The Breaking Barriers Podcast

Betty's Light: A Father's Story: Part 1

New DadPod Episode Released today - in Part 1, Angel dad Brandon tells Betty's story, walking us through pregnancy and the moments leading up to her birth. A beautiful beginning to a father's unforgettable journey. 
 
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Every Voice Matters: Speech, AAC, and the many ways our children connect

Every Voice Matters
In this episode, we're joined by Speech-Language Pathologist Kaitlyn Shepherd, owner of bAAC Talk Speech Therapy, to dive into the beautiful world or communication.
We explore how every child-whether through speech, sounds, gestures, or AAC devices-has a voice worth hearing.
Kaitlyn shares insight on supporting communication and feeding skills for children with complex medical needs, and how families can build confidence in helping their little ones connect in their own unique way.
Because no matter how our children express themselves-every voice truly matters.
 

MomPod: Therapy Talk Part 2

Join the moms as they share real conversations about therapy- where small steps turn into big wins for our kids with Edwards Syndrome.

Breaking Barriers: Verity's Legacy Through Beverly's Eyes

In this Breaking Barriers episode, Beverly- mama to Warrior Verity and 8 other kids-shares how her daughter's legacy continues to shine through her journey as a mother and founder of Mama Bear Cares.

MomPod: Therapy Talk PT 1: Small Steps, Big Wins

Join the moms as they share real conversations about therapy- where small steps turn into big wins for our kids with Edwards Syndrome.

Dadpod: Feeding Journeys- In The NICU and Beyond

In this episode of the Breaking Barriers Dadpod, four dads open up about their daughters' feeding journeys with Edwards Syndrome. From the earliest days in the NICU to navigation NG tubes, G-Tubes, GJ tubes-and even the challenges or triumphs of eating by mouth-these fathers share their real and raw experiences. It's an honest, heartfelt conversation about resilience, fatherhood, and the unique ways our children teach us strength

Vinny's Journey: A Mother's Love Beyond Barriers

In this heartfelt episode, Angel Mom Robin opens up about her son Vinny's beautiful journey. Through love, loss, and resilience, Robin shares how Vinny's life continues to inspire and break barriers.

Breaking Barriers: Emma's Journey: Living with Edwards Syndrome, Told by Her Mother Kelly

Breaking Barriers: Kelly shares her daughter Emma's inspiring journey with Edwards Syndrome. A story of Love + Strength you won't want to miss!!! 

Breaking Barriers: Living with loss and Loving through Grief

In this heartfelt episode Jennifer shares the story of her beloved son Matthew, his life, and the love that lives on beyond his passing. Through her words, we hear a powerful journey of motherhood, loss, and the enduring strength it takes to carry grief with grace and purpose. 

Breaking Barriers: Mia's Story of Strength, Love and Edwards Syndrome

In this powerful episode of Breaking Barriers, Jeanna shares the incredible journey of her daughter Mia, who was born with Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18). Told through the eyes of a devoted mothers, Mia's Story of Strength, Love, and Edwards Syndrome is a raw and inspiring look at love without limits, medical challenges, and the beauty found in every moment. Jeanna opens up about the diagnosis, the obstacles they've faces, and the unwavering strength Mia continues to show every day. This is a story of hope, advocacy, and a mother's unbreakable bond with her child.