Podcasts by Mama Bear Podcast

187. Exciting News- Shifting Gears to a New Podcast! from 2023-12-01T15:07

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186. I'm back from my unexpected break! from 2022-09-22T17:48:57

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185. Fun Announcement! - Very quick episode from 2022-05-02T15:58:56

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184. Automate Your Life: 9 areas to automate your life today from 2022-04-12T17:34:36

In this episode, Mary Susan talks about 9 areas that caregivers can automate / delegate to free up space for their life. 

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183. Reimagine Your World: A Creative Course for Caregivers (Valentine’s Special) from 2022-02-14T20:02:34

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182. Vacation destinations that are accessible! Travel spots&tips that are inclusive… from 2022-02-10T17:10:15

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181. Want more money in your life? Special time-sensitive announcement - Guest Allison Cullen was on the show in 2021 and has created something awesome. from 2022-01-28T18:01:50

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180. Dozens of professional storage&organizational hacks for ALLLL of the extra items medically complex families often need. from 2022-01-19T17:00:17

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179. Festivity Fails: Hilarious / Horrifying Holiday Bloopers from Listeners from 2021-12-24T20:45:37

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178. Your Home Should be a Haven: Accessible Renovations w/ Designer, Life Coach&Fellow Mama Bear, Morgan Motsinger, of Annika Interiors&Sweet Bee Coaching from 2021-12-16T20:06:36

178. Your Home Should be a Haven: Accessible Renovations w/ Designer, Life Coach & Fellow Mama Bear Morgan Motsinger of Annika Interiors & Sweet Bee Coaching

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177. Allison Moorer discusses her powerful new memoir "I Dream He Talks to Me: A Memoir of Learning How to Listen" // Non-verbal autism from 2021-12-09T20:17:33

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176. Thinking of the Perfect Gift can be HARD. If that's you, this episode might help. from 2021-12-02T20:51:26

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175. Enneagram Specialist, Jorja White, on raising her 21yr old daughter w/ intellectual disabilities, building an authentic life, and more from 2021-11-18T17:24:28

175. Enneagram Specialist, Jorja White, on raising her 21yr old daughter with intellectual disabilities, building an authentic life, and more

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174. Caregivers Also Need Caregivers: 12 Ways to Find Them (Free Webinar) from 2021-11-12T17:36:30

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173. Twenty-One Creative Ways Churches, Community Centers&Other Groups Can Serve Their Vulnerable Families from 2021-09-11T17:16:59

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172. When groups professing to love don't actually show up for the vulnerable in the disability community from 2021-09-07T12:57:33

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171. Creativity in Chaos: Doing things for YOU amidst the incessant care from 2021-08-19T16:52:29

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170. "Price of Love" w/ Sean McConnell from 2021-08-09T15:38:55

169. TWO SPOTS LEFT: 4 Week Intensives are Back! Let's have fun together! from 2021-07-31T01:27:41

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168. Creating "Mama Systems" w/ Mom of 10, Laura Hernandez (Laura's story includes adoption, multiple diagnoses) from 2021-07-21T15:43:48

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167. Want to hop on the phone next week? from 2021-07-17T22:10:21

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166. "Of Course You're Overwhelmed"- Listeners answer the question "What feels overwhelming today?" - Extreme Parenting / Epilepsy / Sensory&more from 2021-07-13T18:18:11

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165. Seven Simple Ways to Increase the Magic in Your Life... from 2021-07-09T15:16:24

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164. Discussing "Tender: The Imperfect Art of Caring" w/ Author Penny Wincer&the Life of an Unpaid Carer from 2021-07-01T17:08:55

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163. Quick Announcement + Today I Drove Around w/ an Unhappy Child from 2021-05-26T00:59:41

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162. 4 Things That Give Continuous Energy (in case you're exhausted) from 2021-05-19T13:05:59

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161. The Paradox of Grief&Gratitude with Lizzy Bain- Fellow Caregiver&Parenting Coach, Medical Mama Support Circle Founder,&Facilitator for Circle of Security an Attachment-Based Parenting Curriculum from 2021-04-29T17:28:53

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160. A Chat w/ Stephanie Wolfe, Author of the New&Magically Inclusive Children's Book "Authentically Addie" from 2021-03-15T23:28:14

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159. Turning What May Often Feel Like Limitations into Fun Adventures - Renovations, Vacations, Career, etc (Accessibility, disability, sensory) from 2021-03-01T15:35:24

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158. Requested Show: What to do if your circle of friends don't "get it". from 2021-02-12T19:49:19

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157. How Jennifer Lendvai-Lintner Changed her World by Writing for 1 Hour a Day, While Also Being a Full-Time Caregiver / Medical Mama from 2021-02-04T19:28:44

In this epiosode, Jennifer Lendvai-Lintner dicusses her daughter's diagnosis of Pallister-Killian Mosaic syndrome. She also shares how writing one hour a day has h...

156. The amazing Melanie Dimmitt, author of "Special: Antidotes to the Obsessions that Come with a Child's Disability" is with us today! from 2021-01-29T17:53:47

Melanie Dimmitt is on the show today! Mel is an Australian business, arts, and lifestyle journalist. She has created content for branding and marketing agencies and is a freelance journalist, gh...

155. Megan James Garrett on Raising 6 Kids in a Pandemic w/ (4 Schools&Multiple IEP's) while also finding time for her passions and the power of doing less  from 2021-01-15T19:52:53

Find Megan James Garrett on IG @gunghoheart and on episode 22 of this show. 

