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Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Parents

Jessica Patay
Mental Health
Caregiving
Parenting
Disabilities
Community Support
Autism
Parenting Challenges
We Are Brave Together
Grief
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Self-Compassion
Self-Care
ADHD
Neurodivergence
Special Needs Parenting
Advocacy
Resilience
Disability Advocacy
Special Needs
Cerebral Palsy

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 communi... more

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Latest Episodes

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:

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Hello Brave Friends! I'm so excited for our very first Thriving Disabled Adults episode, #187. This is a new episode that we are doing for Season 7 of Brave Together Parenting Podcast, and our first guest is a radiant soul. I could feel his energy an... more

Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's BONUS episode. Our guest is care advocate and author, Elissa Strauss, who has a fantastic new book called When You Care, The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others.

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Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's expert episode, #232, with Speech Dude, Chris Wenger, sharing his neurodivergent affirming approach to IEP’s and wow does he have a refreshing take on them.

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Jeremy Hamburgh
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Ilana Hamburgh
Co-founder of Social Life 360, special education teacher
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Julia Woods
Relationship advocate and speaker
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Episode: EXPERT: Turning Toward Your Partner in Hard Seasons with Julia Woods
Dan Habib
Documentary filmmaker and disability advocate
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Episode: EXPERT: How Storytelling Changes Disability Perspectives with Dan Habib
Alexis Brygider
Artist and advocate with lived experience of autism and neurodivergence
Disability Justice community (Crip study think tank)
Episode: THRIVING NEURODIVERGENT ADULT: Finding Connection Through Art and Neurodiversity with Alexis Brygider
Laurie Magulac
Advocate and expert focused on supporting caregivers navigating the financial realities of raising children with disabilities
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Episode: EXPERT: Navigating the Financial Strain of Caregiving with Laurie Magulac
Kari Morin
Contributor to Suddenly Brave Together, author
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Episode: A Suddenly Brave Together Episode with Kari Morin
Wendy Ernzen
Mother of Nicola (Nick), advocate and storyteller
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Episode: STORY: Finding Joy in the Challenges of Caregiving with Wendy Ernzen
Dr. Melisa Moore
Sleep psychologist and expert in sleep for neurodivergent children and teens
Private practice
Episode: EXPERT: The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodiverse Children with Dr. Melisa Moore

Hosts

Susanna Peace Lovell
Co-host of Brave Together Podcast, author and life coach; engages in caregiving, advocacy, and community building
Jessica Patay
Co-host of Brave Together Podcast; Brave Mom and founder of We Are Brave Together; active in community and advocacy
Dr. Zoe Shaw
Writer, licensed psychotherapist; co-host focusing on caregiver support and mental health

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • Like a mirror to our life

    Thank you for the Navigating Aggression Guilt and Shame podcast from April. It was so affirming, I could have written a lot of of it myself. In these dark and weary times where I feel so helpless with my daughters impulsive aggression towards me, self harm, and the impact on our families nervous system, I finally found something that made me feel a little less alone. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MamaBre89
    Canada3 months ago
  • Sibling conversation - ask us anything

    As a younger adult sibling to an adult living with PWS, and someone who developed all the coping mechanisms, the conversation of what can happen to us is validating. It’s hard and we can do hard things. I also love hearing the Mom perspective about the stress about the other kids. At the time,I had no idea what my parents were going through. Love that we are talking about all this stuff now. Stress + isolation is deadly!

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    MollFull
    United States4 months ago
  • The girlfriends you need right now!

    For those of you mamas who feel like caregiving restricts your access to girlfriends and feel like when you talk about your life your friends just don’t get it—this podcast is for you. Jessica, Susanna & Zoe are your ‘on-demand’ girlfriends who don’t minimize your struggles or fail to understand the complications of your life. And these ladies don’t just offer empathy—by sharing examples and stories from personal lives and what they have tried themselves, you will find new strategies and resourc... more

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    Ashe79135
    United States5 months ago
  • Finally found my tribe!

    We Are Brave Together is such a powerful and uplifting podcast. It beautifully captures the real, raw, and honest journey of parenting children with disabilities and special needs. Every episode feels like sitting down with friends who truly understand — there’s so much comfort in knowing you’re not alone. The stories are inspiring, the conversations are authentic, and the encouragement is real. It highlights both the challenges and the incredible strength of these moms in such a meaningful way.... more

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    LDes22
    United States5 months ago
  • My go to weekly podcast navigating raising a child with a rare disorder.

    This podcast is one I look forward to weekly.

    Having different perspectives from the three lovely hosts is probably my favorite part.

    The guests that they interview are outstanding but I usually get the most out of the “ask us anything” episodes.

    I find myself nodding and feeling SO validated when I hear the reactions and solutions from these three brave moms!

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    caskmama
    United States9 months ago

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Fans value the sense of community and nonjudgmental space for sharing challenges.
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THRIVING NEURODIVERGENT ADULT: Finding Connection Through Art and Neurodiversity with Alexis Brygider
Q: Where can listeners see more of your artwork?
Instagram @feyalexis and website Alexis Eleanor Fagan (alexis-eleanor-fagan.com).
EXPERT: Navigating the Financial Strain of Caregiving with Laurie Magulac
Q: What are the barriers to accessing public benefits and how can they be navigated?
Barriers include fear of punitive child welfare actions and lack of awareness about programs; the discussion emphasizes talking to social workers, care navigators, and utilizing community health centers for referrals and enrollment.
EXPERT: Navigating the Financial Strain of Caregiving with Laurie Magulac
Q: How do families typically access resources on campus and in the community?
Resources come through deans, professors, campus offices, and community centers; 211 and local health and human services are starting points to connect families with CalWORKS, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and developmental services.
EXPERT: Navigating the Financial Strain of Caregiving with Laurie Magulac
Q: Tell our listeners, Laurie, what your position is at UCSD.
She explains she is a case manager in Student Affairs, working with students from arrival to advanced programs, and previously led the Students with Dependence program, creating campus-wide awareness for student parents and caregivers.
EXPERT: The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodiverse Children with Dr. Melisa Moore
Q: What is practical advice parents can implement quickly?
Focus on a reliable bedtime routine, ensure your child's environment supports sleep, manage expectations, and use distraction techniques or guided breathing rather than trying to force sleep.

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A supportive, mother-centered show focused on caregiving for children with disabilities, neurodivergence, or complex medical needs. Episodes blend personal stories with expert guidance on navigating medical systems, education, sleep, behavior, and stigma, all through a lens of community, self-care, and practical resources. Listeners frequently cite resonance with shared experiences, actionable strategies, and a welcoming, nonjudgmental atmosphere that makes tough topics feel manageable and hopeful.

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2. Ilana Hamburgh
3. Julia Woods
4. Dan Habib
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8. Wendy Ernzen

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