Children of the Moon [from Very Special Episodes]

About this episode

The episode explores the life of a girl named Emma who has a rare condition that prevents her from being exposed to sunlight, highlighting her community and new research that may improve her future.

Emma has never felt the sun on her skin. Born with a rare condition that makes UV light dangerous, she lives by sunscreen, meters, and moonlight. But she’s also part of a community finding extraordinary ways to make ordinary childhood possible. And thanks to new research, the future may actually be bright. Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English Written by Jake Rossen Senior Producer is Josh Fisher Editing and Sound Design by Jonathan Washington Additional Editing by Mary Dooe Mixing and Mastering by Josh Fisher Original Music by Elise McCoy Show Logo by Lucy Quintanilla Executive Producer is Jason English Question? Comment? Want to share your favorite episode? You can always reach us at veryspecialepisodes@gmail.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, Jason English

Topics covered

• rare condition
• childhood
• community
• UV light
• research
• health

Keywords

• Emma
• UV light
• rare condition
• childhood
• community
• health
• research

Mentioned in this episode

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