Empowered by Hope

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Get the behind-the-scenes details about the new book She is Charlotte: A mother’s physical, emotional, and spiritual journey with her child with medical complexities. In this episode, founding partner Ashlyn Thompson interviews author Emily K. Whiting, asking questions like:

• Who is this book written for, 
• What’s the premise of the book,
• What was Emily’s favorite chapter to write (sneak peak: Emily even reads part of the chapter), 
• How did Emily manage to write a book in a year all while raising a child with medical complexities and having three children in diapers.

To read a chapter from the book, visit https://parentempowermentnetwork.org/she-is-charlotte-book/,  or go directly to Amazon and search for She is Charlotte. And, if you’ve already read the book, thank you so much! Please be sure to leave a review! 

We kindly ask that you share this podcast with other families who might benefit from our insights and support. Additionally, please take a brief moment to leave a review on your preferred podcast platform, which helps us to reach as many families as possible who are navigating this challenging journey, so they can find our support circle and access the assistance they rightfully deserve. No one should walk this journey alone.

To get more personal support, connect with us directly at:
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One of the first things we are tempted to do when we learn our child is not healthy is to search for answers on Google. While the internet can be a great tool for researching diagnoses and medical challenges, it also can be dangerous and lead you to a whole lot more worry and distress than necessary. 

In this episode Emily and Ashlyn teach you the many ways to research your child’s medical challenges, including your medical team, seeking second opinions, patient navigators and social workers, parent support groups, and finally, the internet. We explore tips for using the internet safely as a helpful tool and not as your first source of information.

The goal is ultimately for all your research to help you best advocate for your child’s medical needs, not to deplete your energy or cause added angst.

We kindly ask that you share this podcast with other families who might benefit from our insights and support. Additionally, please take a brief moment to leave a review on your preferred podcast platform, which helps us to reach as many families as possible who are navigating this challenging journey, so they can find our support circle and access the assistance they rightfully deserve. No one should walk this journey alone.

To get more personal support, connect with us directly at:
https://parentempowermentnetwork.org

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Many people say "let me know how I can help" or "call me if you need anything." They genuinely want to support you through your family's challenging situation but aren't quite sure how. And, let's face it, oftentimes we on the receiving end of the offer for help often don't know what support we need either. 

In this episode Emily and Ashlyn break down why accepting help is both incredibly hard and humbling, and simultaneously a critical aspect to not only surviving but also maintaining hope as we care for our children with medical complexities. They make it very clear—when someone asks if they can help, the answer is always YES! 

Emily and Ashlyn then list specific ways people can best help parents and caregivers of children with medical complexities.

We kindly ask that you share this podcast with other families who might benefit from our insights and support. Additionally, please take a brief moment to leave a review on your preferred podcast platform, which helps us to reach as many families as possible who are navigating this challenging journey, so they can find our support circle and access the assistance they rightfully deserve. No one should walk this journey alone.

To get more personal support, connect with us directly at:
https://parentempowermentnetwork.org

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Raising a child with medical complexities puts immense strain on relationships. Partners experience their child's diagnosis and the subsequent medical interventions differently. In this episode Daniel Whiting joins Emily Whiting to openly discuss how he as the husband and father processes things differently than she, and how having grace with each other in these unimaginably trying times can make all the difference.

We kindly ask that you share this podcast with other families who might benefit from our insights and support. Additionally, please take a brief moment to leave a review on your preferred podcast platform, which helps us to reach as many families as possible who are navigating this challenging journey, so they can find our support circle and access the assistance they rightfully deserve. No one should walk this journey alone.

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In the myriad of medical challenges, diagnoses and complexities, it's easy to lose sight of the unique, beautiful and cherished life that is your child. In this episode Ashlyn and Emily explore practical ways to remind you and your medical care team of the gift your child is. Parents and caregivers of course know their child is a treasured individual and this episode provides the loving reminder as balm to hurting parent hearts. 

We kindly ask that you share this podcast with other families who might benefit from our insights and support. Additionally, please take a brief moment to leave a review on your preferred podcast platform, which helps us to reach as many families as possible who are navigating this challenging journey, so they can find our support circle and access the assistance they rightfully deserve. No one should walk this journey alone.

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Initially sharing the news of your child's diagnosis with family and friends, and subsequently keeping your circle of supporters informed as things evolve, can be an overwhelming and emotionally taxing job. Yet, building your support system to sustain you through these challenging times is key, so how do you do it? 

In this episode we discuss practical and simple things to consider when sharing news about your child's diagnosis and their ongoing care.

We kindly ask that you share this podcast with other families who might benefit from our insights and support. Additionally, please take a brief moment to leave a review on your preferred podcast platform, which helps us to reach as many families as possible who are navigating this challenging journey, so they can find our support circle and access the assistance they rightfully deserve. No one should walk this journey alone.

To get more personal support, connect with us directly at:
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Feelings of inadequacy, inability and overwhelm can crowd our minds and instill fear in us as parents and caregivers as we think about all our child may need for his/her medical complexities. You wonder, can I really do this? 

In this episode, we address some of the most common fears that can paralyze you and learn basic tips to overcome these feelings of inadequacy. Remember, you are brave. You are strong. You are capable. 

We kindly ask that you share this podcast with other families who might benefit from our insights and support. Additionally, please take a brief moment to leave a review on your preferred podcast platform, which helps us to reach as many families as possible who are navigating this challenging journey, so they can find our support circle and access the assistance they rightfully deserve. No one should walk this journey alone.

To get more personal support, connect with us directly at:
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Many parents experience overwhelming guilt when they receive news of a medical diagnosis for their child. 

Tune into this episode to learn how to address the emotions hiding beneath the guilt, and how to move forward as the strong capable advocate you want to be for your son or daughter.

We kindly ask that you share this podcast with other families who might benefit from our insights and support. Additionally, please take a brief moment to leave a review on your preferred podcast platform, which helps us to reach as many families as possible who are navigating this challenging journey, so they can find our support circle and access the assistance they rightfully deserve. No one should walk this journey alone.

To get more personal support, connect with us directly at:
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Get your copy of She is Charlotte: A Mother’s Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Journey with Her Child with Medical Complexities by Emily K Whiting on Amazon 

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Being a parent or caregiver for a child with any type of medical diagnosis is beyond hard, terrifying and often, traumatic. 

Ashlyn and Emily open up about their own early experiences with their daughters' medical diagnoses and what compelled them to come together to form Charlotte's Hope Foundation and the Empowered by Hope podcast. 

This episode sets the stage for how the podcast came to be, and how it will provide support, education and empowerment each week to parents and caregivers. 

We kindly ask that you share this podcast with other families who might benefit from our insights and support. Additionally, please take a brief moment to leave a review on your preferred podcast platform, which helps us to reach as many families as possible who are navigating this challenging journey, so they can find our support circle and access the assistance they rightfully deserve. No one should walk this journey alone.

To get more personal support, connect with us directly at:
https://parentempowermentnetwork.org

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Get your copy of She is Charlotte: A Mother’s Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Journey with Her Child with Medical Complexities by Emily K Whiting on Amazon