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Take Heart

Amy J Brown, Carrie Holt and Sara Clime

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Take Heart is a podcast for special needs moms by special needs moms. It is a place for special needs moms to find authentic connection, fervent hope and inspiring stories.
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Got It From My Momma

Jennifer Vickery Smith

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A podcast with the mommas of your favorite entertainers! Join host Jennifer Vickery Smith for the Got it From My Momma podcast! We'll chat about family, fame, and faith with the mommas of your favorite entertainers. Listen as our guests share never before heard stories from the artist’s childhood and the journey to stardom from the perspective only a momma can share!
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The It’s A Look podcast presents fresh and knowledgeable views on the people and places you may know but not know much about. Join Fredia and Jena for a monthly dose of comedy and curiosity through a curated collection of candid interviews, sonic experiences, and live podcasting shows. Fredia’s expertise within the show is laughter and making heavier topics more digestible. Jena drops the insightful gems, the questions that expand your perspective. Before you hear anything else, you hear the ...
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We Have Notes is a new podcast from writer Abby Gardner—a self-described Gen Xer with serious millennial and Gen Z pop culture tendencies. She, and some equally passionate guests, discuss their current obsessions and what you need to know to keep up with the fast-paced culture of entertainment and social media so you don’t feel lost in the conversation again.
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This podcast series gives readers of books published by Soul Speak Press a deeper insight into the amazing authors that brought their experiences to the page and hopes to inspire it’s audience to a place of transformational healing. This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, NYT bestselling author, founder of Soul Speak Press, speaker, and survivor. The books discussed here are available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes&Nobles, or any online book retailer. For more information on Soul Speak P ...
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Send us a Text Message. A cup of coffee on my couch with Kailey Dickerson? Yes, please! We have the best conversation about family, faith, and fame and navigating it all as a wife to a touring musician and the mother of two young boys. Relationships are Kailey's "thing" and she navigates them well with grace and authenticity. Enjoy my conversation …
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Today, Sara talks with Dr Maureen Michele, physician, life coach, and author of the book Reclaiming Life: A Guide For Parents of Chronically Ill Children. We dive deep into the essential aspects of advocacy and emotional resilience, particularly in the context of parenting chronically ill children. We discussed the "4 C's" - consciousness, curiosit…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we delve into an inspiring conversation with Amber Smith, wife of Granger Smith, who shares their journey of faith, hope, and resilience. After the couple faced an unimaginable tragedy: the loss of their three-year-old son in a drowning accident, Granger made the decision to step away from country music to pursue …
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Send us a Text Message. Host Jennifer Vickery Smith interviews wife of country music artist Thomas Rhett, mother of four, NYT Best selling author, podcast host, and entrepreneur Lauren Akins on the Close-Up Stage at CMA Fest! iMOM Podcast If you need a mom friend right now, you’ve come to the right place. On iMOM.com we... Listen on: Apple Podcasts…
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There are emotional complexities and practical considerations of caring for children with disabilities or special needs during emergencies. In this episode, we discuss our conversations with our kids about emergencies, how we prepare for these inevitabilities, and how to recognize our personal needs to find emotional support during these crises. Th…
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Send us a Text Message. A Conversation with Connie Rice, Mother of Chase Rice, at Azalea Fest 2024" Join us for a special live recording from Wilmington, North Carolina, during the vibrant Azalea Festival 2024. In this episode, we sit down with Connie Rice, the proud mother of country music star Chase Rice. But this conversation isn't just about fa…
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Churchill Archives Centre Director Allen Packwood talks about his new book Churchill's D-Day: The British Bulldog's Fateful Hours During the Normandy Invasion. Countless historians and commentators have criticized Churchill arguing the British Prime Minister delayed and obstructed the plans for the Normandy invasion. Packwood and co-author General …
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Send us a Text Message. If you love Christian music, you are going to love this episode! You’re invited to step onto the red carpet with us as we talk to the nominees, the winners, and the presenters at the fan-voted K-LOVE Christian Music Awards! In this special episode, we’re taking you up close and personal as we chat with your favorite Christia…
