Rachel Morris: Grief, Healing and Roses

Imagine getting a surprise birth diagnosis of Down syndrome and then three weeks later finding out your baby has cancer. That was Rachel Morris' reality just over a year ago. This episode hits so many feels - from grief, cancer, healing and finding the joy. Lora Jackle, ⁠Dear Mama⁠ contributor, Occupation Therapist, cancer AND Down syndrome mama, joins Taryn as co-host for this impactful episode. 

Rachel is a stay at home, homeschooling mom to 3 girls. In April of 2023, her third daughter was born and rocked her entire world. They found out the night of her birth that she has Down Syndrome. In the weeks to come they also discovered she had stage 3 cancer and immediately completed 4 rounds of chemotherapy. This experience helped Rachel find her own voice as she advocated for her daughters health and quality of life. She has found healing through sharing about the initial depth of grief and connecting with other parents navigating medical and/or disability parenting. She hopes that through being honest and open about her journey, other parents can know they are not alone through their darkest days.

You can find Rachel on Instagram @rach.mo

The Extra Lucky Podcast is produced by Andie Amit of ⁠Sprouting Productions⁠.