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To connect with Catia and become a client, visit- catiaholm.com Connect on Instagram , Facebook , and to leave an anonymous question for Catia call or text 956-249-7930 -- Katie Taylor, Certified Child Life Specialist, shares strategies for talking to children about medical procedures in ways that reduce anxiety and build trust. • Children pick up on our non-verbal cues during difficult times and may imagine scenarios worse than reality • Research shows children who receive preparation before medical procedures exhibit less anxiety and recover faster • Using concrete, age-appropriate language helps children understand medical situations (like "sleepy medicine" for anesthesia) • Different approaches work for different ages - 4-year-olds need sequence-based explanations while 10-year-olds benefit from more involvement • Children process difficult news in their own ways and on their own timeline • Parents don't need perfect words - the message of love and togetherness matters most • Multiple small conversations often work better than one overwhelming discussion • Start by asking about previous medical experiences to gauge understanding and misconceptions Show Guest Katie Taylor, CCLS, CEO & Founder, Child Life On Call Katie Taylor is the co-founder and CEO of Child Life On Call , a digital platform revolutionizing pediatric healthcare by putting parents at the center of the medical journey. With over 15 years of experience as a certified child life specialist, Katie has made significant contributions to the field of child life and the families she’s served with over a decade of working at the bedside. She is an accomplished author, engaging child life and entrepreneurship speaker, and the Child Life On Call Podcast host . Katie's work emphasizes the vital role of child life services in supporting caregivers and enhancing children's medical journeys through empowering parents. Support the show Couch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like: US : 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) UK : Samaritans at 116 123 Australia : Lifeline at 13 11 14 Or find local resources through findahelpline.com You’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time. Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward. Show hosted by: Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S You can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com and To become a client visit- catiaholm.com

Welcome to the first episode of The Latte Lounge podcast! In our first episode Katie shares her story of going through four years of misdiagnosed perimenopause, the lightbulb moment that changed her life, how she’s balanced her hormones and discovered that midlife can be such a joyful and liberating time. ______ About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. Download our free perimenopause symptom checker here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-menopause-symptom-checker/ Would you like some extra support with managing your menopause symptoms? Here's a few ways we can help: Katies's Book - Midlife Matters will be published by DK RED on March 6th 2025 and is now available to pre order now here! The Latte Lounge + is our online menopause clinic where you can get an online appointment with a menopause doctor, a personalised treatment plan and prescriptions delivered to your door, all for an affordable monthly payment. More info here. The Latte Lounge Membership: join Katie in the inner hub for just £9.99 a month and you'll get a monthly practical masterclasses (things like taster menopause yoga sessions, Q&As with menopause specialists etc), members-only content (including 'cheat sheet' summaries of our podcast episodes), how-to guides and resources, and closer support from Katie when you need it. More info here. Our free menopause symptom tracker: download our free symptom resource to check, track and understand your symptoms. DOWNLOAD FOR FREE HERE. Find The Latte Lounge community online... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelatteloungewomenover40 (or search The Latte Lounge group to find us) Instagram: @loungethelatte Twitter: @lounge_latte YouTube: The Latte Lounge Website: <span