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The Help Disability Parents Actually Need (But Rarely Ask For) with Jordan Arogeti
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E8 — Asking for help shouldn’t feel impossible. In this episode, Jordan Arogeti, CEO of SupportNow, joins Amy Julia Becker to talk about why asking for help can feel so hard, especially for disability families. They explore how SupportNow offers a simple path toward connection and lasting support.
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00:00 Introduction to Support Now
05:11 Barriers to Connection and Asking for Help
10:07 How to Ask for Help
13:39 Real-Life Examples of Support Now
16:21 Understanding Support Languages
20:03 Next Steps for Getting Connected
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Jordan’s Support Languages TEDx
- Supportnow.org
- Support Languages quiz
- Instagram: @supportnow_org
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Jordan Arogeti is on a mission to change the way we support friends and families in hard times. As CEO and Co-Founder of SupportNow—a free platform that simplifies giving funds, meals, and time—she’s helped raise over $5 million for families across all 50 states. Her background in tech sales, passion for women in leadership, and personal experience as a mom of three shaped the vision behind SupportNow. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Jordan lives in Atlanta with her husband Scott, and their three kids; Nace (6), Remi (5), and Hayes (2).
IG: @supportnow_org
Website: Supportnow.org and www.supportlanguages.com
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Take the Next Step is produced in collaboration with Hope Heals. Hope Heals creates sacred spaces of belonging and belovedness for families affected by disabilities to experience sustaining hope in the context of inclusive, intentional, inter-ability communities. Find out more about our resources, gatherings, and inter-ability communities at hopeheals.com. Follow us on Instagram @hopeheals.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Support Now (00:00:00)
2. Barriers to Connection and Asking for Help (00:05:11)
3. How to Ask for Help (00:10:07)
4. Real-Life Examples of Support Now (00:13:39)
5. Understanding Support Languages (00:16:22)
6. Next Steps for Getting Connected (00:20:03)
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