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Breaking Through Special Needs
by Christine Astarita
Breaking Through Special Needs is a podcast designed for special needs parents, caregivers, and families to help provide resources, helpful information, and support along your journeys. We’ll provide interviews with other professionals and parents, answer questions, most of all give you all the support you deserve no matter where you’re listening from. Thank you for listening! So grateful to have you here.
Episodes
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Episode 12: Sib Series - Peyton tells her story of growing up alongside her sibling with a disability
In this episode, I sit down to speak with Peyton Waszkiewicz, who is a young teen, sharing her story of what it was and is like growing up alongside her sister with a disability. She shares her story and her experiences, and how they've molded her into who she is today. Highlights from this...
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Episode 11: Autism mom and children's author, Amy McCoy, shares her journey as mom and advocate for inclusivity
Today's special guest is Amy McCoy, who is an Autism parent, disability advocate, and children's author of her series "Little Big Sister". "Little Big Sister" shares the sibling perspective of growing up with a brother who has special needs. Amy's children, Matthew and Kathryn, are the…
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Living With Cerebral Palsy Part II: Sharing Experiences, Outlook, and Challenges with Irene Dashiell, LCSW
We are still highlighting the month of March for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, so here is another episode to highlight a super special woman, Irene Dashiell, LCSW. Irene is a licensed clinical social worker who works in our community running her own counseling practice to help the disability...
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Living With Cerebral Palsy: Sharing Experiences, Outlook, And Challenges, with Kim Yuknis
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, so to kick it off here’s an interview with a very special young woman in our local community, Kim, who lives with the diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. She shares her story with us including the challenges she faced growing up and how they’ve changed as she’s...
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Episode 8: An Adult Sib Perspective on Growing Up with Two Brothers Diagnosed with Autism
In this episode, I sit down to speak with Jess Kruger, who is not only a member of the Breakthrough Team, but also an adult Sib to her two brothers diagnosed with Autism. You'll get to listen in as she tells her story of what it was like for her growing up and not only her experiences, but the...
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Episode 7: Balancing Parenting With Being A Caregiver And The Importance Of Seeking Support
Listen into my conversation with Gemma Cardona, founder of Paddy’s Purpose, who joins us from the UK. Gemma is a mom of 3, with her son Patrick with disabilities and how that’s changed her world and sparked a fire in her to speak out on disability for a more inclusive world. She also bravely...
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Episode 6: Siblings Need Support Too - An Excerpt From My New Book!
As I prep for my new book coming out January 25th, 2021 (Breaking Through Special Needs), I wanted to highlight one of my absolute favorite chapters to read - Siblings Need Support Too. It's a chapter describing all of the experiences and words we've heard from hosting our sibling support…
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Episode 5: Helping Mommas Recognize Unrealistic Self Expectations And What To Do About
Listen into my conversation with Pelvic Floor Specialist Physical Therapist, Nancy Branberg whose mission it is to help women live a more fulfilling life and overcome pelvic floor challenges such as incontinence, pelvic pain and digestive issues. She speaks with women every single day and...
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Episode 4: Keeping Your Immune System Strong - Physically, Mentally, & Emotionally
We sat down with guest Jaclyn Kiernan, MS, RDN to talk about how special needs parents need to keep their immune systems healthy and strong right now during this pandemic - not only physically but the emotional and mental well being too! She gives us her best tips and advice AND answers my...
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Episode 3: Telehealth: Why It’s Better Than An In-Person Session And How To Prepare For Success
I’ve heard so many parents telling me they didn’t know what to expect for their first telehealth session AND that they didn’t think it would’ve beneficial - until they’ve tried it and now they can’t wait until their next one! I’m putting together all of the reasons why you should give it a shot…
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Episode 2: Life Disrupted - Three Reminders You Need To Hear
In the chaos of our current circumstances, we are only in control of so much. I wanted to talk to you all and remind you that you are not alone in this; Our hearts are with you. Keep being resilient 💗
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Episode 1: Introduction To WHY I’m Here To Serve YOU!
This podcast was created for ALL special needs parents, caregivers, and families to provide resources, helpful information, and support you on your journeys. The special needs community is underserved and I’m here to change that. Here’s the first episode of why I’m here to serve you all and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Breaking Through Special Needs is a podcast designed for special needs parents, caregivers, and families to help provide resources, helpful information, and support along your journeys. We’ll provide interviews with other professionals and parents, answer questions, most of all give you all the support you deserve no matter where you’re listening from. Thank you for listening! So grateful to have you here.
HOSTED BY
Christine Astarita
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Breaking Through Special Needs is a podcast designed for special needs parents, caregivers, and families to help provide resources, helpful information, and support along your journeys. We’ll provide interviews with other professionals and parents, answer questions, most of all give you all the...
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Breaking Through Special Needs is created and hosted by Christine Astarita.
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