It is a new month and that means a new family to feature. Today we are talking with Robyn and Glen the parents to precious and magical Luna from Las Vegas, Nevada. I am going to let Robyn and Glen tell you about her diagnosis and even how to pronounce it. I have tried and still haven’t succeeded. They are the ones who are educated. Which is actually a theme of this weeks episode. Not how to pronounce these diagnoses, but learning and working knowledge of them and how to advocate for your child a...
Oct 06, 2020•36 min
Today we get to hear some advice from these parents who have kept going even in the storm. But not only that, we get to hear about how they have gone beyond their initial anger and grief and have turned their journey outward and have begun a foundation called lightening and love to help with the research of other future diagnoses similar to Emmy and abby’s. Connect with Mark and Mariah www.lightningandlove.org https://www.instagram.com/lightningandlove/ https://twitter.com/mariahgillaspie Connec...
Sep 15, 2020•24 min
Today we have with us Mark and Mariah the parents to Emma and Abby from Centennial, Colorado. These sweet sisters not only share a powerful sibling bond, but also share an ultra-rare undiagnosed genetic mutation that is so rare that they are the first two cases in the world. This mutation leads to infantile Spasms, Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and more. They share with us their very unique medical journey as well as the impact their close community has had on them. This is Part 1 of 2. Conn...
Sep 08, 2020•45 min
This is part 2 of our conversation with Matt and Liz the parents to Teddy who has Dup15q. Teddy has a personality that is contagious and leaves in imprint on everyone he is around. Matt and Liz give us a glimpse into their growth and life lessons with Teddy as their joyful son. Liz also talks about the importance of advocacy and how that can carry you as a caregiver to your kiddos. Connect with Matt and Liz https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.bronson.1 https://www.instagram.com/elizabethnicole88/...
Aug 18, 2020•48 min
Today’s interview involves a medical journey with many twists and turns leading to where they are at now. We are taking to Matt and liz who are the parents to Teddy who has Duplication on 15q chromosome or better known as Dup15q. You will hear an incredible story from two incredible parents with personalities that you will easily get attached to. One aspect of their story that is valuable to someone who may be going through something similar, is how they noticed and reacted to Teddy’s missed mil...
Aug 11, 2020•50 min
Today’s conversation is with Samantha and Addison, the parents to 3 year old Sydney from Ceresco, NE who has been diagnosed with Infantile Neuraxonal Dystrophy; a very rare genetic disease that only affects 300-500 people worldwide. Sydney has a profound impact on anyone she comes in contact with and leaves an imprint on peoples hearts. This episode lets us in on who Sydney is and her complicated medical journey. Connect with Addison and Samantha https://www.facebook.com/groups/sydthekid/ Connec...
Aug 04, 2020•43 min
This is Part 2 of the conversation with Craig and Denise, the parents to Fletcher who is an amazing kid from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Fletcher has Epidermal Nevus Syndrome. Today we talk about acceptance and kindness. Two words that express everything fletcher gives out, but not always what is received. The social media experience for quite a few of our families is full of support and love and community. Sadly this isn’t always the case as Craig and Denise discovered by simply posting about Flet...
Jul 14, 2020•34 min
Our conversation today is with Craig and Denise the parents to Fletcher. Fletcher is a funny and kind 15-year-old living in Oklahoma who has Epidermal Nevus Syndrome. He is a true people-person and loves talking to anyone and everyone. This is part 1 of 2 conversations with Craig and Denise as they share with us their challenges with Fletchers medical journey and their life adjustments. Connect with Craig and Denise https://www.instagram.com/Mommyburns/ https://www.facebook.com/denise.milgrimbur...
Jul 07, 2020•58 min
Colton and Katie, the parents to Shiloh who is the feature kiddo for June 2020, continue sharing with us about their journey into the diagnosis of Cri Du Chat syndrome for Shiloh. They tell us about how life has changed since the official diagnosis. There obviously has been adjustments, both logistically as well as relationally and emotionally. Colton and Katie graciously share their hearts and what they have learned in the past year. Connect with Colton and Katie https://www.instagram.com/colto...
Jun 09, 2020•33 min
Josh talks with Colton and Katie, the parents to Shiloh who is the feature kiddo for June 2020. Shiloh is the sweetest 11 month old girl who has Cri Du Chat Syndrome. Colten and Katie talk about the early days of their journey from tests during pregnancy reading that things were normal, to further tests that suggest something else. They talk about their time in the NICU and describe the setting of the uncertainty and confusion of waiting for answers after delivery. Connect with Colton and Katie ...
