When Ivelisse Page was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, the very disease that claimed her father and grandmother, she faced an impossible decision. Instead of following the conventional path, she and her husband turned to prayer, research, and integrative therapies, including mistletoe treatment. Against all odds, she overcame the disease, founded Believe Big, and has since impacted nearly 2 million people worldwide with resources, hope, and groundbreaking clinical trials at Johns Hopkins. In this inspiring conversation, Ivelisse shares: Her genetic battle with Lynch syndrome and colon cancer The pivotal choice to forgo chemotherapy in favor of integrative therapies How mistletoe therapy and faith became central to her healing The creation and growth of Believe Big: helping patients and families find hope Practical advice for anyone supporting a loved one through cancer This is a story of courage, conviction, and unwavering faith: one you won’t want to miss. 👉 Learn more at believebig.org

When Dina Besic’s two-year-old son Max was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia, her world turned upside down. In this emotional and inspiring episode of Moms Like Me, Dina opens up about the shock, anger, and resilience it took to face the unthinkable. She shares how she and her husband leaned on each other, the power of community support, and why small gestures—from coffee drop-offs to simple texts—made all the difference. Dina also talks about founding Maxwell’s Toy Box, a nonprofit bringing comfort, toys, and joy to children battling cancer—and hope to their families. Her story is a reminder of the strength of love, the importance of support systems, and the resilience of both parents and children in the hardest of times. ✨ Don’t miss this moving conversation—you’ll come away with new insight into how to truly show up for families facing childhood cancer. 🔗 Learn more or support Maxwell’s Toy Box: maxwellstoybox.com

One Friday night changed everything for Melissa Bass and her family. When her son Trenton suffered a life-altering spinal cord injury during a high school football game, their world was turned upside down. In this heartfelt conversation, Melissa shares: The moments leading up to Trenton’s injury and the immediate aftermath How her family and community rallied in prayer and support Trenton’s incredible resilience, graduating with a mechanical engineering degree and becoming a speaker and advocate The birth of Game Plan for Hope, the nonprofit she founded to walk alongside families facing sudden, life-changing hardships Practical advice for supporters who want to help but don’t know how Melissa’s story is one of faith, resilience, and choosing hope—reminding us all that while we can’t control what happens, we can choose how we respond. 👉 Learn more about Game Plan for Hope: gameplan4hope.org

What happens when you spend years climbing the corporate ladder—only to realize you’re on the wrong one? In this heartfelt and energizing conversation, entrepreneur and mom of three Molly Asplin shares her journey from a high-achieving finance career to creating a life and business centered on fulfillment, intention, and personal growth.

Molly opens up about:
- The “nudges” that told her corporate life wasn’t her calling
- Overcoming guilt and fear to pivot into entrepreneurship
- Redefining success in different seasons of life, especially as a mom
- The inner work required to align your strengths with your daily work
- Balancing ambition with being present for her children

Whether you’re a parent, a professional feeling stuck, or someone seeking a more intentional life, Molly’s story will inspire you to give yourself permission to evolve. 🎙 Listen now and start designing a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. #MomsLikeMe #MollyAsplin #RedefiningSuccess #CareerPivot #EntrepreneurLife #WorkingMoms #IntentionalLiving #PersonalGrowth

When Parker Wilson’s husband Thomas was diagnosed with an ultra-rare cancer, their world turned upside down. What followed was a two-and-a-half-year journey of relentless research, late-night phone calls with doctors, and a united “Team Thomas” determined to fight for every moment. In this raw and moving conversation, Parker shares: How she and Thomas first met in a scene straight out of a movie The winding path to a diagnosis, and why second opinions matter Navigating parenthood, marriage, and caregiving in the midst of cancer treatment Honest reflections on grief just 48 days after losing her husband Why she’s determined to help other families facing rare cancers This episode is about more than loss, it’s about love that shows up, communities that hold you together, and finding purpose in the middle of unimaginable pain.

