Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Moms

Latest Episodes:

Mama Trauma... Let's Heal It! Mar 10, 2021

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In this episode of the Brave Together podcast, Jessica Patay and her dear friend Kimberly Kooy discuss some of the therapies available for those carrying the trauma that can come from years of extreme caregiving.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. Learn more about EMDR at www.emdr.com, and learn more about Kimberly Kooy at https://refugecenter.org/bio/kimberly-kooy

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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Conquering Guilt and Shame with Samantha Morey, LMFT Mar 03, 2021

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Today, Jessica Patay and Samantha Morey speak about how to discern, process and defend against the guilt and shame that can creep into our busy lives! Called to counsel women and families towards wholehearted living, Samantha has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University, and she works with the Center for Individual and Family Therapy in Torrance, CA.

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Dear Younger Me: Mothers of Adult Children with PWS; Linda Ryan and Lisa Graziano Feb 24, 2021

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The idea of Dear Younger Me series came from an annual event that We Are Brave Together offers. Experienced, expert moms share their wisdom on a variety of topics to moms earlier in their journey... it's organic mentoring at its best! This week, we hear stories from Jessica Patay, Linda Ryan and Lisa Graziano about raising adult children with PWS.

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The YaYa Sisterhood Feb 17, 2021

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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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Why Conflict is Your Friend - Marriage with Chris Ioimo, LMFT Feb 10, 2021

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Chris Ioimo, LMFT, and Clinical Director of Journeys Counseling in Torrance, California, joins Jessica Patay in discussing why conflict can actually strengthen marriages. As a marriage and family counsellor, and having grown up with a medically fragile older brother with special needs, Chris's insights into the unique pressures a marriage can face are so valuable to families during this time.

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Notice, Notice, Notice: Mindfulness with Rachel Rush Feb 03, 2021

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Jessica Patay and Rachel Rush discuss mindfulness as a practice to help us through the challenging and overwhelming seasons of our lives. Mindfulness is a practical tool that trains our brains to process intense situations with less stress. Rachel is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher through Mindful Schools and is trained in the MindUp Curriculum. She was inspired to teach students mindfulness when she saw the positive impact it had on her own life & teaching. She has eight years of classroom experience and has taught first, third and fifth grade. You can learn more about her work at https://www.mindful-circle.com/.

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Let’s Shine a Light on Rare Diseases: Cri du Chat Jan 27, 2021

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In this second Rare Diseases Highlight, Jessica Patay speaks with Leah Moore, mother of Jordan, who has Cri du Chat, a rare genetic disorder cause by a partial chromosome deletion. Its name is a French term ("call of the cat") referring to the characteristic cat-like cry of affected children. Leah is a high school educator and mother of three, and and in this episode, she vulnerably and hopefully shares the story of her family. You can find Leah's writing on lovingyoubig.com and find her on Instagram @lovingyoubig.

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Soul How Art Thou? Jan 20, 2021

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Why is rejecting self-care actually a symptom of narcissism? Find out in today’s episode from Jessica Patay and Suzi Lula, who talk about the small steps that can help burdened mothers cultivate a strong sense of worthiness - in themselves, and their children. Suzi Lula, M.A., A.L.S.P., is a Spiritual Counselor, Teacher and Inspirational Speaker. Over her 18 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!

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When Self-Care Feels Impossible with Kara Ryska Jan 13, 2021

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This Wednesday, we continue our series on “Self Care,” and what it really means for warrior moms of special needs children to care for themselves. How do we practice Self-Care when it feels Impossible? This week, Jessica interviews Kara Ryska, a certified coach and the host of a weekly podcast called The Special Needs Mom Podcast. Through this podcast, she is creating a watering well for moms who often feel alone and in desperate need of support and connection, and we are so excited for you to hear her thoughts on this vital topic!

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Is Self-Care a Bad Word? Jan 06, 2021

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As we dive into 2021 and Season Two of the Brave Together podcast, Jessica Patay speaks about some new ways to think about strengthening and caring for ourselves in 2020, and explains the all-important difference between "self-comfort" and true "self-care."

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