{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Healing Power of a Wish: Dr. Jen Pratt on Hope, Childhood Cancer, and the Make-A-Wish Impact","description":"What if one wish could change the course of a child\u2019s recovery? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Jen Pratt, a pediatrician, childhood cancer survivor, and Make-A-Wish recipient turned advocate. At just 11 years old, Jen was diagnosed with bone cancer\u2014a life-changing moment that launched her into a world of hospitals, chemo, and uncertainty. But her journey also included something magical: a wish. Jen shares her deeply personal story of receiving a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and how that experience not only helped her cope during treatment but also inspired her path into medicine. Now, working at the very hospital where she was once treated, Jen sees firsthand how a single wish can uplift not just a child, but an entire family. We dive into:   Jen\u2019s cancer diagnosis and the emotional toll it took on her and her family   Her unforgettable wish to meet Disney animators\u2014and why it mattered so much   The Wish Impact Study and the real data showing how hope affects healing   The misconception that wishes are just for terminally ill kids (they're not!)   How Make-A-Wish brings light to dark moments\u2014and why it\u2019s more than just a \u201cnice thing\u201d   Heartwarming stories from the hospital frontlines   The powerful role of mental health in medical recovery   Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply someone who believes in the magic of kindness, this episode is a reminder that hope truly heals. \ud83d\udd17 Resources &amp;amp; Links:   Learn more about the Make-A-Wish Foundation: https:\/\/wish.org   Discover the Wish Impact Study: https:\/\/wish.org\/wishimpact   Interested in referring a child or volunteering? Visit https:\/\/wish.org\/refer   \ud83d\udc64 Guest Bio: Dr. Jen Pratt is a pediatric hospitalist at Children\u2019s Minnesota and a medical advisor for Make-A-Wish Minnesota. A former wish kid herself, Dr. Pratt brings a unique and heartfelt perspective to her work\u2014bridging her personal experience with professional compassion. \ud83d\udd0a Listen &amp;amp; Subscribe: Don\u2019t miss future conversations that explore parenting, personal growth, and how we show up for one another. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. ","author_name":"No sitting on the sideline dad |Fatherhood, Mental Health &amp; Parenting","author_url":"http:\/\/www.nosittingonthesideline.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37076130\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/189822785"}