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Inheritance of Hope Podcast

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The Inheritance of Hope Podcast invites you into deeply personal conversations with those navigating the unthinkable: young families facing the loss of a parent to terminal illness. Each episode explores what it means to leave a legacy - not just in death, but in how we choose to live. Whether you're living with a diagnosis, supporting someone who is, or simply searching for meaning and hope in hard places, this podcast shows that joy is possible, even in terminal illness! Find joy in terminal illness at⁠⁠⁠ https://InheritanceOfHope.org/⁠⁠ Give joy in terminal illness at ⁠https://www2.inheritanceofhope.org/Give

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July 21, 2026

Resources We Trust: Communication Technology and Voice Preservation | Bridging Voice

Your ability to communicate with the people you love is too important to lose. When ALS or another disease changes how you speak, Bridging Voice helps you find new ways to stay connected to the routines and relationships that matter most. In this episode, Ellie talks with Karina, Executive Director of Bridging Voice, about the assistive technology and resources available - from eye-gaze devices to voice preservation and AI voice cloning. What sets Bridging Voice apart is its one-on-one coaching: free, personalized support from anywhere in the US that helps you and your caregivers actually use the technology to do what matters most to you. Because having the right tool is only half the battle. Learning to use it changes everything. Whether through voice cloning technology or legacy videos with Inheritance of Hope, capturing your voice early - even just two minutes on your phone - means your words can be heard in your own voice for years to come. Inheritance of Hope's Legacy Video™ program also preserves your voice while capturing messages for your loved ones. 00:00 Staying Connected: Real Stories of ALS and Assistive Technology01:46 Introducing Bridging Voice: A Mission to Support ALS Communication02:45 The Story Behind Bridging Voice: How One Team Started Supporting ALS Patients04:39 Technology as a Tool, Not Solution: Why Coaching Matters05:11 Communication Beyond Words: How Families Use Technology to Stay Close 08:37 Preserving Your Voice and Identity: Voice Cloning Stories that Matter08:55 Personal Stories: How Bedtime Stories and Daily Routines Become Communication10:08 Legacy Videos and Voice Banking: Capturing Your Voice for the Future13:42 Getting Started: Free Support, Training, and How to Access Bridging Voice Visit Bridging Voice: <a href="https://bridgingvoice.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bridgingvoice.org/</a>Learn about voice cloning and voice preservation <a href="https://bridgingvoice.org/elevenlabs/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>Join office hours (Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. Eastern): <a href="https://bridgingvoice.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bridgingvoice.org/</a>Create a Legacy Video™ with Inheritance of Hope <a href="https://inheritanceofhope.org/legacy-videos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.Email to learn more or request a referral: <a href="mailto:podcast@inheritanceofhope.org" rel="nofollow">podcast@inheritanceofhope.org</a> Check out our <a href="https://www2.inheritanceofhope.org/OtherHelpfulOrganizationsPodcast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Other Helpful Resources page</a> for more support.

