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BABIES DOWN, BOTTLES UP

Babies Down, Bottles Up
  • 4.7 (34)
  • Parenting
  • Updated Biweekly

A group of blind moms that are changing the narrative. We discuss our kids, relationships, beauty tips, fitness, motivate, and share our experiences as blind women. We believe that the best way to change misconceptions and stigmas is through awareness and sharing our unfiltered truths. So put the babies down for bed, and come sip your glass of wine with us... Or the whole bottle. We don’t judge. https://www.facebook.com/babiesdownbottlesup/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOxwJmsfgPcLrLfakj0Eeg https://www.instagram.com/bdbu_pod/ https://twitter.com/bdbupod

  1. May 28

    Mom of the Month: I run off of caffeine, doritos and Skittles w/ Melissa Zinke

    Melissa is the kind of guest that makes you rethink what’s possible. This week, we sit down with Melissa, a blind physical therapist, mom, and absolute force of nature who has spent her life proving people wrong. After losing her vision due to a rare case of shingles that affected both of her optic nerves, she was told a lot of things she wouldn't be able to do. She decided not to listen. Melissa shares her journey from learning blindness skills as a young adult to becoming a doctor of physical therapy and building a career in a field where many people assumed blindness would be a deal breaker. We talk about the barriers she faced in school, the skepticism she encountered during job interviews, and how she developed her own methods for evaluating and treating patients without relying on sight. We also get into the technology and accommodations that help make her job possible, the importance of communication and trust when working with patients, and why representation matters when blind people step into professions where others have never seen someone like them before. Outside of work, Melissa opens up about raising two teenagers, surviving grad school with young children at home, NICU stays, and how she and her husband built a life together while figuring it all out as they went. There are plenty of laughs along the way, especially when the conversation turns to teenagers learning to drive, family routines, and the realities of parenting kids who are almost grown. Melissa’s story is about persistence, confidence, and refusing to let somebody else decide what your future should look like. If you've ever wondered what happens when determination meets opportunity, this is a conversation worth hearing. Get your hands on the Blind Parenting Guide and Toolkit Bundle: https://bdbushop.com Support us on Patreon. Email us at info@bdbupod.com. Like our Facebook page. Follow us on TikTok. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram.

    1h 9m

  2. May 21

    Trail Blazing my way onto the Pole w/ Brit Culp (AKA Ms. Blind Fury)

    This week’s guest is somebody who completely flips the idea of what blind people are “supposed” to do on its head. We’re joined by Brit Culp, also known as Miss Blind Fury, and this conversation goes everywhere in the best way. Brit is a licensed professional counselor associate, personal trainer, massage therapist, bodybuilding competitor, and pole dance instructor who has spent her life proving that people really need to stop putting limits on blind women. We talk about her journey growing up with retinitis pigmentosa in a small Texas town, learning independence at Criss Cole, and finding her way through careers that weren’t always welcoming to blind people. Brit gets honest about the discrimination she faced trying to work in counseling, how she pivoted when doors kept closing, and what finally helped her break through into the career she wanted. Then we get into fitness, bodybuilding, and pole dancing, which honestly becomes one of the most interesting parts of the episode. Brit explains how she learned to adapt in spaces that are heavily visual, how she teaches instructors to communicate movements differently, and why she fell in love with pole dancing after years in bodybuilding. She also shares details about an upcoming performance centered around grief and vision loss that’s deeply personal to her. We also touch on ADHD diagnoses in women, makeup and fashion as blind women, tattoos, body image, guide dog life, and the random realities of trying new things when everybody expects you to stay in the box they built for you. And somewhere in the middle of all that, you’ll hear stories about Pixie, her guide dog who basically decided counseling clients were emotionally exhausting and retired herself from the therapy office. Honestly, relatable. This episode is funny, thoughtful, motivating, and one of those conversations that leaves you wanting to try something you probably talked yourself out of before. Find Brit Culp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culpbrit/ Email: culpbritfit@gmail.com Get your hands on the Blind Parenting Guide and Toolkit Bundle: https://bdbushop.com Support us on Patreon. Email us at info@bdbupod.com. Like our Facebook page. Follow us on TikTok. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram.

