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Complex Kid, Simple Solutions is the go-to podcast for parents raising neurodivergent and medically complex kids. Hosted by Michelle Choairy, a seasoned advocate and mom of a complex child, this podcast delivers clear, actionable strategies to help you navigate the chaos with confidence. Each episode breaks down overwhelming challenges into simple, practical solutions—whether it’s advocating for your child, navigating the school system, or finding the right support team. You’ll hear expert i ...
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Your Undivided Attention

The Center for Humane Technology, Tristan Harris, Daniel Barcay and Aza Raskin

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Join us every other Thursday to understand how new technologies are shaping the way we live, work, and think. Your Undivided Attention is produced by Senior Producer Julia Scott and Researcher/Producer is Joshua Lash. Sasha Fegan is our Executive Producer. We are a member of the TED Audio Collective.
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The Rare Life

Madeline Cheney

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This is the real, raw, and all the feels of loving a child with disabilities. Episodes feature parent-guests, professionals, and solo episodes with host Madeline Cheney. Their authentic conversations don’t shy away from the strong and mixed emotions that often accompany medically-complex parenting. Parents listen in to feel seen, validated, and receive much-needed solidarity. Professionals working with disabled people listen in to better understand what is often going on under the surface fo ...
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Hydro Heroes Unite

Taisha Cameron

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Hydro Heroes Unite is a podcast for parents and caregivers of children with hydrocephalus. Hosted by Taisha Cameron, Season One shares stories from families navigating pediatric hydrocephalus and insights from medical professionals. New episodes every other Wednesday. Created in partnership with the Hydrocephalus Association.
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Are you a parent or caregiver navigating the rollercoaster of raising a child with complex medical or special needs? You’re not alone. Medical Mom’s Anonymous is a weekly podcast offering practical tips, insights from medical professionals, stories from other medical moms, and biblical encouragement for those walking this unique path in life. Hosted by Jessica Spurlock, a fellow medical mom, this podcast provides: Practical advice to simplify caregiving and advocacy. Stories of perseverance, ...
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This podcast is about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), complex medical journeys, parenting through uncertainty and the deep resilience of walking through big life changes. Hosted by Katelyn McMahan, a mom to three girls whose life was changed in an instant when she found out her youngest daughter had complex cardiac abnormalities. She went searching to hear about kids with a similar diagnosis and wanted to see the life they were living. She didn’t want the curated, polished stories so she cou ...
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Kids are not just ‘little adults’ who need smaller sized medical options. True pediatric medical excellence is tailor made. Twice a month, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital experts offer insight into the fascinating world of a top children’s hospital, the complex cases that reinforce their purpose and innovations on the health care horizon. If you’re interested in medical mysteries, sound medical advice and new practices changing lives for our future generation, this is the podcast for you.
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MOMgienists podcast

Beyond the Prophy LLC

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FRIENDSHIP. HEALTHCARE. MOTHERHOOD. Meet Christie, Jasmin, and Karen. Dental Hygienists + Friends + Moms = MOMgienists. Healthcare moms who understand the struggles, the joys, and the self-doubts of raising kids, staying sane, and working. Listen to our regular conversations about everything except the kitchen sink.
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We call ourselves the 4am Mom Club because more nights than not, our kids are awake at 4am. We both have very medical, complicated, rare, beautiful children. This is a podcast for medical and disability mamas (and the people who love them) who are facing a life they never expected. We share hope-filled stories of families, all shapes, colors, sizes and abilities, all in different phases of their medically complex or disabled caregiving journey. When Autumn Comes Podcast is a program of the A ...
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Once Upon A Gene

Effie Parks

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As a new parent of a child with a rare genetic syndrome, I was lost. There was no guide. There was no rulebook. This was not what I had imagined. As I navigated my way through this new reality, I realized something that should have been simple, but was not. A truth that had always been there, but that I had lost sight of for a time - I am not alone. And neither are you. These are the stories of my family, and of families like ours. These are the stories of how we have persevered, cried, bond ...
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Balanced FI Podcast

