Advocate Like a Mother Podcast

Advocate Like a Mother Podcast

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  • Episode 12 - The Dancing Dad, Positive Parenting, and Keeping it Real with Kenny Clutch

    Kenny Clutch joins us on the podcast today to discuss his story as “The Dancing Dad”, thoughts on positive parenting, and he keeps it real sharing with us a bit about his life before his positive reformation and what keeps him inspired.


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    58 min
  • We're Back! - Welcome to the Advocate Like a Mother Podcast™

    After a hiatus the show is back and will official return in 2021. Enjoy this trailer episode where we share about some format changes and our new team members! Also head over to Instagram today for a special giveaway, head over to the website and sign up to be a guest or even be a guest co-host on the show! 

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    11 min
  • S01 Episode 11 - Season Finale LIVE Show with Ileana Sosa and Kendall Renee
    Hey everyone! Thank you for joining us for our Season Finale LIVE Show with Ileana Sosa and Kendall Renee. We had such an amazing time together at Bella Blooms, sharing our journeys together and meeting many of you face to face.
    This has been such an incredible first season, and as I mentioned early on in this journey I really never imagined doing a podcast, but felt so deeply called to share my story and journey with you all. It has been so encouraging to see you support the show and own your advocacy.
    Sign up for the email list on the website for news on season 2 and other updates from us along the way. Again, thank you to so many of you that made this show happen. This season's co-host Ashley and entire The Montano family, my husband Eric and my kids for being so supportive, all of our sponsors; The Glory Days, Speech Blubs, Delivering Fancy, and Functional Formulas. And of course, our producer, editor and engineer, Andy Lara with http://www.andylikeswords.com for making all of the technical things happen.
    See you all next time!
    - Michelle Sullivan
    http://www.advocatelikeamother.org
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    1 hr 5 min
  • S01 Episode 10 - Changing the Face of Beauty with Katie Driscoll
    Hey Everyone! Today’s episode is all about representation in advertising. We sat down with Katie Driscoll, founder of Changing The Face of Beauty.
    Katie has 6 kids - she had 5 boys and then her daughter Grace came along. Grace has a magical extra chromosome and Grace is also the inspiration behind Changing The Face of Beauty.
    Katie shares with us how she stared this amazing organization from the ground up. Katie continues to advocate for change in advertising because 1 out 5 people has a disability, but that number is not represented in ads/media.
    Let’s help change that! If you see a company including people of all abilities in their ads, will you let them know you notice and that you appreciate it? If you are a talent agency, please hire people of all abilities so everyone is represented.
    51 min
  • S01 Episode 9 Pt. 2- Abuse in the Disability Community with Natalie Weaver
    Today’s episode is part two of a series all about abuse in the disability community.
    On today's episode we sat down with Natalie Weaver. Natalie's daughter Sophia has a facial difference and has endured an unspeakable amount of hate online. Natalie has even received death threats. 
    Natalie shares with us how she used to hide at home with Sophia and what happened in her life that turned her into the advocate she is today. 
    Natalie is a powerhouse advocate and does not back down. She stood up to Twitter along with an army behind her and was able to get them to include disability in their abuse reporting tool, in response to the many hateful and violent comments she has gotten when she posts photos of Sophia. 
    She is now standing up to Instagram. Natalie said that the abuse she and Sophia has received on Instagram is 3x what she has received on Facebook and Twitter combined. And she's only been on Instagram less than a year. When she reported a comment that said "drown her," Instagram responded that the comment doesn't violate community guidelines. 
    Will you stand with Natalie? Let's join her in this fight. Follow her on Instagram @nataliecweaver and tag @instagram along with @zuck and @mosseri and ask them to include disabilities in their abuse reporting tool until they can't ignore us any longer. 
    To any parent who's child has experienced abuse, you are not alone. We are here to help encourage you, and to help find your community.
    Michelle
    CONNECT WITH OUR SHOW
    INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/advocatelikeamother
    TWITTER | www.twitter.com/advocatelikeamom
    PATREON | www.patreon.com/advocatelikeamother
    44 min
  • S01 - Episode 8 - Abuse in the Disability Community Pt. 1 with Casey Murphy
    Today’s episode is part one of a two part series all about abuse in the disability community.
    On today's episode I sat down with Kasey Murphy. Kasey's son Owen was in a SD classroom at Berkeley Heights Elementary in Martinsburg, West Virginia. A secret recording caught eight hours of the teacher and two aides verbally abusing and threatening the 4 kids in the class. Here is a sample of just a few of the things the kids endured:
    Owen, are you gonna jerk off in the chair?
    Adriana, gonna vomit on me today, unibrow?
    I’m gonna beat your butt.
    Elasia, I don’t know if I trust you- you’re a cannibal- you gonna murder me?
    As soon as she stops crying, I am going to put her hands right back inside these scissors.
    I ought to backhand you right in your teeth.
    You’re not getting anything to eat.
    I’ll punch you in your face.
    I’m going to pull your hair until you start crying.
    Don’t throw it, you animal.