    1h 20m

  3. May 7

    I'm Disabled, watch me parent! W/ Kudsiya of Down to the Struts Podcast

    This one is one every parent needs to hear, even if you wish you didn’t. We’re joined by Qudsiya Naqui, law professor, host of Down to the Struts, and a blind mom who breaks down what actually happens when parenting and the legal system collide. She gets into how disability is still being used against parents across the country, and why so many families are put in positions they never saw coming. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} We talk through the reality of CPS involvement, how easily situations can escalate, and what blind parents are up against on a daily basis. From understanding your state laws to building a support system, keeping documentation, and knowing your rights, this conversation is packed with information you hope you never need, but should have anyway. Qudsiya also points to key research and resources that help make sense of all this, including Legal Ableism: A Systematic Review of State Termination of Parental Rights Laws and Disabling Families, which break down how these systems impact disabled families across the country. Outside of the law, we get a glimpse into her personal life too, from meeting her husband on a dating app right before the world shut down, to building a family and raising her daughter while navigating a career in law. If you're a disabled parent, thinking about starting a family, or trying to understand what your rights actually look like, take this one in. Find Qudsiya and Down to the Struts Down to the Struts Getting Down to It Newsletter LinkedIn Instagram Resources Mentioned Legal Ableism: A Systematic Review of State Termination of Parental Rights Laws Disabling Families Get your hands on the Blind Parenting Guide and Toolkit Bundle: https://bdbushop.com Support us on Patreon. Email us at info@bdbupod.com. Like our Facebook page. Follow us on TikTok. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram.

    45 min

  4. May 6 • Subscribers Only

    Minisodes: My 600 lb life takes place at McDonalds

    Our go-to orders at McDonalds, Danny gets a new nickname on the show because of his favorite breakfast pastry, and canned ham is awful!

    20 min

  5. May 6 • Subscribers Only

    Minisodes: Teach me how to track my period in the Mexican restaurant

    We're pregaming with our mom of the month for May Daisy, a mom who started her own book publishing company. we here about Josselyn's daughters play, mothers day plans, ask why tracking periods aren't tought to women, massive supporters of speech therapy, Mexican families having three business in one building, and so much more.

    31 min

  6. Apr 30

    Disabled in Space with NASA’s Denna Lambert|Down to the Struts

    We’re collaborating with Down to the Struts and featuring one of their episodes right here on Babies Down, Bottles Up. In this crossover, Qudsiya is joined by NASA’s Denna Lambert for a conversation about the work she’s doing to push diversity, equity, inclusion, and access forward in space innovation and exploration. Denna shares her experience as part of the second disabled cohort to experience zero gravity and what that means for accessibility here on Earth. She also talks about life as a single mom raising her four-year-old son, Kaleb, and how balancing motherhood with a career in a high-level space can feel like being in orbit some days. Denna Lambert is a collaborator and advocate for inclusive innovation, with a focus on expanding access within space technology. Her work supports small businesses, underrepresented communities, and those looking to engage in NASA’s tech pipeline, all while building meaningful connections and opportunities in her community. Find the full transcript here: Down to the Struts Transcript Listen to Down to the Struts with Qudsiya here: Down to the Struts Support us on Patreon. Email us at info@bdbupod.com. Like our Facebook page. Follow us on TikTok. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram.

    29 min

  7. Apr 27 • Subscribers Only

    Minisodes: How do you have sex if you're disabled FT. Nila your fav disabled Hottie

    Here is some content from the sit-down with Nila, your fav disabled hottie. She speaks about freely having sex, people asking stupid questions, and a tweet about her having sex that went viral.

    9 min

  8. Apr 23

    Checked on my Ex before Convention

    We’re getting ready for convention season, and you can feel the energy in this one. We talk about what it’s like heading into a big convention, the excitement of being in the same space as the community, and finally getting to meet the people who listen every week. From past experiences to what we’re looking forward to this time around, this is a real look at why these events mean so much to us. We also get into what it takes to actually make it work with kids. Traveling, navigating the crowds, keeping things organized, and still trying to enjoy the moment. If you’ve ever thought about going to a convention or you’re already planning your trip, there’s a lot here you’ll relate to. Of course, we don’t stay on track the whole time. We somehow end up debating ideal pets and getting into the random superstitions we all still lowkey believe, because that’s just how these conversations go. If you’re thinking about pulling up this year or you’ve been before, consider this your invite. Come find us, come say what’s up, and be part of it. Get your hands on the Blind Parenting Bundle, a resource to help you feel more prepared for your journey as a blind parent: https://bdbushop.com Support us on Patreon. Email us at info@bdbupod.com. Like our Facebook page. Follow us on TikTok. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Instagram.

    40 min
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A group of blind moms that are changing the narrative. We discuss our kids, relationships, beauty tips, fitness, motivate, and share our experiences as blind women. We believe that the best way to change misconceptions and stigmas is through awareness and sharing our unfiltered truths. So put the babies down for bed, and come sip your glass of wine with us... Or the whole bottle. We don’t judge. https://www.facebook.com/babiesdownbottlesup/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOxwJmsfgPcLrLfakj0Eeg https://www.instagram.com/bdbu_pod/ https://twitter.com/bdbupod

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  • Creator
    Babies Down, Bottles Up
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Babies Down, Bottles Up
  • Show Website
    BABIES DOWN, BOTTLES UP
  • Provider
    Babies Down, Bottles Up

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