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154. BONUS Episode: 4 Ways to Work w/ Me in 2021 :) Let's Do This! from 2021-01-14T01:51

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153. Comparison- Don't use other's inspirational stories as a blueprint for your life from 2021-01-08T18:22:18

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152. If you're limping across the finish line of this year, join the club. :) But seriously, Happy New Years Eve! from 2020-12-31T18:03:24

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151. Meet 4 of my coaching clients! These women are making their interests a priority while also raising kids in profound circumstances from 2020-12-29T21:24:20

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150. The gifts of half-a$$-ing it&giving yourself a pat on the back this holiday season. This isn't easy and you're rocking it. from 2020-12-22T20:24:22

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149. Seven Alternative Holiday Ideas from 2020-12-18T17:42

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148. The Holidays... Oh myyyyyyyy. Special Needs Parenting + Listener questions: making new traditions, travel + special needs, hosting a smaller group in 2020, sensory challenges w/ celebrations, and more from 2020-12-14T18:49:59

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147. Requested Show: Getting Over the Resistance of Starting Something New from 2020-12-10T21:48

In this requested episode, Mary Susan talks about the resistance that can happen when you're ready to start something new. Whether it's beginning a new business venture, putting something creati...

146. A Decade or More of Newborn Sleep: Special Needs Mamas Share Their Journeys from 2020-12-02T19:09:22

In this episode, Mary Susan shares her own journey with sleep and reads responses to a recent IG post that elicited more than 70 comments from fellow special needs mamas experiencing the same th...

145. Six Things You Could Delegate by Tonight + A Pumpkin Pie Fiasco from 2020-12-01T17:04:08

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144. How Allison Cullen Helps Mamas Design an Authentic Life that Aligns w/ their Specific Energy Type (Human Design) from 2020-11-19T20:03:09

Discover how Allison Cullen helps fellow mamas design a life of ease and authenticity by helping them align with their unique energy type. 

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143. Let's Set Up for a Cozy Weekend + A Fun Secret Project from 2020-11-13T19:05:33

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142. Halloween + 2020 + Listener Ideas: Includes mentions of sensory, dietary, allergies, mobility, accessibility, non-verbal, and more considerations from 2020-10-28T19:00:49

In this episode, Mary Susan shares ideas IG followers sent her in regards to this year's celebrations along with what she and her family have done at home the past...

141. An Exhaustive List of Hacks for When You're Exhausted from 2020-10-26T21:16:43

In this episode, Mary Susan shares creative ways she has found to handle exhaustion (besides 17 cups of coffee) and the types of fatigue that many parents raising children with special needs exp...

140. You Can Enroll in my Course, "Make More Money, Mama" Today! from 2020-09-24T19:15:09

In this episode, Mary Susan shares how her coaching practice led her to create a course designed for full-time caregivers- and how they can creatively fulfill their bank accounts and their spiri...

139. Creatively Increase Your Income When You're Also a Full-Time Caregiver from 2020-09-01T16:26:21

In this episode, Mary Susan recognizes how many women have shown interest in finding ways to increase their income and re-enter the professional space while simultaneously being a full-time care...

138. Shooting the Sh*t w/ my Husband, Sean, 6 Months into Quarantine from 2020-08-10T15:02:57

In this episode, Sean and Mary Susan try to talk about nothing- nothing related to the pandemic or big decisions anyhow. They somewhat, succeeded. 

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137. Addressing Sexual Boundaries&Other Complicated Behaviors (Go Listen to the Lomah Special Needs Podcast) from 2020-07-31T02:44:33

In this episode, Mary Susan discusses the very important episode her friend and fellow podcaster / special needs mama Kim Albrecht just published on her show Listen

136. Seriously, What the Hell is Going On??? + 2 Things I'm Doing this Week to Feel Better (Quarantine) from 2020-07-22T20:19:57

In this episode, Mary Susan talks about the brutal place of unknowing that so many parents are finding themselves in right now, especially those whose children receive special education services...

135. I’d Love to Work Individually w/ You. Here’s What that Looks Like. from 2020-07-16T23:05:02

In this episode I talk about ways we can work together to help you maintain your visions and reach your goals while also being a full-time caregiver. 

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134. Groundhog's Day + School??? + Our Beloved Sarah (Quarantine) from 2020-07-09T17:14:43

In this episode Mary Susan speaks about the stresses of quarantine (specifically for families raising kids with unique needs), walking through the unknowns of school, and a story about her belov...

133. "Can I Put 'Real Food' Through My Child's Feeding Tube?" w/ Special Needs Mama&Co-Founder, CEO of Real Food Blends Julie Bombacino from 2020-07-02T18:21:09

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with fellow special needs mama and Co-Founder, CEO of Real Food Blends, Julie Bombacino about the common question, "Can I put real food through my child's feed...

132. Dysregulation + The Non-Verbal Component + The Pandemic, Oh My. from 2020-06-25T13:55:03

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell shares what's been going on in their house: Dysregulation + the Nonverbal Component + the Pandemic.  

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131. Seven Tips for Working From Home When You Have Children in the House w/ Unique Needs from 2020-06-18T17:24:50

In this episode, Mary Susan shares 7 tips for working from home when you are simultaneously parenting children with unique needs.

