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Unseen Strengths
by MandieLee Demke
Whether you're a parent, a caregiver, or someone looking to gain insight into the world of raising medically complex and special needs children, this podcast is here to support, uplift, and connect us all.
Episodes
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A Different Kind Of Thanksgiving
Whether you’re missing someone you love, adjusting to new medical realities, grateful simply for a year without a hospital stay, or learning to celebrate in a quieter, gentler way — this episode speaks to the heart of it all.
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We Made it: Seasons of Rest and Showing Up When We Can
After a few months away, I’m back — and I want to talk about what that pause really meant. In this episode, I open up about the quiet seasons, the ones that don’t look like growth but still hold so much strength. From learning to juggle work and caregiving to navigating an extended hospital stay...
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14 Years of Silas: Milestones, Memories, and the Mixed Emotions of Another Birthday
In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on my son Silas’s 14th birthday—a milestone that, at times, felt out of reach. I open up about what it’s really like to celebrate birthdays when you’re raising a medically complex child—the joy, the grief, the quiet wins, and the invisible weight. From…
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A Wish Come True- Our Make a Wish Trip
In this episode, I’m sharing a truly unforgettable experience—our family’s Make-A-Wish trip. From the excitement of planning to the challenges of traveling with medical equipment, and the joy of watching our son experience something magical, this trip was so much more than a vacation. I’ll take…
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Graduation Doesn’t Always Look the Same
Graduation season can stir up a mix of emotions for families raising medically complex and special needs children. While the world celebrates with caps, gowns, and grand ceremonies, many of us are honoring milestones that don’t always come with confetti, but are just as meaningful.
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Gabby and Jojo's Story
Come hear Gabby's Story about raising Jojo and how she has navigated her trials. Also Check out Gabby's Business Jojo's Creations for some awesome inclusion tees perfect for our kiddos! Here is her link just incase the clickabale Jojo's Creations doesnt work: facebook.com/superjojoscreations
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What I wish People Knew about Grief
I’m starting today with a Warning; we will be talking about child loss at the end of this episode so if this is something you don’t want to hear about or cannot emotionally handle, this episode is one you will want to save and put on a watch later list for when your ready. Or only listen to the...
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A little bit of a backstory
This episode gives a little bit of a backstory to me and some insight.
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A Glimpse into my Story
This episode gives you a glimpse into my story and how I became a mama to Silas and Archer.
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Welcome to Unseen Strengths: Our Journey Begins
Hey yall welcome to *Unseen Strengths.* I'm MandieLee and I'm so honored to have you here with me today. Whether you're a parent, a caregiver, or someone looking to gain insight into the world of raising medically complex and special needs children, this podcast is here to support, uplift, and...
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