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Embracing Holland
by Angie Auldridge and Megan Barrett
A podcast about traveling the special needs road and discovering the hidden gems and unique finds of a place you didn't think you would be. We share how families are doing amazing things as a result of a diagnosis, and give you a glimpse into the realities of raising children with differing needs.
Episodes
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Festivus for the Rest of Us
Christmas is over, and so is Hanukkah. And we may have missed the official date for Festivus, December 23rd, but is there ever really a bad time to air grievances? Of course not. And we have plenty of them. Join us as we share all the things that grind our gears in the special needs world. This…
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Favorite Things Round 3
Join us as we explore all of the things giving us life and the things that could make great gifts for the people in your orbit, or yourself! Emphasis on yourself. We cover everything from tools and audiobooks to amazing water bottles, skincare for aging and acne-prone skin, items for dads, items...
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The Doctor is In
After a three year hiatus, Angie and Meg are back, and this time, Angie is in the hot seat. After completing her doctorate, Angie is here to share with us how and why she did it, and what it all means. You'll find out about her research which was dedicated to learning about caregivers who started...
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A Postcard From Holland
We are still here, and we have both missed you all.
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Finding Hope in the Desert with Christina Adams
Christina Adams, journalist, writer, disability advocate, and camel milk investigator, shares with us her powerful early intervention story of her son with autism and how she was able to help him through diet and camels. She outlines what she calls her "crazy camel journey" and how her research…
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A Cure for Austin with Hannah Lowe
Join us as we talk to Hannah Lowe, founder of the L-CMD Foundation and mother to Austin, who has LMNA-related congenital muscular dystrophy. Like many rare disease families we've talked to, her son's condition was caused by a random genetic mutation. There is no treatment or cure, and given how...
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Hard Landings with Cammie McGovern
If you've ever worried about what adulthood might look like after high school or you've ever been inspired to create a meaningful space for your child to spend adulthood, tune in to our interview with critically acclaimed author, Cammie McGovern. Cammie McGovern was awarded a creative writing...
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Enjoying Your Child with Leylani Cardoso
This week we chat with Leylani Cardoso, warrior parent, and mother of Sophia, her daughter with Down Syndrome. Leylani and her family helped Sophia bring her passion for food and entertaining to life by creating the YouTube Channel Cheeky Sassy Me
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Embracing Autism with Lia McCabe
For this episode, we share with you another Maryland parent and fellow autism mom, Lia McCabe, who started AutismWish.org which seeks to fulfill the wish lists of families across the country without all of the red tape of government programs. She and her husband also host a podcast called…
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Caring for the Caregiver with Rory Lawrence
This episode is all about taking care of the caregiver. Rory Lawrence, mother of a child with complex medical needs and staff member with David's Refuge, talks with us about the organization she works for that pours into parents turned caregivers, and how she and her husband have found meaningful...
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A Few of Our Favorite Things Year 2
Despite ending the year on a turbulent note for our families, we are ending season two of the podcast with our awesome finds that brought us joy this year! We share with you gift ideas, sanity savers and problem solvers that we hope will bring a little joy and make your life a tad easier. Best...
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Circling the Drain: A Postcard from a Darkened Alley in Holland
Have you ever seen the meme about a special needs parent who fell in a hole? Well, that's where Meg and I find ourselves. When we started this podcast journey our mission was to highlight families with disabilities doing innovative things but to also share the reality of the ups and downs of...
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Smearing 102: From Devastation to Innovation
We continued our chat about smearing with our guest, Jennifer Sheppard, who created an adaptive clothing line out of a dire need for an alternative to wet suits for her own son who struggles with the behavior. We also shared a bit more of our chat with Genevieve, and our own lessons learned from...
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Smearing 101: What to do about Poo
Fecal smearing and ingesting are taboo topics that often elicit a considerable amount of shame for families. We felt like it was time to give this topic some attention to those who are struggling in the dark and aren't comfortable reaching out for suggestions in the online support groups. In...
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Creating a Game Plan with Joya Van Der Laan
This week we chat with Joya Van Der Laan, a functional medicine family nurse practitioner whose curiosity and her own daughter's autism diagnosis lead her down the biomedical path. We learn how she has used her personal and professional experience to create videos to teach parents how to create...
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Holistic Healing with Megan Martin
For this episode we speak with Megan Martin, personal trainer, health coach and purveyor of holistic wellness who used lessons learned from her own health journey to help her son with autism. She shares with us what the biomedical approach means and how she used it to address her son's symptoms,...
