Moms Like Me Podcast by SupportNow

What happens when a routine daycare drop-off turns into every parent’s worst nightmare? In this powerful episode of Moms Like Me Podcast, host Jordan Arogeti sits down with Shelby Cannon, a mom of three whose world changed forever after her infant son, Benny, suffered a devastating hypoxic brain injury while in daycare. Shelby walks us through the moment she received the call, the frantic race to...

What happens when an ordinary Friday morning turns into every parent’s worst nightmare? In this deeply moving episode of the Moms Like Me podcast, host Jordan Arogeti sits down with Ashley Hughey to share the raw, unfiltered story behind a life-altering accident that nearly took her husband’s life—and forever changed how she views faith, family, and support. Ashley recounts the moment she received...

What happens when motherhood doesn’t look the way you imagined...but love, grit, and hope lead the way anyway? In this powerful episode of the Moms Like Me podcast, host Jordan Arogeti sits down with Brenda Marra, a mom whose life was transformed when her daughter Renna was diagnosed with the rare genetic condition Pitt Hopkins Syndrome. Brenda shares her deeply honest journey through delayed mile...

What do you do when doctors tell you that you have Stage IV pancreatic cancer and young children who still need you?     In this deeply moving episode of The Moms Like Me Podcast, host Jordan Arogeti sits down with Elise Tedeschi, a mom of two who defied the odds and became a 13-year survivor of one of the deadliest cancer diagnoses. Elise shares her journey from months of unexplained pa...

When Shanna Jenkins buckled her toddler into the car for a normal morning in 2011, everything changed in seconds. A sudden seizure, an emergency ambulance, and a diagnosis of epilepsy reshaped her world overnight. In this moving and deeply human episode of Moms Like Me, Shanna opens up about the early fear, the sleepless nights, the medical maze, and the constant question every parent asks: Will m...

What happens when your entire life changes overnight… and you still decide to pursue the dream of motherhood? In this powerful conversation, Jordan Arogeti sits down with quadriplegic mom of twins and business owner Daniela Izzie to talk about courage, identity, and the real logistics of raising kids with a profound disability. Daniela shares how a freak spinal cord injury at 23 left her paralyzed...

When Lyndsi and Wesley Sigmon welcomed their first child, Luke, they never imagined their world would change forever. Diagnosed with a congenital heart defect at just nine days old, Luke’s fight for life took their family from Charlotte to Boston Children’s Hospital and back again: through surgeries, setbacks, and moments of unimaginable courage. In this powerful episode of The Moms Like Me Podcas...

When Ellen Wingate’s son, Logan, was diagnosed at 3½ months with polymicrogyria and later Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, everything changed—jobs, routines, expectations, and definitions of success. In this powerful Moms Like Me episode, Ellen shares how her family built “Team Logan,” why seizure logging and clear data transformed doctor visits, and how faith, marriage, and community support sustain them...

When nurse and mom Brittany Anderson learned her son Bennett had cerebral palsy, her world changed overnight. What began as a journey through fear and resilience turned into a powerful mission to help other families through her nonprofit, Wolf Pups on Wheels. In this heartfelt episode, Brittany shares how her experience transformed the way she sees healthcare, motherhood, and community, and how on...

When Andria Parks heard the words no parent ever wants to hear: “There’s a mass” ...her world stopped. What followed was an extraordinary two-part journey of courage, faith, and science as her teenage daughter fought through not one, but two bouts of advanced cancer. In this heartfelt conversation, Andria shares how her family faced 54 weeks of chemotherapy, moments of near loss, and the miracle o...

What happens when the unimaginable becomes your reality? In this powerful episode of The Moms Like Me Podcast, Katie Talman opens up about her deeply personal journey through infertility, twin loss, and the devastating diagnosis of Turner Syndrome. With courage and honesty, Katie shares how she navigated grief, isolation, and the silence that so many families face when experiencing pregnancy and i...

In this powerful episode of The Moms Like Me Podcast, Jordan Arogeti sits down with Molly Trexler: a pediatric nurse practitioner who has walked both sides of the hospital bed. With years of experience helping families navigate congenital heart disease, Molly’s world shifted when her own daughter faced brain surgery at just three years old. Molly opens up about: The unique role of nurse practition...