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Carrie sat down with Kristin and Todd Evans to discuss their newly released book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage As You Care for Children with Disabilities. They talk about communication strategies for couples, how they manage stress, and the ongoing grief we experience as special needs parents. This episode offers practical advice and emotional …
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a special edition of our podcast as we bring you exclusive coverage from the Academy of Country Music Awards red carpet! Host Jennifer Vickery Smith dives deep into conversations with some of country music's biggest stars as they share their thoughts on the intersection of faith, family, and fame. From chart-topp…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this episode featuring our LIVE podcast recording with Tigerlily and their momma! We had so much fun partnering with ABLE- a beautiful boutique in Nashville, to host a studio audience/girls’ night for our interview with Brenda Slaubaugh - She’s the mom of Kendra and Krista from the duo and has been their biggest c…
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Join hosts Carrie, Sara, and Amy as we take a deep dive into the grief we face as mothers of children with disabilities. In this episode, we talk about how grief can feel like fear or anger, the need to be honest with ourselves, and the transformative nature of lament. This topic is something you may not know that you need until you allow yourself …
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Send us a Text Message. She's the reigning ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year, on just about every artist-to-watch list, and enjoyed success with her top hit- "Everything She Ain't." Hailey Whitters is an Iowa native whose "corn star" queen image has fans in the palm of her hand. Her latest radio single is a stunning duet with fellow ACM new artis…
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Maia Friedman is a multi-instrumentalist and musician who plays in Coco, the Dirty Projectors, and releases solo music. Maia is a Scorpio Sun // Libra Moon // Aquarius Rising. Today we chat about the music and astrology of Leonard Cohen, Judee Sill, and Ludwig van Beethoven. What We Talked About: Coco - 2 (Album) // Coco - Self-titled (Album) // Co…
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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of the "Got it From My Momma" podcast, host Jennifer Vickery Smith talks with Nicci Smith, mother of Tanner Smith from the Netflix hit series "Love on the Spectrum." As April marks Autism Awareness Month, Nicci shares her journey raising Tanner, a 25-year-old graduate of the Clemson Life program, and …
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to hear so much wisdom from and be inspired by Helen Smallbone- the mother the movie UNSUNG HERO is about- she raised seven children, including top-selling Christian artists Joel and Luke from For King & Country and Rebecca St James. The journey of this family is quite unbelievable, and Helen's unfailing trust in G…
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We are excited to share Amy’s conversation with Michele Cushatt, an author, communicator, and 3-time cancer survivor. Michele's latest book, "A Faith That Will Not Fail," offers practices to strengthen faith during challenging circumstances. Amy and Michele talk about acknowledging and dealing with trauma honestly, offering hope. They also discuss …
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Send us a Text Message. You've heard of the "bonus Jonas" ... well, this is a bonus Jonas episode! We've taken the best of the two-part series we released earlier this year with Denise Jonas- momma to the Jonas Brothers! Denise is mom to three of the biggest pop stars in the world and was so kind to share her momma heart, advice, and journey with h…
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Carrie, Amy, and Sara answer listener’s questions in this episode. Questions like, “How do you make good decisions regarding your child’s health?” and “What’s the appropriate amount of information you give when answering someone’s question about your child?” We have learned some real lessons over the years through trial and error and want to share …
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Send us a Text Message. Just ask Lindsay, Jensen, Brynley, or Rylee Arnold, and they'll tell you their momma played a HUGE role in the success each of them has had in the world of dance! From Dancing with the Stars to So You Think You Can Dance, the girls have competed at every level and come from a family where a positive work ethic, no matter wha…
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Send us a Text Message. Julie Chen Moonves is the current host of Big Brother on CBS and the former host of The Talk. Julie walked through a deep valley when her husband CBS executive Les Moonves was publicly accused of sexual harassment. Her decision to stand by her husband cost her her job, friendships, career opportunities and more. She opens up…
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We are honored to welcome the inspiring Kelley Coleman to our podcast. Kelley shared her deeply personal journey as a parent of a child with multiple disabilities and how she ended up writing her book, "Everything No One Tells You About Parenting." Her authenticity and wisdom shine through in this interview. We discuss the lack of information paren…
