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- #013 | Our Diagnosis StoryThe Story of How We Heard the NewsIt’s Down Syndrome Awareness month! In honor of that, Allison and Andrew tell the story of finding out prenatally that their lovely daughter Rosie has Down Syndrome. There’s a lot of talk about complex emotions and what we were feeling during this time, and what we wish we had known back then. Plus: why awareness matters.LinksThe Story of Rosie: https://aliswholelife.com/podcast/004-the-story-of-rosie/Improving the Diagnosis Experience with Jen Jacob: https://aliswholelife.com/podcast/improving-the-diagnosis-experience-with-jen-jacob-of-dsdn/Connect with AliAli’sWholeLife.comFacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected]38 min
- #012 | The Story of BeauThe Adoption That Changed EverythingThis week Allison is joined by her husband Andrew and they tell the long-awaited story of Beau, their beautiful 4-year-old who happens to have Down Syndrome, and who joined their family through adoption. This is a great listen if you have been curious about how this adoption went down, or if you have ever thought about adopting a little one with special needs.LinksNational Down Syndrome Adoption Network – https://www.ndsan.org/For cute pics of Beau, follow @aliswholelife and @andrew.sweatman on InstagramConnect with AliAli’sWholeLife.comFacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected]44 min
- #009 | Six Ways Life Has Changed Since Adopting Our Son with Down SyndromeOur Boy Changed EverythingOur sweet son Beau has been with us for a little while now, and our lives will never be the same. In this episode, Ali breaks down the six ways things have changed for us since Beau joined our family.We Laugh MoreWe Focus on Development MoreWe Give A Lot More HugsWe Get A Lot More AttentionWe Feel More SadnessWe Are Better Parents to Both Our KidsLinksRead the companion blog post: Six Ways Life Has Changed Since Adopting Our Son with Down Syndrome | Ali’s Whole LifeConnect with AliAli’sWholeLife.comFacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected]0 min
- #008 | All About IEPs with Catherine WhitcherEverything You Need to Know About IEPs
In this episode, Ali interviews Catherine Whitcher, an IEP expert and former Special Education teacher, and she tells us everything you need to know about IEPs. Catherine now works full time as a consultant to parents, teachers and school districts. She is FULL of information about IEPs, the history of Special Education, practical tips for parents (and teachers) who are approaching IEP season and may feel overwhelmed, and free resources! Be prepared to learn a lot!
In This Episode- What is an IEP?
- Who needs an IEP?
- What questions should parents ask to know what inclusion means to our children?
- The history of Special Education
- Some pro tips for filling out IEP paperwork
- The emotions that parents feel leading up to IEP season
- What is a Parent Input Statement?
- The importance of trust within your IEP team
- A word to overwhelmed teachers
- A word to overwhelmed parents
- Going with your gut
- Free resources for parents!
- How to get in touch with Catherine
Links- CatherineWhitcher.com
- Catherine’s Instagram
Connect with AliAli’sWholeLife.com
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0 min - #007 | Improving the Diagnosis Experience with Jen Jacob of DSDNThe Importance of Connection
Ali interviews Jen Jacob, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. She is the author of The Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome. Jen’s youngest, Owen, has Down Syndrome, and as she connected with other moms of children with Down Syndrome, her connections grew into Facebook groups and the DSDN, which now serves thousands of parents worldwide.
In This Episode- What is the DSDN and how did it come to be?
- The power of connection with other parents of little ones with DS
- The importance of Facebook groups in facilitating connection
- Why is the DSDN so interested in diagnosis stories?
- Some common threads in diagnosis stories
- What resources does the DSDN provide?
- Why does the DSDN use the star and the unicorn as common symbols?
- What is the Rockin’ Moms Retreat?
Registration for the 2018 Rockin’ Moms Retreat closes July 31.
Links- DSDN website
- Register for the 2018 Rockin Mom’s Retreat
- The Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome on Amazon
- Blog Post by Jisun Lee: I Support Unicorn Farts
Connect with AliAli’sWholeLife.com
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0 min - #006 | Welcome to Oh, So Extra!We Have a New Format
As of this episode, we’re changing the name and the setup. The new name: Oh, So Extra!
From here on, Allison is officially taking the reins and Andrew will stay on as editor and occasional guest contributor. But don’t worry! The content is the same, and even better.
In This EpisodeAllison covers:
- why the name change?
- the show is now a companion to Ali’s Whole Life
- will Andrew be around?
- what does the new name mean?
- perfection is the enemy of progress
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0 min - #005 | When Friends are in CrisisLet’s Talk About Grief
How we talk to people in crisis matters. For this episode, Allison was struck with inspiration about this very topic while driving, and Andrew added some thoughts of his own later. The topic is grief–how to talk to people going through something emotionally difficult, and how not to.
We Cover:- Some of our experiences of grief
- The question to ask yourself when comforting someone in crisis
- The concentric circles of grief
- The importance of venting outwards and supporting inwards
Thanks for listening! Reach out to us online with any questions, concerns or other feedback, and follow us on social for any future live video recordings!
FacebookInstagram0 min - #004 | The Story of RosieThe Story of the Riveter
This week we went live on FB and Insta to tell the story of our beautiful Rosie and the challenges she’s faced. Our girl has been through a lot and we’re so proud of her.
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We Cover:- Getting pregnant in China
- Rosie’s prenatal diagnoses
- The long hospital stay
- Rosie’s various medical needs
- Why Rosie is pretty much the greatest
Thanks for listening! Reach out to us online with any questions, concerns or other feedback, and follow us on social for any future live video recordings!
FacebookInstagram0 min - #003 | PTSD after the ICUInterview with a Social Worker
Our guest Jillian Sharp is Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW). In this episode, Allison interviews her about hospital stays and the effects they can have on parents. Listen for practical tips for yourself or any loved ones who have been through a tough hospital experience.
We Cover:- ICU experiences and trauma
- symptoms of PTSD
- resources available to you and loved ones
Links- Support and advocacy information: http://www.postpartum.net/
- Other resources: http://www.beyondtheblues.info/
0 min - #002 | Pre-Grieving vs. Post-GrievingAre you a pre-griever or a post-griever?
And what does it look like if you are you someone in your life experience grief in opposite ways? This is the question we discuss on this week’s episode of Atypical Parent.
On this week’s show, we cover:- Rosie’s sense of humor
- Beau’s drinking skills
- What do we mean by grief?
- Note: this is not just for single people!
- Allison describes being a pre-griever
- Andrew describes being a post-griever
- How does this affect our marriage?
Links- The Messy Middle: How to know if you are pre- or post-griever (and why it matters)
How has pre-grieving or post-grieving affected your life and relationships? Let us know in the comments below, or reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter.
Don’t forget to check out episode 001 if you missed it!
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Trauma-Informed Everything with Allison & Andie brings trauma research into real life application. Join us weekly to learn to incorporate a trauma-sensitive mindset into your everyday life.