Episodes: 71
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data
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Katelyn Nugent - Co-host of a show exploring loss, caregiving, and resilience through candid conversations.
Lindsay Weekes - Co-host of a show exploring loss, caregiving, and resilience through candid conversations.
Steph McCabe - Her Son Emmett's Experience With Sanfilippo Syndrome, Caregiving, Fundraising, And Finding Hope And Joy.
Ryan Gaertner - His Daughter's Experience With Sca5, Caregiving, Parenting, Family Relationships, Patient Advocacy, And Fundraising For An Accessible Playground.
Morgan Gaertner - Her Daughter's Experience With Sca5, Caregiving, Parenting, Family Relationships, Patient Advocacy, And Fundraising For An Accessible Playground.
Andrea Lessard - Child Loss, Grief, Love, And Continuing To Celebrate Her Daughter's Life.
Ashley Hopkins-Shack - Forms Of Anxiety, Cognitive Restructuring, Journaling, And Identifying Patterns.
Episode 71: Steph McCabe | Sanfilippo Syndrome (type A)
October 19, 2026
Steph McCabe joins us in the studio this week to talk about her son Emmett and his journey with Sanfilippo Syndrome (type A). Diagnosed in October 2023, it is a rare genetic disorder also known as Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIA (MPS IIIA). While she's writing Emmett's Newsletter and fundraising she also concentrates on love, hope and the joy of each day.- https://curesanfilippofoundation.org/what-is-sanfilippo/- https://pattisonchildrens.ca/how-you-help/who-you-help/meet-our-kids/emmett/
Episode 70: Morgan and Ryan Gaertner | Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5 (SCA5)
June 08, 2026
Morgan and Ryan joined us in the studio to share their daughter's experience with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5 (SCA5). Mighty Madilynn's rare disease is not slowing her down - we talk about her care, parenting, her relationship with her brother, and patient advocacy.They're also raising funds to build an accessible playground at Madilynn's school - donate here https://wingateplayground.com/Learn more: https://www.ataxia.org/
Episode 69: Andrea Lessard | Child Loss
May 25, 2026
[Trigger warning for expecting moms]We're so grateful to have Andrea in the studio this week to talk about her daughter Emery and her experience with her stillbirth. Andrea's perspective on loss, love, and her ability to continue to celebrate Emery's life is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Her daughter, Emery Grace has taught her the power of grief and is inspiring Andrea's approach to life.
All the Grief · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Creating Space for Grief and Hope · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Laughs after Loss · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Convinced God Moves · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Holding the Light: Sharing Hope After Child Loss · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Rarely Normal is hosted by Katelyn Nugent and Lindsay Weekes. Its publicly listed email is katelyn_nugent@yahoo.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Rarely Normal: katelyn_nugent@yahoo.com.
Podseeker estimates Rarely Normal reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Rarely Normal typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant lived experience as a bereaved parent, caregiver, or family member affected by a serious condition; relevant mental-health expertise or advocacy may also fit. Common among recent guests: Relevant caregiving, bereavement, or patient-advocacy experience. Recent guests include Steph McCabe, Ryan Gaertner, and Morgan Gaertner.
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