S2E18 -Brittainy Quinn- The Children's Hospital almost killed her child, Advocating for Families and parents of Medically Complex Children

This podcast episode from You’d Be Surprised features guest Brittany Quinn, a mother sharing her powerful and emotional journey raising her medically complex daughter, Revie.

Brittany recounts her family’s move from Idaho to Utah after losing their business and the challenges of rebuilding life while caring for her three daughters, especially Revie, who was born with multiple medical conditions, including 4Q syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and vision loss.

She describes:

Her early struggles with motherhood, body image, and identity as a young mom.How she and her husband shifted from traditional careers to fitness training and advocacy work.The traumatic journey of fighting to get Revie diagnosed and treated, constantly dismissed by medical professionals who told her nothing was wrong.Her discovery that mother’s intuition is powerful and real — she knew something was wrong from the moment Revie was born.The systemic healthcare failures she faced at Utah’s Primary Children’s Hospital, including being gaslit, denied care, and told Revie’s suffering was “normal.”How she ultimately took Revie to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where doctors finally listened, adjusted treatments, and stabilized Revie's condition.

Throughout the conversation, Brittainy’s story highlights faith, maternal strength, and advocacy — turning heartbreak into purpose. She now uses her experience to support other parents of medically complex children and to push for reform in pediatric care systems.