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Welcome to What's Happening Inside Me—the ultimate medical podcast for kids who love to learn!Designed for curious minds ages 4–12, this fun and engaging podcast makes anatomy, physiology, and medicine exciting and easy to understand.Hosted by an Emergency Room PA-C with a background in education and co-hosted by her curious 8-year-old daughter, What's Happening Inside Me? turns learning about the human body into a lively adventure for the whole family. Together, they explore fascinating facts, share kid-friendly explanations, and connect medicine to the real world in ways that spark curiosity and wonder.Parents—if you're looking for an educational podcast that goes beyond the basics and keeps your child entertained while learning, this is it! Perfect for road trips, bedtime, or screen-free enrichment.Subscribe now and help your whole family explore the amazing world of medicine, one episode at a time!
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- 2 days ago13 min
Ep32 | Celiac Series Part 1 - What Celiac Diseases ISN'T
We're kicking off a special 5-part series all about celiac disease! And we're starting with a big question: What exactly is happening inside the body of someone with celiac disease?You might know that celiac disease means avoiding foods like bread, pasta, and other foods containing gluten. But why? And what does gluten actually do inside the body?First, we're heading back to the digestive system and taking a closer look at the small intestine. We'll meet the tiny, finger-like structures called villi that help our bodies absorb nutrients from the food we eat. Then, we'll bring back our immune system security team to learn what happens when it makes a mistake.Along the way, we'll explore:What celiac disease is and why it's considered an autoimmune diseaseWhat gluten is and how it triggers an immune responseWhat the villi in the small intestine do and why they are so important for nutrient absorptionWhy celiac disease is NOT a food allergyHow food allergies and celiac disease involve different immune responsesWhy the effects of celiac disease don't simply disappear as soon as someone stops eating glutenAnd here's where we'll leave you hanging: If celiac disease isn't a food allergy, then what's actually happening? How does the immune system end up hurting the small intestine?That's what we're getting into next week!Whether your child has celiac disease, knows someone who does, or is simply curious about what's happening inside their body, join us as we break down the science of celiac disease, one episode at a time.New episodes every Friday, November 6 – December 4!This series is being shared with the support of Raising Our Celiac Kids, or ROCK. ROCK is a program for kids and teens with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten disorders. It is designed to help them, as well as their parents/caregivers, to navigate their celiac journey and the experiences that are unique to this age group. Learn more at the ROCK page💡 Enjoying What’s Happening Inside Me?If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend or leave us a review—it helps more curious kids and families discover the show! 🌟 👉 Visit us at WHIMpodcast.com to:Send in your own question for a future episodeGrab the most recent partner pages for freeStay up to date on new releasesThanks for listening, learning, and exploring what’s happening inside YOU! 🩺✨
- 2 weeks ago16 min
Ep31 | Immune System Part 2 - Meet the Team
Your immune system is an incredible team of cells working together to protect your body! 🦠🛡️ But how do all those immune cells know what to do—and how do they work together to fight germs?In Part 2 of our Immune System series, we’re diving deeper into the amazing world of white blood cells! Join Audra, Sloane, and Ransom as we meet more of the immune system’s key players and discover how they communicate, coordinate, and protect us.We’ll learn about neutrophils, the quick responders that help kill germs; macrophages, the cells that gobble up germs and damaged cells; and dendritic cells, which gather information about germs and share it with other immune cells. Then we’ll meet lymphocytes, including B cells and T cells, and explore how they help the immune system respond to specific threats.Plus, what exactly are antibodies? How do they recognize a particular target called an antigen? And why are antibodies more like labels that help the immune system identify a target than little germ-fighting warriors themselves? We’ll break it down with a kid-friendly lock-and-key explanation!Along the way, we’ll review how the immune system works as a team—and introduce an important idea that sets the stage for our upcoming mini-series on celiac disease and autoimmune diseases.