Born Different, Not Broken

Hydrocephalus, what a joy!

What the book didn't say.

Trying to remember I only have so much energy.

Honestly, I'm never sure if I let the day get away from me. Whether anyone will hear me. I'm learning to adapt.

One of those weeks where napping was necessary.

Reopening the podcast. I've been away for a while.

If I’d had an IEP, it might’ve said… Student Profile The student demonstrates strong insight, creativity, and depth of thought. She benefits from structure, predictability, and clear expectations. Learning differences affect attention regulation, sensory processing, and task initiation, particularly under time pressure or in overstimulating environments. Learning & Processing The student proce...

The episode for when ordinary is okay

Today's podcast was a bit different. No plan, just talk.

There is truly a difference between vision and sight

Reflection, insight, and discovery.

Ever feel like you're always trying, but not really doing? Me tool I explore that here.

What if the moments that almost happened matter just as much as the ones that did? In this gentle, reflective episode of Born Different, Not Broken, Debbie explores the near-misses — the delayed flights, the last-minute changes, the ordinary interruptions that quietly reshaped lives and history. Through personal reflection, faith-rooted insight, and a familiar visit from Zelda, Debbie reminds us t...

I was feeling silly, so I decided this episode needed some humor.

“Some chapters don’t need explaining — they need space. Today’s episode is a full reading of Chapter Two. No music. No rush. Just listening.”

An overview of 2025

It's been a while, I know. This is the story of why

Listen as I read the Preface and Chapter One of the book, Born Different, Not Broken. Join my Patreon Page patreon.com/turningtowardhealing Buy the book on Amazon.com

After much delay, on both mine and KDP's parts, my author copies are finally here!

This week, Debbie reflects on a day spent at the Holy and Whole retreat — a time of quiet healing, laughter, and unexpected peace. From a sacred conversation during a massage to moments of worship and gentle rest, this episode reminds us that wholeness isn’t perfection — it’s grace made visible. Scripture reference: Isaiah 61:1–3 Tone: Reflective · Gentle · Hopeful If you’ve ever felt marked by yo...

Sometimes the hardest part of faith isn’t taking the first step — it’s standing still while God moves in ways we can’t yet see. In this episode, Debbie reflects on what it means to trust God in the waiting, when life feels paused but purpose is still unfolding. Drawing from verses like Psalm 37:7, Isaiah 40:31, and Romans 8:25, she explores how the “meantime” seasons — those quiet stretches betwee...

Sometimes we quote Jeremiah 29:11 like a quick comfort, but the truth runs deeper. This week on Born Different, Not Broken, Debbie explores what it really means to trust God’s plans — not for immediate relief, but for long-term restoration. Through the story of exile and endurance, she reminds us that God’s goodness doesn’t vanish when life feels uncertain. His plans may take time, but they are al...

In this week’s episode of Born Different, Not Broken, Debbie shares her heart in the quiet space before her book release. As October 9 approaches, she reflects on what it means to trust God with the story once it’s out of her hands — and how anticipation itself can become an act of faith.

When life feels low and the waiting stretches long, hope can feel far away. In this episode, Debbie shares encouragement from her own week -- trusting God's presence in the waiting, and Finding comfort in the small gifts He provides. Support the podcast patreon.com/turningtowardhealing

I didn't want to leave you hanging for a day. So this is a short blurb about what I have going on tomorrow. Tomorrow I'll record a full episode.