My Heart Is Aiken
Filter-free chats about raising a child with Down syndrome, “momming” in general, and how your life changes the second you decide to have a baby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
On this episode Mara chats with Karrie Lemansky, business coach & strategist and ADHD educator, about getting an ADHD diagnosis later in life, and how you can work the chaos of your brain to be your most authentic f-ing self.
America Ferrera's Barbie monologue
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just a quick update to let you know what's going on with the My Heart Is Aiken Podcast, and give you a few resources to check out.
On the Road with Steve Hartman
The Language of Love: A Universal Approach to Communication
Talk With Children About Politics
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode, Mara talks with Activist, Advocate, and Mother Shannon Striner about staying informed, fighting for our children's rights, and the importance of protecting Medicaid and the Department of Education from being totally gutted.
Important Links:
Find Your PA State Legislators
Education Voters of Pennsylvania
5 Calls To Make Your Voice Heard
On this episode, Mara chats with Amy Vogel Hart, founder of Sophie's Potluck, a not for profit in Southwestern PA that welcomes everyone to their events, regardless of their diagnosis. They talk about how Sophie's Potluck got started, the importance of fostering healthy friendships for kids with disabilities, and how the PA State Capitol building isn't the most accessible spot for a place called "The People's Building."
On this episode, Mara chats with Life Coach Becky Parker about trying to maintain your sanity, and your relationship, when you have three young kids at home who need all of your time, attention and energy.
Becky is offering all listeners her "Self-Worth Awakening" training FREE when you use the Code "Worthy" at checkout!
All Things Becky:
Website: relationshipsuccess4life.com
Instagram: @BeckyParkerrr
On this episode Mara is beyond excited to make an authentic connection with a woman who is delightfully talking the talk and walking the walk as she teaches entrepreneurs how to embrace their messy, awkward, and mundane selves on the internet. That's right, the force of nature behind the Instagram sensation No Shame Sales Game, the best selling book "Don't Make it Weird" - She's the CEO & Founder of Digital Sales Growth Communi...
On this episode Mara talks to Jessica Patay, Founder and Executive Director of We Are Brave Together, a supportive community for Moms of children with disabilities and all unique needs. They talk about the challenges of motherhood, finding support in community, and about the new book from the We Are Brave Together community, "Becoming Brave Together," an anthology of Mothers' stories about facing "unimaginable challenges with unwav...
On this episode, Mara explains why her "couple of weeks" hiatus turned into several months.
New episodes starting next week!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're taking a brief, very brief, hiatus while we work on new stories. Mara has a quick message about her plans for the future, and we have an encore of the letter she wrote to new moms who have babies born with Down syndrome.
If you have suggestions for topics you'd like us to discuss, or someone you think Mara should talk to, please drop us a line at www.myheartisaiken.com
We'll be back in a couple of weeks with new episode...
On this mindful episode, Mara Zooms with Self-Love & Mindset Coach Carley Weissert about her journey of self-discovery that helped her walk away from her "perfect" life and into the one she really wanted. Plus, how she became a coach, and helpful mindfulness tips everyone can use to stop beating themself up and start living the life they truly want.
Useful Links:
Carley's Instagram: www.instagram.com/carleyweissert/
Carley...
Ashley's back! On this episode, Mara and Ashley discuss some tips and advice for making sure you, and your child with and IEP, are prepared to head back to school. They talk about "one sheets", the current state of "full inclusion", and why it's important to communicate with the transportation department.
For templates and examples of the things they discussed, visit https://www.myheartisaiken.com/resourcelinks
On this episode, Mara talks with her friend Tracy about the grief that comes with motherhood, whether it's mourning for the mother you thought you'd be, the grief that comes from realizing your own mother, or parents, have let you down, and how to find your way through the darkness of postpartum depression.
If you, or someone you know, is dealing with postpartum depression speak to your health care provider, or a loved one to ge...
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode, Mara concludes her chat with Ashley, her friend born with Usher Syndrome, as they discuss the challenges faced by a disabled person in the dating world, how a workplace can be a better ally to disabled employees, and the value in speaking your truth.
USEFUL LINKS:
Usher Syndrome: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/usher-syndrome
Training Seeing Eye Dogs: https://www.see...
On this episode, Mara talks to her sister's best friend, Ashley, about discovering that she had Usher Syndrome as a young adult. If you've ever wondered what it was like to have cochlear implants, use a seeing-eye dog, or how a person communicates when they cannot hear or see then you definitely want listen to this one.
USEFUL LINKS:
Usher Syndrome: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/us...
On this episode, Mara invites her sister Amanda back to talk about all things IEPs.* The "What", the "Why", and the try not to cry. If you're just getting started on the IEP journey, or if you've already started down this road but still have questions, then you're going to want to grab paper and pen and get ready to take notes.
Helpful Links:
IEP Binder Checklist: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/download-iep-binder-ch...
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Popular Podcasts
UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd brings her championship swag to iHeart Women’s Sports with Fudd Around and Find Out, a weekly podcast that takes fans along for the ride as Azzi spends her final year of college trying to reclaim the National Championship and prepare to be a first round WNBA draft pick. Ever wonder what it’s like to be a world-class athlete in the public spotlight while still managing schoolwork, friendships and family time? It’s time to Fudd Around and Find Out!
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.