Take Heart Podcast
1) Is it Really the Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Managing Expectations for the Holidays
Episode 175: Decmeber 5, 2024In all the talk of Christmas being wonderful, there's also a huge sense of dread for mothers to get it all done. There are so many expectations of us during this time of t...Show More
2) Becoming Brave Together with Jessica Patay
Sara met with the author and founder of We Are Brave Together, Jessica Patay, to discuss the beautiful things that come from being in a community of women caregivers. Jessica's community provides ment...Show More
3) Loneliness and Isolation as a Special Needs Mom
Amy, Sara, and Carrie explore the pervasive feelings of loneliness and isolation that special needs parents experience. They discuss how their past focus on efficiency led to prioritizing tasks over r...Show More
4) An Un-Disabled Mindset: Sandy’s Perspective Shift As a Special Needs Caregiver
Carrie M. Holt sat down with Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick, author of the new book, "When Dreams Are Disrupted," to talk about Sandy’s mindset journey as she was forced to step into the role of caregiver for ...Show More
An Un-Disabled Mindset: Sandy’s Perspective Shift As a Special Needs Caregiver
39:24 | Oct 15th, 2024
5) Practical Tips for Thriving in Prolonged Caregiving
Long-term caregiving requires a mindset shift for our emotional life and our relationship with God and others. Carrie, Amy, and Sara discuss practical tips for surviving and thriving long term. They ...Show More
6) Show up and Bring Coffee! How to Support Your Friends With Disabled Children with Megan Amrich
In this episode, Amy Brown interviews Megan Amrich, author of the book 'Show Up and Bring Coffee: How to Support Your Friends with Disabled Children.' They discuss practical ways to support parents of...Show More
7) Finding Joy: Practical Strategies for Special Needs Parents
In this episode, we sit down together to discuss joy and how we can capitalize on the moments that we have. We talk about adjusting our expectations, addressing past trauma, and embracing the fleetin...Show More
8) Reclaiming Life as a Caregiver: An Interview with Dr. Maureen Michele Peterson
Today, Sara talks with Dr Maureen Michele, physician, life coach, and author of the book Reclaiming Life: A Guide For Parents of Chronically Ill Children. We dive deep into the essential aspects of ad...Show More
Reclaiming Life as a Caregiver: An Interview with Dr. Maureen Michele Peterson
43:18 | Jun 18th, 2024
9) Navigating Emergencies as Disability Parents
There are emotional complexities and practical considerations of caring for children with disabilities or special needs during emergencies. In this episode, we discuss our conversations with our kids ...Show More
10) How To Build a Thriving Marriage in Disability Parenting: An Interview with Kristin Faith Evans & Todd Evans
Carrie sat down with Kristin and Todd Evans to discuss their newly released book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage As You Care for Children with Disabilities. They talk about communication strategies ...Show More