Changing Your Dreams: Parenting a Child with Special Needs

I love Lara’s podcast. She is a beautiful spirit and through her podcast she holds space for us mamas who are in the thick of it all. Grateful for her podcast.

I don’t have a child with special needs but I consider this podcast a must-listen anyway. Why? Because it puts us more in touch with humanity. That’s how I feel anyway, every time I listen. Episodes tell us the stories of the individuals and families that our society doesn’t focus on nearly enough when they are precisely the stories that need to be heard the most. I feel lucky I came across Lara and her heartbreakingly-beautiful story; She has a knack for balancing the ultra tough topics with grace and the best sense of humor. I feel as though we’re sitting and having coffee every time I listen. Lara, thank you for creating this podcast. Thank you for helping those of us who aren’t parents of special needs children better understand those who are, so we can in turn show up and be better for one another.

Although Lara and her guests generally speak from the perspective of raising special needs kids, the discussions on the importance of self care are applicable to everyone. I really enjoy Lara’s conversational style and the ideas from her diverse guests.

Such an insightful and genuine listen. I look forward to each episode in learning how I can better myself and support others. A must listen!