RaLea Harbrige

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The Balanced FI podcast is all about practical, real-world ways to pay off debt, save money, and balance life with financial goals. Each week your host, RaLea, dives into a family finance topic that will improve your life: the steps to financial security, debt payoff methods, easy ways to save money on everyday expenses, and more... all with a dose of intentional living, a dash of minimalism & a splash of the realities of parenting a child with disabilities.
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Join us as we navigate the complexities of child health, one chapter at a time. Each season, we dive deep into a specific area of pediatric care, featuring a new host with specialized expertise. We address your concerns, answer your questions, and provide valuable information to help you raise healthy, happy children.
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AVM Alliance Podcast

Raylene Lewis

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The AVM Alliance Podcast was created for parents who are taking care of a medically complex child including those who have been diagnosed with epilepsy or rare disease. This podcast has a slight focus on pediatric stroke, Brain AVM / Aneurysm (brain vessel disease) and traumatic brain Injury (TBI). The goal is to provide helpful information and remind other parents they are not alone on this difficult journey. Thank you for joining us.
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The Mental Load

Katlynn Pyatt and Angie Cantrell

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Two millennial moms explore the mental load. Here’s the deal, we’re the first generation of women who saw both of our parents work outside the home. And, because kids are oblivious to how much work it takes to actually raise them, we naturally assumed that our parents split everything else it took to run our households. Then we grew up, got married and were like what the f***? You know this conversation. You probably have it with your mom friends all the time. It’s your never ending to-do li ...
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When your child has complex medical needs, the question of more children isn’t always simple. And for some parents of disabled children, the decision to stop at one might not even feel like a decision at all. In this episode, Alyssa shares responses from hundreds of parents who live in this reality: the sadness of not giving their child a sibling, …
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In 1985, scientists in Antarctica discovered a hole in the ozone layer that posed a catastrophic threat to life on earth if we didn’t do something about it. Then, something amazing happened: humanity rallied together to solve the problem. Just two years later, representatives from all 198 UN member nations came together in Montreal, CA to sign an a…
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with clinical psychologist and co-parenting coach Dr. Karalynn Royster to unpack one of the most loaded questions parents of complex kids face: What happens when the marriage isn’t working—but your child still needs both of you? Dr. Karalynn shares: 💔 Why 80% of parents with complex kids report marriage stra…
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Have you ever asked these questions when it comes to your child’s illness or disability? “Did I do something wrong to cause my child’s illness or disability?” “If this is about God’s glory, what does that even mean for my daily life?” “How can I hold on to hope when healing doesn’t come the way I want?” If so, you’re not alone—even Jesus’ disciples…
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What happens when your child’s rare disease doesn’t look “serious enough” to the outside world? For Ali Platt, the invisibility of her daughter’s Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) meant battles with doctors, endless appeals to Medicaid, and colleagues who refused understand as Ali spent months and years trying to prove that her daughter’s suffering is…
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with Andréane Gaulin, a rare dual-licensed SLP + BCBA, to unpack the gut-wrenching moment many parents of neurodivergent kids face: when their toddler still isn’t talking—and no one seems to have real answers. Andréane shares: 🧠 Why “wait and see” is often the wrong advice. Pediatricians mean well, but if yo…
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This episode of Once Upon a Gene is a little like a cafeteria tray - pick what feeds you and leave what doesn't. Chatting with the zesty, vivacious, and wildly insightful Emma Nadler - psychotherapist, author of The Unlikely Village of Eden, rare mom, and truth teller. Emma has a way of cracking you open with honesty and tenderness, then making you…
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What is hydrocephalus? How is it most commonly treated? And what should families know about living with this complex neurological condition? In this episode we’ll hear from Dr. Ramin Eskandari, a leading neurosurgeon, about the realities of hydrocephalus care. We discuss: What hydrocephalus is and how it affects patients The most common treatment o…
