In this inspiring episode, Sarah sits down with health coaches and wellness leaders Allie Mazzapica and Catherine Slaydon to talk about what it really takes to create lasting healthy habits. From losing over 40 to 50 pounds to keeping the weight off for years, these women share their stories of transformation, discipline, and grace.

Allie reveals the simple systems that keep her consistent, from planning workouts ahead of time to building accountability into her daily routine, while Catherine opens up about starting her journey during the holidays and proving that there is never a wrong time to make a change. Together, they unpack the mindset, structure, and self-compassion that make healthy living sustainable long term.

Tune in to learn practical strategies for staying on track when life gets chaotic, how to rebuild momentum after setbacks, and how to create habits that truly stick.

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In this episode of Live Well, Love Strong, Sarah sits down with friend and fellow mama Kendall Knight, for a heartfelt conversation about embodiment, yoga, and creating space to truly come home to yourself. Kendall shares her journey into yoga, why she founded Home Yoga, and how slowing down allowed her to reconnect with her body and spirit. Together, Sarah and Kendall reflect on motherhood, shifting goals over the years, and the importance of building supportive communities for women and families.

This conversation is filled with wisdom on thriving rather than just surviving, and practical encouragement to listen to what your body is really asking for.

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In this episode, Sarah is joined by her friend Candace to reflect on the poem Welcome to Holland and the ways it speaks to the journey of parenting children with disabilities. Together, they share personal insights, moments of honesty, and encouragement for families learning to embrace a path that looks different than expected. Through their conversation, Sarah and Candace show how this poem continues to bring perspective, comfort, and hope to those navigating their own version of “Holland.”

In this episode of Live Well. Love Strong., Sarah sits down with Dr. Sarat Susarla, a pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Houston Specialty Clinic. For more than a decade, Dr. Susarla has cared for children like Sarah’s daughter, Mary Elizabeth, with both medical expertise and uncommon compassion.

They talk about his journey into pediatric pulmonology, the importance of communication and trust between doctors and families, and how a physician’s presence can feel like “a big, deep breath” during stressful moments. Dr. Susarla also shares insights into caring for children with disabilities and medical complexities, offering encouragement and practical wisdom for parents navigating these challenges.

If you’re a parent, caregiver, or advocate looking for support, this conversation is both educational and uplifting.

👉 Learn more about Dr. Susarla and his work:
🌐 www.houstonspecialtyclinic.com
📘 facebook.com/houston.pediatric.neurology.pulmonary.sleep

In this episode of the Live Well, Love Strong podcast, Sarah welcomes back Kelley Coleman, author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports. Kelley shares her journey from working in Hollywood to navigating life as a mom raising children, including a son with disabilities. Together, Sarah and Kelley explore the challenges of caregiving, the moments of humor and resilience that carry families forward, and the power of creating the “manual” so many parents wish they had.

Learn more about Kelley and her book: https://www.kelleycoleman.com/books

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In this week’s episode of the Live Well, Love Strong podcast, Sarah welcomes Lori and Rooster Rossiter, proud parents and leaders with Ainsley’s Angels of America. Together, they share the powerful story of their daughter Ainsley, how her life and joy inspired a nationwide movement, and the ways families and communities can experience true inclusion through running.

The Rossiters open up about Ainsley’s journey, the challenges and triumphs along the way, and how Ainsley’s Angels continues to impact lives across the country. From the first 5K to full marathons, they reveal how running became a pathway to belonging and how inclusion transforms both riders and runners alike.

👟 Learn more about Ainsley’s Angels: ainsleysangels.org
✨ Sign up for the Twilight 5K: runsignup.com/Race/TX/Tomball/AinsleysAngelsTwilight5K

Meet Kelley Coleman, your new BFF who shows up with a labelmaker, a mission, and really good snacks. Kelley is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child is a practical guide to the essential systems, services, and supports families need.

In this episode, Kelley shares her story, her advocacy journey, and her mission to make sure parents step into disability caregiving with clarity, confidence, and actionable tools.

Connect with Kelley:
Instagram: @hellokellycoleman
Facebook: Kelley Coleman
Website: kellycoleman.com

In this episode of Live Well, Love Strong, Sarah welcomes Paige Siemers, a wife, mom, counselor in training, and former teacher with a heart for serving the disability community. As the parent of a child with a disability, Paige shares openly about both the overwhelming challenges and the beauty of the caregiving journey. After 27 years in education, she now focuses on helping families build emotional resilience, break cycles of burnout, and rediscover joy. Rooted in her faith, Paige believes that spiritual hope is just as vital as practical support. Together, Sarah and Paige dive into belonging, community, and what it means to walk faithfully in the sacred work of caregiving.

n this episode of Live Well Love Strong, Sarah Washington sits down with Mary Ann Hughes, certified special needs divorce coach, mediator, parenting coordinator, and founder of Special Family Transitions. Drawing from her own experience as a mother to two sons on the autism spectrum, Mary Ann shares how an unexpected divorce led her to create a service dedicated to helping parents navigate the overwhelming complexities of divorce involving children with disabilities.

With divorce rates reported as high as 80–87% among families raising a child with special needs, Mary Ann’s mission is to help parents move from the emotion of divorce to the business of divorce, while ensuring their child’s unique needs remain at the forefront. She offers practical strategies on where to start, how to prepare before seeing an attorney, and why organized advocacy is key for both legal and emotional success.

About Mary Ann Hughes:
Mary Ann is a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Special Needs Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist, Pre-Mediation Divorce Coach, Mosten-Guthrie Disability-Informed Professional, and graduate of the LoneStar LEND Leadership Education in Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program. She is also trained in Family and Divorce Mediation, Parenting Coordination, Arbitration, and Neurolinguistic Programming.

She serves in leadership roles in the Special Needs Chapter of the National Association of Divorce Professionals, Texas Association of Mediators, and Association for Conflict Resolution Houston Chapter, and is a trainer in Divorce Coach and Mediation programs. Mary Ann is also a contributing author to the bestselling book The Other Side of Divorce: Breakups That Lead to Breakthroughs.

💻 Learn more at: specialfamilytransitions.com
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In this episode of Live Well Love Strong, we sit down with Dr. Paul Harch, a leading expert in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), to explore how this life-changing treatment is giving hope to families facing neurological disorders, traumatic brain injuries, autism, and more.

Dr. Harch explains the concept of idling neurons — brain cells that are alive but not functioning — and how HBOT can help bring them back online, leading to remarkable improvements in cognition, vision, and quality of life. You’ll also hear my personal story of watching joy and life return to my daughter, Mary Elizabeth, through this therapy, one day at a time.

We talk about the emotional side of seeking treatment, the perseverance it takes to advocate for our loved ones, and why raising awareness about HBOT matters so much.

If you are a parent, caregiver, or advocate, this episode is here to offer information, encouragement, and community.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Paul Harch: https://hbot.com/dr-paul-harch/
🔗 Explore HBOT treatment resources: https://treatnow.org
🔗 Read the research on HBOT in neurological disorders:
https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/41116/review-of-hyperbaric-therapy-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-in-the-treatment-of-neurological-disorders-according-to-dose-of-pressure-and-hyperoxia/magazine