🎧 Whether your child is curious about germs, white blood cells, antibodies, or what happens inside their body when they get sick, this episode is a fun way to explore real science together!In this episode, kids will learn about:The immune system and how white blood cells (leukocytes) protect the bodyCytokines and chemokines: chemical messages that help immune cells communicateNeutrophils, macrophages, and dendritic cellsLymphocytes, including B cells and T cellsAntibodies, antigens, and how the immune system recognizes specific targetsAutoimmune diseases and a preview of our upcoming celiac disease seriesWhat’s Happening Inside Me? is a science and health podcast for curious kids ages 4–12, helping children understand the anatomy, physiology, and medical science happening inside their own bodies.Because kids are never too young to learn what’s happening inside them!💡 Enjoying What’s Happening Inside Me?If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend or leave us a review—it helps more curious kids and families discover the show! 🌟 👉 Visit us at WHIMpodcast.com to:Send in your own question for a future episodeGrab the most recent partner pages for freeStay up to date on new releasesThanks for listening, learning, and exploring what’s happening inside YOU! 🩺✨
- Oct 2, 202614 min
Ep30 | Immune System Part 1 - Your Body is a Battlefield
How does the immune system work? What happens inside your body when you encounter germs?In this episode of What’s Happening Inside Me?, we’re explaining the immune system for kids and discovering how the body protects itself from bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other things that can make us sick.Sloane and Ransom learn that the immune system isn’t just one organ—it’s a whole-body defense system made up of cells, tissues, organs, and protective barriers.We start with the body's first lines of defense, including skin, mucus, tears, saliva, and stomach acid, and learn how these everyday parts of our bodies help keep germs out.Then we meet white blood cells (leukocytes) and discover that there are billions of immune cells working throughout the body. We even learn about the aptly named natural killer cells and what happens when they find one of our own cells that has become infected or abnormal.Finally, we explore some of the body's important immune system organs and tissues, including the bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus.This episode is a kid-friendly introduction to how the immune system works, perfect for curious kids learning about the human body, germs, sickness, biology, and health.And this is just Part 1!Next time, we're diving deeper into the different types of immune cells and white blood cells and what each one does.Listen with your kids and discover what’s happening inside YOU!💡 Enjoying What’s Happening Inside Me?If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend or leave us a review—it helps more curious kids and families discover the show! 🌟 👉 Visit us at WHIMpodcast.com to:Send in your own question for a future episodeGrab the most recent partner pages for freeStay up to date on new releasesThanks for listening, learning, and exploring what’s happening inside YOU! 🩺✨
- Jun 5, 202618 min
Ep29 | The Nervous System: How Our Body Talks To Itself
Have you ever wondered how your brain knows when you touch something cold? Or how your heart keeps beating while you're asleep?In this episode, Sloane and Ransom finally get answers to some questions they've been asking for months! Together, we explore the amazing nervous system—the body's communication and control center.Kids will learn how the brain, spinal cord, and nerves work together to send messages throughout the body, why some nerve cells can be longer than Ransom is tall, and the difference between things your body does on purpose and things it does automatically.Along the way, we'll discover:🧠 How your body "talks" to itself⚡ Why nerve messages travel so incredibly fast🏃♂️ The difference between somatic and autonomic actions🔥 How your body reacts when you touch something hot😴 Why your heart keeps beating while you sleepPlus, Sloane and Ransom put their nervous systems to work with plenty of laughs, questions, and surprising facts along the way!Visit our website for the free worksheet and coloring page that go along with this episode.💡 Enjoying What’s Happening Inside Me?If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend or leave us a review—it helps more curious kids and families discover the show! 🌟 👉 Visit us at WHIMpodcast.com to:Send in your own question for a future episodeGrab the most recent partner pages for freeStay up to date on new releasesThanks for listening, learning, and exploring what’s happening inside YOU! 🩺✨
- May 22, 20268 min
Ep28 | QFL: How does my voice box work?...And how do I hum?
