Raising a Child, Not a Diagnosis | Johanna Said on Down Syndrome & Motherhood

What does it really mean to raise a child with Down syndrome?In this heartfelt episode of The Rice Pudding Project, Amin Soltani sits down with Johanna Said to discuss motherhood, homeschooling, raising two children with very different needs, and the lessons she's learned along the way.Johanna shares her experiences as a mother to a child with Down syndrome, challenging misconceptions and reminding us that every child deserves to be seen for who they are—not defined by a diagnosis. The conversation explores family, resilience, acceptance, inclusion, and the everyday realities of parenting.This is an honest and uplifting discussion about love, perspective, and recognising the potential in every child.Subscribe for more conversations about resilience, reinvention, and the human stories that shape us.Watch more episodes:http://www.youtube.com/@RicePudding-Project#DownSyndrome #Motherhood #Parenting #SpecialNeedsParenting #Homeschooling #JohannaSaid #RicePuddingProject #AminSoltani #Family #Inclusion #ParentingJourney #Podcast