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Are you feeling the weight of caregiving settle solely on your shoulders? In this episode of Medical Moms Anonymous, we’re tackling the emotional and practical reality of carrying more than your share—when caregiving feels unfair, overwhelming, and unseen. Whether your spouse isn’t involved the way you hoped, your support system is limited, or you’…
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For the sister of a complex care patient, growing up with a brother born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and undergoing a heart transplant profoundly shaped her life. In this episode, she shares the raw, emotional, and often unexpected journey of her family's experiences with chronic illness and frequent hospital visits, revealing how these ch…
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In this conversation, Katelyn McMahan speaks with Amelia Woods, a fellow heart mom and founder of Heart Like a Mother. They discuss Amelia's son Henderson's journey with congenital heart defects, the importance of community support for parents navigating medical motherhood, and the creation of her children's book, 'A Boy Born Brave.' Amelia shares …
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In this episode, Dr. Jared Hogan, a dedicated pediatric pulmonologist at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, shares insights about his journey into pediatric medicine and the unique challenges and joys of working with young patients. Tune in to discover how his passion for helping children with respiratory issues shapes his practice. Learn more about J…
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Season 12 is here and, once again, the theme is all about relationships: the relationships we have with our children, our partners, our children’s medical teams, and even each other. We’ll be sharing episodes featuring incredibly tender stories, exploring the difficulty around making friends with other disability parents, and discussing the many wa…
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In this conversation, Wendy Chung discusses the evolution of understanding genetic conditions, particularly in relation to autism, and the role of Simons Searchlight in patient advocacy. She emphasizes the importance of community support, global inclusion, and the hope for future therapies. The conversation highlights the significance of family con…
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with Samantha Foote—music therapist, mom of three autistic children, and host of the Every Brain Is Different Summit—to explore how sound, structure, and self-compassion can transform the neurodivergent parenting journey. Samantha shares: 🎹 How a piano prodigy became a therapy trailblazer. When Samantha real…
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Content Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and self-harm. Like millions of kids, 16-year-old Adam Raine started using ChatGPT for help with his homework. Over the next few months, the AI dragged Adam deeper and deeper into a dark rabbit hole, preying on his vulnerabilities and isolating him from his loved ones. In April of this ye…
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When the waiting feels endless and the silence from heaven stretches on, it’s easy to wonder if God has forgotten you. In this heartfelt episode of Medical Moms Anonymous, we explore the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1 — a woman who knew deep anguish, longing, and delay. Whether you're waiting for healing, diagnosis, or relief, you'll find hope and t…
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Crystal’s story is one of resilience, faith, and hope. After her daughter Natalie was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, additional challenges followed: cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. In this episode, Crystal opens up about walking through the valley of the shadow of death, leaning on her faith, and finding strength as a parent in the most diffic…
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with speaker, podcaster, and creator of the Raising Wild Hearts podcast, Ryann Watkin, to unpack the tug-of-war between strength and softness that every mom of complex kids knows too well. Together, they explore how to step out of “CEO of the household” mode and reconnect with the feminine energy that fuels …
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Does your child with a heart condition dream of playing sports? In part two of our discussion on sports clearance, we help parents understand how doctors make sure playing is safe for each child. Our experts highlight valuable resources that offer support, like the TJ Carrie Foundation and Project Adam. We also explain why AEDs and CPR training are…
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If you’re a medical mom carrying the invisible weight of hospital trauma, this episode will speak directly to your heart. We’re diving into the reality of Medical PTSD—the sleepless nights, the emotional triggers, the quiet panic that doesn’t go away just because your child is stable. You’ll find encouragement, validation, and practical wisdom for …
