Trauma-Informed Everything

By Allison & Andie

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.... more

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How many episodes does Trauma-Informed Everything have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

Trauma-Informed Everything episodes:

October 23, 2018 #016 | Interview with Heather Avis of The Lucky Few
Author of The Lucky Few This week, Ali is thrilled to be joined by writer and advocate Heather Avis. They discuss her family, how to share your own story, and some of the other work she is doing right now. Links The Lucky Few on Instagram HeatherAvis.com Connect with Ali Ali’sWholeLife.com Facebook Instagram Email: […]
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34min
October 16, 2018 #015 | Interview with Filmmaker Brian Donovan
Ali chats with filmmaker & advocate Brian Donovan, director of Kelly's Hollywood, an award-winning documentary about his sister Kelly, who has Down Syndrome
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56min
October 12, 2018 A Little Extra 002 | More Facts About Down Syndrome
More quick facts in honor of Down Syndrome awareness month! Do kids with with DS resemble their parents? Find out by making your week a little extra
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7min
October 09, 2018 #014 | Diagnosis Story with Lauren Ochalek
Today Ali is joined by Lauren Ochalek, a Rockin' Mom and adoptive parent who played a big part in Ali's adoption as well.
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32min
October 05, 2018 A Little Extra 001 | Quick Facts About Down Syndrome
Feeling A Little Extra?
This is my first ever “Little Extra,” which just means it’s a short little bonus podcast episode, perfect when I have just a little something to share, and when you only have a few minutes to listen.
In this first episode, I share some quick facts in honor of Down Syndrome awareness month! Did you know there are three different kinds of Down Syndrome? Listen to learn more!

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6min
October 02, 2018 #013 | Our Diagnosis Story
The Story of How We Heard the News
It’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.

Links
The 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/

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38min
September 04, 2018 #012 | The Story of Beau
The Adoption That Changed Everything
This 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.

Links
National Down Syndrome Adoption Network – https://www.ndsan.org/
For cute pics of Beau, follow @aliswholelife and @andrew.sweatman on Instagram

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44min
August 06, 2018 #009 | Six Ways Life Has Changed Since Adopting Our Son with Down Syndrome
Our Boy Changed Everything
Our 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 More
We Focus on Development More
We Give A Lot More Hugs
We Get A Lot More Attention
We Feel More Sadness
We Are Better Parents to Both Our Kids

Links
Read the companion blog post: Six Ways Life Has Changed Since Adopting Our Son with Down Syndrome | Ali’s Whole Life

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July 30, 2018#008 | All About IEPs with Catherine Whitcher
Everything 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

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July 23, 2018#007 | Improving the Diagnosis Experience with Jen Jacob of DSDN
The 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

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Ali’sWholeLife.com
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Email: [email protected]
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FAQs about Trauma-Informed Everything:

How many episodes does Trauma-Informed Everything have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.