Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

Amy Julia Becker
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Real talk, real tools, and real hope for families experiencing disability—a Hope Heals podcast hosted by author Amy Julia Becker. The prevailing cultural message around disability tells us our families are problems, but here at Take the Next Step, we see your family as a gift to our society and to your local community. We want you to know that your family matters. Your child matters. We need you among us. Join Amy Julia for conversations with parents, therapists, and disability advocates as they explore how to create delight at home, find belonging in community, and take manageable steps toward a flourishing future. If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed, searching for connection, or wondering what comes next—you’re not alone. Tune in every Wednesday for direction, encouragement, honesty, and hope.

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  1. 6D AGO

    Introducing: Take the Next Step

    Welcome to Take the Next Step, a weekly podcast for families experiencing disability, offering practical guidance, encouragement, and hope. I’m Amy Julia Becker, writer, speaker, and mom to Penny, my 19-year-old daughter with Down syndrome. Each Wednesday, I’ll bring you short, hope-filled conversations with fellow parents, therapists, and disability advocates. We'll explore how to: Navigate the challenges of disability parentingCreate moments of delight, joy, and connection at homeConnect with a supportive community where your family belongsTake small, doable steps toward a flourishing futureOur first season features Katherine Wolf, stroke survivor and disability advocate; therapist Sissy Goff; researcher Erik Carter; and author Jillian Benfield—plus many more! If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed, searching for connection, or wondering what comes next, you’re not alone. Your family is a gift. Your child matters. And we need you among us. New episodes every week starting September 17. __ WATCH this conversation on YouTube: Amy Julia Becker on YouTube SUBSCRIBE to Amy Julia's Substack: amyjuliabecker.substack.com JOIN the conversation on Instagram: @amyjuliabecker LISTEN to more episodes: amyjuliabecker.com/shows/ _ Take the Next Step is produced in collaboration with Hope Heals. Hope Heals creates sacred spaces of belonging and belovedness for families affected by disabilities to experience sustaining hope in the context of inclusive, intentional, inter-ability communities. Find out more about our resources, gatherings, and inter-ability communities at hopeheals.com. Follow us on Instagram @hopeheals. We want to hear from you. Send us a text!

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Real talk, real tools, and real hope for families experiencing disability—a Hope Heals podcast hosted by author Amy Julia Becker. The prevailing cultural message around disability tells us our families are problems, but here at Take the Next Step, we see your family as a gift to our society and to your local community. We want you to know that your family matters. Your child matters. We need you among us. Join Amy Julia for conversations with parents, therapists, and disability advocates as they explore how to create delight at home, find belonging in community, and take manageable steps toward a flourishing future. If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed, searching for connection, or wondering what comes next—you’re not alone. Tune in every Wednesday for direction, encouragement, honesty, and hope.

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