Moms Like Me Podcast by SupportNow

Jordan Arogeti
  • 5.0 (11)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

We dive into the messy middle of life's major moments and learn how everyday people make it through. Jordan Arogeti unpacks the struggles and successes during parenthood, hospitalizations, major diagnosis, loss, and more.

  1. 2D AGO

    When the Diagnosis Changes Everything: Jessica Patay on Motherhood, Isolation, and Finding Brave Together

    What happens when motherhood doesn't look anything like you imagined? In this powerful episode of Moms Like Me, Jessica Patay shares the story of her son Ryan's rare genetic diagnosis, the fear and isolation that followed, and how community became the lifeline that changed everything. What began as a deeply personal journey through medical complexity, grief, and letting go of perfectionism eventually led Jessica to build We Are Brave Together—a nonprofit devoted to supporting caregiving moms.  This conversation is honest, heartfelt, and full of hope for any parent who has ever felt alone. Jessica opens up about raising a child with Prader-Willi syndrome, the impact on marriage and family life, the importance of asking for help, and why moms were never meant to carry it all by themselves. If you are navigating special needs parenting, caregiver burnout, disability, or simply the pressures of motherhood, this episode is a reminder that support, belonging, and joy are still possible.

    29 min

  2. APR 23

    The Weight No One Sees: Vanessa Weilnhammer on Medical Motherhood, Marriage, and the Unknown

    What happens when your child is medically complex, deeply loved, and still undiagnosed? In this raw and deeply moving episode of Moms Like Me, Vanessa Weilnhammer shares the reality of raising her daughter Camila through hospital stays, constant caregiving, unanswered medical questions, and the emotional weight that never fully turns off.   Vanessa opens up about grief, isolation, marriage under pressure, the myth of "self-care" in survival mode, and the tension of holding both joy and heartbreak at the same time. Her powerful "island and waves" analogy gives voice to what so many medical moms feel but rarely say out loud. This is an honest, validating conversation for parents, caregivers, and anyone wanting to better understand the hidden weight families like Vanessa's carry every day.

    29 min

  3. APR 21

    She Thought It Was "Just Sleep Issues" — Then 3 Kids and Mom Were Diagnosed With Autism

    What happens when years of unanswered questions finally turn into life-changing clarity? In this powerful episode, Alicia Trautwein shares her family's journey through autism diagnosis — from early warning signs that were missed, to raising three neurodivergent children, to eventually realizing she was autistic too. Her story is honest, emotional, and incredibly encouraging for parents who may be wondering if something deeper is going on with their child.   Alicia opens up about the grief, relief, and hard-won perspective that came with finally getting answers. She talks about how delayed diagnoses affected her older children, why early intervention can make such a difference, what autism can look like in girls and women, and how her nonprofit, The Mom Kind, now helps other families feel less alone. This is a must-listen conversation for parents navigating autism, advocating in schools, or trying to replace fear with understanding.

    32 min

  4. APR 16

    Still in the PICU: Austyn Morrin on Covey's Fight, Mom Guilt, and Finding Strength

    What does it look like to keep going when your baby has spent months in the hospital and your family is living between the PICU and home? In this powerful episode of Moms Like Me, Austyn Morrin shares her son Covey's journey through a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis, heart complications, cardiac arrest, ECMO, a trach, open-heart surgery, and the long road of recovery that still is not over. With incredible honesty, Austyn opens up about balancing life between a critically ill baby and her older daughter, the reality of mom guilt, and the simple survival habits that help her keep moving forward. This is a deeply moving conversation about resilience, love, and what support really looks like in the hardest seasons of motherhood.

