Take Heart

Nov 18 2024 182 ep. 24 mins 14
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Take Heart is a podcast for special needs moms by special needs moms. It is a place for special needs moms to find authentic connection, fervent hope, and inspiring stories.

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Amy J. Brown: [email protected]
Carrie M. Holt: [email protected]
Sara Clime: [email protected]

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Becoming Brave Together with Jessica Patay

Nov 18 2024 33 mins  
Sara met with the author and founder of We Are Brave Together, Jessica Patay, to discuss the beautiful things that come from being in a community of women caregivers. Jessica's community provides mentoring, meaningful conversations, and an authenticity that very few outside the caregiving community can replicate. She launched the nonprofit to support mothers of children with disabi

Loneliness and Isolation as a Special Needs Mom

Nov 05 2024 40 mins  
Amy, Sara, and Carrie explore the pervasive feelings of loneliness and isolation that special needs parents experience. They discuss how their past focus on efficiency led to prioritizing tasks over relationships. Now, years into their special needs parenting lives, they need intentional connection. They discuss their strategies for pushing past isolation and loneliness towards dee

An Un-Disabled Mindset: Sandy’s Perspective Shift As a Special Needs Caregiver

Oct 14 2024 39 mins  
Carrie M. Holt sat down with Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick, author of the new book, "When Dreams Are Disrupted," to talk about Sandy’s mindset journey as she was forced to step into the role of caregiver for her child. When a childhood illness changed the life of her son, it left her feeling helpless. In this episode, she shares what God revealed concerning her choices and how she’s be

Practical Tips for Thriving in Prolonged Caregiving

Sep 30 2024 43 mins  
Long-term caregiving requires a mindset shift for our emotional life and our relationship with God and others. Carrie, Amy, and Sara discuss practical tips for surviving and thriving long term. They discuss spiritual practices, practical habits to avoid burnout, and mindfulness to address the stressors and difficulties that come with caregiving. You’ll walk away with valuable tip

Show up and Bring Coffee! How to Support Your Friends With Disabled Children with Megan Amrich

Sep 16 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, Amy Brown interviews Megan Amrich, author of the book 'Show Up and Bring Coffee: How to Support Your Friends with Disabled Children.' They discuss practical ways to support parents of children with disabilities, including being knowledgeable but not a know-it-all, being an extra set of hands, and making events and celebrations accessible. Megan emphasizes the impor

Finding Joy: Practical Strategies for Special Needs Parents

Sep 02 2024 50 mins  
In this episode, we sit down together to discuss joy and how we can capitalize on the moments that we have. We talk about adjusting our expectations, addressing past trauma, and embracing the fleeting nature of life to cultivate joy in the present moment. We discuss the struggle of feeling constantly on guard and the tendency to brace oneself for negative experiences, hindering the

Reclaiming Life as a Caregiver: An Interview with Dr. Maureen Michele Peterson

Jun 18 2024 43 mins  
Today, Sara talks with Dr Maureen Michele, physician, life coach, and author of the book Reclaiming Life: A Guide For Parents of Chronically Ill Children. We dive deep into the essential aspects of advocacy and emotional resilience, particularly in the context of parenting chronically ill children. We discussed the "4 C's" - consciousness, curiosity, commitment, and courage - and h

Navigating Emergencies as Disability Parents

Jun 04 2024 50 mins  
There are emotional complexities and practical considerations of caring for children with disabilities or special needs during emergencies. In this episode, we discuss our conversations with our kids about emergencies, how we prepare for these inevitabilities, and how to recognize our personal needs to find emotional support during these crises. This episode will empower you to hav

How To Build a Thriving Marriage in Disability Parenting: An Interview with Kristin Faith Evans & Todd Evans

May 20 2024 40 mins  
Carrie sat down with Kristin and Todd Evans to discuss their newly released book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage As You Care for Children with Disabilities. They talk about communication strategies for couples, how they manage stress, and the ongoing grief we experience as special needs parents. This episode offers practical advice and emotional support for couples facing similar

Ep.165: Digging Deeper Into Grief as Disability Parents

May 06 2024 41 mins  
Join hosts Carrie, Sara, and Amy as we take a deep dive into the grief we face as mothers of children with disabilities. In this episode, we talk about how grief can feel like fear or anger, the need to be honest with ourselves, and the transformative nature of lament. This topic is something you may not know that you need until you allow yourself the space. Eps. 165: May 7, 2024Ke