A summer day at the outdoor pool with a barbecue in the evening – that was the plan. But then: a phone call that would change everything. Ambulance, intensive care unit, rehab, hospice, home care services...
Marisa's son Kaio was almost four years old when he drowned in the outdoor pool in the summer of 2019 and suffered severe brain damage. Since then, the family has been living a life for which no one prepared them: endless bureaucracy and a daily routine that has to be reorganized every day.
👉 In this episode, Marisa tells us what she felt the day before her phone rang.
👉 What it's like to sit in a waiting room and not know what to ask for.
👉 What an ethics committee decided about her child's life.
👉 Her thoughts on rehab, hospice care, and medical decisions...
👉 What a vegetative state is
👉 What it's like to live as a family when your life is constantly controlled by others.
This episode is for everyone who wants to know what caring parents really go through – beyond statistics and superficial gestures of sympathy.
🔗 Marisa on Instagram: @unserlangerwegzurueck
Rollicoaster Podcast on social media:
Instagram: @rollicoaster.podcast
Facebook: @rollicoaster.pod
🎙 Rollicoaster Podcast – about life outside the norm
📌 Subscribe to never miss an episode and help give visibility to true stories.
Tell your story on my podcast: Apply via rollicoaster.podcast[at]gmail.com
00:00 – Cold Open
01:33 – Intro – Welcome to Rollicoaster
02:48 – Marisa introduces herself – Morning routine & care
06:00 – The day of the accident – Summer 2019
10:00 – The phone call
11:43 – Arrival at the outdoor pool – Ambulances are already there
13:01 – In the ambulance – Small talk during the horror
15:17 – Arrival at the hospital – Looking at the man
17:54 – What exactly happened – Reconstruction of the accident
20:00 – Nobody noticed it right away
22:33 – Resuscitation, adrenaline, rescue helicopter
27:58 – Three weeks in intensive care
29:25 – Rehab clinic – Worse than the ICU
33:56 – The ethics committee – Organ failure?
36:08 – The Children's Hospice – Finally, Understanding
40:18 – Children's Neurology Clinic
41:41 – Kaio Today – Vegetative State & Minimal Consciousness
52:14 – Guilt – Did Anyone Blame Themselves?
54:41 – Giving Up a Career, Corona, Everyday Caregiving
59:33 – Friends & Family – Who Stays, Who Leaves
01:07:21 – Time Out & Spontaneity
01:12:41 – Marisa on Phrases Like: "You Have to Get Over This Finally"
01:25:41 – Outro
#podcast #germanpodcast #truestories #reallife
🎡 About this Podcast:
🎢Rollicoaster – The Podcast for Life Beyond the Norm
Life with a special needs child is like a rollercoaster ride: Sometimes it takes your breath away, sometimes it gives you the most beautiful view in the world.
Welcome to the Rollicoaster. This podcast is all about the everyday lives, challenges, and priceless moments of joy of families with children who don't fit the mold. Whether it's a disability or a chronic illness – we talk about what moves us, challenges us, and helps us grow.
If you'd like to share your story, write to me at: rollicoaster.podcast[at]gmail.com
or on Instagram:
@rollicoaster.podcast
What you can expect here:
👉 We talk candidly about diagnoses and bureaucratic hurdles.
👉 We discover the world through the eyes of our children and learn what truly matters.
👉 This channel is a place for sharing, courage, and genuine understanding.
This podcast isn't about perfection. It's about love, resilience, and the courage to navigate life's twists and turns every single day. Because even if the ride is wild, it's worth it.
👉 We talk candidly about diagnoses and bureaucratic hurdles.
👉 We discover the world through our children's eyes and learn what really matters.
👉 This channel is a place for exchange, courage, and genuine understanding.
This podcast isn't about perfection. It's about love, resilience, and the courage to master life's twists and turns anew each day. Because even if the ride is wild, it's worth it.
👉
👉
... I'm so glad you're joining me! ❤️
💰If you'd like to support this podcast, you can do so here:
buymeacoffee.com/rollicoaster.podcast
Note: This podcast is not a substitute for medical or legal advice. Here, real people share real, personal stories from their everyday lives, as they experience them.
Music: https://pixabay.com/de/music/search/r...