Danielle Ireland wears many hats—therapist, author, mom, podcaster, and former ballroom dancer—but her most transformative role has been rebuilding her relationship with herself. In this powerful episode of the Moms Like Me podcast, Danielle joins host Jordan Arogeti to unpack her journey from people-pleasing perfectionism to living with clarity, courage, and emotional awareness. 💡 What you'll take away: Why chasing external validation never fills the internal void How perfectionism is really just shame in disguise The unexpected moment that changed Danielle’s life course A simple mirror practice that can radically increase self-love Why emotional regulation in moms is just as critical as it is for kids 🎧 Whether you're in the thick of motherhood or reevaluating your own identity, this episode is full of compassionate wisdom, accessible tools, and a refreshing reminder that you don’t need to be perfect to be powerful. IG: https://www.instagram.com/dontcutyourownbangs/ Website: https://danielleireland.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735155810?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_8Z6614TVV8SGYMW5ZX3Y_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_8Z6614TVV8SGYMW5ZX3Y_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_8Z6614TVV8SGYMW5ZX3Y_1&bestFormat=true&previewDoh=1

When Natalie Proshek’s son Jace went into cardiac arrest for a full hour at just two months old, her world turned upside down. In this powerful episode, Natalie shares the raw story of her son’s traumatic brain injury, how their family endured over 300 days in the hospital, and what it really means to support someone going through the unimaginable. Natalie brings a unique perspective as a mom, a clinical social worker, and now an advocate through Team Luke—an organization supporting brain injury survivors and their families. She opens up about ambiguous grief, over-functioning in trauma, and the small ways her community showed up when words and fixes weren’t enough. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to truly help a family in crisis—or if you are that family—this conversation will move you, equip you, and remind you that showing up matters. 🔗 Learn more about Team Luke and support groups Natalie leads: teamlukehopeforminds.org 📲 Follow Jace’s journey: @jacethebrave on Instagram #GriefSupport #BrainInjuryAwareness #CaregiverLife #TeamLuke #SupportNow

Why are so many women struggling to get pregnant, and what if there’s another way? In this empowering episode of the Moms Like Me podcast, holistic fertility expert and acupuncturist Katherine Rohland shares her deeply personal journey from misdiagnosis and medical gaslighting to healing through Chinese medicine.

Katherine opens up about:
- How a sports injury led her to acupuncture
- Her 13-year journey with birth control masking deeper issues
- Why your mindset might be your biggest fertility tool
- How stress, cortisol, and “modern womanhood” impact our ability to conceive
- The quiet power of tuning out social media and tuning in to your intuition
- Whether you're trying to conceive or simply curious about alternative paths to wellness, Katherine’s insights will inspire you to rethink your relationship with your body, and your timeline. 

✨ Connect with Katherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manhattan_medicine_woman/
✨ Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manhattanmedicinewoman
🎧 Her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ThereQiGoes
🌿 Upcoming fertility course: Launching August!

Katie's SupportNow Registry:https://www.supportnow.org/lewis-laczko-family

When Katie Lewis’s son Leo began having seizures at just six months old, her world changed overnight. In this heartfelt episode of Moms Like Me, host Jordan Arogeti talks with Katie about navigating Leo’s rare brain disorder (PMG – polymicrogyria), the decision to travel cross-country for a life-changing brain surgery, and how their family stayed connected through it all.

🎧 Katie opens up about:
– Receiving a rare disease diagnosis
– Leo’s seizure treatment and UCLA frontal lobectomy
– The emotional toll and hidden grief of parenting a medically complex child
– How she and her husband stayed strong as a team
– Helping her daughters process uncertainty and fear
– Reclaiming her identity after years of survival mode This episode is a raw, inspiring reminder of the strength found in motherhood, marriage, and community support.

📌 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to support more moms navigating medical challenges. #RareDisease #MedicalMom #SeizureAwareness #MotherhoodJourney #Polymicrogyria #FamilyResilience #ParentingThroughCrisis #SupportNow #MomLifePodcast

What happens when life prepares you for something you never expected? Monica Gellinas—mom of quadruplets, caregiver, life coach, and now Executive Director of CC4C—opens up about her family’s journey through rare disease, personal transformation, and the power of listening and showing up. In this heartfelt conversation, Monica shares: 💡 What it was like to walk with her niece through a mysterious and painful illness 🌱 How she cultivated emotional resilience while raising four children as a single mom 🧡 Why listening, not fixing, is the most powerful act of support 🌳 Her practical “gratitude hacks” that help shift from anxiety to peace 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 And how CC4C is wrapping arms around the entire family, not just the child Whether you’re supporting a loved one through crisis or navigating your own uncertainty, Monica’s story will leave you with perspective, peace, and purpose.