Standing In Your Truth: Medical Advocacy, Faith, and Finding Purpose with Casey Taton

Episode Summary:
In this powerful and heart-opening episode, Shabana sits down with her dear friend Casey Taton, host of the Inner Spark Podcast, to talk about one of the most courageous journeys you’ll ever hear. Casey opens up about her years-long battle with a rare medical condition, the emotional toll of being dismissed by doctors, and how trusting her intuition saved her life.

She shares how her faith evolved through suffering, what it took to advocate for herself when the system failed her, and how her darkest moments eventually led to her life mission: founding Little Moments Big Dream Celebrations, a nonprofit bringing joy to kids facing medical battles.

This conversation is honest, emotional, uplifting, and a reminder that even in our most chaotic seasons, purpose is being formed.

What We Talk About in This Episode:

• Casey’s proudest moments and the exact turning point where she stood up for herself
• Her intense, years-long medical journey through misdiagnosis, dismissal, and ultimately life-changing surgeries
• Trusting your gut — even when medical professionals disagree
• How faith, prayer, and surrender played a role in her survival
• The community support that carried her through financial and emotional hardship
• How her experience inspired her nonprofit serving hospitalized children
• Ways people can support her mission (financially or non-financially)
• Her dream travel destinations, holiday favorites, and simple things that bring her joy

About Casey Taton:

Casey is the host of Inner Spark Podcast and the founder of Little Moments Big Dream Celebrations, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating children going through medical challenges. Her passion is turning pain into purpose and reminding others that they’re never alone in their battles.

Connect with Casey: [email protected]

Podcast: Inner Spark Podcast
Nonprofit: Little Moments Big Dream Celebrations
Instagram: @cataton @lmbdcelebrations
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/LMBDC
Donate via Venmo: @Little-moments 

Ways to Support This Episode:

• Share this episode with someone who needs hope
• Follow the podcast and leave a review
• Support Casey’s nonprofit with a donation, gift card, or even a prayer
• Give her organization a follow to boost reach during the holiday season

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