Other music: also from Pixabay
Lower thirds/Buttons etc.: VideoEditorStudio
Video editing: DaVinci Resolve Studio
A summer day at the outdoor pool with a barbecue in the evening – that was the plan. But then: a phone call that would change everything. Ambulance, intensive care unit, rehab, hospice, home care services...
Marisa's son Kaio was almost four years old when he drowned in the outdoor pool in the summer of 2019 and suffered severe brain damage. Since then, the family has been living a life for which no one prepared them: endless bureaucracy and a daily routine that has to be reorganized every day.
👉 In this episode, Marisa tells us what she felt the day before her phone rang.
👉 What it's like to sit in a waiting room and not know what to ask for.
👉 What an ethics committee decided about her child's life.
👉 Her thoughts on rehab, hospice care, and medical decisions...
👉 What a vegetative state is
👉 What it's like to live as a family when your life is constantly controlled by others.
This episode is for everyone who wants to know what caring parents really go through – beyond statistics and superficial gestures of sympathy.
🔗 Marisa on Instagram: @unserlangerwegzurueck
Rollicoaster Podcast on social media:
Instagram: @rollicoaster.podcast
Facebook: @rollicoaster.pod
🎙 Rollicoaster Podcast – about life outside the norm
📌 Subscribe to never miss an episode and help give visibility to true stories.
Tell your story on my podcast: Apply via rollicoaster.podcast[at]gmail.com
00:00 – Cold Open
01:33 – Intro – Welcome to Rollicoaster
02:48 – Marisa introduces herself – Morning routine & care
06:00 – The day of the accident – Summer 2019
10:00 – The phone call
11:43 – Arrival at the outdoor pool – Ambulances are already there
13:01 – In the ambulance – Small talk during the horror
15:17 – Arrival at the hospital – Looking at the man
17:54 – What exactly happened – Reconstruction of the accident
20:00 – Nobody noticed it right away
22:33 – Resuscitation, adrenaline, rescue helicopter
27:58 – Three weeks in intensive care
29:25 – Rehab clinic – Worse than the ICU
33:56 – The ethics committee – Organ failure?
36:08 – The Children's Hospice – Finally, Understanding
40:18 – Children's Neurology Clinic
41:41 – Kaio Today – Vegetative State & Minimal Consciousness
52:14 – Guilt – Did Anyone Blame Themselves?
54:41 – Giving Up a Career, Corona, Everyday Caregiving
59:33 – Friends & Family – Who Stays, Who Leaves
01:07:21 – Time Out & Spontaneity
01:12:41 – Marisa on Phrases Like: "You Have to Get Over This Finally"
01:25:41 – Outro
#podcast #germanpodcast #truestories #reallife
🎡 About this Podcast:
🎢Rollicoaster – The Podcast for Life Beyond the Norm
Life with a special needs child is like a rollercoaster ride: Sometimes it takes your breath away, sometimes it gives you the most beautiful view in the world.
Welcome to the Rollicoaster. This podcast is all about the everyday lives, challenges, and priceless moments of joy of families with children who don't fit the mold. Whether it's a disability or a chronic illness – we talk about what moves us, challenges us, and helps us grow.
If you'd like to share your story, write to me at: rollicoaster.podcast[at]gmail.com
or on Instagram:
@rollicoaster.podcast
What you can expect here:
👉 We talk candidly about diagnoses and bureaucratic hurdles.
👉 We discover the world through the eyes of our children and learn what truly matters.
👉 This channel is a place for sharing, courage, and genuine understanding.
This podcast isn't about perfection. It's about love, resilience, and the courage to navigate life's twists and turns every single day. Because even if the ride is wild, it's worth it.
👉 We talk candidly about diagnoses and bureaucratic hurdles.
👉 We discover the world through our children's eyes and learn what really matters.
👉 This channel is a place for exchange, courage, and genuine understanding.
This podcast isn't about perfection. It's about love, resilience, and the courage to master life's twists and turns anew each day. Because even if the ride is wild, it's worth it.
👉
👉
... I'm so glad you're joining me! ❤️
💰If you'd like to support this podcast, you can do so here:
buymeacoffee.com/rollicoaster.podcast
Note: This podcast is not a substitute for medical or legal advice. Here, real people share real, personal stories from their everyday lives, as they experience them.
Music: https://pixabay.com/de/music/search/r...
Other music: also from Pixabay
Lower thirds/Buttons etc.: VideoEditorStudio
Video editing: DaVinci Resolve Studio