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with Los Angeles speech-language pathologist and author Jeaneen Tang to unpack why some kids stay stuck at “grunts and grabs”—and the everyday tweaks that turn requests into real words. Jeaneen shares how to build language without fancy tools: honor a child’s “no,” engineer practice into snacks and play, and…
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In this conversation, host Katelyn McMahan speaks with Dr. Jennifer Cropp about her personal journey with her son's heart condition and the importance of building connections in pediatric care. They discuss navigating the complexities of healthcare for medically complex children, the significance of continuity of care, and the need for parents to a…
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Therapists come and go, but that doesn’t make it easy. When a beloved therapist leaves, it can feel like losing a member of the family. And when it’s a bad fit, it can be arelief, but it’s still exhausting to start over. In this mini episode, Alyssa reads your experiences ofloving and losing great therapists, finding the courage to end relationship…
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Everyone knows the science fiction tropes of AI systems that go rogue, disobey orders, or even try to escape their digital environment. These are supposed to be warning signs and morality tales, not things that we would ever actually create in real life, given the obvious danger. And yet we find ourselves building AI systems that are exhibiting the…
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When life gives you lemons, it’s okay if you don’t want to make lemonade… In this episode of Medical Moms Anonymous, we talk about what it really looks like to trust God when life tastes sour. Through the story of Naomi and Ruth, we explore how honest lament and deep faith can coexist, even in the midst of medical motherhood, grief, exhaustion, and…
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Talking about disability with kids can feel like walking a tightrope. What do you say? How much do you explain? And when do you just… not? In this episode, Alyssa and I share how we each approach these conversations with our own kids, from siblings and cousins to the curious child at the park. We talk about usingneutral language, why we skip the su…
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In this episode of Hydro Heroes Unite, we head into the NICU with neonatologist Dr. Hallie Morris, who brings both her medical expertise and deep compassion to the conversation. We explore what it really means when a baby is admitted to the NICU - and how, in many ways, the whole family is admitted too. Dr. Morris shares how hydrocephalus is often …
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Let’s be honest—back-to-school isn’t just about new shoes and fresh pencils when you’re parenting a medically complex child. You’re not just sending your child into a classroom—you’re sending your heart into a world that may not fully understand their needs. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what it really means to pack more than school suppl…
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TJ Carrie, a former NFL player, shares his inspiring journey of being an athlete with a congenital heart defect. Learn how certain childhood symptoms led to a life-changing diagnosis and open-heart surgery. This episode explores the vital role of early detection, the challenges of diagnosing subtle symptoms, and the importance of a strong support s…
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In this heartfelt episode, Michelle sits down with Amanda Trisdale, CEO of Autistic Wings Dance Company, to spotlight what happens when a fierce mom, a fiercely talented daughter, and a fiercely broken system collide—and how they built a sanctuary for neurodivergent dancers when no one else would. Amanda shares: 💔 Why neurodivergent kids were getti…
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In this conversation, Katelyn sits down with Hannah Keime from HeartCharged. Hannah Keime was unexpectedly diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) her first month of high school. A year later, she received an implanted defibrillator due to the severity of her condition. Within months, it saved her life when she went into sudden cardiac arr…
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When strangers call our kids “so inspiring,” it’s often meant as a compliment. But it doesn’t always feel like one. In this episode, Madeline and Alyssa dive into the uncomfortable question: Do our children exist to teach or inspire others? They unpack why that idea feels off, evenwhen the intention is good. In this episode, Madeline and Alyssa unp…
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Imagine a future where the most persuasive voices in our society aren't human. Where AI generated speech fills our newsfeeds, talks to our children, and influences our elections. Where digital systems with no consciousness can hold bank accounts and property. Where AI companies have transferred the wealth of human labor and creativity to their own …
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Too exhausted to pray? You’re not alone. In this episode of Medical Moms Anonymous, we explore biblical, grace‑filled ways to pray when words won’t come. Learn how the Holy Spirit intercedes for weary caregivers (Romans 8:26-27), discover breath‑prayers and psalms to borrow, and find practical tools for turning sighs into sacred conversations with …
