
Real talk, real tools, and real hope for families experiencing disability—a Hope Heals podcast hosted by author Amy Julia Becker. Culture often tells us that families with disability are a problem. At Take the Next Step, we see your family as a gift—to society and to your community. Your family matters. Your child matters. We need you here. Join Amy Julia each week for honest conversations with pa... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyRelationshipsSociety & CultureParenting | |||

E7 — Q+R: How do I take care of myself and avoid burnout? How do I make sure siblings aren't overlooked? Is it okay to grieve? Where can my child build lifelong friendships? How do I stop feeling guilty? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker and Matt Moo... more
E6 — What if one powerful way to advocate for your child is simply to delight in who they are? Author and advocate Heather Avis talks with Amy Julia about learning to find joy in family life, even when the world isn’t built for disability. They explo... more
E5 — We all long to belong. But for many families experiencing disability, true belonging can feel out of reach. In this episode, researcher and advocate Erik Carter joins Amy Julia Becker to unpack how small steps toward inclusion and belonging can ... more
E4 — Overwhelmed by therapies, appointments, and never-ending “to-dos”? Author Jillian Benfield shares practical tools for families experiencing disability—offering parents guidance on setting limits, saying yes to what matters, and finding beauty in... more
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I've followed Amy Julia Becker's work since the birth of my son with Down syndrome. I've appreciated her ability to speak to our common life experience that is influenced by her faith and connection to the disability community. In Take the Next Step she is laying out the pragmatic and letting us in the disability world learn how. Thanks, Amy Julia, for taking the time to step toward us in this disability community as we support our loved ones and learn from self-advocates and seasoned practit... more
Life with disability is good and hard. This podcast is so helpful in giving practical ways to navigate both and flourish as a family.
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This podcast focuses on providing practical tools and heartfelt conversations for families experiencing disability. Listeners can expect insights into parenting challenges, the importance of community and support, and celebrating joys within family dynamics. Topics often include navigating the complexities of raising children with disabilities, fostering interdependence, and recognizing the balance of hardship and gratitude in everyday life. What sets this podcast apart is its emphasis on viewing families as gifts to society rather than problems, allowing families to feel empowered and understood in their unique journeys toward connection and belonging.
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Recent guests on Take the Next Step include:
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2. Kevin Chandler
3. Katherine Wolf
4. Sissy Goff
5. Erik Carter
6. Jillian Benfield
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