When Ivelisse Page was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, the very disease that claimed her father and grandmother, she faced an impossible decision. Instead of following the conventional path, she and her husband turned to prayer, research, and integrative therapies, including mistletoe treatment. Against all odds, she overcame the disease, founded Believe Big, and has since impacted nearly 2 m...

When Dina Besic’s two-year-old son Max was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia, her world turned upside down. In this emotional and inspiring episode of Moms Like Me, Dina opens up about the shock, anger, and resilience it took to face the unthinkable. She shares how she and her husband leaned on each other, the power of community support, and why small gestures—from coffee drop-offs to simple texts—...

One Friday night changed everything for Melissa Bass and her family. When her son Trenton suffered a life-altering spinal cord injury during a high school football game, their world was turned upside down. In this heartfelt conversation, Melissa shares: The moments leading up to Trenton’s injury and the immediate aftermath How her family and community rallied in prayer and support Trenton’s incred...

What happens when you spend years climbing the corporate ladder—only to realize you’re on the wrong one? In this heartfelt and energizing conversation, entrepreneur and mom of three Molly Asplin shares her journey from a high-achieving finance career to creating a life and business centered on fulfillment, intention, and personal growth. Molly opens up about: - The “nudges” that told her corporate...

When Parker Wilson’s husband Thomas was diagnosed with an ultra-rare cancer, their world turned upside down. What followed was a two-and-a-half-year journey of relentless research, late-night phone calls with doctors, and a united “Team Thomas” determined to fight for every moment. In this raw and moving conversation, Parker shares: How she and Thomas first met in a scene straight out of a movie T...

Danielle Ireland wears many hats—therapist, author, mom, podcaster, and former ballroom dancer—but her most transformative role has been rebuilding her relationship with herself. In this powerful episode of the Moms Like Me podcast, Danielle joins host Jordan Arogeti to unpack her journey from people-pleasing perfectionism to living with clarity, courage, and emotional awareness. 💡 What you'll ta...

When Natalie Proshek’s son Jace went into cardiac arrest for a full hour at just two months old, her world turned upside down. In this powerful episode, Natalie shares the raw story of her son’s traumatic brain injury, how their family endured over 300 days in the hospital, and what it really means to support someone going through the unimaginable. Natalie brings a unique perspective as a mom, a c...

Why are so many women struggling to get pregnant, and what if there’s another way? In this empowering episode of the Moms Like Me podcast, holistic fertility expert and acupuncturist Katherine Rohland shares her deeply personal journey from misdiagnosis and medical gaslighting to healing through Chinese medicine. Katherine opens up about: - How a sports injury led her to acupuncture - Her 13-year...

Katie's SupportNow Registry: https://www.supportnow.org/lewis-laczko-family When Katie Lewis’s son Leo began having seizures at just six months old, her world changed overnight. In this heartfelt episode of Moms Like Me, host Jordan Arogeti talks with Katie about navigating Leo’s rare brain disorder (PMG – polymicrogyria), the decision to travel cross-country for a life-changing brain surgery, and...

What happens when life prepares you for something you never expected? Monica Gellinas—mom of quadruplets, caregiver, life coach, and now Executive Director of CC4C—opens up about her family’s journey through rare disease, personal transformation, and the power of listening and showing up. In this heartfelt conversation, Monica shares: 💡 What it was like to walk with her niece through a mysterious...

What happens when one child life specialist decides families deserve more than overstretched hospital staff can offer? Meet Katie Taylor (IG - https://www.instagram.com/childlifeoncall/ ) —CEO of Support Spot and host of Child Life On Call—who’s reimagining how hospitals and parents care for children through trauma, diagnosis, and recovery. In this powerful conversation, Katie shares: - What a chi...

When Paige Bautz’s daughter Presley was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, and anxiety, life took a turn she never expected. In this raw and uplifting episode, Paige—author, empowerment coach, and mom—shares how she transformed fear into fierce advocacy. From NICU to spinal surgery, from ableism to empowerment, Paige opens up about what it really means to parent a child with disabilities...

Sara Valenzula’s journey to motherhood started with heartbreak: multiple battles with cancer and a devastating NICU loss. But her story didn’t stop there. In this episode of Moms Like Me, Sara shares how she became a fierce advocate for her son Kenny — born at 25 weeks and later diagnosed with cerebral palsy and epilepsy — and how discovering the Trexo robotic gait trainer changed everything. 🎙️ Y...