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Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

Amy Julia Becker
Disability
Parenting
Gratitude
Family
Delight
Disabilities
Community
Purpose
Peer-To-Peer Caregiving
Community Engagement
Interdependence
Friendship
Family Dynamics
10 Dimensions Of Belonging
Community Inclusion
Down Syndrome
Belonging
Advocacy
Celebration
Hope Heals

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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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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Heather Avis
New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, podcaster, and Down syndrome advocate
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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
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Episode: The Hospitality of Need: Disability and Interdependence with Kevan Chandler
Katherine Wolf
Stroke survivor, disability advocate, and co-founder of Hope Heals
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Episode: Introducing: Take the Next Step
Sissy Goff
Therapist specializing in childhood development
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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

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 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 States24 days 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 Statesa month 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 Deficit to Delight: Changing the Disability Narrative with Heather Avis
Q: Did you have to learn how to delight in your kids?
Heather talks about shifting from a deficit mindset to embracing curiosity about her children, emphasizing the instinctual love and connection that guided her to appreciate their full humanity.
From Deficit to Delight: Changing the Disability Narrative with Heather Avis
Q: What delights you about your children?
Heather shares that she delights in her children by recognizing their uniqueness and the daily joy they bring, particularly how her children with Down syndrome show her the privilege of knowing them.
Don’t Wait to Celebrate: Disability and Delight with Katherine Wolf
Q: What does it look like to live out that sense of delight, that sense of celebration?
Katherine explains that delight should be celebrated in the process, as outcomes may not always be available.
Don’t Wait to Celebrate: Disability and Delight with Katherine Wolf
Q: What has helped you to reimagine disability and really just to reimagine your life?
Katherine highlights the importance of focusing outward rather than inward, emphasizing the need to share with and contribute to the world.

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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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