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The Ultimate Plot Twist podcast provides a space for families to share their stories of when life handed them the unexpected. We will hear the things they have learned, the challenges they faced, and the wisdom they wish they had known sooner to help them along the way. Our host, Jen Barger, is a mom to two amazing children, one of which just happens to have an extra chromosome. In her families’ own crazy, beautiful journey to learn more about Down syndrome, she found that real valuable advi ...
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When Passion & Purpose Collide: A Mom's Journey with her Autistic son...w/Jamie McCabe
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“When your passion and purpose collide, beautiful things happen” – This next guest covers so much ground today and I’m PUMPED for you to meet her.. On the podcast today is Jamie McCabe. Jamie is the Founder, Publisher and Area Director for Special Needs Living Magazine, a publication dedicated to being a resource of connection and support to those …
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The one where we talk about ‘Back to School’ – Let’s pause from our regular scheduled programming and chat with our host, Jen, about “Everything In-between.” Today, she is going to share vulnerably about the sneaky feelings the start of this school year brought on for her as a "special needs mom" and the way she is choosing to handle it. Whether yo…
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When a Mom hears the words Leukemia...with Meredith Hall
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“The one when the doctor says…Leukemia ” – I’m actually not sure how to introduce this one properly except maybe to share a quick stat. Studies show that children with Down Syndrome are between 10 to 30 times more likely to develop leukemia than children without. And I, like many other mom’s out there with a child with Down syndrome, find myself th…
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When a Mom just knows something isn't quite right...with Emily Schwalbach
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“But what about the kid that just needs a little help… ” – This one is a little different to what you’ve come to expect here on the Podcast. Today, we are chatting with my sweet friend Emily Schwalbach about some of her experiences with her “neurotypical kiddos” that have thrown her for a little bit of a loop. You see, friend, what I hope you hear …
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When the pain transforms into your passion...with Heather Gregg
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“When the thing that tried to wreck you, becomes the gas to fuel you ” – Today is special because you get to meet my friend, Heather Gregg. Heather is a shining example of a woman who instead of just SAYING “Someone should do something to help new parents that are getting a new Down syndrome diagnosis,” she DID something! Heather is the founder of …
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When she learned her son was not only profoundly deaf...with Suz Conley
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“Your baby is profoundly deaf, but wait, there’s more..” – You are not going to be able to stop listening to this episode with my friend, Suz Conley, as she shares for the FIRST TIME on the internet her journey with her son’s dual diagnosis of having severe hearing loss and a rare genetic disorder. Suz shares boldly about her struggles, the advice …
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A Mom's Journey of 3 sons w/ADHD...with Nicole Stassinopoulos
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The “Silent Diagnosis” of ADHD – Today we unpack one of the more controversial diagnoses out there from a mom that has not only one, but three sons who are learning to navigate life with this disorder. ADHD can be complicated to navigate when there are so many stereotypes and stigmas thrown around with it. Get ready to learn a few new things from o…
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When they told us our baby w/Down syndrome was going to die...with Dave Barger
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“Your baby has Down syndrome.” – These were words that we never expected to hear as parents, much less the next sentence, “I’m so sorry Mr & Mrs Barger but your baby is going to die.” Buckle up because in this episode, my husband, Dave, and I walk you through our prenatal diagnosis with our beautiful son, Preston. We open up about all the feelings …
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Hi and WELCOME to The Ultimate Plot Twist podcast! Here you will find a welcoming space for families and friends to share their stories of when life handed them the unexpected and the blessings that came from them. We will hear the things they have learned, the challenges they faced, and the wisdom they wish they had known sooner to help them along…
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