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The Special Needs Mom Podcast — 297 episodes
I Don't Know What's Next: I Do Know I Need To Pause
What People Don’t Understand About This Life (Even When They Try) with Anika Atkins
Learning to Live Inside the Life You Didn’t Choose with Joy Shaw
The Hidden Cost of Being The Strong One
Digging Deep Without Trying Harder: A Different Kind of Healing with Erin Popp
The Emotional Cycle of a Special Needs Mom
Medical Mistakes, Ethical Repair, and How Caregivers Rebuild Trust with Anika Atkins
The Power of Letting Be: Why Being Held in Community Changes Everything
A Mindset That Can Handle Uncertainty: Learning How to Be Okay Even When You’re Not
Permission to Not Be Great as a Special Needs Mom
The Next Right Thing: How to Move Forward When You Feel Stuck with Misty Coy Snyder
How to Finally Organize Everything You Carry as a Special Needs Mom
The Hidden Path to Feeling More Alive When Grief is Part of Your Story
Your Well Deserved Holiday Bonus
Reimagining Christmas When the One You Pictured Does Not Exist
Your Gateway Drug to Self Compassion
The Challenging Story is Not The Only Story
Complex Gratitude
Coffee with Kara: Life Updates and Messy Realities
Caring for Yourself When Behaviors Get Hard with Brittney Crabtree
Punched at Parties with Brittney Crabtree
Why Fixing Feels So Heavy (and Acceptance Feels So Light) with Carrie Holt
Balancing Identities: Mother, Professional, Advocate, Woman with Cynthia Schulz
Stepping Into Peace: The Power of One Hour a Week
Things Will Get Better with Sara Davis
What's Wrong with Me?
When Motherhood Awakens the Fighter in You with Nikki McIntosh
Nobody Else Has It This Hard
What Happens When You Stop Looking for a Way Out with Catherine Marston
From Luxury Estates to Special Needs Homes with Kelly Dixon
Extreme Mothering
The Crushing Weight of Responsibility
Fire Hazards & Other Summer Highlights
Sleep Masks, Seizures & Shifting Seasons with Brooke Turbyfill
Carriers of Hope: A Conversation with Founders of Labeled and Loved Julie Hornok and Dr. Regina Crone
Let Go of Fair, Move Toward Care with Kim Botto
Nine Moms, One Book, Infinite Courage
When Your Story Gets Disrupted
Worry and Anxiety: A Rebroadcast
A Midsummer Check In
When the Diagnosis Breaks You Open with Erin Trier
When You Don’t Expect Good Things To Feel Bad
Faith, Trauma & Transformation with Katelyn Johnson
When People Think You are Fine & You are Not
Grief that Overwhelms Compassion with Kristin Herzberg Purdy
The Story of Two Wolves
Discovering the Power of Authentic Connection with Tara Heaton
The Jerky J: Tackling Self Judgement
A Grieved Community
Empowering Rare Disease Leaders through the Rare Advocacy Exchange Series hosted by Global Genes
What Supporting Yourself Really Looks Like
Overcoming Isolation in a Digital World with Callista Bowes
Building the Summer of Your Dreams
Wanderlust & Wheelchairs: Making Travel Possible with Laura Ishmael
Moms Talk Autism (with me)
Unsupportive Support Groups: Why Some Support Groups Leave You Worse Off Than You Started
We're Talking About Help: A Community Huddle Episode
Digging Deep
The Complexity of Receiving Help
The Guilt of Receiving
The Race to Safety
Stabilizing After Winter Break: A Community Huddle Episode
To Be Of Service
Finding Purpose Through Parenting Invisible Differences with Kari Baker
Together is the Only Way
Feeling the Holiday Magic & Mess: A Community Huddle
Reframing Hardship: A Holiday Survival Guide
Unlocking Calm with Hypnotist Kim Guche
Busting the Bustle this Holiday Season
The Unreachable Attitude of Gratitude
Together is the Only Way: A Community Huddle Episode
Reclaiming Time: Mindful Digital Consumption for Anxious Moms with Jennie Ketchum Crooks
The Trojan Horse of Happiness
Desperate Prayers with Rachel Wojo
The Antidote for Loneliness
Let's Talk About Loneliness
Not Knowing Can Be the Hardest Part
Find Your People and Climb Your Mountains Together
Anger. Rage. Fear. Surrender. Repeat.