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130. Divorce and Life Thereafter (including boundaries) w/ Special Needs Mama&Life Coach Carly Beth Webber from 2020-06-11T15:06:48

Carly Beth Webber is on the show today sharing her journey walking through divorce and raising multiple children with special needs. 

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129. Raising a Black Teenage Son w/ Profound Autism: Jeniece Stewart, Founder of Special Needs Siblings, Returns to Share her Story from 2020-06-04T12:25:35

In this episode, Jeniece Stewart, founder of Special Needs Siblings, returns to the show to speak about her experiences as a black woman raising 6 children, including a teenage son with epilepsy...

128. What Might the Fall Look Like for Schools? w/ Guidance Counselor&Special Ed Advocate Lindsay Williams (Pandemic) from 2020-05-27T09:03:43

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127. Three Ways to Easily Remove Toxic (or Stagnant) Energy from our Lives (especially in Quarantine) from 2020-05-21T00:15:05

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126. Victoria Silvestri of Gavin's Medical Adventure: Lymphatic Malformation from 2020-05-12T16:58:52

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with Victoria Silvestri about their amazing life with their son Gavin. You may already know Victoria from Gavin's Medical Adventures on Instagram.

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125. Happy Freakin' Mother's Day! (Recorded today, on Mother's Day from Me to You) from 2020-05-10T16:43:28

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124. "We're Going to Have Fun, Damnit" (My New Book) is Out Today! I read a chapter&answer questions from 2020-04-30T21:12:23

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123. Sean&I on Raising a Child who is Nonverbal + 7 Weeks of Quarantine Life from 2020-04-24T19:28:51

In this episode, Mary Susan and her husband Sean McConnell discuss the highs and lows of raising a child who is nonverbal- especially during this quarantine time. They also discuss the things th...

122. How to Make a Creative Unit that *Might Give You Allll a Good Break : Quarantine Style from 2020-04-09T17:29:38

Mary Susan puts her education hat on (she was a middle school teacher, has her Masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, and her Doctorate in Special Education) to give you FUN ideas f...

121. My Nerves are Shot. How 'Bout Yours? (One Month into Self-Quarantine for the Coronavirus) from 2020-04-05T03:48:26

120. Mental Health + Quarantine: Caregivers are at a high risk for anxiety&depression on a good day. Put your oxygen mask on NOW. from 2020-03-30T22:34:08

Mary Susan speaks friend to friend about the statistics regarding anxiety/depression and the need for parents to really advocate for their mental health during this unusual time. 

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119. "If I Squeeze Your Head I'm Sorry" A Magical Book About Autism&Tourette's from the Perspective of Gwen Vogelzang's Son Rylan from 2020-03-24T19:54:45

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with Gwen Vogelzang the co-author of "If I Squeeze Your Head I'm Sorry"- a book she wrote with her son Rylan about his experiences with Autism and Tourette's. ...

118. 20 Listeners (Special Needs Mamas) Share How They're Handling Coronavirus Thus Far + TN Tornado from 2020-03-13T21:08:49

In this episode, Mary Susan shares listeners responses to her question "How are you feeling about the coronavirus thus far and are you doing anything differently?" Mary Susan not only shares why...

117. Explosive Behaviors, Giving Your Child Space To Use Tools,&Processing Grief w/ Your Partner w/ Ashley Stock from Little Miss Momma from 2020-02-24T16:57:04

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with Ashley Stock from Little Miss Momma about her family's experience with explosive behaviors, allowing her child to use the tools he's been given, processin...

116. Ten Quick Pick-Me-Ups for When You're Really in the Thick of It&Sh*t is Hitting the Fan from 2020-02-17T23:14:50

In this episode, Mary Susan goes over 10 practices that can take less than a minute - that *might* help when a moment is really difficult. 

115. Forty Efficiency Hacks Sent in by Listeners for Special Needs Parenting: Part 2 from 2020-02-13T17:50:20

In this episode, Mary Susan goes through the second half of 40 efficiency hacks (#21-40) for special needs parenting, sent in by listeners. 

114. Forty Efficiency Hacks Sent in by Listeners for Special Needs Parenting: Part 1 from 2020-02-13T17:39:17

In this episode, Mary Susan goes through the first 20 (of 40) special needs parenting efficiency hacks sent in by listeners. 

113. Compassion Fatigue, Cyclical Grief, and Prader-Willi syndrome w/ Jessica Patay, Founder&Executive Director of “We are Brave Together” from 2020-02-05T16:35:11

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with the Founder and Executive Director of We are Brave Together, Jessica Patay. Jessica speaks about preventing compassion fatigue, the journey of cyclical gr...

112. How I Organize My Daughter's "Master Folder" + Free 14 pg Organizational Master Folder PDF from 2020-02-04T02:25:30

In this episode, Mary Susan discusses how she organizes her daughter's Master Folder that contains med info, doctors' names and clinics, schedules, teachers, behavior decoding, likes/dislikes, f...

111. What's the Plan? A Transparent Discussion with Friend, Kim Albrecht, from the Lomah Podcast about the Future from 2020-01-30T16:49:38

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with friend and fellow podcaster Kim Albrecht about planning the future for both of their daughters who will need complex care as adults. 

110. Adventures in Autism with Megan Carranza from 2020-01-23T16:02:08

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with fellow podcaster Megan Carranza.

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109. Making Face-to-Face Friends Who Get Your World from 2020-01-21T20:08:29

In this episode, Mary Susan discusses simple ways to find families in your local community who are also in the special needs world. 

