The Valentines

Love Out of Chaos with The Valentines

Society EN ↓ 36 episodes

Welcome to our Podcast, Love Out of Chaos. We are so excited to share this journey we call, our beautiful chaos. Life doesn't always go as planned, for many of us we encounter hard times, many bumps in the road, unexpected detours, and frankly, navigating through these times can often feel overwhelming. The stories we have to share with you are filled with so many of these unplanned unknowns and through these moments we have learned to embrace life allowing it to unfold the way it was intended to by navigating it with patience, love, and faith.

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Episodes

Importance of Giving Back, Who Knows Zach Best Mother vs Son 11.12.2024 53:17

On Episode 11 we share the importance of giving back and what that means to us. Mom vs Son challenge of "Who knows Zach best" :)

Favorite Christmas Traditions & Memories, Our First Pink Christmas 04.12.2024 57:53

Our favorite time of the year is here and on Episode 10 we share many of our favorite traditions, memories, and the challenges we faced.

How Gratitude Shaped Our Life, Thanksgiving With Down Syndrome and Autism 27.11.2024 57:08

On Episode 9 we talk about the importance of practicing gratitude even through the challenges, thanksgiving as a family with Down syndrome and autism and some of our favorite thanksgiving memories.

Highs & Lows of the Education System with Down Syndrome, Homeschooling 27.11.2024 1:32:04

On Episode 8 we share what is was like navigating through the education school system, facing strategies for advocacy, and homeschooling

Growing up with Down Syndrome, Early Intervention, Postpartum Depression 16.11.2024 1:13:01

On Episode 7 we revisit Zachary's milestones, early intervention, developmental hurdles, and postpartum depression.

Struggles Losing Our Home, The Early Years, Weathering the Storm 06.11.2024 1:25:54

In Episode 6 we share about our early years, what we encountered when we lost our home, how moving a lot became a struggle, and the strength we found within each other.

Sensory Overload, Halloween Special, Expect the Unexpected 30.10.2024 1:13:58

On Episode 5 we explore those unexpected moments one may encounter during Halloween and how we adapted to provide an experience for the entire family. Sometimes things didn't always work out but we learned how to pivot.

Growing up with Shame and Guilt, Devastated from Lack of Support, Rockin Moms 23.10.2024 1:14:39

On Episode 4 we continue to celebrate Down syndrome awareness by sharing our stories about what is was like to raise a child with Down syndrome and what life was like watching Zach and Pat grow up.

Question People Are Afraid to Ask About Down Syndrome 16.10.2024 47:39

Open Heart Surgery, No One Knew He Had Down Syndrome, Wild Birth Story 09.10.2024 52:07

Welcome back to our beautiful chaos. Thank you for all the wonderful messages we have received from our first episode. Today we are turning back the hands of time to Zachary's open heart surgery and the wild birth story as doctors confirm he was not born with Down syndrome.

Choosing Love Out of the Chaos, Down Syndrome Awareness Month 02.10.2024 52:12

Welcome to our Podcast, Love Out of Chaos with The Valentines. We are so excited to share our story and this journey we call, our beautiful chaos. Life doesn't always go as planned, for many of us we encounter hard times, many bumps in the road, unexpected detours, and frankly, navigating through these times can often feel overwhelming. The stories we have to share with you are filled with so many...