A Un-Episode Episode
Self-Care in Advance
Facing Control Issues, Embracing Compassion & Crushing Co-Parenting with Andie Torres
Feeling Like An Outsider In Your Own Community
Candid Conversations & Summer Reflections of Special Needs Moms (A Community Huddle Episode)
Shifting from Summer to Stable
Empowering Special Needs Moms with AI: How ChatGPT Can Help
Master Your Mindset: Taking Back Control
Reclaiming Your Life: The Journey from Helpless to Empowered
Self-Loved: Beyond Vanity and Conceit
The Danger of Forced Positivity: Allowing Space for All Emotions
Managing Mom Rage: Understanding and Healing
Doing Hard Things Without Suffering
Summer Sabbath & My Challenge for You
Raising & Releasing Our Disabled Kids with Wendy Taylor
Why You Feel So Powerless
200th Episode Celebration: Your Questions Answered
10 Minute Tuesday (On A Wednesday)
Awakening Sensuality and Reconnecting to Yourself with Cindy Scharkey
We, as Mothers
Between the Cracks: Navigating Belonging in Cancer and Rare Diseases with Parvathy Krishnan
Every Mother Deserves to be a “Happy Mom” with Single Mother Shelley Frappier
Reduce Your Overwhelm and Stress with Anxiety Bingo
Embracing the Chaos with Purpose and Compassion: Time Management for the Modern Special Needs Mother with Megan Sumrell
How Anxiety is Running You Ragged
Letting Nature Nurture You with Donna Letier
The Shadow Side of Being Strong: A Personal Story
Bringing Balance Back to the Language of Disability with Effie Parks
Trauma Recovery Resources for the Special Needs Mom with Meghann Crane-Russ | Part 3 of 3
Trauma in the Body, in the Mind, and in Our Lives with Meghann Crane-Russ | Part 2 of 3
Understanding Trauma as a Gateway to Healing with Meghann Crane-Russ | Part 1 of 3
Trauma, Shame & the Loss of Identity
"Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child" with Kelley Coleman
Is "Special Needs" a Bad Word? Unraveling the Language of Disability Labels
Overcoming the Lead Cloak of Perfectionism and Embracing Support for Special Needs Moms with Kristin Faith Evans
Unhelpful (and Sneaky) Habitual Thoughts of Special Needs Moms
Creating Harmony in Chaos: A Special Needs Mom's Guide to Decluttering with Angela O'Brien
Ending the Chase for Normal with Anna Brown {A Rebroadcast}
Shame Chronicles: Surprising Moments When the Unexpected Guest Arrives
Redefining Holiday Traditions and Inclusivity: A Special Needs Mom Community Huddle
Game Changers: Simple Shares Transforming My World One Little Bit at a Time
Peeling Away the Layers to Reclaim Joy and Identity Autism with Mom Stephanie Gagnon
Sweet Dreams and Sleepless Nights: Seeking Solutions to Sleep Challenges with Pediatric Sleep Expert Allison Egidi
Defending Gratitude
Managing Special Needs Nursing Care Like a Boss with Carrie Holt & Kacie Craig, Part 2 of 2
Carrying the Heavy Emotional Load of Special Needs Nursing Care with Carrie Holt & Kacie Craig, Part 1 of 2
Division of Labor: Stop Resenting Your Spouse Because He Doesn't Do Enough or You Do It All as a Special Needs Mom
The Danger of Affiliation as a Special Needs Mom
The Trials & Triumphs of Faith and Parenting with Hillary Ramos
Back to School Check-in and Evaluation: A Special Needs Mom Community Huddle
Authenticity and Vulnerability as your Superpower with Child Life Specialist Katie Taylor
Impossible Levels of Support & Acceptance That Lead to Life Transformation with Diane ( Part 2)
Doing Hard Things Without Suffering
Regaining Control and Finding Tranquillity with Diane ( Part 1)
Redefining Rest for Special Needs Moms
Holding Onto Your Truths in Tough Times with Amy Neyer
Learning through Grief and Finding a New You with Erica Kingsbury
Striving and Failing to Achieve Peace through Work and Over-Planning {An Activation Session with Amber D.}
In the Trenches of Parenting and Entrepreneurship with Sehreen Noor Ali
The Art of Disrupting Your Overwhelm Cycle
Exploring the Depths and Capacity of Emotional Pain
Redefining Summer: A Special Needs Mom’s Mid Summer Pep Talk
