Madeline Cheney

The Rare Life

Kids EN ↓ 305 episodes

This is the real, raw, and all the feels of loving a child with disabilities. Episodes feature parent-guests, professionals, and solo episodes with host Madeline Cheney. Their authentic conversations don’t shy away from the strong and mixed emotions that often accompany medically-complex parenting. Parents listen in to feel seen, validated, and receive much-needed solidarity. Professionals working with disabled people listen in to better understand what is often going on under the surface for a family living with disabilities.

Author

Madeline Cheney

Episodes

2: The Story of William 11.06.2020 34:25

Alyssa was told her son William would die shortly after birth. He is now 4 years old, and Alyssa shares her incredible birth story, her deep connection with him despite his inability to speak, and the transformation Alyssa has experienced because of William. Alyssa and her perspective on life is totally and completely inspiring. William has several diagnoses and symptoms, some of which are seizure...

1: Season 1 Kick-Off 04.06.2020 7:15

Get an overview of how the first season will all go down. Whet your appetite with extended clips from Season 1 and get a better explanation of the theme. In this episode, we also learn about the sequence of episodes: 1. Parent Story 2. Parent Special Topic 3. Professional 4. Solo 5. Repeat

Preface: Kimball’s Origin Story and a Little More About TRL 29.05.2020 31:19

A devastating ultrasound, a misdiagnosis of down syndrome, an incredible birth, and a whole lot of complicated feelings make up Madeline’s entrance into the special needs world. Just listened to the trailer? Come here next. This episode covers a more in-depth road map of the show, and a chance to get to know Madeline as she shares her origin story as Kimball’s mama. --- TRANSCRIPT: (full transcrip...

Trailer: Sneak Peek into The Rare Life 07.05.2020 2:26

New to The Rare Life? Start here to find out what types of episodes are featured in the show and enjoy a few audio clips from Season 1. Comments and additional details at https://therarelifepodcast.com/show-notes/trailer

208: Season 13 Kickoff | A New Theme + Sneak Peeks 16:17

Season 13 is here, and this time the focus is on our children’s disabilities themselves. This season, we’ll be talking about things like navigating surgeries and procedures, trachs and vents, behavioral diagnoses, schooling options, sexual health and safety, feeling judgment, and more. As always, there will be story episodes woven throughout the season, featuring parents sharing their experiences...