108. Mary Susan&Sean Discuss the Parenting Goals They Did&Did Not Meet in 2019&Plans for 2020 from 2020-01-14T20:53:30

In this episode host Mary Susan McConnell and her husband Sean talk about the parenting goals they did and did not meet in 2019 and their hopes for 2020. Find Sean at: IG: @sean_mcconnell www.seanm...

107. Good Gosh Where Did That Come From? An Unexpected&Challenging Week from 2020-01-08T21:24:57

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106. "A Mom Without a Country" - A Discussion on Love, Loss, and Grief w/ Annette Hines from 2019-12-19T19:06:42

In this episode, Mary Susan McConnell speaks with Annette Hines about being a mother in the special needs world and her journey with grief after her oldest daughter died. Find Annette's Book "Butte...

105. The Power of New Holiday Traditions When Your Child has Special Needs from 2019-12-13T20:32:32

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104. “Because She Was”: Shelley Brouwer Discusses the Life&Death of Her Beautiful Daughter from 2019-12-10T19:37:06

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with author Shelley Brouwer about her beautiful daughter and what life has been like since she died at age 22. Find Shelley Brouwer at: IG: shelbro...

103. I Made You a Free Gift! 75 Tiny Things That (May) Bring Some Peace Amidst the Chaos from 2019-12-05T21:18:47

In this episode, Mary Susan talks about a free gift she made for her listeners. Download your free copy of "75 Tiny Things That (May) Bring Some Peace Amidst the Chaos" below: Yes! I am ready to ge...

102. Being a Solo-Parent After a Spouse Dies When You Have a Child w/ Special Needs: Becky Davidson from 2019-12-03T17:09:31

In this episode, Becky Davidson talks about raising her adult son with special needs after her husband, Jeff, died. We speak on solo-parenting vs single-parenting, building an awesome community, th...

101. Dating When You're a Single Mom to a Child w/ Special Needs: A Very Honest Conversation from 2019-11-19T20:36:42

A chat with a good friend about her experiences in the world of dating- as a single mama to a child with special needs.

100. Live Recording at the Mama Bear Soiree in Nashville w/ Singer/Songwriter/Author Allison Moorer from 2019-11-12T22:03:02

This special episode is a live recording from the First Mama Bear Soiree in Nashville, TN. Thirty women from 8 states across the country came together to have a good time and enjoy time with women ...

99. What I've Learned in the Last 99 Episodes (Whatt??!) + Final Episode in the Countdown to Ep. 100 from 2019-11-12T01:10:35

99. What I've Learned in the Last 99 Episodes (Whatt??!) + Final Episode in the Countdown to Ep. 100 by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

98. Part II of Gift-Giving: Affordable Toys that Were a Hit in our House + Day 6 of Countdown to 100 from 2019-11-11T19:38:34

In the world of special needs, gift-giving can often involve a lot of brainstorming. In this episode, Mary Susan speaks about affordable toys that were a hit in her house. Blog post mentioned is he...

97. When You're Feeling Stuck w/ Gift Giving (12 Broad Ideas)+ Day 5 of the Countdown to 100th Ep. from 2019-11-10T23:46:28

In this episode, Mary Susan talks about 12 broad ideas that can get your wheels turning if you're feeling stuck finding gifts for your child.

96. When Your Child is Nonverbal&You Don’t Know What’s Going On + Day 4 of Countdown to 100th ep. from 2019-11-08T19:56:56

in this 4th day of the countdown to the 100th episode, Mary Susan reads a piece she submitted to the Today Parenting Team about parenting a child who is nonverbal when you don't know what's going o...

95. PTSD: Listeners Share Their Experiences + Day 3 of Countdown to the 100th Episode from 2019-11-07T21:01:10

In this episode, host Mary Susan shares experiences that listeners sent in regarding their own journeys with PTSD. Mayo Clinic Article Referenced in Episode: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...

94. 4 Things I'm Taking Off My Plate this Holiday Season + Day 2 of the Countdown to 100th Episode from 2019-11-06T21:14:21

94. 4 Things I'm Taking Off My Plate this Holiday Season + Day 2 of the Countdown to 100th Episode by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

93. Thoughts on Epilepsy from One Mom to Another + Day 1 of the Countdown to the 100th Episode! from 2019-11-05T18:59:21

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92. Sean&I Answer Questions Sent in From Listeners from 2019-10-29T19:19:47

In this episode, Mary Susan has her husband Sean back on the show to answer listeners' questions.

91. Chatting about Holidays&Halloween When Your Child has Profound Circumstances from 2019-10-28T20:26:53

91. Chatting about Holidays & Halloween When Your Child has Profound Circumstances by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

90. Fall into Creativity: Segment 6 (Final of the Series) from 2019-10-14T19:48:43

In this bonus series, Mary Susan presents easy to accomplish creative tasks that can help get parents out of their brain-space and into a fun (and inexpensive) activity for themselves. Listen to ep...

89. Fall into Creativity: Segment 5 from 2019-10-14T19:44:47

In this bonus series, Mary Susan presents easy to accomplish creative tasks that can help get parents out of their brain-space and into a fun (and inexpensive) activity for themselves. Listen to ep...

88. Fall into Creativity: Segment 4 from 2019-10-14T19:41:43

In this bonus series, Mary Susan presents easy to accomplish creative tasks that can help get parents out of their brain-space and into a fun (and inexpensive) activity for themselves. Listen to ep...