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Travel Tips with Kristy Kargel
Does the thought of traveling with your children and family members with disabilities and complex medical needs intimidate you and make you shy away from leaving the house? This is the episode for you! Join our friend of the show and fellow complex medical needs mom Kristy Kargel, as we chat…
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Sleep Matters with Andrea Faris Roberts
Andrea Faris Roberts, renaissance woman, innkeeper, two-time non-profit starter, and mother of two children, including a son with Down syndrome. She graciously invited us to her flagship inn called the Terrace Guest House to tell us the story of its inception and discuss the importance of getting...
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Still Standing with Shelley Kramm
Shelley Kramm went from designer to special needs mom, to advocate then to non profit organization founder, then blogger, and she shares with us how she made her way through each of those roles as she focused on inclusive play and empowering women. We talk about: Finding out her daughter has...
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Finding Hope in Holland with Jackie Buzek
Jackie Buzek, rare disease mom, doctorate level BCBA, and executive director of the Rise School Of Denver wrote a piece for the Mighty about her follow up on Welcome to Holland, where she shares what life has been like for her in this new, foreign land, so we knew that we just had to have her on...
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Joy in Suffering with Bekah Bowman
Bekah Bowman, mother, and author with a heart for ministry shares with us what it looks like to do the hard work of stepping into the church community to show them how to love kids with disabilities and to see the incredible gifts God has given them. Bekah continually points to joy in the middle…
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Changing the Narrative with Kalani Brown
This week we chat with Kalani Brown, mother of a son with Down syndrome and chair of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, among many other roles. She shares with us the importance of inclusion and raising expectations for people with developmental disabilities. We talk about…
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Building a Bridge to Inclusion with Dee Sapp
This week we chat with Dee Sapp, Executive Director of Accessibility Bridge Corporation, mother of three including an olympic swimmer with an intellectual disability. Dee shares with us how her passion for community inclusion lead to great things for her son and to the birth of an organization…
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Empowered Through Storytelling with April Green
During this episode, we chat with April Green, author, special educator, minister, and collaborator about raising three children on the autism spectrum and what has risen out of her family's challenges. She shares the importance of storytelling and how we can tell our own stories. We talk about:...
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SCN2A Voices
In celebration of International SCN2A Awareness Day on February 24th, we explore how SCN2A, a rare genetic disease, impacts each child. You'll hear from four moms with four very different children. They will show us what life has looked like for them since their diagnosis and what they are doing…
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Partnering for Independence with Carol Baltazar
In this episode, we explore what it's like to raise a child with Aspergers to be as independent as possible, and how to advocate for and alongside them. Carol is an internal medicine physician who has a specialty practice in non surgical cosmetic procedures. She's also the host of the Autism Mom…
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Motivated to Advocate with Lauren Shillinger
In this episode, we chat with Lauren Shillinger, a fierce advocate for her children and the passage of Brynleigh's Act for Seizure Safe Schools. We talk about: Finding a cause of her daughter's epilepsy Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Traveling to Texas for brain surgery Learning to navigate the...
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A Foundation of Hope with Aimee Darby
In this episode, we chat with Aimee Darby, founder of the Eliza Hope Foundation. We talk about: Recognizing and savoring the important moments The devastation that is losing a child The remarkable way that Aimee has turned her grief into action A foundation built to nurture families running to...
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When Life Gets Life-y with Maura Moore
In this episode, we chat with teacher, Maura Moore, cheerleader of her students, encourager of those in her life, and developer of the Meep! Maura shares with us her vision to help those who are struggling and ways we can help too! We talk about: Using creativity and crafting to support others…
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A Few of Our Favorite Things
For the last episode of our first season, we bring you a list of our most favorite things that would make wonderful gifts. From adaptive seating to innovative ways to swallow pills, to DIY options for swing, weighted blankets, to a tradition that will help your children focus on acts of service…
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Growing a Family Gratefully with Rachael Lividini
This episode was created in response to a listener's email wanting to hear about how families make the decision to have another baby following their diagnosis. Rachael Lividini shares her experience of having a baby after having her first child diagnosed with autism and rare genetic disease. This...
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Take Me to Church
This episode is all about attending church with family members with disabilities and our tour guides for this one are Stephanie Watkins and Kris Detrow. We talk about: Finding a church with all of the family member's needs in mind Handling behaviors at church as a family Different church models…
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Groomed For This with Eva Queen
This week's episode is packed full of wisdom, resources, thoughts, ideas and best of all the treasure that is Ms. Eva Queen. She shares with us the humanity of embracing people who are different. We talk about: Eva's advocacy work in the disability community that spans decades Her mission to…
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Weathering The Back To School COVID Storm
In this episode, we talk about distance learning, homeschooling, unschooling, and all of our feelings and opinions about what the fall may look like. Some highlights IEP considerations for homeschooling Maryland's eligibility requirements for the Autism Waiver Maryland Autism Waiver Info Becoming...