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Send us a Text Message. Fans of the reality TV show Survivor loved Mama J from the start of season 45! As the oldest contestant on the season, Julie used the perfect combination of sweetness and strategy to place among the final five finishers. In her 40s, Julie found herself walking through a difficult divorce, starting over as a single mom, and e…
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Send us a Text Message. You know her, and if you clicked on this episode to listen, you probably LOVE her on Real Housewives of Orange County! Gina Kirschenheiter is so fun, vulnerable and in a world where it's hard to be REAL - she's mastering it. Gina is a mom to three kids, and we talk about the highs and lows of motherhood, being real with your…
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As caregivers, we are well acquainted with transitions, and very much so in regard to our children. In this collaborative, Amy, Sara, and Carrie discuss the difficulties of life transitions as parents. They talk about their personal experiences, including making medical decisions and educational changes. The challenges of balancing autonomy and out…
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Send us a Text Message. Theres nothing I love more than sharing an inspiring story and this one is definitely that! This story has been everywhere, national news, ESPN, sports talk radio… As soon as I heard Parker Byrd’s story, I knew I wanted to meet the momma behind this young man whose story is impacting so many people! Parker is a baseball play…
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Send us a Text Message. I have loved following Kathie Lee Gifford's career! As a young girl who wanted to be in broadcasting, I thought Kathie Lee had the ideal life- a talk show host on a major network, wife to a former NFL player, and mother to two children the country loved getting to watch grow up. She was so gracious to spend time with me in t…
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Being a parent to a child with special needs comes with its own unique set of challenges, and being misunderstood is a chief issue. As Amy, Carrie, and Sara share their personal experiences and insights, they provide valuable guidance on responding with grace and resilience when faced with misunderstandings…even though they don’t do it perfectly ev…
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Summary: Sara opens up about the challenges of feeling misunderstood as a mom and caregiver to a son with disabilities. Her top 5 instances when she has felt misunderstood touch on assumptions about strength, the perpetual feeling of needing to do more, finding a balance between identity and the constant impact of the diagnosis, and more. We know y…
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Send us a Text Message. We're bringing the party to you! In this episode, Jennifer is joined by her friend Jamie Brown as they share ALL the best items tried, tested, and sometimes tasted from the annual Favorite Things party! Be sure to subscribe to be a GIFMM Insider by March 1 and the complete shopping guide will be emailed right to you! Become …
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Send us a Text Message. Leah is an answer to prayer in the Smith household and the perfect compliment to Conner. These two are getting married soon, and today, Leah joins Jennifer on the podcast. Leah is a former professional surfer, a Bible college student, and the CEO of her soon to be released swimwear line "Legacy the Label." She has been gifte…
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Interview with anthology author Amie J. Woeber contributing the chapter titled "Finding My Voice in Mexico" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. Amie J. Woeber was born and raised in South Florida but has lived all over the world. Professionally she has been working to promote democracy, human …
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Interview with anthology author Kim Osburn contributing the chapter titled "Just As I Am" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. Kim McHarg Osburn is a proud wife and mother, a musician, a breast cancer survivor, and an LBGTQ+ Christian. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was raised in a Presb…
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Interview with anthology author Viviauna Brown contributing the chapter titled "Culture, Church, and Counsel" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. Viviauna Brown is a meticulous and highly analytical individual with diverse, yet unique experiences. Although born and bred a "Mississippi Girl" an…
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Interview with anthology author Tracy Interlandi contributing the chapter titled "Dancing With My Self" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. Tracy Interlandi is an award-winning consultant, a published author, and acclaimed speaker. Through the power of storytelling, she teaches others to influ…
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Interview with anthology author Lily Rakow contributing the chapter titled "I Am Your Friend Too" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. As a notable voice in the twenty-something’s wellness space, Lily has built a loyal online audience who trusts her insights on just about everything - from the …