87. Fall into Creativity: Segment 3 from 2019-10-14T19:39:07

In this bonus series, Mary Susan presents easy to accomplish creative tasks that can help get parents out of their brain-space and into a fun (and inexpensive) activity for themselves. Listen to ep...

86. Fall into Creativity: Segment 2 from 2019-10-14T19:36:20

In this bonus series, Mary Susan presents easy to accomplish creative tasks that can help get parents out of their brain-space and into a fun (and inexpensive) activity for themselves. Listen to ep...

85. Fall into Creativity: Segment 1 from 2019-10-14T19:33:41

In this bonus series, Mary Susan presents easy to accomplish creative tasks that can help get parents out of their brain-space and into a fun (and inexpensive) activity for themselves. Listen to ep...

84. BONUS Fall into Creativity Series: Introduction (START HERE) from 2019-10-14T19:30:51

In this bonus series, Mary Susan presents easy to accomplish creative tasks that can help get parents out of their brain-space and into a fun (and inexpensive) activity for themselves. Listen to th...

83. Crystal Self-Medicated w/ Food After Son’s Diagnosis of CP&Epilepsy. Today the Gym is Therapy from 2019-10-08T17:12:11

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with Crystal about her journey gaining weight after her son's diagnosis, and the motivation it took to put herself on a path towards emotional, mental, and physic...

82. Ten Tiny Things I Do That Bring Solitude Amidst the Chaos from 2019-10-03T22:19:14

82. Ten Tiny Things I Do That Bring Solitude Amidst the Chaos by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

81. At 26 Yrs Old Natalie Castro Became the Legal Guardian of Her Adult Sister Angie, Who Has Autism from 2019-09-30T17:02:45

At 26 years old, Natalie Castro became the guardian of her adult sister who has autism. In this discussion, Natalie speaks on what it was like growing up with her sister Angie, how it has impacted ...

80. Bill Gates Docuseries to Lash Extensions- Let’s Talk About Things Other than Motherhood Today from 2019-09-25T02:43:23

80. Bill Gates Docuseries to Lash Extensions- Let’s Talk About Things Other than Motherhood Today by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

79. Why is X Happening? The Incessant Brainstorming of Special Needs Parenting from 2019-09-20T02:37:21

In this episode Mary Susan speaks about the incessant brainstorming that can happen when you're raising a child with special needs. She also shares other mothers' "Why is X Happening?" stories.

78. Let's All Hang Out&Raise a Toast Together: Mama Bear Soiree + Live Taping of the 100th Episode from 2019-09-16T17:08:47

Sign up for the newsletter to get first dibs at tickets: https://www.marysusanmcconnell.com/newsletter www.marysusanmcconnell.com IG: @marysusanmcconnell

77. Trauma-Informed Practices w/ Leading Expert, School Principal,&Fellow Parent Mathew Portell from 2019-09-12T20:23:59

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with friend and educational advocate Mathew Portell about his work as principal of a nationally recognized innovative model school for trauma-infor...

76. The NICU + Not Fitting In the Special Needs World OR Typically Developing World w/ Katie Hovell from 2019-09-09T16:48:02

September is NICU Awareness Month. In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with listener turned guest, Katie Hovell about her experience in the NICU and life thereafter. Follow Katie on instagram: @kmho...

75. Eight Awesome (AND CHEAP) Special Needs Products We Use Daily from 2019-09-02T20:52:05

In this episode, Mary Susan talks about 8 low-cost, high-impact special needs items that make a big difference in her daily life. Shop these products here: https://www.marysusanmcconnell.com/stuff-...

74. The Power of a Timer in My Life from 2019-08-29T19:11:11

Mary Susan speaks on how a timer has changed the way she gets stuff done- allowing her to plow through the MANY tasks associated with normal adulthood AND special needs parenting--- giving her more...

73. Do I Ever Blow Up? Ummm Yes from 2019-08-22T19:24

In this episode, host Mary Susan talks about how she handles stress.

72. Mom Not Raising Child w/ Special Needs Talks Inclusion&Being an Ally (Bethany Spragins Lutz) from 2019-08-19T17:15:28

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with one of her dearest friends, (and maid of honor at her wedding) Bethany Spragins Lutz. Bethany is the mom to five children and a published writer. She is the ...

71. Listener Questions w/ Host Mary Susan McConnell from 2019-08-16T17:19:08

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell answers questions sent in by listeners. Find Mary Susan here: IG: @marysusanmcconnell www.instagram.com/marysusanmcconnell FB: @marysusanmcconnell www.fac...

70. The Sh*t That Falls Through the Cracks (Personal Stories)&the Art of Letting Things Go from 2019-08-12T22:55:47

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell tells real stories from her own life of things that fell through the cracks and speaks on the art of caring less and letting more things go. #specialneeds...

69. Feeling Isolated? Wolf+Friends App Matches You w/ Other Moms. Chatting w/ Co-Founder Gena Mann from 2019-08-08T17:33:07

In this conversation host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with Gena Mann, co-founder of the app Wolf+Friends. Wolf+Friends is a social networking site for women raising children with special needs. Gen...

68. Sensory Integration: Talking w/ the Founder of The Sensory Project, Rachel Harrington from 2019-08-05T19:09:53

In this episode Mary Susan speaks with Rachel Harrington, founder of The Sensory Project. Rachel uses her professional experiences in the world of occupational therapy to equip parents with tools f...

