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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:

Sexual Health is Self Care! (Just for Moms) Jun 01, 2022

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Sex isn’t something parents usually think of when they think of “self-care,” but the fact is, in the lives of many partnered moms - in and beyond the disability community - undistracted time to connect intimately with their spouse or partner is hard to find. In an effort to protect an incredibly important part of our health and wellbeing, Jessica chats with Cindy Scharkey, a nurse and sex educator, about a few ways to encourage, uplift and make time for a healthy, loving sex life in the midst of overwhelm.
Find Cindy’s amazing podcast
Find Cindy on Instagram
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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.

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When Nothing Makes Sense May 25, 2022

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This life can be incredible. It is profoundly beautiful AND… it can be profoundly isolating. Especially when a lack of diagnosis or cooperation or understanding from family, doctors, and teachers makes it difficult for us to see a way forward for our kids!
Kam Katen’s story is one that invites us into the shoes of that profound confusion and loneliness, and her conversation with Jessica is a down-to-earth celebration of how telling our stories can break the power of isolation and uncertainty.
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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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Breath is Your Super-Power May 18, 2022

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What do you do when everything is going wrong? How do you zoom out enough to see things clearly - instead of reacting in fear or desperation? Jessica Patay and Yoga Instructor/Entrepreneur, D’Andre Clayton talk about the power of a regular breath practice to help develop clear-headedness and build peaceful foundations for our perspectives on the challenges of life.
Find D’Andre on Instagram @dandreclayton @hotyogahealthyyou
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Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?

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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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Dear Younger Me: Mother’s Day May 11, 2022

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“Dear Younger Me” is a long-standing Brave Together tradition. In celebration of Mother’s Day, we hear from several moms farther ahead in their mothering journey, about what they would share with their younger selves. We hope you enjoy their messages of wisdom, and encouragement - remember, you are not alone.
Thanks so Cindy Kaplan, Elizabeth Greskovics, Billie Short, Renay Compere, Kimberly Storr, Patti Jasinski, and Cassandra Sines for their wise, empowering, humorous, and heart-lifting messages in this episode.
We look forward to an in-person Dear Younger Me event in 2023! In the meantime, you do get a flavor of this when you attend our retreats! If you are interested in attending a WABT retreat, make sure you sign up on the website to receive our emails and newsletters.
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

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!

Self Compassion vs. Burnout, and What to do About Both May 04, 2022

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Rose Reif is a therapist who helps adults with disabilities who are struggling with anxiety, depression, transitions, and other challenges - and - she counsels parents of kids with disabilities who are overwhelmed by guilt, fear, isolation, and who are finding it impossible to care for themselves. Jessica and Rose talk about the difference between burnout and compassion fatigue, and a few practical shifts that may lead us to healing from both.
Find Rose at https://rosereif.com
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

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 Sawyer Apr 27, 2022

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In this altered family life, siblings occupy a sacred space, learning to carry the beautiful and the brutal sides of life while also being the brother or sister of a loved one with a disability. Growing up in this space comes with a price, and today author Kate Swenson, of Finding Cooper’s Voice, shares a sweet letter she wrote to her second son, Sawyer, containing her hopes, fears, and promises for him as her son, and as Cooper’s brother.
Find Kate on Instagram
Find Kate’s book: Forever Boy
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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!

How to Publish a Book (Really!) Apr 20, 2022

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We Are Brave Together is full of amazing stories - we all have so much to share with the world, about our journeys, our families, about this altered life. Have you ever wanted to put it all down on paper? Has it ever crossed your mind that, “Hey, maybe I should write a book.” If so, this episode is for you. Joy Eggerich Reed, a literary agent, speaker and author, is here to completely demystify the process for us. Hint: it’s easier than you might think.
Find Joy on Instagram
Find Joy’s book, Get to the Publishing Punchline
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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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You Will Feel Better Apr 13, 2022

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Think back on your journey… maybe it was sometime in the early days of your child’s diagnosis. Maybe it was sometime during the process of early schooling or therapy… Maybe it was a health crisis, or an unthinking word from a friend or family member… Either way, we’ve all had “low points.” Maybe you’re going through that “low point” right now.
But know this: you are not alone.
Today, we have Kelley Coleman sharing about her heart cry for parents at their low point.
Kelley is a screenwriter, author, speaker, and advocate. Learn more about Kelley:
www.kelleycoleman.com
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Can’t get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?

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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

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How 504s and IEPs Go to College Apr 06, 2022

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April Rehrig joins Jessica Patay in a punchy overview of how to handle 504s and IEPs in the transition from high school to college! You’ll want to take notes for this episode.
April is a cross-trained special education advocate who teaches real-world positive communication strategies for assessment and IEP development. She finds success in reframing the mindset of parents, teachers and students.
We’ve included all of April’s mentioned resources below.
Books:
Hamblet, E. (2017). From high school to college; Steps to success for students with disabilities. Arlington, VA: Council for Exceptional Children.
Websites:
April's website:
aprilrehrig.com
Elizabeth Hamblet’s website:
www.ldadvisory.com
My Future Plan- Transition Planning Resource for Students, Families and Professionals:
http://www.going-to-college.org
PACER Center Q & A on Section 504 & Postsecondary Education:
http://www.pacer.org/publications/adaqu/504.asp
OCR Auxiliary Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities:
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/auxaids.html
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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

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Meatball Sandwich Mar 30, 2022

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You know those days… when there’s that one thing - that one little thing - that pushes you over the edge? Those moments of derealization and overwhelm can be horrible… but they can also offer a window of insight and catharsis. Speaking to that window, today we have the effervescent and hilarious Megan Dolan (see her TedX talk here) sharing her take on looking for peace in the midst of the madness.
Find Megan:
Facebook -- @TheLemurMom
Instagram -- @lemurmomshow
Medium -- @megandolanwingate
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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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