Mama Bear Podcast

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**Mama Bear Podcast**

The Mama Bear Podcast is a place for women raising children with special needs to get together and chat about life. Mary Susan McConnell and her guests discuss the beautiful highs and the extreme lows that can come with parenting on such unique journeys. Conversations are fun, candid, and you may want headphones (adult language warning).

Latest Episodes:

50. Where to Find the Time: Following Your Passions When Every Millisecond Feels Claimed Apr 09, 2019

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In this episode, host Mary Susan talks about finding time when every second feels claimed.

49. Night Terrors: A Two-Way Street (w/ Guest Sean McConnell) Apr 01, 2019

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In this episode host, Mary Susan, speaks with her husband Sean about night terrors. Article Referenced: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-terrors/symptoms-causes/syc-20353524

48. Single Mom to a Child w/ Special Needs: Everything From Working to Dating w/ Genesis A. Emery Mar 19, 2019

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In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with guest Genesis A. Emery about her life as a single mom to a child with special needs. They discuss everything from working, to the responsibilities of daily life, to dating. Mary Susan can be found on Instagram at @marysusanmcconnell or www.marysusanmcconnell.com Genesis has been featured on FOX, NBC, and WCL. She can be found on IG at @amourgenesis and @littledappercollection and www.amourgenesis.com and www.littledappercollection.com .

47. Here's What's Been Happening Mar 11, 2019

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47. Here's What's Been Happening by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

46. Ashley Michael’s Son Drowned. 25 Min Later his Heart Started Again. Joy & Hope in a New Normal Mar 04, 2019

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Two years ago, Ashley Michael's son Luke ventured away from his baby sitters and moments later was found in a koi pond without a heartbeat. After twenty-five minutes, his heart started again. In this conversation, Ashley speaks with Mary Susan about that day, the recovery that followed, finding hope in the destitute, and the way Luke and the family are now thriving in their “new normal.” Find Ashley at https://www.facebook.com/Lukethelittle/

45. Becky Davidson's Husband Jeff Passed Away & She Made Sure his Book for SN Fathers was Published Feb 25, 2019

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Becky Davidson has been a leader in the special needs community for many years. She and her husband Jeff are the founders of Rising Above Ministries- an organization they started when they saw a need for accessible events that brought families raising children with special needs together. In 2017, while writing a book for special needs fathers, Jeff Davidson passed away. Through the urging of Jeff's agent and publisher, Becky helped shepherd that book through publication. In this conversation, Mary Susan and Becky talk about Becky and Jeff's life together, the organization they built, and the last book Jeff wrote: Common Man, Extraordinary Call. You can find Becky here: www.risingaboveministries.org www.redefinethislife.com IG: BeckyDavidson1 FB: Becky Davidson (Motivational Speaker)

44. Money, Money, Money: Affording all the Stuff (Services, Equipment, Etc.) Feb 18, 2019

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In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell discusses some of the many expenses associated with a special needs journey- everything from hidden costs like lost wages, to equipment, services, or therapies. Mary Susan shares stories, tips, and ideas sent in from listeners and fellow special needs parents about saving money on this path. Additionally- Mary Susan chats about some of the many ways she has seen women create alternative streams of income that allow them to be both entrepreneur and caregiver.

43. Finding Support for the Siblings of Kids w/ Special Needs: A Conversation w/ Jeniece Stewart Feb 11, 2019

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In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with mom of 5 and founder of Special Needs Siblings, Jeniece Stewart. They discuss Jeniece's personal story and the world of finding support for siblings of children with special needs. Find Jeniece Stewart and Special Needs Siblings: Website: www.specialneedssiblings.com IG: @special_needs_siblings IG: @jeniecestewart

42. Top 10 Reasons Why Our G-Tube Rocks: Demystifying Life w/ a Feeding Tube Feb 05, 2019

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It's Feeding Tube Awareness Week! In this episode, Mary Susan speaks about their daughter's experience with feeding therapy, the reasons she originally needed a feeding tube, and the top 10 things she loves most about life with a g-tube.

41. The Breakdown & Restoration of a Marriage, SN Parenting, & New Book "Brave Love" w/ Lisa Leonard Jan 28, 2019

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In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with Lisa Leonard about her new book, "Brave Love: Making Space for You to be You". Topics of discussion include the parenting journey of raising a child with profound special needs, the breakdown and restoration of her marriage, and the realization that she had somehow taken herself out of the equation of her own world. Lisa is the founder and creative director of Lisa Leonard Designs. She is a speaker, a writer, and a mother to two incredible sons, David and Matthias. Lisa, her husband Steve, and her boys reside on the Central Coast of California. Find Lisa at: Website: www.lisaleonard.com IG: lisaleonard FB: lisaleonarddesigns Twitter: @lisaleonard Pinterest: lisaleonard

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