In this fun Questions from Listeners episode, we explore the amazing science behind your voice!Have you ever wondered:🎤 How do we talk?🎶 What makes humming sound different from singing?😮 And what exactly ARE vocal cords anyway?Join Audra — former teacher, emergency room PA, and mom of four curious kids — as she answers a some great questions that Theo from Maryland asks. She breaks down how air from our lungs, vibrating vocal cords, and sound waves all work together to create the sounds we make every day.Kids will learn:🫁 How breathing helps us make sound🎵 Why vocal cords vibrate😄 What changes when we hum🔊 How sound travels through the airThis episode is packed with fun science, silly voice experiments to try at home, and lots of fun learning. 🎧 Listen now on any podcast app! 💡 Have a question you want answered on the show?Submit it anytime at WHIMpodcast.com — your question might be featured in a future episode!#WHIMpodcast #whatshappeninginsideme #QuestionsFromListeners #kidseducation #educationalpodcast #kidslearn #funforkids #sciencelesson #curiouskids #familyeducation #podcastforkids #kidpodcast #kidslovelearning #kidhost #kidsaskwhy #learnsomethingnew #STEMkids💡 Enjoying What’s Happening Inside Me?If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend or leave us a review—it helps more curious kids and families discover the show! 🌟 👉 Visit us at WHIMpodcast.com to:Send in your own question for a future episodeGrab the most recent partner pages for freeStay up to date on new releasesThanks for listening, learning, and exploring what’s happening inside YOU! 🩺✨
- Apr 24, 202618 min
Ep27 | Heart Part 3 - Inside the Heart
What’s inside the human heart? In this kid-friendly episode of What’s Happening Inside Me?, we explore the anatomy of the heart in a fun and easy-to-understand way!Building on what we learned about the heart’s double pump and two blood flow tracks, this episode breaks down the structure of the heart, including the four chambers, four valves, and major blood vessels. Kids will learn how blood moves through the heart, why valves are important, and how the heart works with the lungs and body to keep us alive and energized.Perfect for elementary-aged kids, parents, teachers, and homeschool families, this episode makes complex human body science and cardiovascular anatomy simple, engaging, and memorable.What Kids Will Learn:The 4 chambers of the heart: left atrium, right atrium, left ventricle, right ventricleThe difference between atria (collection chambers) and ventricles (pumping chambers)The 4 heart valves and how they keep blood flowing in one direction: mitral valve, tricuspid valve, aortic valve, pulmonary valveThe major blood vessels of the heart: aorta, vena cava, pulmonary arteries, pulmonary veinsA step-by-step explanation of blood flow through the heartHow the circulatory system, respiratory system, and cells work togetherHands-On Learning Activity:Go to whimpodcast.com to download or print a heart diagram and have your child trace the path of blood through the heart while listening. This reinforces understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and blood circulation.Why This Episode Matters:Understanding how the heart works helps kids build a strong foundation in biology, human anatomy, and health education. This episode connects multiple systems of the body, showing how everything works together like a team. Perfect For:Kids ages 4–12Parents teaching health and science at homeElementary teachers and school nursesHomeschool science curriculumAnyone looking for a kid-friendly explanation of the heart and circulatory systemWhat’s Next?You’re officially becoming a heart expert! Stay tuned for our next episode where we explore a brand new topic—and don’t forget to send us your ideas!Keywords:heart anatomy for kids, how the heart works, chambers of the heart, heart valves explained, blood flow through the heart, circulatory system for kids, human body podcast for kids, elementary science podcast, homeschool anatomy, cardiovascular system basics 💡 Enjoying What’s Happening Inside Me?If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend or leave us a review—it helps more curious kids and families discover the show! 🌟 👉 Visit us at WHIMpodcast.com to:Send in your own question for a future episodeGrab the most recent partner pages for freeStay up to date on new releasesThanks for listening, learning, and exploring what’s happening inside YOU! 🩺✨
- Mar 6, 202614 min
Ep26 | Heart Part 2 - The Two Tracks
