Just Show UP!
"Just Show Up" is a podcast that will help you live life more fully, and unapologetically. This podcast serves as a guide for listeners seeking inspiration and motivation to simply show up to life more.
With engaging conversations, insightful interviews, and practical wisdom, each episode invites you to break through barriers, cultivate resilience, and savor the richness of every moment.
Just Show UP!
A Mother’s Hope: Sydney Johnson on Cece's Journey and Building the Friends of Cecelia Fundraiser
In this episode, I sit down with Sydney Johnson — mom to Cecilia (Cece) and the heart behind the Friends of Cecelia fundraiser. Sydney opens up about her journey into motherhood, navigating the NICU after going into labor early, and learning that her daughter had Cerebral Palsy.
With therapies costing nearly $4,000 a month and not covered by insurance, Sydney has turned her love and determination into action, creating a fundraiser to give Cece the life-changing support she deserves.
This conversation is a raw and beautiful reminder of resilience, the power of community, and what it means to keep showing up — even when the road is hard.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Sydney’s story of becoming a mom and Cece time in the NICU.
- What living with Cerebral Palsy means for Cece today.
- The financial realities of therapies not covered by insurance.
- The heart and vision behind the Friends of Cecelia fundraiser.
- How the community can come together to support.
Ways to Support:
👉 Learn more about the Friends of Cecelia fundraiser
👉 Donate or share the fundraiser to spread awareness
👉 Follow along for updates on Instagram and ways to get involved
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If you loved this episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend who might need a little extra encouragement right now. Don’t forget to tag me on social media—I love seeing how you’re showing up in your life!
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