Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker
Parenting a child with a disability can feel overwhelming and isolating—but you don’t have to journey this road alone. Take the Next Step offers practical insights to help you create a thriving future for your whole family. Join Amy Julia every Wednesday for honest conversations that offer simple next steps to build connection, belonging, and delight—at home and in community.
Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker
Latest Episodes
How Disability Changed This Dad’s Idea of “Normal” with Mike Erre
E25—What do you do when the child you imagined isn’t the child you have? Pastor Mike Erre experienced the slow dismantling of achievement-based parenting when his son with Down syndrome was born. If you’re exhausted by comparisons and mi...
From Fear to Future: How Families Plan for a Good Life with Sheli Reynolds, PhD
E24—"I don't know what life can look like for my child." If you've ever felt that, this episode is for you. Sheli Reynolds, PhD, is a leader in disability innovation. She joins Amy Julia Becker to share free, practical tools that support...
How to Find Your People When You Feel Invisible with Katherine Wolf
E23—The meals stop coming. The texts slow down. And suddenly you feel like you’re navigating disability alone. Friends can be great at showing up in a crisis, but how do you find community for your family when life stays hard day after m...
Disability + Siblings: What the Research Says with Meghan Burke, PhD
E22—Is having a sibling with a disability hard on kids? Researcher Meghan Burke has spent years studying (and living) this question. Her findings might surprise you. In this episode, she joins Amy Julia Becker to share:what s...
After Diagnosis: Grief Isn’t the End of the Story with Dr. Curt Thompson
E21—As the mom of a daughter with Down syndrome, I have felt my fair share of complicated emotions over these past twenty years. And sometimes, I haven't known what to do with those emotions, especially the ones that seem negative, like ...