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When We Need to Embrace Rest In the Unexpected Journey of Parenting Children With Disabilities
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April 15, 2025
In part two of this interview with Amy J. Brown, Amy shares how we can find hope in the chaos of caregiving, the power of not overthinking or overplanning, and the importance of slowing down. Through her mentoring and spiritual direction training, she gives practical advice for flourishing in the difficult position of being a caregiving parent and ways she’s found joy.
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Amy’s Writing on Slowing Down
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- My book: The Other Side of Special
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April 15, 2025
In part two of this interview with Amy J. Brown, Amy shares how we can find hope in the chaos of caregiving, the power of not overthinking or overplanning, and the importance of slowing down. Through her mentoring and spiritual direction training, she gives practical advice for flourishing in the difficult position of being a caregiving parent and ways she’s found joy.
Resources:
Amy’s Website
Amy’s Substack
Amy’s Writing on Slowing Down
If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform!
- Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief
- Click here if you want to be a guest on the show
- Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram
- Find me on Substack
- My book: The Other Side of Special
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1 Encouragement For Sharing Your Story in the Unexpected: Part 2 with Mackenzie Walters 27:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn part two of this interview with Mackenzie Walters, she shares the different types of faith stories, some guardrails for sharing, and how to decide what and when to share with others. She also offers some practical advice on knowing when you’re not ready to tell your story and how our stories are often a guide for others. Episode 11: May 20, 2025 Resources: Faith Storytellers Book: Faith Storytellers If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform! Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief Click here if you want to be a guest on the show Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram Find me on Substack My book: The Other Side of Special…
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1 The Importance of Sharing Faith Stories: An Interview with Mackenzie Walters 31:04
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMackenzie Walters is the author of the book "Faith Storytellers." In this episode, she shares the importance of sharing our faith stories, the vulnerability it requires, and also the power of connection that comes from sharing. Most importantly, she describes how we can find God in the tiny details of our life stories and His presence in the unexpected. Ep 10: May 13, 2025 Resources: Faith Storytellers If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform! Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief Click here if you want to be a guest on the show Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram Find me on Substack My book: The Other Side of Special…
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1 When You Face The Worst Case Scenario In The Unexpected with Becky Davidson 37:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin Carrie today as she interviews Becky Davidson, from Rising Above Ministries, who shares her “modern-day” Job-like story of being a mother to a child with disability, substantial loss, wrestling with God, the key element of lament, and the importance of community and soul care. May 6, 2025 Episode 9 Resources: By The Brook - Register now Rising Above Ministries Rising Above Dad’s Podcast Lectio 365 App Rising Above Podcast with Becky Davidson If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform! Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief Click here if you want to be a guest on the show Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram Find me on Substack My book: The Other Side of Special…
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1 Experiencing Denial in The Unexpected Grief 19:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDenial is our body’s way of protecting us from the reality of our situations, but sometimes we get stuck there. In this episode, Carrie discusses this stage of grief: some reasons we get stuck, the risks of being stuck in denial, and some practices for moving beyond it. April 22, 2025 Resources: Jason Gray: Remind Me You’re Here By The Brook Registration Faith Storytellers Book: Extraordinary Kids Verses Mentioned: II Peter 1:3, John 18 If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform! Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief Click here if you want to be a guest on the show Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram Find me on Substack My book: The Other Side of Special…
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1 When We Need to Embrace Rest In the Unexpected Journey of Parenting Children With Disabilities 21:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedApril 15, 2025 In part two of this interview with Amy J. Brown, Amy shares how we can find hope in the chaos of caregiving, the power of not overthinking or overplanning, and the importance of slowing down. Through her mentoring and spiritual direction training, she gives practical advice for flourishing in the difficult position of being a caregiving parent and ways she’s found joy. Resources: Amy’s Website Amy’s Substack Amy’s Writing on Slowing Down If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform! Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief Click here if you want to be a guest on the show Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram Find me on Substack My book: The Other Side of Special…