July 14, 2026

Resources We Trust: Bright Spot Network - Teaching Kids About Cancer

Your toddler notices more than you think. Even before they have the words for it, kids pick up on stress, on change, on the quiet shift in a room. This week, meet Carissa Hodgson, LCSW, OSW-C, Director of Programs at Bright Spot Network. Carissa's own experience with childhood loss shaped her work: helping parents raising young kids navigate a cancer diagnosis, and helping them believe their children will be okay. Bright Spot Network supports parents diagnosed with cancer while raising kids ages zero to eighteen. You'll hear why silence isn't protection, and why kids left without information sometimes fill the gaps with something scarier than the truth. You'll learn about free resources: books, art kits, financial grants, virtual support groups, and programs built by child life specialists for kids as young as zero. If you're a parent trying to figure out how to talk to your kids about a cancer diagnosis, or if you know a family who is, this episode is for you. 01:15 — Meet Carissa Hodgson: Director of Programs at Bright Spot Network04:36 — What Is Bright Spot Network? Support for Parents with Cancer05:54 — Why Kids Pick Up on Stress Before They Have the Words06:51 — Using Children's Books to Explain Cancer to Young Kids08:50 — Where the Name "Bright Spot" Comes From12:04 — Free Resources, support groups, art ideas and more19:26 — How to Connect with Bright Spot Network Resource Links<a href="https://www.brightspotnetwork.org/resource-center/helping-children-cope-with-a-parents-chronic-cancer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Helping Children Cope with a Parent's Chronic/Advanced Cancer</a><a href="https://www.brightspotnetwork.org/bright-reads" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bright Reads </a>(free books for families about cancer, feelings, grief)Click <a href="https://www.brightspotnetwork.org/parenting-metastatic-cancer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> for a free program for parents with metastatic cancer and health care professionalsCheck out our <a href="https://inheritanceofhope.org/other-helpful-organizations/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Other Helpful Resources page</a> for more supportEmail Carissa directly

July 7, 2026

Resources We Trust: Wonders & Worries - Helping Kids Facing Parent Illness

Your child already knows something is wrong. They sense the changes in your stress, notice the shifts in your routine, and feel it in your heartbeat when something's on your mind. So the real question isn't whether to tell them—it's how. Wonders & Worries answers exactly that. Julie May, National Outreach Coordinator and child life specialist with 23 years of experience, shares how this national nonprofit supports children ages 2–18 navigating a parent's serious illness or injury—from cancer and ALS to burns and spinal cord injury. And it's completely free. Wonders & Worries takes complex adult themes and packages them into something a child can actually hold and understand. Whether in-person or virtual, families can access curricula, parent webinars on specific conversations (How do I talk about hair loss?), and a curated resource library. Bringing your child into your illness journey isn't a burden. It's an invitation to belong. They're already walking this with you. Let's help them find their role. 00:00 How to Talk to Kids About Illness02:04 Meet Wonders and Worries: Free Support04:03 Expert-Led: Why Child Life Specialists Matter07:23 Virtual Support: 6 Sessions to Cope Better14:17 How to Access Free Resources16:03 Don't Be Afraid: What Kids Already Know Helpful Links:<a href="https://wondersandworries.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Wonders & Worries website</a><a href="https://wondersandworries.org/for-professionals/wonderworks/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The WonderWorks® kit</a> was created to help families with children and teenagers navigate the challenges of a parent’s serious illness or injury from the comfort of home.Julie May's email: <a href="mailto:Julie@wondersandworries.org" rel="nofollow">Julie@wondersandworries.org</a>Call 1-844-WE-WONDER (1-844-939-6633) or email at <a href="mailto:helpline@wondersandworries.org" rel="nofollow">helpline@wondersandworries.org</a> for help.<a href="https://wondersandworries.org/resources/podcasts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Wondercast podcast</a>: <a href="https://wondersandworries.org/resources/podcasts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://wondersandworries.org/resources/podcasts/</a>Use <a href="https://wondersandworries.org/podcast/season-7-episode-61-inheritance-of-hope/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">this link</a> to listen to the Wondercast episode that featured Inheritance of HopeCheck out the <a href="https://inheritanceofhope.org/resource-directory/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Inheritance of Hope Resource Directory</a> for this resource and more.

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What is Inheritance of Hope Podcast?: The Inheritance of Hope Podcast invites you into deeply personal conversations with those navigating the unthinkable: young families facing the loss of a parent to terminal illness. Each episode explores what it means to leave a legacy - not just in death, but in how we choose to live.

Whether you're living with a diagnosis, supporting someone who is, or simply searching for meaning and hope in hard places, this podcast shows that joy is possible, even in terminal illness!

Find joy in terminal illness at⁠⁠⁠ https://InheritanceOfHope.org/⁠⁠

Give joy in terminal illness at ⁠https://www2.inheritanceofhope.org/Give
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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