Empowering Special Needs Moms to Craft Joyful Getaways with Mindful Language, Realistic Expectations, and Creative Co-Creation
Shift and Thrive: Embracing New Perspectives for Maximum Fun {A Rebroadcast}
From Anxiety to Advancement: A Journey of Growth
Beyond the Stethoscope: Insights from a Doctor-Mom on Navigating Special Needs Parenting Challenges with Maureen Michele, MD
The Deathly Traps of Pain Comparison - A Rebroadcast
Healing from the Inside Can Be Simple with Dr. David Bilstrom
New Language for Self-Care {An Activation Session with Nikol}
Let It Be Easy
A Summer Pre-Game Huddle - A Special Needs Mom Community Huddle
I am an Endurance Mother
A Conversation on Birthdays - A Special Needs Mom Community Huddle
The Inner Work of Acceptance as a Special Needs Mom {An Activation Session with Jodi}
Being Present Instead of Being Productive {An Activation Session with Isabel}
Feeling Defeated, Powerless and Out of Control
Move Beyond Feeling Alone as a Special Needs Mom
Taking a Break & Letting Go of the Fight
A Job You Love & Hate {An Activation Session with Laura}
Stuck in the Hurry Up, Rush, Rush! {An Activation Session with Dominique}
BREATHE, a New Resource for Special Needs Families with Anne Fricke
Unspoken Stories: The Stories We Cannot Share
Ending the Chase for Normal with Anna Brown
Finding Myself Again Outside of Being a Special Needs Mom {Activation Session with Ali}
Discovering Who You Were Meant to Be When Life Goes Off Plan with Jillian Benfield
When You Lose it on Your Children or Spouse
When People Think You're Fine but You're Not
Forget Recovering the Old You, Let's Take a Look at Restoration
Being an All-Star Advocate with Gay Grossman
Trusting You Are Doing the "Right" Thing
Anti-Resolution Party
Revisiting Impermissible Thoughts about Your Child (Best of 2022)
The Gift You Will Give Yourself
Guilt as a Gateway Feeling with Billie Short
A Little Discomfort for a Whole Lot of Help (Asking for Support)
Implementing Systems and Structures to Turn Your Family Into a Team with Laura Hernandez
Rest When It Feels Impossible and Out of Reach
Grief and Gratitude
The “How Are You?” One Liner: An Easy Solution to this Dreaded Question
Planning your Day with Intention to Overwrite Your Overwhelm
Know Where You Are So You Can Know Where You Are going
Three Key Steps to Improving Any Relationship (Especially the Spouse Who Doesn't Understand You)
Surviving Self & Spouse Relationships During Seasons of Crisis with Rach Wilson
Understanding your Complex Relationship with your Special Needs Child
Unpacking the Traumatic Experience of Hospitalizations with Erica Stearns
Coaching and/or Therapy for the Special Needs Mom with Michelle Fehlman
Stories Like Yours Recorded On-Site at Global Genes Conference
The Crushing Weight of Responsibility
A New Image of the Future with Sarah Hoke
Takeaways from the Global Genes Conference
The Balance of Connection & Privacy with Queren King
Taking Back Control of Your Emotions
When God Whispered "Dig Deep" with Kelly Speck
Let Go of Feeling Like a Victim
A NICU Journey and the Path to Acceptance with Hannah Parsons, Part 2
A NICU Journey and the Path to Acceptance with Hannah Parsons, Part 1
Celebrating Where You Are
Anxiety and Your Never Ending To Do List
Tending to Your Soul with Carrie Holt
A Little Spice and a Lot of Serotonin with Joanna Wen
A Sibling's Message for Moms with Mishka Sibert
Going to Incredible Lengths with Beth Thorp, Part 2
Going to Incredible Lengths with Beth Thorp, Part 1
Addiction to the Drama of it All
We Do it Because We Have to with Dana Johnson
I Miss the Soldier
Do You Accept the Responsibility with Cara Lewis
Creating a Summer That Works for You
Who am I Now with Rachel Alves
When Your Story Gets Disrupted
Stronger One Day at a Time with Courtnay Schadtle
Best of 2020: Easy Self Compassion with Kaitlyn McCarty
The Mother's Day Card Project
New Home, New Energy with Jennifer Deis
Trade in Those Fears for the New Possibilities