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Interview with anthology author Amy Mathe contributing the chapter titled "Beautiful" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. Amy Mathe is a coach, mother, wife, supporter, and friend who has worked as a Mental Health Professional for almost 20 years. Her passion is to support and serve those work…
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As parents of special needs kids, we have felt the weight of being misunderstood. In this episode, Carrie shares her experience with people who have made assumptions about us or our children and how it affects us as parents. She explains three things she wishes people understood about her parenting journey and three ways to handle ourselves when we…
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Send us a Text Message. TWO TIME Superbowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is heading back to the biggest game of the year for the THIRD time as the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. His mom, Randi, invited us into her home near Tyler, Texas, to visit her home and the childhood home of Patrick the day before she headed out to the Super Bowl. We talk abou…
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Do you ever feel like people just don't get it? We've all had those experiences - whether it's strangers at the grocery store or even our closest friends not understanding our journey as special needs parents. Amy shares some practical things you can do to bridge the divide and navigate the challenges of being misunderstood. We don’t want to stay i…
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Carrie welcomes her longtime friend, Erika Weise, a mother navigating the complexities of caring for a son with a trach and ventilator. Erika shares her personal insights on acceptance of this new life vs. living in denial, finding meaning in adversity, and creating a support network for families facing similar challenges. This down-to-earth discus…
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Send us a Text Message. Lots to celebrate over here! Jennifer's son, country music artist Conner Smith released his debut full-length album- SMOKY MOUNTAINS. There's no one better to talk to Conner about the story and the heart behind the songs he chose for the album than his momma, Jennifer. Listen to the album, listen to the podcast! We're thankf…
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Interview with anthology author Michelle Ihry contributing the chapter titled "One Complicated Lady" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. Michelle Ihry grew up on a small grains farm in central North Dakota, raising wheat, barley, durum, oats and flax. Her brother carries on that tradition of c…
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Interview with anthology author Stacia Bissell contributing the chapter titled "Breaking the Glass Box" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. Stacia Bissell, M.Ed., is a brain injury coach, educator, public speaker and survivor specializing in helping others find personal and professional growth…
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Interview with anthology author Julie Larkins contributing the chapter titled "Julie, I Love You" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. Julie Larkins is known for her ever-changing hair color, genuine spirit, and exuberance for life. She’s unapologetically authentic and embraces the shadowy piec…
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Interview with anthology author Emily Cartwright contributing the chapter titled "Run" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. Emily has decided that pursuing life as a whole person is worth it. She spent years battling with the do’s and do not’s of how to show up in the world and finally made the…
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Interview with anthology author Bre Cain contributing the chapter titled "Coming Home" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. Since being diagnosed in early 2022 with untreated Lyme disease, Bre has had to reevaluate and evolve the relationship she has with her body in order to advocate for her o…
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Interview with anthology author Delia Sullivan contributing the chapter titled "The Story I Told Myself" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance. Delia’s entrepreneurial journey began in her early twenties when she helped expand her family’s Gourmet-to-Go and Catering business in Alexandria, Virgin…
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The Power of Perspective: Amy, Carrie, and Sara Share Their Stories Summary: Amy, Carrie and Sara look back at their early years of parenting. They share the stories from the days of early diagnosis and what they thought back then…noting with humor how ridiculous it seemed back then. But looking at the early days has helped them appreciate how far …
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Summary: There are real differences between parenting and caregiving. Sara shares about the dichotomies of the responsibilities that we have and how those play out in our daily lives when considering traveling, hiring a babysitter and even just going to the grocery store. Noticing the differences in the roles allows us to give ourselves grace for t…
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