67. Mom Guilt, Moving States for Better Services, Turner syndrome,&Much More w/ Shelly McDonald from 2019-07-25T19:07:59

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with Shelly McDonald about her parenting journey. They cover Shelly’s experiences having two children in the NICU, universal mom guilt, Turner syndrome, moving st...

66. Let's Talk About Our 1st Mama Bear Event + My New Ramp Van from 2019-07-22T22:35:34

Fill out the survey at:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YYB9RM3 Find Mary Susan: IG: @marysusanmcconnell www.marysusanmcconnell.com

65. It's Your Party&I'll Cry if I Want To: Parties, Social Events,&More w/ Alison Bynum from 2019-07-19T04:24:48

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with friend Alison Bynum about attending parties, social events, and more from the perspective of moms raising a child with a diagnosis. Find Mary ...

64. Listener Q&A on Special Needs Estate Planning w/ Attorney Laura Croft (Part 4/4) from 2019-07-15T19:07:51

This is part 4 of a 4-part mini-series on special needs estate planning with attorney and fellow special needs mama Laura Croft. In this episode we address specific questions sent in by listeners. ...

63. Communicating the Details: Part 3/4 of SN Estate Planning Mini-Series w/ Attorney Laura Croft from 2019-07-11T18:50:07

This is Part 3 of a 4-part mini-series on special needs estate and legacy planning. In this episode, return guest, attorney and fellow special needs mama Laura Croft, leads us through how to share ...

62. Valerie Brooks on Life w/ Her Amazing Adult-Daughter Jess, who has Autism&Cortical Blindness from 2019-07-08T19:44:24

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell talks with Valerie Brooks about life with her 31 year old daughter, Jess. Jess has autism, cortical blindness, anxiety disorder, seizure disorder, and hyd...

61. A Belated Father's Day Episode w/ Sean McConnell: Handling Stress, Perspective,&More from 2019-06-24T21:44:10

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with husband Sean McConnell about perspective, ways of handling stress, and more.

60. Sleepless in Nashville from 2019-06-21T03:02:32

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks on the last 4 months of her daughter's sleep (or lack thereof) - as well as previous seasons, both good and difficult, in regards to sleep. Mary Su...

59. 26 Creative Ways to Make Money From Home That Aren't Being Talked About from 2019-06-18T00:31:40

59. 26 Creative Ways to Make Money From Home That Aren't Being Talked About by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

58. Thoughts on Inclusion from a General Educator's Perspective w/ Middle School Teacher Ean Fulks from 2019-06-13T18:29:24

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with friend Ean Fulks about her thoughts on inclusion as a middle school teacher in a general education classroom. Ean's teacher twitter account: @fulksELA Mary S...

57. Guardianship&The Kids Protection Plan: Part 2/4 of Estate Planning Mini-Series w/ Laura Croft from 2019-06-10T21:15:24

This is Part 2 of a 4-part mini-series on special needs estate and legacy planning. In this episode, return guest, attorney Laura Croft, walks listeners through the world of guardianship and the Ki...

56. What's Going On In Our World: A Time Defeat/Victory, Summer Changes&Other Happenings from 2019-06-06T23:45:21

56. What's Going On In Our World: A Time Defeat/Victory, Summer Changes & Other Happenings by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

55. The Fundamentals of Special Needs Estate Planning w/ Attorney Laura Croft (Part 1/4 Mini-Series) from 2019-06-03T21:43:47

This is Part 1 of a 4-part mini-series on special needs estate and legacy planning. In this episode, return guest, attorney Laura Croft, walks listeners through the fundamentals of special needs es...

54. That Time I Spoke On Stage Before Michelle Obama (What??!) from 2019-05-28T02:07:11

54. That Time I Spoke On Stage Before Michelle Obama (What??!) by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

53. Singer/Songwriter Allison Moorer on Her World Raising a Son w/ Autism from 2019-05-21T02:01:22

Grammy & Oscar nominated singer/songwriter Allison Moorer joins Mary Susan on the show to talk about her life in the world of autism.

52. How Do You Feel About Contortionists? Learning to Do the Emotional Splits from 2019-04-30T04:34:26

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell talks about her journey of being flexible in this unique parenting role.

51. ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW from 2019-04-23T03:40:53

In this episode, host Mary Susan chats about the podcast's 1st birthday and does a Q & A from listeners.

50. Where to Find the Time: Following Your Passions When Every Millisecond Feels Claimed from 2019-04-09T03:15:56

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) from 2019-04-01T18:37:29

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 from 2019-03-19T01:39:14

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 l...

47. Here's What's Been Happening from 2019-03-11T23:55:54

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 from 2019-03-04T18:02:40

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 th...

45. Becky Davidson's Husband Jeff Passed Away&She Made Sure his Book for SN Fathers was Published from 2019-02-25T20:18:05

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 ne...

44. Money, Money, Money: Affording all the Stuff (Services, Equipment, Etc.) from 2019-02-18T22:39:32

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 ther...

43. Finding Support for the Siblings of Kids w/ Special Needs: A Conversation w/ Jeniece Stewart from 2019-02-11T21:09:33

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 child...

42. Top 10 Reasons Why Our G-Tube Rocks: Demystifying Life w/ a Feeding Tube from 2019-02-05T04:48:19

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 ...

41. The Breakdown&Restoration of a Marriage, SN Parenting,&New Book "Brave Love" w/ Lisa Leonard from 2019-01-28T17:31:21

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 pro...