    You wench. You’re like a Pygmy.
    I’m gonna knock you out.
    Kasey shared with us the shocking details of how law enforcement and the school district has completely dropped the ball and let these kids down. Justice has not been served, but we are hopeful that this will go to court and criminal charges will come.
    Please call Berkley County Prosecutor Katherine Delegate: 304-264-1971 and let her know that you think it's disgusting that she found no criminal wrongdoing. Please let her know that she should press criminal charges against the teacher, aides and all other school personnel who knew of the recording and failed to report the abuse.
    To any parent who's child has experienced abuse, you are not alone. We are here to help encourage you, and to help find your community.
    Mini Voice Recorder on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/EVIDA-Compatible-Dictaphone-Recording-Rechargeable/dp/B07F8RVJJK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=small+recording+device&qid=1552681242&s=gateway&sr=8-1
    Follow Owen's Army: https://www.facebook.com/Owens-Army-157936894362881/
    41 min
  • S01 - Episode 8 - Abuse in the Disability Community Pt. 1 with Casey Murphy
    Today’s episode is part one of a two part series all about abuse in the disability community.
    On today's episode I sat down with Kasey Murphy. Kasey's son Owen was in a SD classroom at Berkeley Heights Elementary in Martinsburg, West Virginia. A secret recording caught eight hours of the teacher and two aides verbally abusing and threatening the 4 kids in the class. Here is a sample of just a few of the things the kids endured:
    Owen, are you gonna jerk off in the chair?
    Adriana, gonna vomit on me today, unibrow?
    I’m gonna beat your butt.
    Elasia, I don’t know if I trust you- you’re a cannibal- you gonna murder me?
    As soon as she stops crying, I am going to put her hands right back inside these scissors.
    I ought to backhand you right in your teeth.
    You’re not getting anything to eat.
    I’ll punch you in your face.
    I’m going to pull your hair until you start crying.
    Don’t throw it, you animal.
    You wench. You’re like a Pygmy.
    I’m gonna knock you out.
    Kasey shared with us the shocking details of how law enforcement and the school district has completely dropped the ball and let these kids down. Justice has not been served, but we are hopeful that this will go to court and criminal charges will come.
    Please call Berkley County Prosecutor Katherine Delegate: 304-264-1971 and let her know that you think it's disgusting that she found no criminal wrongdoing. Please let her know that she should press criminal charges against the teacher, aides and all other school personnel who knew of the recording and failed to report the abuse.
    To any parent who's child has experienced abuse, you are not alone. We are here to help encourage you, and to help find your community.
    Mini Voice Recorder on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/EVIDA-Compatible-Dictaphone-Recording-Rechargeable/dp/B07F8RVJJK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=small+recording+device&qid=1552681242&s=gateway&sr=8-1
    Follow Owen's Army: https://www.facebook.com/Owens-Army-157936894362881/
    41 min
  • S01 Episode 7 - Feeding Therapy Pt. 2 with Jamie Keller of Tiny Mouth
    Hey Everyone!
    Today’s episode is part two of a two part series all about feeding. 
    On today’s episode I sat down with my friend Jamie Keller who is a speech and feeding therapist. Jamie shares with us all of her wisdom about what could be causing feeding issues in kids. We discussed nutrition, sensory issues, the social part of eating, talk tools, and what to look for in a feeding therapist, plus tips and tricks for feeding.
    CONNECT WITH OUR SHOW
    http://www.instagram.com/advocatelikeamother
    http://twitter.com/advocatelikeamom
    PATREON | http://www.patreon.com/advocatelikeamother
    1 hr 5 min
  • S01 Episode 7 - Feeding Therapy Pt. 2 with Jamie Keller of Tiny Mouth
    Hey Everyone!
    Today’s episode is part two of a two part series all about feeding. 
    On today’s episode I sat down with my friend Jamie Keller who is a speech and feeding therapist. Jamie shares with us all of her wisdom about what could be causing feeding issues in kids. We discussed nutrition, sensory issues, the social part of eating, talk tools, and what to look for in a feeding therapist, plus tips and tricks for feeding.
    CONNECT WITH OUR SHOW
    http://www.instagram.com/advocatelikeamother
    http://twitter.com/advocatelikeamom
    PATREON | http://www.patreon.com/advocatelikeamother
    1 hr 5 min
  • S01 Episode 6 - Feeding Therapy with Singer Songwriter Kendall Renee
    Hey Friends!
    Today’s episode is part one of a two part series all about feeding. 
    On this episode I sat down with recording artist Kendall Renee and her mom Kim Hollinger. 
    Kendall has had a feeding tube since the age of four. We got Kim’s perspective as her mom and we got Kendall’s perspective on growing up with a feeding tube and feeling different. Kendall explains how her feeding tube became a source of strength for her and how it inspired her song “Original” which she performs for us. 
    To any parent struggling with any diagnosis, you are not alone. We are here to help encourage you, and to help find your community.
    Watch her performance of "Original" on the podcast here: https://youtu.be/ScpdSi0eG6Y
    Michelle
    CONNECT WITH OUR SHOW
    INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/advocatelikeamother
    TWITTER | www.twitter.com/advocatelikeamom
    PATREON | www.patreon.com/advocatelikeamother
    40 min

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Welcome to the official Advocate Like a Mother™ Podcast with Michelle Sullivan, Illeana De Sosa, and Andy Lara. We're here to empower and motivate you to use your voice.