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The Special Needs Mom Podcast

Kara Ryska

Think of this podcast as your very own special needs mom support group--except it's helpful and fun! You will leave with the hope that you can have a super happy life even when your life includes parenting a medically complex child or a child with something like autism and ADHD.

You likely didn't ask to be the parent of a disabled child or to live portions of your life in the hospital NICU or PICU. Your story is unique; it’s hard to find a place where you belong or where you don't feel so isolated and alone. Your child might have a rare disease, be undiagnosed or experience something that almost everybody has heard of like Downs syndrome yet the weird thing is that whether your child has an intellectual disability or physical disability, the experience as a mother is so similar. So regardless of your child’s disability, we can all find a home in this community.

You find yourself managing everybody else's needs; your child, their siblings, and all the guilt that you have about that. All this has you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and dizzy---not knowing who to turn to or what to do next for help. This podcast is your lifeline, you’ll find encouragement and inspiration as we connect to other moms’ journeys. We’ll get practical and look at what it takes to stop feeling so stuck in your life.

You know this podcast is for you if you find yourself googling:

Overwhelmed special needs mom help

How to do self care as a special needs mom?

Dealing with anger as a special needs mom

How to manage special needs mom burnout and stress?

How do I deal with mom's guilt?

Help for myself as a special needs mom

How do I cope with a disabled child?

How do I manage the grief of my medically complex child?

How to keep from drowning as a caregiver

Support group for special needs mom or community for caregivers

I'm tired of taking care of my special needs child

Finding balance between my child’s needs and my own mamas needs

Respite and rest for special needs moms

Episodes
Every Mother Deserves to be a “Happy Mom” with Single Mother Shelley FrappierApril 24, 2024
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Reduce Your Overwhelm and Stress with Anxiety BingoApril 17, 2024
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Embracing the Chaos with Purpose and Compassion: Time Management for the Modern Special Needs Mother with Megan SumrellApril 10, 2024
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How Anxiety is Running You RaggedApril 03, 2024
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Letting Nature Nurture You with Donna LetierMarch 27, 2024
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The Shadow Side of Being Strong: A Personal StoryMarch 20, 2024
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Bringing Balance Back to the Language of Disability with Effie ParksMarch 13, 2024
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Trauma Recovery Resources for the Special Needs Mom with Meghann Crane-Russ | Part 3 of 3March 06, 2024
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Trauma in the Body, in the Mind, and in Our Lives with Meghann Crane-Russ | Part 2 of 3February 28, 2024
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Understanding Trauma as a Gateway to Healing with Meghann Crane-Russ | Part 1 of 3February 21, 2024
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Trauma, Shame & the Loss of IdentityFebruary 14, 2024
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"Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child" with Kelley ColemanFebruary 07, 2024
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Is "Special Needs" a Bad Word? Unraveling the Language of Disability LabelsJanuary 31, 2024
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Overcoming the Lead Cloak of Perfectionism and Embracing Support for Special Needs Moms with Kristin Faith EvansJanuary 24, 2024
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Unhelpful (and Sneaky) Habitual Thoughts of Special Needs MomsJanuary 17, 2024
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Creating Harmony in Chaos: A Special Needs Mom's Guide to Decluttering with Angela O'BrienJanuary 10, 2024
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Ending the Chase for Normal with Anna Brown {A Rebroadcast}January 03, 2024
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Shame Chronicles: Surprising Moments When the Unexpected Guest ArrivesDecember 27, 2023
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Redefining Holiday Traditions and Inclusivity: A Special Needs Mom Community HuddleDecember 20, 2023
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Game Changers: Simple Shares Transforming My World One Little Bit at a TimeDecember 13, 2023
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Peeling Away the Layers to Reclaim Joy and Identity Autism with Mom Stephanie GagnonDecember 06, 2023
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Sweet Dreams and Sleepless Nights: Seeking Solutions to Sleep Challenges with Pediatric Sleep Expert Allison EgidiNovember 29, 2023
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Defending GratitudeNovember 22, 2023
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Managing Special Needs Nursing Care Like a Boss with Carrie Holt & Kacie Craig, Part 2 of 2November 15, 2023
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Carrying the Heavy Emotional Load of Special Needs Nursing Care with Carrie Holt & Kacie Craig, Part 1 of 2November 08, 2023
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