In this week's episode, Cara is joined by her wife Dawn Lunsford to discuss her life growing up with two terminally ill siblings. Dawn shares the emotional journey of discovering her siblings' diagnoses and her memories of their passing. She reflects on living with parents who were constantly grieving and how her perception of her childhood has changed over time. Dawn and Cara explore the pressures of being the "healthy" child, including Dawn's sense of responsibility to live for her siblings. They also discuss how Cara’s role in pediatric oncology has influenced their relationship over the past decade and how they have learned to better support each other's needs, providing advice for other couples in similar situations.
Native Angeleno Dawn Lunsford has forged a remarkable career in the film industry, performing sounds and music for Oscar-winning films and earning herself an Emmy and four nominations. Her expertise has taken her around the globe, where she teaches seminars on Sound for Film. In addition to her work in film, she is a talented composer and songwriter, currently producing podcasts, including the NurseDot Podcast. Dawn's passion for music extends to live performances with her 90s rock band, Lava Diva, and her Baltic music group, Mezečina.