Done Being a Hidden Community with Angela Todd
World Down Syndrome Day and Sharing Hope for Everyone with Crystal Anderson
Book Club: Recommended Reading for All Seasons
Toxic Positivity
Learning to Listen to Your Own Desires with Bonnie O'Neil
Having Impermissible Thoughts About Your Special Needs Child
Parenting Differently When You Expect a Shorter Life with Daniel DeFabio
Part III: The Recovery --The Real, the Raw and the Relatable Behind the Scenes of Our Surgery and Recovery
Part II: Self Evaluation--The Real, the Raw and the Relatable Behind the Scenes of Our Surgery and Recovery
Part I: The Emotional Process and Surgery Prep--The Real, the Raw and the Relatable Behind the Scenes of Our Surgery and Recovery
Is Together Really Always Better with Courtney Hightower
Staying on the Same Team as your Spouse with Dan Ryska
Giving Yourself the Gift of Rest
Setting Boundaries During the Holidays
Hope as a Way of Being
Choose Your Hard with Francesca Collins
If the Gratitude Isn't Coming
Caring for Yourself During a Crisis
Resisting What Is and A Funny Coffee Story
Finding Comfort in Journaling and Art with Kelli McIntosh
Having Your Own Back with Charmaine Fuller
Invisible Parenting with Nicole Holcomb
Silly Chats with the Star of the Show (Surgery Day)
Shifting Out of the Victim Mindset
Desperate for Peace with Dafne Wiswell
Worry and Anxiety
A Personal Update and When to Seek Counseling
Special Anniversary Episode: Stories, Celebration and What is to Come!
Back to School: Creating Your Team
Back to School: Transitioning Like a Boss
Becoming Unstoppable Through a Tiny Cape and True Thoughts with Robyn Rosenberger
Cultivating Joy in the Nontypical Life with Robyn Rosenberger
Do You Have a Case of the Ya, Buts? (Taking In Compliments)
Running on Coffee and Hope with Kayla Monville
BONUS: My Story
Playing Like a Winner
Taking the Power Back with Robyn Grogitsky
Loosening the Comforting Grips of Control, A LIVE Coaching Call with Kayla
It’s as Simple as Providing Opportunities with Leylani Cardoso
Making Decisions
Writing as an Invitation to Healing and Empowerment with Anne Fricke
The Birthday Episode
BONUS: Create Your Summer Recovery Plan
A Viral Reel & Being Enough with Casey Waugh
Habits Series #3: Easy and Satisfying
Habits Series #2: More Obvious, More Attractive, Yes Please!
Your Child's Diagnosis is Better than Mine with Madeline Cheney
Habits Series #1: I am a Mom Who...
Behind the Scenes at an IEP with Laurie Morris
Coming Out of Hiding with Laurie Morris
Breaking the Generational Curse with Michelle Wenger
Spring Break Re-Cap: Hives, Naughty-Potty and Friends
Increase Your Capacity for Resiliency with Robyn Cortese
The Rule of Reciprocity
Messy Faith and Being a Special Needs Mom with Joya Van Der Laan
The Vicious Overwhelm Cycle
Holding all the Unanswerable Questions with Ginger McGee
When They Don't Believe You
Never Off Shift with Jessica Patay
Self Loved
Welcome Back to the Pack with Christina Leiter
The Day I Almost Lost Him
Why Are We All Yelling About the Raisin Toast with Andrea Jones
Are You Resisting Failure?
No Name, No Limits with Robin MacMillan
How to Powerfully Say Goodbye to 2020
The Lost Art of Having Fun
Failing at Life Right Now with Donna Sandoval
Feeling out of control? Let’s Explore Limits of Your Responsibility
Playing Offense Instead of Defense with Melanie Oates
Gratitude When Your Life Is Really Hard
Calm (and Laughing) Among the Chaos with Kim Nothdruft
The Deathly Traps of Pain Comparison
Re-creating Your Belonging as a Special Needs Mom with Jeannie Schnur
Walking When You Really Want to Run
It’s Time to Tell Your Story with Leah Moore
Coffee Talk with IEP Attorney Ashley Barlow (Part II)
Coffee Talk with IEP Attorney Ashley Barlow (Part I)
Finding Joy in the Journey as the Mom of an Amputee with Rosalie Mastaler
Self-Care That Doesn't Suck
Easy Self-compassion with Kaitlyn McCarty
Accepting Your Child Exactly As They Are with Emily Golden
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