❤️ After last episode, did you start to wonder WHY the heart has two tracks for pumping blood?🫀 In this episode of What’s Happening Inside Me?, Audra is joined by her kids, Sloane and Ransom as they dive deeper into the amazing double-pump heart. Building on last week’s episode, they explore why the heart pumps blood in two separate loops—one delivering oxygen to the whole body, and the other refilling blood with oxygen in the lungs. Using fun metaphors and kid-friendly explanations, they connect the heart to other systems in the body, including:Cells and mitochondria, the body’s energy factoriesBlood vessels, highways that carry oxygen and glucoseThe lungs, where blood picks up oxygen and drops off carbon dioxideThe digestive system, which provides glucose to make energyThis episode is perfect for curious kids who love learning how everything in the body works together as a team.🫀 In This Episode, Kids Will Learn:How the heart’s double pump worksWhy blood travels on two separate tracksHow oxygen and glucose get to the cells to make energyHow the body gets rid of carbon dioxide wasteHow multiple systems in the body work together🎧 Helpful to KnowBuilds on ideas from previous episodes on the heart (Ep 25), cells (Ep18), blood (Ep 9 and 10), respiratory system (Ep 4) and digestive system (Ep 5 and 7)Listening to the last episode (Episode 25) will help make this one extra clear👨👩👧👦 Perfect For:Kids ages 4–12Families and curious learnersClassrooms and school nurses looking for fun science lessonsNext time, we’ll slice open the heart and explore what’s inside—including atria, ventricles, and valves! 🫀 Stay tuned and keep wondering what’s happening inside you!💡 Enjoying What’s Happening Inside Me?If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend or leave us a review—it helps more curious kids and families discover the show! 🌟 👉 Visit us at WHIMpodcast.com to:Send in your own question for a future episodeGrab the most recent partner pages for freeStay up to date on new releasesThanks for listening, learning, and exploring what’s happening inside YOU! 🩺✨
- Feb 6, 202616 min
Ep25 | Heart Part 1 - The Basics
❤️ What’s Happening Inside My Heart? Valentine’s Day is coming up, and that means hearts are everywhere! 💕But… have you ever wondered what a real heart actually looks like—and what it really does? In this episode of What’s Happening Inside Me?, Audra is joined by Sloane and new co-host Ransom to talk all about the human heart. Together, they discover that real hearts don’t look like Valentine’s candy hearts at all—and that the heart is actually a pretty amazing double-pump machine! Using fun comparisons like stomp rockets and Hot Wheels tracks, kids learn how the heart pumps blood all around the body and why it has a right side and a left side that don’t mix. This episode focuses on big ideas made simple—perfect for curious kids and the grown-ups learning alongside them.🫀 In This Episode, Kids Will Learn:What the heart really looks like (spoiler: it’s not Valentine-shaped!)What the heart’s main job isHow the heart pumps blood all over the bodyWhy the heart is like two pumps stuck togetherWhat “right heart” and “left heart” actually meanHow blood travels in two separate tracks through the body🎧 Helpful to KnowThis episode builds on ideas from Episodes 9 and 10 about blood vesselsListening to those episodes first can make this one even easier to understand (and you’ll get to hear the catchy vascular system song again!)🖼️ Bonus Resource Want to see what a real human heart looks like?Ask a grown-up to visit WHIMpodcast.com to download:A kid-friendly coloring picture of the human heartAn extra learning pages to help visualize the heart’s parts and pathways👨👩👧👦 Perfect For:Kids ages 4–12Curious familiesClassrooms and school nursesValentine’s Day learning with a science twistJoin us next time as we dive deeper into the heart and explore the two tracks the blood travels on.Until then—keep wondering what’s happening inside you! 💛💡 Enjoying What’s Happening Inside Me?If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend or leave us a review—it helps more curious kids and families discover the show! 🌟 👉 Visit us at WHIMpodcast.com to:Send in your own question for a future episodeGrab the most recent partner pages for freeStay up to date on new releasesThanks for listening, learning, and exploring what’s happening inside YOU! 🩺✨
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Welcome to What's Happening Inside Me—the ultimate medical podcast for kids who love to learn!Designed for curious minds ages 4–12, this fun and engaging podcast makes anatomy, physiology, and medicine exciting and easy to understand.Hosted by an Emergency Room PA-C with a background in education and co-hosted by her curious 8-year-old daughter, What's Happening Inside Me? turns learning about the human body into a lively adventure for the whole family. Together, they explore fascinating facts, share kid-friendly explanations, and connect medicine to the real world in ways that spark curiosity and wonder.Parents—if you're looking for an educational podcast that goes beyond the basics and keeps your child entertained while learning, this is it! Perfect for road trips, bedtime, or screen-free enrichment.Subscribe now and help your whole family explore the amazing world of medicine, one episode at a time!
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