Jun 02, 2020•43 min
Josh talks with Cassie, the mother to Jack who was one of four feature kiddos in October of 2019. Jack has a rare medical diagnosis called Lissencephaly Miller-Dieker's Syndrome. Cassie opens up and shares about the extreme ups and downs of life with Jack’s diagnosis, especially during a time when the world is dealing with COVID. Connect with Cassie https://www.instagram.com/jcgrass/ https://www.facebook.com/TheJackOfOurHearts/ Connect with Go Shout Love: https://goshout.love https://www.instagr...
May 26, 2020•42 min
Josh interviews Tameka, the amazing mother of Evely who was our feature kiddo in September of 2019. Evely has a rare medical journey includes being born without eyes. Tameka gives us an update on her family and Evely’s medical journey. She also talks about dealing with COVID and surviving with a child on a rare medical journey and gives us great insight on what really matters in life. Connect with Tameka http://instagram.com/housegypsy https://www.facebook.com/ThroughEvelysEyes/ Connect with Go ...
May 19, 2020•59 min
The conversation with Kevin and Jess continues in the second episode of this two part interview. They are the parents of Molly, our featured kiddo for May from Celina, Ohio. Molly is a beautiful and joyful two-year-old who is lovingly referred to as ornery. In part two of the conversation, Kevin and Jess open up and talk about their marriage, their relationships, and their community as they continue to raise and care for their beautiful daughter. Molly is a fighter who constantly pushes herself ...
May 12, 2020•41 min
Josh chats with Kevin and Jess, the parents of Molly, our featured kiddo for May from Celina, Ohio. Molly is a beautiful and joyful two-year-old who is lovingly referred to as ornery. In part one of the conversation, Kevin and Jess introduce us to Molly's personality, share openly about the difficulties of the unexpected complications at Molly's birth, and the rollercoaster months that would follow as they looked for answers. Molly is a fighter who constantly pushes herself and her family onward...
May 05, 2020•35 min
At 20 years-old, Marcela survived a fatal car accident. New to the United States and knowing very little English, her life took a tragic turn that night as she lost her boyfriend in the car accident as well as her ability to function physically as she always had. Today she leverages the power of social media to document what traveling looks like for people with disabilities and highlights opportunities for communities to become more accessible. Connect with Marcela: https://www.instagram.com/the...
Apr 28, 2020•57 min
In this week's episode, Josh interviews Dr. Gerald Nebeker, a social enterprise entrepreneur with an incredible resume of meaningful work. But at the top of his list of accomplishments he put his family, his wife Laurel and their eight terrific kids, the youngest of whom has Down Syndrome. In his professional experience and the personal experience of having a child with a disability, Dr. Nebeker recognized a gap that comes for parents when a diagnosis is received - a gap between the life they th...
Apr 21, 2020•37 min
Mindy Scheier was in the middle of a successful career in the fashion industry when the realities of her son’s rare medical journey exposed a challenge in clothing for people with different abilities. This moment launched Mindy in a completely different direction that would advocate for all people to have the confidence that comes with adaptive clothing. In 2014 she launched Runway of Dreams which is reshaping the fashion industry, including working with Tommy Hilfiger, Zappos Adaptive, Kohls, N...
Apr 14, 2020•41 min
Josh chats with Shane Burcaw and Hannah Aylward of the popular YouTube Channel, Squirmy and Grubs. Shane and Hannah use their platform to shift the narrative and dispel myths around interabled relationships by sharing openly and honestly about their life together. This conversation covers real feelings on the topic of receiving and giving care. They also discuss the work being done by Laughing at My Nightmare, a nonprofit organization started by Shane... A nonprofit organization that we are grat...
Apr 07, 2020•48 min
Quickly leaving the pool to get to the restroom only to have to wrestle a wet swimsuit for several minutes... If you're a parent with a child on a rare medical journey, you likely understand this scenario. In this episode, Josh chats with a mom who believed there had to be a better way. Nikki Green is the founder of Victory Adaptive Collection, a company offering fashionable and functional adaptive swimsuits. Listen in to learn more about the products and how the company got started. Connect wit...
Mar 31, 2020•24 min
An organization that means a lot to Maddy (this month's featured kiddo) is a nonprofit called Team IMPACT which has given her the opportunity to be part of the Syracuse University Women's Lacrosse team. In this episode, Josh chats with Ali Peters and Shanna Gershman, two staff members of Team IMPACT, who give us an overview of the organization and insight into the amazing work they are doing. Connect with Team IMPACT: https://www.teamimpact.org/ https://www.instagram.com/goteamimpact/ https://ww...
