Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Parents
This is Brave Together Podcast. On Brave Together Podcast, co-hosts Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell and Dr. Zoe Shaw, will share interviews, celebrate stories, explore challenges, and rally hope for the motherhood journey. Through this inspirational and resourceful podcast, may all caregiving parents know that they are not alone. We Are Brave Together is a global nonprofit that creates community for mothers raising children with disabilities, neurodivergence, or complex medical and mental health conditions. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to preserve and protect the mental health of caregiving moms everywhere.
Episodes
302 episodes
STORY: Finding Joy in the Challenges of Caregiving with Wendy Ernzen
Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's story episode, #254. These are true stories from a moment in the life of a caregiving parent. We hear a crafted story, and then have a conversation with our guest that goes deeper into their experience...
Ask Us Anything: When Your Partner Is in Denial About Your Child’s Diagnosis
Hello Brave Friends! This is an Ask Us Anything episode in which YOU, the listener, get to write or call in and, you guessed it, ask us anything.In this Ask Us Anything episode, #253, we’re responding to the question many paren...
EXPERT: The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodiverse Children with Dr. Melisa Moore
Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's expert episode, #252, with Dr. Melisa Moore, a sleep psychologist who specializes in supporting neurodivergent children and teens.These expert episodes bring conversations with profession...
EXPERT: Navigating Aggression Guilt and Support as a Caregiver with Jennifer Iannuzzi
Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today’s expert episode, #251, featuring Jennifer Iannuzzi, who joins us for a candid and compassionate conversation about supporting children with behavioral struggles, particularly aggression.Th...
EXPERT: When OCD Impacts the Whole Family with Dr. Jenn Rapkin
Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today’s expert episode, #250, featuring Dr. Jenn Rapkin, who joins us for a powerful and clarifying conversation about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).These expert episodes are conversations ...
ASK US ANYTHING: Understanding the Sibling Experience in Neurodiverse Families
Hello Brave Friends! This is an Ask Us Anything episode, #249, where you, the listener, get to write in and ask us anything.In this episode, we’re responding to the question:“Hi there, I guess I am looking for mor...
EXPERT: Parenting Fiercely Authentic Kids Starts with Changing Ourselves w/ Kirk Martin
Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today’s expert episode, #248, featuring Kirk Martin, a parenting educator known for his honest, practical insights on raising strong-willed children and leading with calm.These expert episodes ar...
STORY: Untangling Shame in the Caregiving Journey with Dr. Zoe Shaw
Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today’s story episode, #247. These are true stories from a moment in the life of a caregiving parent. We hear a crafted story, and then have a conversation that goes deeper into the experience and themes share...
EXPERT: The Evolution of Therapy for Neurodivergent Youth with Monica Fyfe
Hello Brave Friends!In this Expert episode, hosts Jessica Patay and Susanna Peace Lovell sit down with therapist and behavior analyst Monica Fyfe, LMFT, BCBA, to explore the evolving landscape of therapy for neurodivergent yout...
ASK US ANYTHING: The Empty Nest I'll Never Have
Hello Brave Friends! This is an Ask Us Anything episode in which YOU, the listener, get to write or call in and, you guessed it, ask us anything.In this Ask Us Anything episode, #245, we’re responding to the question:
EXPERT: Parenting the Spicy One with Mary Van Geffen
Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today’s expert episode, #244, featuring Mary Van Geffen, author of Parenting a Spicy One and parenting coach for families raising strong-willed, intense children.These expe...
COLLABORATION: Brave Together Podcast x Moms Talk Autism
Hello Brave Friends!In this special collaboration episode, Jessica Patay and Susanna Peace Lovell are joined by Tash Dillmon and Brittney Crabtree, two of the hosts of Moms Talk Autism for a heartfelt and reflective conversatio...
EXPERT: Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Children in Burnout with Tanya Valentin
Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today’s expert episode, #242, featuring Tanya Valentin, a neuro-affirming family coach, author and podcast host, who specializes in burnout in Autistic and ADHD children.These expert episodes are...
ASK US ANYTHING: How to Decide to Expand Your Family as a Caregiver
Hello Brave Friends!This is an Ask Us Anything episode in which YOU, the listener, get to write or call in and - yes - ask us anything!In this Ask Us Anything episode, #241, we’re responding to the question:...
THRIVING DISABLED ADULTS: The Power of Authenticity with April Lockhart
Hello Brave Friends! On this episode, #240, we are hearing about the experience of another Thriving Disabled Adult, April Lockhart. April is the founder of Disabled&a...
EXPERT: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans with Dr. Maya Shankar
Hi Bravies! Today Jessica Patay and Susanna Peace Lovell are talking to another expert on a topic deeply relevant to you, the caregiving parent. In this expert episode, number 239, they sit down with
STORY: Hope and Humor in Hardship with Kristina Kuzmič
Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's story episode, #238. These are true stories from a moment in the life of a caregiving parent. We hear a crafted story, and then have a conversation with our guests that goes deeper into their experienc...
ASK US ANYTHING: Work/Life Balance for Caregivers—Possible or Pipedream?
This is an Ask Us Anything episode in which YOU, the listener, get to write or call in and- yes- ask us anything!In this Ask Us Anything episode, #237, we’re responding to the question: “Hi Brave Togeth...
Winter Re-Run: Will A Caregiver Support Group Make Me More Depressed?
Hello Brave Friends! This is a Winter Re-Run of one of our favorite Ask Us Anything episodes from Seasons 5 and 6. Call in to our SpeakPipe to ask YOUR questions and ...
Welcome to Season 10!
Hi Bravies! Welcome to Season 10 of Brave Together Podcast!I’m Jessica Patay, founder of the non-profit, We Are Brave Together. Since 2017 We Are Brave Together has been a supportive community for the brave moms of children wit...
Winter Re-Run: Not at Christmastime with Karen Draper
When a medical event rocks her son and family a week before Christmas, guest Karen Draper has to rapidly process everything and do her best to move through it with grace. From the life saving steps necessary for her son, to the protection of...
Winter Re-Run: ADHD & Honoring Your Kid's Experience with Debbie Reber
Hello Brave Friends! On this, our final episode of Season 5, we have such a great guest for you. Debbie Reber, who you guys probably know already, is a parenting activist, bestselling author, speaker and the CEO and founder of Tilt Parenting...
Winter Re-Run: Your Kid Is NOT Lazy: Understanding ADHD with Leslie Josel
Hello Brave Friends, do you think you fully understand ADHD and how it impacts school and everyday life? Although it is common, it is not simple, not by any means. It is extremely complex. There are many aspects to this disorder. There is no...
ASK US ANYTHING: How Do I Survive the Holidays Without Support
Hello Brave Friends! This is an Ask Us Anything episode in which YOU, the listener, get to write or call in and, you guessed it, ASK US ANYTHING! In this Ask Us Anything episode, #236, we are responding to the question, Ho...
EXPERT: Navigating the Journey of Medical Moms with Molly Trexler
Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's expert episode, #235, with Molly Trexler, a pediatric nurse practitioner and coach for medical moms. These are conversations with experts in fields relevant to caregiving parents. We...
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