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1 When the Unexpected Means Parenting Kids with Trauma: An Interview with Amy J. Brown 25:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedApril 8, 2025 Parenting children with behavioral issues and trauma can be a difficult position with the added shame and judgment we bring not only on ourselves but also from other people. In this interview, Amy J. Brown shares how she has reframed the narrative around her parenting, some strategies she uses to rest, and how she has found hope in the pause between chaotic events while parenting children with visible or invisible disabilities. Resources: Amy’s Website Amy’s Substack If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform! Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief Click here if you want to be a guest on the show Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram Find me on Substack My book: The Other Side of Special…
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1 When The Unexpected Involves Infertility and Adoption 36:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Carrie interviews Jen Headlee, whose journey involved infertility, adoption, navigating the NICU, and her son’s many other health challenges. She discusses bargaining with God, guilt over grief, and embracing the reality of her situation. Listen in to Jen’s unexpected life story. If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform! Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief Click here if you want to be a guest on the show Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram Find me on Substack My book: The Other Side of Special…
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Grief and the grieving cycle is an ongoing part of our journey as special needs parents. Passionately sharing about how we need to expect grief to be a part of this unexpected journey, Carrie explains four types of grief we encounter as disability parents and gives important things to remember, as well as remembering how in every painful experience we encounter, Jesus is with us. Resources: Grief Share Healing Care Ministries Story Workshop - Allender Center There Was Jesus by Zach Williams/Dolly Parton Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop The Life We Never Expected - Andrew Wilson Scriptures Mentioned: Psalm 62:7, Job 42:7 If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform! Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief Click here if you want to be a guest on the show Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram Find me on Substack My book: The Other Side of Special…
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1 The Caregiver Support System with Sara Clime 32:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday my guest Sara Clime shares how her Caregiver Support System was born out of her son’s diagnosis and her own unique giftings to allow mothers to have time for what really matters. Resources: Sara Clime If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform! Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief Click here if you want to be a guest on the show Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram Find me on Substack My book: The Other Side of Special…
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Story draws us in; it packs a powerful punch, can give us courage, and speaks to us in ways that other things do not. In this pilot episode of This Unexpected Life podcast, listen in as Carrie shares the importance of story, her goals for this podcast, and how you can be encouraged in this unexpected journey of raising a child with disabilities, medically complex, mental, emotional, or physical needs. Resources: Story of Jim Elliott, Nate Saint Operation Auca: 60 Years Later Terry Wardle: Healing Care Ministries Scripture mentioned: Psalm 40:1-3 I’ve Witnessed It If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform! Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief Click here if you want to be a guest on the show Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram Find me on Substack My book: The Other Side of Special…
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1 When The Unexpected Leads to a Terminal Diagnosis 33:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday on the podcast, my friend and author Sara Clime, from the Take Heart Special Moms Podcast, gets raw and vulnerable while discussing when the unexpected in her life led to her son’s terminal diagnosis, but also a deeper gut-level-honest relationship with God. Resources: Sara Clime Scripture Mentioned: John 2:22 If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform! Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief Click here if you want to be a guest on the show Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram Find me on Substack My book: The Other Side of Special…
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Welcome to This Unexpected Life , a podcast for parents navigating the challenges of raising a child with disabilities or special needs. Here, we share stories of hope, resilience, and messy faith to help you embrace your journey, work through grief, and thrive in your role. Whether you're just starting out or looking for encouragement to keep going, this is a space where your story matters. Join me as we lean into God's promises and find strength in His steadfast love. This Unexpected Life Podcast: Real Stories, Real Hope For This Unexpected Journey Show Notes: Subscribe to Carrie's e-mail list Follow Carrie M Holt on Facebook , Instagram , or Substack Click here if you want to be a guest on the show My book: The Other Side of Special If you enjoyed the show, leave a 5-star review on your podcast platform! Get my new resource: 5 Practices For Processing Grief Click here if you want to be a guest on the show Carrie’s Facebook or Instagram Find me on Substack My book: The Other Side of Special…
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