Episodes

  • Emily and Dominic interview Dominic’s mother, Linda Dybala,

    Emily and Dominic interview Dominic’s mother, Linda Dybala,
    Apr 6 2015
    Emily and Dominic interview Dominic’s mother, Linda Dybala, who shares the story of her journey with Dominic in his treatment for leukemia. Poignant, touching, humorous, and down-to-earth, hers is a heart-warming account of how to face life’s toughest challenges. The songs of the children from Purple Songs Can Fly accent each segment of the show. Enjoy.
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    55 mins
  • Dr. Mehmet Fatih Okcu Pediatric Hematologist, Oncologist,

    Dr. Mehmet Fatih Okcu Pediatric Hematologist, Oncologist,
    Feb 23 2015
    Researcher, TXCH Emily and Dominic interview one of Emily’s doctors, Mehmet Fatih Okcu.Dr. Okcu is the director of research in the long-term survivor program concentrating on children who are survivors of acute leukemia and brain tumors.Listen in as Dr. Okcu shares his work, his research and his love of music. (He even sings Turkish folk song for us) And as always, enjoy the music in the songs from the children of Purple Songs Can Fly!
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    55 mins
  • Dr. Mehmet Fatih Okcu – Pediatric Hematologist, Oncologist,

    Dr. Mehmet Fatih Okcu – Pediatric Hematologist, Oncologist,
    Jan 5 2015
    Emily and Dominic interview one of Emily’s doctors, Mehmet Fatih Okcu. Dr. Okcu is the director of research in the long-term survivor program concentrating on children who are survivors of acute leukemia and brain tumors. Learn more about the importance of research in our lives with Dr. Okcu and, as always, enjoy the music in the songs from the children of Purple Songs Can Fly!
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    55 mins
  • Purple Songs with Guest Carol Herron, Arts in Medicine Coordinator, TXCH

    Purple Songs with Guest Carol Herron, Arts in Medicine Coordinator, TXCH
    Dec 8 2014
    The Arts are thriving at Texas Children’s Hospital! From visual arts (“Making a Mark”), to creative writing (“The Splendid Review”), to our own songwriting (“Purple Songs Can Fly”) artists and performers share their talents with our patients and families. Zachary interviews Carol Herron, Coordinator of the Arts in Medicine Program at Texas Children’s Hospital. Enjoy the results of Arts in Medicine in the songs from the children of Purple Songs Can Fly!
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    55 mins
  • Caring is the most important quality of all. Pat Gardner, Nurse

    Caring is the most important quality of all. Pat Gardner, Nurse
    Nov 3 2014
    Caring is the most important quality of all. Zachary interviews Pat Gardner, Hematology Nurse at Texas Children’s Hospital. Learn about a day in the life of a nurse and why nurses are the heart of a hospital. And as always, enjoy the music of the children from Purple Songs Can Fly!
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    55 mins
  • Emily and Dominic interview long-term cancer survivor, Stephen Makia

    Emily and Dominic interview long-term cancer survivor, Stephen Makia
    Oct 6 2014
    Stephen Makia, Long-term Cancer Survivor, SongwriterEmily and Dominic interview long-term cancer survivor, Stephen Makia. Now 20 years old, Stephen has been a part of the Purple Songs family for eight years. Stephen shares his experiences including what it’s like being an identical twin, the story behind the two songs he has written and what it was like to perform with Olivia Newton-John in 2009. Enjoy Stephen’s songs along with other songs of the children from Purple Songs Can Fly!
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    55 mins
  • Julie Lytle, Music Therapist

    Julie Lytle, Music Therapist
    Sep 8 2014
    What kind of musical instrument is a sogeum? A charango? A doumbek? Find out as Emily and Dominic interview Music Therapist and Purple Songs Inpatient Songwriter, Julie Lytle. Julie has worked around the world, collecting musical instruments from countries along the way. In this episode, Julie discusses her work and demonstrates the enchanting sounds of these instruments with us. Discover some new sounds and enjoy the songs from the children of Purple Songs Can Fly!
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    55 mins
  • Emily and Dominic in Conversation with Carol Younkin

    Emily and Dominic in Conversation with Carol Younkin
    Aug 4 2014
    Emily and Dominic interview Purple Songs Can Fly Radio producer Carol Younkin. While living in various places around the world, Carol has spent her life working in the Performing Arts as an actor, musician, writer and teacher. Find out more about careers in the arts enjoy the songs from the children of Purple Songs Can Fly!
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    55 mins