
Empowered by Hope
You want the best possible quality of life for your child regardless of diagnosis or prognosis. Raising a child with medical complexities is often lonely, scary and overwhelming. Join two parents of amazing children with rare medical complexities, Emily K. Whiting and Ashlyn Thompson, to get help and grow with them into empowered advocates for our kids. Here you’ll find a community of support, encouragement, education and resources, equipping you to navigate your child’s medical complexities with hope. To get more personal support, connect with us directly at www.ParentEmpowermentNetwork.org.
Podcasting since 2022 • 83 episodes
Empowered by Hope
Latest Episodes
Caring for the Caregiver: Nurturing You, Nurtures Your Child
This open conversation between co-hosts, Emily & Ashlyn, offers clear language, practical insight, and zero judgment for parents, caregivers, and anyone walking the tightrope of medical advocacy and family life.What changes wh...
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Episode 82
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27:14

Gina Brooklyn on Writing ‘Through Every Storm’ for Parents Like You
A powerful new anthem is available for parents walking the complex medical journey with their children. Emily Whiting sits down with singer-songwriter Gina Brooklyn to unveil "Through Every Storm," a song created specifically for the Parent Emp...
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Episode 81
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20:33

Support Now: The All-in-One Support Registry That Turns Offers Into Action
When you’re caring for a medically complex child, you need help—but it’s overwhelming and exhausting to field the constant “Let me know how I can help,” “Just call me if you need anything,” or “What can I do for you?” messages. The de...
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Episode 80
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46:35

The Language of Support with Amy Bradford: How to Support Parent Caregivers in Meaningful Ways that Make a Difference
The journey of caring for a child with rare disease or complex medical needs often leaves parents and caregivers isolated in their experience. While friends and family genuinely want to help, many struggle with knowing how to truly support with...
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Episode 79
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39:11

Empowered Parenting in Hard Moments with Child Life Specialist Brittany Luther
Child Life Specialist, Brittany Luther, brings over twenty years of expertise to answer these questions in this emotionally powerful conversation. She explains how children naturally communicate their fears and process trauma through play—wheth...
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Episode 78
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1:02:35