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with energy & consciousness coach Kanika Vasudeva to explore why many complex kids arrive as hyper-sensitive “old souls”—and how a one-minute grounding ritual can steady the whole household. Kanika shares: A daughter’s goodbye that opened a portal. Losing her infant set Kanika on an Akashic-Records quest to …
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When your child’s health stabilizes, it should feel like a win. But about when it just feels...complicated? In this episode, Jessica Loey joins Madeline to talk about the messy reality of “after.” They explore what it’s like to go from survival mode to something that looks more stable, and how this can bring up guilt, grief, and a strange sense of …
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In this first episode of Hydro Heroes Unite, I sit down with Miya — a mother of three whose youngest daughter Mila lives with hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy. Miya opens up about navigating a four-month NICU stay with newborn twins during the pandemic, while also parenting a toddler at home. We explore what survival mode really looks like, what co…
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Medical procedures can be overwhelming for kids—especially those with complex conditions. In this episode of Medical Moms Anonymous, we explore five powerful ways that play can ease your child’s fear of doctors, needles, and medical environments. You’ll learn how simple, play-based strategies can build confidence, reduce anxiety, and even make futu…
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Welcome to Hydro Heroes Unite, a new bi-weekly podcast for parents and caregivers raising children with hydrocephalus. I'm your host, Taisha Cameron a fellow hydro hero mama, and in this season, we’re shining a light on the pediatric hydrocephalus journey. Each episode brings you real conversations with other parents and insights from medical profe…
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with Active Reader co-founder and former classroom teacher Rebecca McAllister to unpack why so many complex kids (and even their teachers!) still struggle with reading—and how a multi-sensory, five-minute-a-day routine can rewrite that story long before first grade. Rebecca shares: From “good student” to sec…
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When the federal government slashes Medicaid funding, states are left to decide what happens next... and families like ours are left bracing for the fallout. In this mini episode, Madeline and Alyssa talk about what these federal cuts really mean for families of disabled and medically complex children. They break down the impacton Medicaid HCBS wai…
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In 2023, researcher Daniel Kokotajlo left OpenAI—and risked millions in stock options—to warn the world about the dangerous direction of AI development. Now he’s out with AI 2027, a forecast of where that direction might take us in the very near future. AI 2027 predicts a world where humans lose control over our destiny at the hands of misaligned, …
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Do you have a child with complex medical needs heading to school? In this episode, an education expert talks about IEPs and 504 plans. Learn practical strategies to confidently advocate for your child's unique educational and health requirements at school. We'll guide you in securing the comprehensive support they need to flourish.…
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ix months ago, Medical Moms Anonymous was born out of late-night prayers, exhaustion, and a deep desire to remind other moms that they aren’t alone. In this special milestone episode, I’m reflecting on everything God has done in and through this community—from sharing raw stories of diagnosis, grief, and uncertainty to discovering hope, healing, an…
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In this conversation, Michelle welcomes therapist and EmpowerMind Solutions founder Dr. Kristen Williamson to bust the myth that ADHD and autism are deficits—and to show both parents and late-diagnosed adults how to turn “weird” traits into everyday superpowers. Kristen shares: The diagnosis after 30 that changed everything. A lifetime of “too much…
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In this episode, Katelyn McMahan and her husband recount their transformative journey to Boston Children's Hospital for a life-saving in utero procedure for their daughter Goldie, who was diagnosed with congenital heart defects. They share the emotional rollercoaster of preparing for the procedure, the chaos of travel logistics, and the overwhelmin…
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Today, we're talking about something that can feel overwhelming for many families: toddler behavior. From meltdowns to milestones, it's not always easy to tell what's typical and what might be a sign your child needs extra support. Joining us is Dr. Colby Butzon, supervisor and consultant of Behavioral Health at Le Bonheur Pediatrics. She's here to…
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