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Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

Amy Julia Becker
Disability
Parenting
Mental Health
Holiday Season
Family Dynamics
Community Support
Stress Management
Gratitude
Community Connection
Family
Delight
Disabilities
Parenting With Disabilities
Disability Support
Well-Being
All Is Calmish
Hope Heals
Purpose
Community
Interdependence

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

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Latest Episodes

E11 — Feeling the holiday overwhelm creep in already? Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano, author of All is CALMish, unpacks why disability families carry extra emotional weight this time of year—and how small, doable shifts can bring more peace. We explo... more

E10 — From Frustration to Connection: If your home feels tense or chaotic, connection might be a missing piece. Recording artist Sho Baraka joins Amy Julia Becker to share how his family moved from daily breakdowns and aggression to a home marked by ... more

E9 — Awkward questions about disability happen. Here’s how parents can respond. Carrie Hahn, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and mother, joins Amy Julia Becker to share actionable strategies to:

• navigate conversations and correct misconcep... more

E8 — Asking for help shouldn’t feel impossible. In this episode, Jordan Arogeti, CEO of SupportNow, joins Amy Julia Becker to talk about why asking for help can feel so hard, especially for disability families. They explore how SupportNow offers a si... more

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Recent Guests

Niro Feliciano
Author and psychotherapist, expert on anxiety, stress, and relationships, first-generation Sri Lankan-American.
Episode: From Chaos to Calm-ish: Holiday Survival for Disability Parents with Niro Feliciano, LCSW
Jordan Arogeti
CEO and co-founder of SupportNow
SupportNow
Episode: The Help Disability Parents Actually Need (But Rarely Ask For) with Jordan Arogeti
Heather Avis
New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, podcaster, and Down syndrome advocate
The Lucky Few
Episode: From Deficit to Delight: Changing the Disability Narrative with Heather Avis
Kevin Chandler
Founder of the nonprofit organization, We Carry Kevin and co-author of The Hospitality of Need
We Carry Kevin
Episode: The Hospitality of Need: Disability and Interdependence with Kevan Chandler
Katherine Wolf
Stroke survivor, disability advocate, and co-founder of Hope Heals
Hope Heals
Episode: Introducing: Take the Next Step
Sissy Goff
Therapist specializing in childhood development
Episode: Introducing: Take the Next Step
Erik Carter
Professor focusing on creating communities of belonging
Episode: Introducing: Take the Next Step
Jillian Benfield
Author addressing disability experiences
Episode: Introducing: Take the Next Step

Host

Amy Julia Becker
Host of the podcast, author, and advocate focusing on families experiencing disability.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Leaning in to the practical

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    suz wilso in texas
    United States2 months ago
  • Hopeful and honest

    Life with disability is good and hard. This podcast is so helpful in giving practical ways to navigate both and flourish as a family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MIsunnysideup
    United States3 months ago

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The host's ability to communicate shared experiences is a highlight, resonating deeply with those facing similar challenges in family life.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its practical advice and the connection it fosters within the disability community.

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From Chaos to Calm-ish: Holiday Survival for Disability Parents with Niro Feliciano, LCSW
Q: What are the non-negotiables and where can I ask for help in achieving those?
Identify what truly matters to you and recognize that logistics may require assistance from others to make those important moments happen.
From Chaos to Calm-ish: Holiday Survival for Disability Parents with Niro Feliciano, LCSW
Q: So I'm wondering if there are ways we can like resist or reframe the sense of just being perpetually overwhelmed.
Remind yourself that the joy does not have to look like it does in the Hallmark movies, and seek beauty in nature and music that can calm your nervous system.
From Chaos to Calm-ish: Holiday Survival for Disability Parents with Niro Feliciano, LCSW
Q: So maybe we could start there. Like what does it look like to actually hold on to hope and live within realistic possibilities during a holiday season?
It involves looking at what our expectations are, recognizing the unpredictability of life, and giving grace to ourselves in what is doable this holiday season.
How to Handle Awkward Questions About Disability with Carrie Hahn
Q: How do you respond to the presumption of incompetence?
Carrie discusses acknowledging the presumption and gently correcting misconceptions while emphasizing that disabled individuals can do things for themselves.
How to Handle Awkward Questions About Disability with Carrie Hahn
Q: What are some of the common misconceptions of disability that we encounter as parents?
Carrie highlights the misconceptions that private information about disabled individuals is open for discussion and the framing of disability as tragedy, where parents receive pity instead of understanding.

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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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1. Niro Feliciano
2. Jordan Arogeti
3. Heather Avis
4. Kevin Chandler
5. Katherine Wolf
6. Sissy Goff
7. Erik Carter
8. Jillian Benfield

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