40. When's the Last Time You Had Fun? from 2019-01-21T19:29:11

In this episode, Mary Susan talks about having more fun in your life by elevating the experiences you are already having (without the need for more time or money.)

39. Five Lessons Learned by a Reluctant Advocate: A (Very Fun)Conversation with Kim Albrecht from 2019-01-14T18:06:24

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with Kim Albrecht about five lessons she has learned as a reluctant advocate. Kim is the host of The LOMAH Podcast, a show she created as a mom pla...

38. Mary Susan Speaks w/ Husband Sean McConnell About Parenting + Goals&Visions for the Future from 2019-01-07T16:36:09

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with husband Sean about parenting goals and visions for the future. You can find more about Sean at: www.seanmcconnell.com FB: @officialseanmcconnell Instagram: @...

37. Balancing a Career and Special Needs Motherhood with Guest Mia Durairaj from 2018-12-31T23:09:43

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with guest Mia Durairaj about her journey balancing a career with special needs motherhood. They also discuss the program Mia co-created: Mindful R...

36. It's Christmas Eve! from 2018-12-24T18:59:14

36. It's Christmas Eve! by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

35. My Inclusive "Dream Team" Coloring Book is Available Now! (For Free!) from 2018-12-17T18:05:12

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks about developing a coloring book that celebrates the magic of all children and the joy of inclusion. You can download your free version of "The Dre...

34. Managing Hospital Life from the Perspective of a Nurse in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) from 2018-12-11T03:25:51

In this episode, host Mary Susan speaks with friend Jessica Stevens about her life as a nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit. They discuss everything from tips for parents, handling the holid...

33. These 4 Mama Bears Own AMAZING Small Businesses. The Behind the Scenes of Their Worlds. from 2018-12-06T18:20:29

After encouraging followers of the Mama Bear Podcast to submit their business for a holiday feature, Mary Susan made the difficult choice of narrowing it down to four small businesses. Each of thes...

32. When Your Child Has Life-Threatening Food Allergies: Finding a New Normal w/ Chrissy Khachane from 2018-12-03T17:24:31

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with Chrissy Khachane about her life as the mother to a child with multiple life-threatening food allergies. Chrissy is an educational consultant and parenting co...

31. A Sick Husband&2 Kids w/ SN: Showing Up Authentically in the Unexpected w/ Stephanie Hanrahan from 2018-11-26T23:49:57

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with guest, Stephanie Hanrahan, about the year everything in her life shifted. One morning Stephanie heard an unexpected thud, and quickly discover...

Who Lives Like This? Joint Show w/ Fellow Podcasters&SN Parents Elizabeth Aquino&Jason Lehmbeck from 2018-11-19T18:44:47

In this episode Mary Susan joins Elizabeth Aquino & Jason Lehmbeck for a joint show of two podcasts: The "Mama Bear Podcast" & Elizabeth and Jason's show "Who Lives Like This?" Listen in as they di...

29. Caregiver Burnout: Signs of Stress&Strategies for Success from the Mayo Clinic from 2018-11-12T20:05:12

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, spearheaded by Caregiver Action Network (caregiveraction.org), host Mary Susan McConnell speaks on an article published by the Mayo Clinic on car...

28. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Or is it?): Cozy Challenges&Common Stressors from 2018-11-05T17:46:45

In this episode Mary Susan covers common stressors for families raising kids with special needs during the holiday season: grief, gifts, travel, sensory challenges, breaks in routine, family accept...

27. What Happens if Something Happens to Me? Estate Planning w/ Attorney&Fellow SN Mom Laura Croft from 2018-10-29T17:04:07

In today's episode host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with attorney (and fellow special needs mama) Laura Croft about estate planning for families of children with special needs. They discuss many to...

26. Making Money, Building Businesses&Doing Life w/ Single SN Mama&Entrepreneur Genesis A. Emery from 2018-10-22T16:47:39

In this episode, Mary Susan McConnell speaks with Genesis A. Emery about her life as a single special needs mama and entrepreneur. They discuss the challenges of facing an unknown medical journey w...

25. Halloween: Common Challenges for Kids w/ Special Needs&the Power of Creating New Traditions from 2018-10-16T01:56:03

In this episode, Mary Susan McConnell speaks on some of the common challenges for children with special needs during Halloween: sensory overload, wheelchair accessibility, food aversions, and more....

The Freedom to Feel How You Feel: Processing Your Child’s Unexpected Special Needs w/ Kelle Hampton from 2018-10-08T04:27:05

In this episode, Mary Susan McConnell speaks with New York Times Bestselling author, Kelle Hampton about her unexpected journey into the world of special needs. Kelle speaks transparently about the...

Don’t Apologize for Your Child, Build a Village, Trust Your Gut&Other Life Lessons w/ Ashley Stock from 2018-10-01T15:48:48

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with Ashley Stock about her unanticipated journey into the world of autism and the powerful lessons she has learned along the way. Ashley speaks ca...

22. How Do You Manage ALL the Papers&Appointments? Organizing w/ Badass Mom of 6, Megan Garrett from 2018-09-25T02:08:26

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with long-time friend & singer/songwriter Megan Garrett about the unexpected journey that led her from single woman with no children to married mot...

21. Residential College Program for Students w/SN- Speaking w/ Director&Fellow SN Mom Rachel Heinz from 2018-09-17T17:19:37

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with Rachel Heinz about her life as the mama to a son with special needs as well as her work as the director of a residential inclusive post-second...

