The Medical Mama Podcast

One of the questions we’re asked most often is, “How is Bane doing with Benjamin?” It’s a thoughtful question—and one that opens the door to an even bigger conversation about intentionally nurturing sibling relationships when one child has significant disabilities. In this episode, I share the practices that have helped our family create space for genuine connection between our boys. From family a...

We often think connection changes the other person. But what if the greatest transformation happens within us? Through learning to connect with our sonshines on their terms, I’ve discovered that true connection has a remarkable way of stripping away everything that isn’t essential. Performative behavior and distractions begin to fade, leaving behind what matters most: presence, curiosity, patience...

I wanted to upload a balance to my mini episode that I hope you listen to when you need Hope for the bad days with this mini episode on my thoughts about celebrating the good days. I hope you enjoy it the present and celebrate all the moments because they are truly magic.

One of the most transformative lessons I learned through ABA therapy wasn’t about autism—it was about people. As Benjamin’s mom, I was introduced to the concept that all behavior is communication. Every action, reaction, outburst, withdrawal, refusal, or attempt at connection is often telling us something deeper about a person’s needs, abilities, fears, frustrations, or desires. In this episode, I...

I recorded this mini episode for encouragement that I hope you find on the hard days and In The hard moments. We all have them. I was inspired to share some thoughts and practical strategies that we use to help us move through and process the hard moments and I hope they’re helpful for you too.

Medical parenting requires more than love and advocacy—it requires stewardship. In this episode, we explore the role of Chief Financial Officer and how medical mamas often become the stewards of their family’s resources, including money, time, energy, attention, and emotional capacity. Being a CFO isn’t about having unlimited resources. It’s about thoughtfully managing the resources you’ve been gi...

After casting the vision as CEO, someone has to make sure everything actually gets done. In this episode, we’re talking about the role many medical mamas know all too well: Chief Operating Officer. From coordinating therapies and specialist appointments to managing medications, school supports, equipment, insurance approvals, and daily routines, parents often become the operational hub of their ch...

What if being a medical mama is more than managing appointments and advocating at doctor visits? What if you are actually serving as the CEO of your child’s care? In this episode, I explore how parents of children with complex medical, developmental, or special needs often find themselves leading an entire care team—making critical decisions, setting priorities, casting vision, and advocating for...

As Mother’s Day approaches, I’m reflecting on three phrases God placed on my heart during prayer: voice to the voiceless, advocate for the vulnerable, and system changer. In this episode, I share how medical motherhood, caregiving, advocacy, and lived experience can shape not only our families—but the systems around us. This is an honest conversation about purpose, compassion, resilience, and the...

Timelines don’t always unfold the way we expect and that’s okay. In this episode, we talk about what happens when life shifts due to disability or unexpected circumstances, and how families can release the timeline they imagined to embrace the one they’re living. From early childhood through adulthood and beyond, we explore the phases that matter most and how to move forward with hope, flexibility...

On the medical journey, it’s easy to feel pressure to have all the answers. But one of the most powerful qualities a medical mama can develop is not certainty — it’s discovery. In this episode, I share why a posture of curiosity and discovery is essential for navigating medical motherhood with steadiness and hope. From learning how to ask better questions to staying flexible when plans change, dis...

In this week’s episode, I talk about a framework that has guided and supported the way that we structure. Our day-to-day lives that has helped create an environment where each member of our family is able to thrive in their own way. We explore the considerations in this framework has for people who have Neuro diversities, and also the implications for those of us who don’t have a defined diagnosis...

In this episode I go deeper into the concept of the journey of medical parenthood being an “invitation.” We talk about what that means, the impacts of the invitation on your wellbeing and the ripple effects it has into every area of life. I also shared a resource (FindHelp.org) as a tool that can be used to support your wellbeing on this journey. Thanks for being here. 🤍

In this episode we discuss the road to getting a diagnosis (and managing multiple diagnoses). I share considerations on how to navigate the journey that can be getting diagnoses and insights on helping you on your journey of managing the journey you’re traveling.

There are moments in life that change everything and for many of us, that moment is the one where we realize our child’s journey will not be close to anything you expected. In this first episode, I share my story of becoming a medical mama — the emotions, the uncertainty, and the quiet strength that begins to rise when you don’t have another choice. I also talk about what the intentions I have for...