What happens when a diagnosis changes everything? In this heartfelt episode, Chelsea and Amber share their journeys parenting children with medical complexities—from rare disorders and developmental delays to epilepsy and cerebral palsy. They open up about advocacy, self-care, and finding strength in community. A powerful reminder that even in the hardest moments, there’s hope in the small wins.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Diane's Resource: Podcast: Diary of a CEO (Episode: Masculinity Debate: Are Dating Apps Creating A Generation Of Incels?! Lonely Men Are More Dangerous Than Ever!)
• Book: The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath
• Stewart Bogle - The Resilient Souls Community
• Vitamin String Quartet
• Previous Episode: Stop Saying You Can't: Why Mindset & Community Are Keys to a Healthier You (Going Deeper)
• Burn Boot Camp
• Connect with Lemon Cake:
• Website
• Instagram
• Book: Finding Joy in the Journey Book (DISCOUNT CODE: MINIMALISTMOM for 20% OFF)
• Better Together Playnasium
• Chelsea's Instagram
• Amber's Instagram

About LemonCake |

We’re Amber and Chelsea—two moms raising medically complex kids and choosing joy in the chaos. Instead of asking “Why us?” we say, “Why not us?” and lean into the beauty, mess, and humor of it all.

Amber, a former teacher turned adaptive play gym owner, and Chelsea, a fashion-industry-vet turned homeschooling entrepreneur, met through Better Together Playnasium and instantly clicked.

With four amazing kids between us—Kai, Kameron, Kinnen, and Wesley—we know the ups, downs, and surprises of parenting both neurodivergent and neurotypical children.

That’s why we created Lemon Cake—a podcast and community for parents like us, where laughter, honesty, and encouragement meet. There are plenty of resources out there—but where’s the humor? The joy? We’re here to bring it.

So like, share, and pull up a chair—because we’re turning lemons into lemon cake! 

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