20. I Created an Inclusive Coloring Book + Seizure Activity and Other Things from 2018-09-11T01:44:44

20. I Created an Inclusive Coloring Book + Seizure Activity and Other Things by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

19. When You're Tired AF: Two Dozen Self-Care Tips That Don't Break the Bank from 2018-08-28T02:54:20

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell talks about 24 self-care ideas, for when you are running low on energy, that are easy and affordable.

18.The Death of a Spouse, Raising a Child w/ Special Needs,&Finding Love Again: Jess Ronne's Story from 2018-08-21T02:22:30

Jess Ronne, author of the memoir, Sunlight Burning at Midnight and founder of The Lucas Project, a nonprofit providing respite care for families in rural areas, speaks with host Mary Susan McConnel...

17. Oh S*#@, It's the 1st Day of School: Common Concerns&Expert Tips for Special Needs Parents from 2018-08-14T04:52:42

In this episode Mary Susan discusses some of the top concerns parents of students with special needs often have at the beginning of a new school year. Additionally, she discusses tips sent in from ...

16. Blame, Grief, and Healing Aspects of Travel: An Honest Conversation w/ Iz Harris from 2018-08-06T19:06:07

Iz Harris is an award winning travel filmmaker and the amazing mama to her two children Henry (5) and Oliver (2). Iz speaks openly with host Mary Susan McConnell about traveling the world with her ...

15. ARTHUR from 2018-07-30T17:54:28

15. ARTHUR by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

14. Hold Onto Your Undies&Other Hospital Hacks from Listeners: Volume 2 from 2018-07-23T04:47:02

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell reads submissions from listeners regarding ways to maintain your sanity during hospital stays with your child. In episode 11, Mary Susan and friend Alison...

13. Choosing Joy Over Defeat: Raising Multiple Kids w/ Special Needs w/ Little Support from 2018-07-16T15:14:22

Host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with guest Ashley Montano about raising multiple kids with special needs when you have very little support. Ashley and her husband received an unexpected diagnosis ...

12. What the Heck Happens After High School? The Transition into Adulthood for Kids w/ Special Needs from 2018-07-09T05:48:10

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with friend Lindsay Williams, an experienced high school guidance counselor and student advocate, about the transition period from high school to a...

11. Hospital Hacks: Tips for Maintaining Your Sanity During Hospital Stays w/ Guest Alison Bynum from 2018-07-02T15:47:10

In this episode, Mary Susan McConnell and guest Alison Bynum share tips they have found useful in maintaining their sanity during hospital stays with their children. As moms to beautiful little gir...

10. Squad Goals: Building a Village That Makes You and Your Kid Feel Seen and Supported from 2018-06-25T12:15:49

It’s my TENTH EPISODE! (?!?) and today I’m talking about Squad Goals: Building a Village That Makes You and Your Kid Feel Seen and Supported... this includes doctors we trust, therapists who see ho...

9. A Self-Care Journey: Motherhood, Special Needs, Grief, and Transformation w/ Guest Tracie Loux from 2018-06-18T12:15:30

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with Tracie Loux about self-care and her personal journey with motherhood, special needs, grief, and healing. Tracie is an author, a coach, and the...

8. Losing Yourself in Motherhood: A Common Struggle for Women(w/ Guest Angie Ardolf) from 2018-06-11T10:19:50

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with guest Angie Ardolf about common struggles in motherhood and the tendency to lose oneself in the role. Angie's daughter Ruby has Stromme Syndrome, a diagnosis...

7. Creating an Accessible Home that Can Last a Lifetime w/ Guest Jennifer Dean from 2018-06-04T05:08:44

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell and her friend Jennifer Dean discuss the journey the Dean family took to create a fully accessible home for their 17 year old daughter Katherine. Katherin...

6. Daily Life with a Child who is Medically Fragile w/ Guest Stephanie Wolfe from 2018-05-28T10:04:50

In this episode, Mary Susan McConnell speaks with Stephanie Wolfe about what life is like raising a child who is considered medically fragile. Stephanie’s daughter, Addie, was born at 36 weeks with...

5. The Early Days of an Autism Diagnosis: A Mother's Reflection w/ Guest Jen Stegall from 2018-05-18T11:28:46

In this episode, guest Jen Stegall speaks candidly with Mary Susan about the early days surrounding her incredible son, Silas's autism diagnosis. They discuss her son's regression, the lack of slee...

4. Cheers to Us! A Mother's Day Special Episode from 2018-05-13T07:10:26

In this episode, Mary Susan reads first-hand narratives submitted by women raising children with special needs regarding the many feelings that often surround Mother's Day.

3. Alone in a Foreign Land Raising a Child with Special Needs: The Story of Rebecca&Ellie from 2018-05-11T14:25:26

The day after graduating high school, Rebecca Kuntz traveled to Ghana, West Africa from her hometown of Chicago. Six years later she returned as the mother to a beautiful little girl she had met du...

2. The First Cut is the Deepest: Finding Your Footing in the Beginning of a Special Needs Journey from 2018-05-04T02:54:56

Mary Susan McConnell speaks with guest and friend Alison Bynum about the early days surrounding Alison's daughter Charlotte's unexpected medical diagnosis- a diagnosis that would signal a future wi...

1. Who is Mary Susan McConnell&What is The Mama Bear Podcast? from 2018-04-11T19:39:51

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 l...