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The World According to Jake's Mom with Jenn Lynn
What we talk about… Jenn and her son Jake's work with their local police department on autism understanding and awareness Jenn's pivot from a media career to one of community advocacy for people with disabilities Seeing behavior as communication - "Don't shape by shaming" Mental health advocacy...
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A Dad's Eye View
Join us as we hear from three fathers who share with us what it has been like to parent children with disabilities, and how their view of their role and their children has changed over time. We learn about... - The impact on marriage and friendships - Division of labor - Change of parenting…
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Seizing Joy and Grace with Tracy Umezu
This week on the podcast we bring you Tracy Umezu's story of losing two daughters in two years and her resolve to bring joy to others in her daughters' memory. Tracy takes us on a walk through her grief, her experience of seeing heaven, and gives us ideas on how to love others after the loss of a...
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Beautifully Understood with Denise Sullivan Near
Denise Sullivan Near is a Children's book author who turns her first-hand experience with her sweet little girl into a fun, very simply written, educational picture book. Through "Nessie and Her Tisms," Denise teaches young children about some of the unique behaviors of children on the spectrum…
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Lifetime Bonds - Wisdom from Special Sisters
This week on the podcast we asked four sisters how their lives are impacted by the important role of being a sibling to someone with a disability. Between a pair of Hannahs and our two sweet little girls, you'll get a glimpse of their wisdom and we hope that you come away with ideas on how to…
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The Art of Supporting the Special Needs Mom
Three different moms of children with disabilities share what it looks like to feel supported through difficult times. If you ever wonder what special needs parents may appreciate tune in. And if you are a special needs parent and aren't sure how to ask for help, most definitely tune in. Sam…
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An Alternative Approach with Diana Wingate-Gaiser
Diana is the mother of two boys on the autism spectrum. She has a vested interest in homeopath and alternative therapy for treating symptoms of autism and the environmental toxicity link to autism including vaccines. She volunteered extensively for six years with Autism Speaks raising funds for…
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Pandemic Survival
This week on Embracing Holland we chat about all things stay at home orders, and include resources that may be helpful as you hunker down at home. *Handling working & being home with kids *Schedules *Navigating children's anxiety *Occupying littles *Guarding our mental health *Home…
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Families That Advocate Together Stay Together with Laura Hatcher
Laura is Simon's mom and the Director of Communications for Little Lobbyists. Laura believes that, regardless of health or ability, all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. She also believes that every person has gifts to share, celebrate, and use to make our…
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Changing Spaces and Creating Hope with Christina Abernethy
Christina is a dedicated wife, mother of three, and passionate advocate for people impacted by disabilities. She has coordinated events to fund research, supports and service dogs for families. She has served on local committees, coached an adaptive cheerleading team, and won awards for…
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Life Hacks for Special Needs Parents
Meg & Angie share their special needs lifehacks Surviving medical & blood work appts Navigating insurance issues Money-saving ideas Making mealtime & grocery shopping easier Organizing & homes for things Taking meds Preparing for new things Elopement & wandering Obtaining medical equipment &...
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Ausome Advocate and Author with Catherine Hughes
Meet Catherine Hughes.Hailing from southeast of Pittsburgh, PA in a small town recently dubbed as "the most boring town in Pennsylvania," Catherine Hughes is the daughter of two English professors. She is a passionate advocate, innovative storyteller, and community strategist. For over 16 years,...
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Maiden Voyage
Join us as we embark on the Maiden Voyage of Embracing Holland. Before we dive into sharing interviews and topical episodes we thought we would start the journey with an introduction to who we are and how we landed here. Angie is the mother of three children, a college disability advisor, and…
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Embracing Holland Trailer
Hi, I'm Angie Auldridge, and I'm Megan Barrett, Welcome to Embracing Holland. When Meg and I received each of our children's diagnoses, we found ourselves in the land of worry, grief, and unknown, but after a while, when we realized that this excursion was not temporary we settled in and began to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about traveling the special needs road and discovering the hidden gems and unique finds of a place you didn't think you would be. We share how families are doing amazing things as a result of a diagnosis, and give you a glimpse into the realities of raising children with differing needs.
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Angie Auldridge and Megan Barrett
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A podcast about traveling the special needs road and discovering the hidden gems and unique finds of a place you didn't think you would be. We share how families are doing amazing things as a result of a diagnosis, and give you a glimpse into the realities of raising children with differing needs.
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