment for caregivers making decisions about their child’s care. <br /><br />A special thank you to Clay Culp, <a href="https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/treatment/clinics-services/social-work.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">social work</a> manager at St. Jude; Seth Karol, MD, associate faculty member at St. Jude who specializes in <a href="https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/treatment/childhood-cancer/leukemia-lymphoma.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">leukemia and lymphoma</a>; and parent Carina Richardson. <br /> <br />This episode was recorded on March 5, 2026. <br /><br />For more background, listen to the previous episode: <a href="https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/patient-families/family-caregiver/caregivers-share-podcast/caregivers-share-season-3/what-is-a-clinical-trial.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“What Is a Clinical Trial?”</a> <br />Learn more about Carina’s son Nolan’s diagnosis of medulloblastoma on <a href="https://together.stjude.org/en-us/conditions/cancers/medulloblastoma.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i>Together by St. Jude</i>™</a> and <a href="https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/treatment/childhood-cancer/brain-tumors/medulloblastoma.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Jude Care & Treatment</a>. <br /> <br />Learn more about clinical trials on <a href="https://together.stjude.org/en-us/treatment-tests-procedures/clinical-trials/what-are-clinical-trials.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i>Together by St. Jude</i>™</a> and <a href="https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/clinical-trials.html#f-sj_trialstatus=Recruiting" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Jude Care & Treatment.</a> <br /> <br /><i>The quote that Carina and Clay reference is, “The best laid schemes of mice and men go oft awry, and leave us nothing but grief and pain for promised joy,” written by poet Robert Burns in his poem “To a Mouse” in 1785. </i><br /><i> </i><br /><i>This discussion is meant to provide a general overview. Information may vary depending on your child’s diagnosis, age, health history, and the type of clinical trial. Always talk with your child’s care team for details specific to your child. </i><br /><i> </i><br /><i>St. Jude does not endorse any branded product or organization mentioned in this podcast. </i>
May 7, 2026
Episode 11: What is a Clinical Trial
Clinical trials are research studies that look at ways to improve care for serious illnesses. For many families, the terms “clinical trial” or “clinical research” may be unfamiliar or overwhelming. In this episode of Caregivers SHARE, listeners will learn what clinical trials are, how they work, and how they differ from standard medical care.<br /><br />Host Clay Culp, LCSW, is joined by <a href="https://www.stjude.org/people/k/seth-karol.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seth Karol, MD</a>, and caregiver Carina Richardson for a clear conversation about what families need to know when considering a clinical trial. Seth explains the different types and phases of clinical trials, what families can expect during the process, and the safety measures in place to protect children who participate. Clay addresses the emotional aspects of enrolling a child in a trial. Carina asks the questions many parents have as they work to make informed decisions about their child’s care.<br /><br />A special thank you to Clay Culp, <a href="https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/treatment/clinics-services/social-work.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">social work</a> manager at St. Jude; Seth Karol, a St. Jude doctor who specializes in <a href="https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/treatment/childhood-cancer/leukemia-lymphoma.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">leukemia and lymphoma</a>; and parent Carina Richardson.<br /><br />This episode was recorded on March 5, 2026.<br /><br />Learn more about Carina’s son Nolan’s diagnosis of medulloblastoma on <a href="https://together.stjude.org/en-us/conditions/cancers/medulloblastoma.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Together by St. Jude™</a> and <a href="https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/treatment/childhood-cancer/brain-tumors/medulloblastoma.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Jude Care & Treatment</a>.<br /><br />Find additional information about clinical trials on <a href="https://together.stjude.org/en-us/treatment-tests-procedures/clinical-trials/what-are-clinical-trials.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Together by St. Jude™</a> and <a href="https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/clinical-trials.html#f-sj_trialstatus=Recruiting" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Jude Care & Treatment.</a><br /><br /><i>This discussion is meant to provide a general overview. Information may vary depending on your child’s diagnosis, age, health history, and the type of clinical trial. Always talk with your child’s care team for details specific to your child.</i><br /><br /><i>St. Jude does not endorse any branded product or organization mentioned in this podcast.</i>
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