Faith, Family, and New Beginnings with Shante Gold

Pregnant With a Down Syndrome Baby Boy: Faith, Family Leadership, and Holistic Health with Shante GoldOn the Unspecial podcast, the host interviews Shante Gold (wild.boys.with.extra.love), a former BCBA and former online nutrition/fitness coach, now co-host of the Rebuild podcast, who is 23 weeks pregnant with a baby boy diagnosed with Down syndrome. Shante shares how business struggles and motherhood led her back to faith before receiving a 98% NIPT result and confirming the diagnosis via CVS testing, describing grief, the negativity from medical counseling, and the high rate of Down syndrome abortions highlighted by a viral YouTuber case. She emphasizes her husband’s steady leadership, the importance of strong family roles, and finding hope through support from Down syndrome families. The conversation also covers fatherlessness and men’s challenges, homeschooling, and practical wellness priorities: sleep, high-protein breakfast, walking, strength training, and a strong partner relationship.Visit our website: www.unspecialllc.com#specialneeds #specialeducation #specialed #podcast #unspecial #specialneedsjourney #specialneedskids #interview #truth #emotional