Raising Disabled

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In this episode, we talked to actress, model, and disability advocate Miracle Pelayo.  

To find out more about Miracle, visit her website miraclepelayo.com or follow her on Instagram @miraclepelayooficial TikTok @miraclepelayo_ or Twitter/X @miraclepelayo20 

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In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the holiday break.  We share all about our Thanksgiving, Christmas, family events, and everything in between that made our holidays so fun this year!

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In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl talk with Dr. Chris Hulshof, author of Jesus and Disability: A Guide to Creating an Inclusive Church. He shares how raising his son with disabilities has shaped his faith, theology, and approach to ministry.

Together, they discuss why disability isn’t something to fix but something to embrace, how Jesus modeled inclusion, and what churches can do to create spaces where everyone belongs.

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In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the past month.  From anniversary vacations, to speaking engagements, to family loss and emergencies, it's been an exciting past few weeks!  

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Parenting changes us—but parenting a disabled child has transformed us in ways we never expected. In this episode, we talk about how raising our disabled daughters has reshaped our views on parenting, life, and ourselves. Are we better parents now…or just different ones?

Drawing from comments from our incredible community on Instagram and Facebook, this conversation explores the joys, guilt, resilience, and growth that come from raising disabled kids.

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In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to pediatric oncology nurse Mary Jenner, the founder of The Butterfly Pig.   She has created an innovative company that is making toys that mirror real medical equipment that children interact with in the hospital and at home.  

If you would like to donate towards a child receiving a toy from The Butterfly Pig to reduce that child's anxiety surrounding their medical equipment, check out her Wishful Wings program. 

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In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talk to Caroline about raising her daughter Briella who has Cerebral Palsy.  Caroline is the social media manager for our sponsors Altimate Medical and Zing Standers.  

Follow Caroline on Instagram @briellaandme 

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In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the past few weeks.  From vacations, concerts, and new ventilators to two hospitalizations and birthday parties, it's been a crazy past month!

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In this episode, we talked to Donald Harms and his caregiver John Calabrese.

We were honored to have Donald with us during the recording. Since Donald is non-verbal, his caregiver John spoke on his behalf during the interview.

Donald's Instagram:  @donaldgrantharms

John's Instagram:  @breezytrailhead

To learn more about Ainsley's Angels, visit their website HERE.

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In this episode, we talk to Amanda Griffith Atkins about her new book How to Handle More Than You Can Handle.  

We talk about:

• how to get out of survival mode,
• what trauma does to your brain,
• how to handle the grief associated with disability,
• how to practice radical acceptance,
• and how to make meaning in your own life.

Follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda.griffith.atkins and buy her book HERE!

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