Finding the Balance with Karen O'Donnell RN, BSN, BC-FMNS
Finding the Balance is a podcast dedicated to helping women take ownership of their health, reconnect with their bodies, and create lives rooted in balance, strength, and well-being.
Hosted by nurse and functional wellness advocate Karen O’Donnell RN, BSN, BC-FMNS, the show explores the many dimensions of women’s health, physical, emotional, mental, and lifestyle. Through thoughtful conversations with experts, advocates, and everyday women with powerful stories, the podcast focuses on empowering listeners with knowledge, practical tools, and encouragement to improve their quality of life.
Finding the Balance with Karen O'Donnell RN, BSN, BC-FMNS
Episode 1: Laura Piccolo
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In this episode of Finding the Balance, host Karen O’Donnell speaks with Laura Piccolo, founder of PMV Educational Advocacy, about helping families navigate the complex world of special education. Laura shares her personal journey from teacher to advocate after fighting for the support her own daughter needed in school.
They discuss how parents can better understand IEPs, 504 plans, and their rights, why documentation and objective data matter when advocating for children, and how emotional regulation and self-care can help families navigate difficult school situations.
Laura also explains how her advocacy services and strategy sessions empower parents with the tools, language, and confidence to support their children effectively.
Learn more about Laura Piccolo:
Website: https://pmvea.com
Socials: @IEPClarityAdvocate (TikTok, Instagram)
About the Podcast
Hosted by functional medicine nurse Karen O’Donnell RN, BSN, BC-FMNS "Finding the Balance" explores health, wellness, and personal empowerment, encouraging listeners to listen to their bodies and take steps toward improving their quality of life.
About the Podcast:
Hosted by functional medicine nurse Karen O’Donnell RN, BSN, BC-FMNS "Finding the Balance" explores health, wellness, and personal empowerment, encouraging listeners to listen to their bodies and take steps toward improving their quality of life.