Mar 24, 2020•44 min
Josh chats with disability inclusion educator, Tina Beauvais. A mom of five, including one on a rare medical journey, you will hear how the passion behind her work is an extremely personal one. Tina B. shares extremely helpful insights for kids and adults in creating equitable spaces. Connect with Go Shout Love: https://www.instagram.com/goshoutlove https://www.facebook.com/goshoutlove Connect with Tina B.: https://disabilitieseducator.com https://www.instagram.com/disabilityinclusioneducator/ h...
Mar 17, 2020•55 min
look into a planner that is uniquely designed to meet the needs of families and caregivers loving little ones with special needs and the story behind the company making it happen. In this episode, Josh chats with Amanda Cunningham, founder of The Glory Days Co. After receiving a diagnosis for her daughter, Amanda quickly realized the difficult realities of juggling multiple appointments, a new level of stress, and the importance of checking in on her herself to stay healthy and whole. It was in ...
Mar 10, 2020•42 min
Maddy is a spunky, brave, amazing five-year-old girl from Liverpool, New York. But her journey started with significant complications and difficult decisions for her parents coming at birth. This conversation with Maddy's parents, David and Erin, will walk you through the unexpected challenges they faced and what life has looked like for their family after receiving a diagnosis. Maddy loves to spend her days making those around her laugh, playing with her toys, and being out and about with her f...
Mar 03, 2020•43 min
Josh & Kristin have a chat with our first official family, the Jacobsens. We featured their son, Silas, back in June 2014. This was the first month we designed a t-shirt inspired by a kiddo’s story. We’ve been connected with Si and his family for six years now. It’s been beautiful to watch Silas grow up and see his Allison and Sol blossom into parenthood. In this episode, Allison gives us an authentic look into their journey and a sincere glimpse into some of the darkness that can surround t...
Feb 25, 2020•49 min
“We were never meant to journey this life alone. The power of community and being together-there is not much that comes close to the hope and strength that is needed to get through things.” This episode is truly something special. We sat down with Katie and Jacque, the moms to Beckett and Miller, and talked about how the diagnoses of their boys brought them together. It is a conversation about loss and support, community, and friendship. Learn more about this month's family and see the "See Beyo...
Feb 18, 2020•32 min
In February of 2019 we featured a sweet boy from Texas named Beckett. He stole the hearts of the entire Go Shout Love community. With the support raised through sales during the month, Beckett and his family were able to visit Disney World, checking off the top item on their bucket list for Beckett. Just a couple weeks after returning from their trip, Beckett passed away, ending an incredibly brave battle with Leigh's syndrome. In this episode, Josh and Seth sit down with Beckett's parents, Tyle...
Feb 11, 2020•42 min
In this episode we sit down with the Josh and Jacque, the parents of three-year-old Miller from Abilene, Texas. In this chat we learn about Miller's joyful and resilient personality, his diagnosis of Leigh syndrome, and a connection with a previous Go Shout Love family that nominated Learn more about this family's journey and see the "See Beyond the Giant" t-shirt design that is inspired by Miller at www.goshout.love/Miller . Connect with Go Shout Love: https://www.instagram.com/goshoutlove http...
Feb 04, 2020•42 min
Josh and Kristin introduce the newest member of the GSL team, Julie Walls! The three of them talk about Julie's background in education and how the journey of a former educator and current medical mom have brought a desire to see classrooms be a place of inclusion and kindness. Also introduced in this episode is a brand new free resource, specifically designed for classroom use, as a complement to The Thin Skin Gang book including activities for kids. Get the Thin Skin Gang book and Classroom Re...
Jan 28, 2020•35 min
In this episode we hear from Allison, Samuel’s mom (August 2018), as we get an update on how they are doing and what has been going on since their time on Go Shout Love. The conversation covers surgeries Samuel has had, his experience with school and new friends, and becoming a big brother. Josh and Allison also chat about the power of leveraging social media as well as some precautions and boundaries to put in place to protect privacy. This episode is full of updates and stories on how Allison ...
Jan 21, 2020•31 min
Sofia is an amazing gal that our team was able to meet and feature in September of 2018. In this episode, Josh chats with Sofia's mom, Stefanie. They pickup from an earlier conversation on "inchstones" (episode two of the GSL Podcast), talk about the journey of Sofia starting school, and discuss the rollercoaster of processing pregnancy and family growth while on a rare medical journey. See Sofia's video and original post: https://goshout.love/sofia Follow Sofia's journey: https://www.instagram....
Jan 14, 2020•39 min
