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Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Moms

This is Brave Together Podcast. On Brave Together Podcast, co-hosts Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell and Dr. Zoe Shaw, will share interviews, celebrate stories, explore challenges, and rally hope for the motherhood journey. Through this inspirational and resourceful podcast, may all caregiving moms know that they are not alone. We Are Brave Together is a global nonprofit that creates community for mothers raising children with disabilities, neurodivergence, or complex medical and mental health conditions. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to preserve and protect the mental health of caregiving moms everywhere.

Copyright: ℗ & © 2020 We Are Brave Together

Latest Episodes:

The YaYa Sisterhood Aug 10, 2022

Show notes

(This is our second of five re-releases of host Jessica Patay's favorite episodes before we introduce Season 4. )
Jessica loves this episode because it demonstrates the beauty and life-giving quality of having community and deep friendships. In this episodes, she shares the mic with four of her dear friends, Heather Meyer, Erin Van Der Veen, Gina Loftis and April Park.
Meet the YaYa Sisterhood! In today’s episode, Jessica introduces us to four incredible women who’ve supported one another through thick and thin, for over 35 years. The value of community and friendship is undeniable, and we can’t wait for you to be encouraged by their story.
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Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys.

JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube.

Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

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The Beginning of We Are Brave Together Aug 03, 2022

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During this break between Season 3 and Season 4, we will be re-releasing Jessica Patay's top 5 favorite episodes. To kick us off, we're taking it all the way back to the beginning!
We Are Brave Together founder and podcast host Jessica Patay shares a little of her story as a mother, and about how her desire to create a community for caregiving and special needs moms began. If you are a mom to a child, any age, with any disability, challenge or diagnosis, We Are Brave Together is here for you. If you have a child with special health care needs, with or without a diagnosis, you are welcome to be a part of this community. The Brave Together podcast is here to remind you that you are NOT ALONE in your motherhood journey!
JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

Donate to our Retreats and Respite Scholarships here.

Donate to keep this podcast going here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?

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Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys.

JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube.

Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Turning Advocacy into a Business Jul 27, 2022

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In this practical episode - and our final episode for season 3, Jessica Patay and Michelle Sullivan explore how Michelle has turned advocacy into a thriving business; her insights are inspiring and will certainly invite listeners towards movements of creative bravery!
Michelle Sullivan owns @littlest_warrior apparel and is the author of the children’s
book Eli, Included. Michelle is the founder and executive producer of the Advocate Like a Mother podcast. Find her at @meeshellsullivan
JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.
Donate to our Retreats and Respite Scholarships here.
Donate to keep this podcast going here.
Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?
Follow our Instagram Page @wearebravetogether or on Facebook.
Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org
If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.
Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys.

JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube.

Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

The Wiggles’ Biggest Fan Jul 20, 2022

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In the lives of families with children with unique needs or disability, there are often (sometimes unusual) habits created to keep our kid safe, or calm, or to reduce sensory overload, pain, or unneeded difficulty. These little (or big) “staples” of daily life mean the world for families with children who have a disability. In this episode, Billie Short shares her gratitude for a staple of her household - one the Short family has held for 23 years. This is her story about a band that - if you’ve had kids - you just might recognize: The Wiggles.
Billie Short is a Certified Life Coach. She works with caregivers and her mission is to support caregivers and help them develop tools to care for themselves first and by doing so be better caregivers to those they love. She is also the We Are Brave Together Support Group Facilitator for the Long Beach/North Orange County area of California.
Find Billie Short and her blog at: conversation4change.com/blog
JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.
Donate to our Retreats and Respite Scholarships here.
Donate to keep this podcast going here.
Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?
Follow our Instagram Page @wearebravetogether or on Facebook.
Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org
If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.
Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys.

JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube.

Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Reframing Boundaries Jul 13, 2022

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In this practical episode with Suzi Lula, Jessica and her guest discuss a new way of thinking around boundaries. What are they, really? What does it mean to “set boundaries” in a way that honors and encourages everyone involved? Can we practice boundaries that encourage cooperation and foster deeper connections?
Suzi Lula, M.A., A.L.S.P., is a Spiritual Counselor, Teacher and Inspirational Speaker. Over her 20 years in private practice, along with her master’s degree training in spiritual psychology, Suzi is transforming the way people think about motherhood, and we are so excited to have her back on the show!
Find Suzi Lula on her website: https://suzilula.com/ or on Instagram @suzi.lula.
JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

Donate to our Retreats and Respite Scholarships here.

Donate to keep this podcast going here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?

Follow our Instagram Page @wearebravetogether or on Facebook.

Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys.

JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube.

Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

In His Own Words - Ryan’s Diagnosis Jul 06, 2022

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In this very special episode (Episode 100!), Jessica shares the story of the night in 2016 she and Chris told their son Ryan about his Prader-Willi syndrome diagnosis. Ryan was 13 at the time of this story. After, Ryan, himself, joins Jessica behind the mic to share his thoughts and questions about the journey in his own words. You may want a few tissues nearby for this life-giving, raw, and heart-lifting episode.
JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

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Donate to keep this podcast going here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?

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Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys.

JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube.

Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Healing the ‘Not Enough’ Wound Jun 29, 2022

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With so much overwhelm, it can be easy to crumble under a sense that we are either ‘not enough,’ or that we are ‘too much.’ In episode 99, Laura Lee and Jessica Patay explore a topic recently covered at one of the Brave Together retreats: how to heal from the sense that we are either less or more than what our family and circumstances require.
Learn more about Laura Lee at www.lauraleelife.com.
JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

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Donate to keep this podcast going here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?

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Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys.

JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube.

Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Dear Jack: You Are Enough Jun 22, 2022

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We spend a lot of time on the podcast sharing messages and stories that are good reminders of what moms and caretakers need to hear - the reminders that we need to repeat to strengthen, encourage and inspire us through hard days. Today, Jessica and her guest share a conversation about what our kids need to hear. Whatever their ability, diagnosis, their struggle… on the hard, complicated days - what do they need to hear? In celebration of Father’s Day, Brave Together invites author, speaker, pastor and poet Jason Hague to share a letter to his son Jack, who has autism.
Learn more about Jason at his website: www.jasonhague.com
JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

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Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?

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Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys.

JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube.

Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

The Worst Fear Jun 15, 2022

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In a world where children and young people who have disabilities are at an increased risk of being abused compared with their non-disabled peers, how can a parent learn to manage their fears and protect their children? On this week’s episode of Brave Together, Jessica Patay and expert advisor Toby Stark discuss some of the most important questions parents need to ask of the organizations supporting and caring for youth.
Learn more about Toby’s incredible work here: https://starkcg.net/
JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

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Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?

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Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys.

JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube.

Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

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Back to the Future Jun 08, 2022

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We all need heroes, and every mom who shares her story here is offering something heroic - in vulnerability, they hold up a mirror, a place we can go to witness parts of our own paths, and be reminded that we aren’t alone. This journey is hard. Whether it’s fellow moms in the trenches, or heroes of a totally different kind - we are surrounded by heroes giving us strength to look ahead.
Effie Parks of Once Upon a Gene Podcast shares her story today… about some of the things that one of her own heroes - Michael J Fox - taught her about staying rooted in the present - when the future feels like too much.
Find Effie’s amazing podcast
Find Effie on Instagram
JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

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Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?

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Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys.

JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.

Donate to support all of We Are Brave Together's programs and offerings here.

Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube.

Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org

If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.

Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!

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