I’m “THAT MOM” and Proud of It with Wendy Andersen

Welcome to the Mama Genius Hub Podcast, where we explore motherhood, empowerment, and the transformative power of advocacy. In today’s episode, with Wendy Andersen, a mother and advocate for children with special needs, to discuss her journey to becoming ‘that mom’—the one who tirelessly fights for her children’s well-being in medical, educational, and societal systems. In this episode, we dive into: Wendy's personal stories of navigating challenges and becoming a strong advocate for her children Strategies for finding your voice as a mother and effecting change in critical areas of your child's life The power of understanding your 'why' and using 'I am' statements to fuel your advocacyHow moms can unite, support one another, and create a collective impact to shift societal norms Guest Bio:Wendy Andersen is a trailblazing advocate for families navigating the complex world of raising children with disabilities. Through her personal journey, she has developed practical strategies and a strong voice that inspires other mothers to step into their power, advocate for change, and embrace their role as ‘that mom.’ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Mama Genius Hub Festival 01:34 Meet Wendy Anderson: A Mother's Journey 03:14 Navigating the Medical and Education Systems 05:35 Challenges and Advocacy in Special Needs Parenting 11:58 The Power of Sharing Stories and Seeking Solutions 19:32 Empowering Busy Moms 19:55 Taking Action and Making Connections 20:48 Mindset and Strategies for Success 23:15 Inspiring Family Joy and Memories 25:25 Redefining Success and Checking In 29:16 Encouraging Kids to Find Their Voice 31:21 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 33:08 Closing Remarks and Community Building 🌟 Want to discover your own genius as a mom? 🌟Take the Mama Genius Quiz to figure out your strengths and get back to feeling like YOU!Visit: ⁠⁠https://mamageniushub.com⁠⁠ Follow Wendy Andersen: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RedefineNormalwithWendyAndersen/ Insta:https://www.instagram.com/wendyandersenredefinenormal/ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow Mama Genius Hub on Social Media: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mama_connector/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/connectingmamasnow/⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdba9cMRFV1eejuarManR8g?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Podcast! Never miss an episode! Subscribe and listen on: Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5f5AL61O9caSPFm5l1s1TP?si=610d2cba6dde43d7⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mama-genius-hub-podcast/id1715320253⁠⁠ YouTube Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV8FFppOsYCHrKJy5ptrQWtA8pxSbKUZA⁠⁠ Want to be a guest on Mama Genius Hub Podcast? Send Michelle DeKeyser a message on PodMatch, here:  ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1667314832353x387008130979815500⁠