
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 | 13 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsParentingKids & FamilySociety & Culture | |||

Feeling alone in the hard parts of parenting a child with a disability? Hear how other families are finding support, encouragement, and practical ways to navigate the challenges while celebrating the joys. Plus, a quick review is the perfect Christma... more
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
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This podcast is new but has quickly become one of my favorites, and I look forward to listening to each episode. They are the perfect length for busy parents, and are really valuable for parents of kids with disabilities, but I also feel that many concepts are helpful for all kinds of relationships! I have shared it with several other people and highly recommend it.
When you care for someone with a disability this is a short podcast (usually less than 30 minutes) that understands the beauty and the struggles you encounter and gives you resources and inspiration. Thanks for supporting us giving us the ideas to Take the Next Step.
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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Focused on families experiencing disabilities, this show invites listeners into authentic conversations that blend practical advice with emotional support. Each episode features discussions with parents, therapists, and disability advocates who share insights on finding joy, community belonging, and coping strategies amid challenges. Unique in its perspective, the show frames families with disabilities not as problems, but as valuable contributors to society, empowering listeners through hope and practical tools to navigate their parenting journeys.
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Take the Next Step launched 4 months ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Take the Next Step include:
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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