    28 min

  5. APR 14

    Her Daughter's Life Depends on a Trach: Adrianna Stallard on Faith, Fear & Fighting for Abigail

    What do you do when your child's life depends on a single medical device? In this deeply moving episode of Moms Like Me, Adrianna Stallard shares the raw, real story of her daughter Abigail's medically complex journey — from a long NICU stay and multiple diagnoses to the terrifying reality that Abigail's airway is now fully collapsed and major reconstruction surgery lies ahead.   Adrianna opens up about the trauma of watching her daughter code, the emotional toll this journey has taken on her family, how writing became a lifeline, and why faith and community have carried them through the darkest moments. She also shares what it means to fight for a "normal" childhood for Abigail in the middle of extraordinary medical challenges.   This episode is a powerful reminder that even in fear, uncertainty, and exhaustion, hope can still take root.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Abigail's diagnosis and complex medical journey What life looks like caring for a child with a trach and feeding tube The trauma, grief, and mental load of medically complex parenting How Adrianna and her husband support both Abigail and her older brother Why faith, writing, and community have become anchors in the storm The urgent road ahead as their family prepares for high-risk surgery in Boston If this story moves you, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe — and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.

    27 min

  6. MAR 31

    Her Son Lived 16 Days in the NICU—Now She's Helping Other Families Stay Together | Jenna Laws

    What happens when the worst day of your life becomes the beginning of someone else's hope? In this powerful episode of Moms Like Me, Jenna Laws shares the story of her son Benny, whose unexpected diagnosis led to a 16-day NICU journey that changed her family forever. Jenna opens up about the shock of late-pregnancy complications, the heartbreak of difficult medical decisions, and the sacred memories they made with Benny during his short but deeply meaningful life. Out of that pain, Jenna and her husband created 16 Days, a nonprofit that helps NICU families stay close to their babies when financial barriers would otherwise keep them apart. This is a moving conversation about grief, motherhood, advocacy, and turning unimaginable loss into lasting purpose.   If you've ever experienced the NICU, loved someone who has, or want to hear a story of heartbreak transformed into hope, this episode is for you.

    39 min

  7. MAR 24

    Her Dad Went From Ironman Athlete to Needing a Lung Transplant in 2 Years | Megan Holmes

    His lungs went from 85% capacity to 16%. He was walking 4-6 miles a day, running Ironman triathlons — and then he couldn't breathe. In this episode, Megan Holmes shares the deeply personal story of supporting her parents through her father's sudden pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis and eventual double lung transplant. From the 8-hour overnight surgery to sitting under fluorescent lights in the waiting room at 1 AM with her mom, Megan opens up about what it really looks like when the sandwich generation steps into the caregiving role. What you'll learn in this episode: Why you should TELL your parents how you'll help instead of asking permission How to prevent caregiver burnout by being the "second shift" for the primary caregiver The emotional weight of watching your invincible parent become vulnerable Practical ways to support aging parents through major medical events (managing communication, attending medication meetings, giving your parent permission to rest) How generational patterns of caregiving get passed down — and why that's a gift Megan's powerful reminder: caring for your parents isn't a burden. It's a privilege. And if you wait for them to ask for help, you'll be waiting forever.

    34 min
  8. From Caregiver Burnout to Hope: Jess Ronne's Powerful Story of Grief, Disability & Healing

    MAR 19

    From Caregiver Burnout to Hope: Jess Ronne's Powerful Story of Grief, Disability & Healing

    What happens when life asks more of you than you ever thought you could carry? In this powerful episode of The Moms Like Me Podcast, Jess Ronne shares her extraordinary journey through special needs parenting, widowhood, caregiving burnout, trauma, and healing. From learning her son Lucas had suffered a stroke in utero, to losing her first husband to brain cancer, to raising eight children and eventually creating a better long-term future for her son, Jess offers a raw, honest, and deeply hopeful look at what life can really feel like behind the scenes for caregiving families. This conversation dives into the realities many families live every day but few people truly understand: profound disability, aggression, exhaustion, grief that layers over decades, the lack of practical support for caregivers, and the courage it takes to rethink what "loving your child well" can look like. Jess also shares how The Lucas Project was born, why she helped create new resources when none existed, and what healing has looked like for her in this new season of life. If you're a parent, caregiver, medical mom, or someone who wants to better understand the hidden weight families carry, this episode is full of truth, compassion, and hard-won wisdom.

    30 min
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We dive into the messy middle of life's major moments and learn how everyday people make it through. Jordan Arogeti unpacks the struggles and successes during parenthood, hospitalizations, major diagnosis, loss, and more.

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