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Each episode is a unique interview & provides REAL LIFE experiences so we can together, create a new definition of Down syndrome
We are so excited for our 1ST ANNUAL Buddy Walk in the
๐Redlands CA area! So happy to meet new faces and serve our families that have loved ones with Down syndrome. ๐๐ Follow to register your team ๐ช๐ผ Itโs going to be a fun event so mark your calendars!
๐Moore Middle School
1550 E Highland Ave
Redlands CA 92373
๐๏ธ October 19, 2024
โฐ9:00 AM
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Today on TALK 35- we get to talk to Brady Murray, owner and founder of RODS Heroโs. ๐ฆธ๐ป๐ฆน๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ๐ฆธ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฆน๐ฆน๐ผโโ๏ธ
Becoming a parent to a child with special needs is not only by chance but can also be by choice. We at TALK Down Syndrome absolutely love those who are first to raise their hand to the task of taking on such a special duty to parent a child with special needs and RODS Heroโs agree. That is why Brady Murray and his family created this organization to help individuals that want to step into parenting our little special ones who need family and love. Talk a moment to listen to this beautiful calling of love and community on todayโs episode.
For more info you can go to https://rods.org/
Read more about Cooper at https://www.coopermurray.org/
As always you can stream on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you stream your favorite radio shows. ๐ง
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Evelyn Acevedo is not only an amazing mom to her son Lincoln, but she has one empowered and determined woman. This lady found a problem with her and her city, and took the steps to make changes and to bring awareness for our down syndrome community. Take some time to listen to this episode. I guarantee you will be rushing to the computer to find ways that you can advocate in your hometown. You donโt want to miss this one as Evelyn will not only inspire me, but Iโm sure she will inspire you as well.
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To listen: find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or wherever you stream your favorite shows ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Today I am introducing you guys to Courtney Sebastiano. Interestingly, Courtneyโs first child Jaxon has Down syndrome. Courtney walks us through how courageous and resilient her newborn baby was as he faced aspiration issues, along with heart failure, and his first few months. Now a healthy, almost 3 years old little boy, alongside his brother, are just the most amazing and inspirational kids Courtney never knew she would be blessed with.
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To listen: find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or wherever you stream your favorite shows ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
TALK 32: Michael Holm. My husband, live, silly, and raw about raising our kids, especially our special girl with DS.
Behind this podcast, behind every life event I have ever had (including the birth our children) is my main support, my husband, Michael Holm. This podcast has now been running for a little over 3 years, and guess what, my husband has never been featured on it. So for this episode we decided to drop the kids off at the grandparents, grab a drink, and record his viewpoint of parenting both our children, being a special needs parent from a father's perspective, and how he see's the future of our family raising a child like Cheyenne and Jade. This episode is extra special to me because I hardly get to have conversations from a man's perspective on special needs parenting. We ever so often hear journeys from women. So grab a drink with us and take a listen to our shenanigan's about what is was like having Cheyenne and Jade.
Be advised: this episode is pre-recorded months ago. Im just a lagger on posting it ๐
As always you can listen on Spodify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast or wherever you stream your favorite shows! ๐ง
I had my second daughter for my oldest to have a long life playmate. So when my child was born with Down syndrome one of the major questions was โhow will my oldest take this? Will they play together? Will she be able to feel a sister connection with her? Will she embrace her or disregard her?
Needless to say all those worries came to a quick ease when I started seeing them play, I see my oldest excited to wear blue and yellow, I see her advocate in her little elementary ways, I see her learn about the differences in behavior and thinking her little sis has, I see her run up to people with Down syndrome and say HI to them, because her little sister is like themโฆand I often come across things like this.
This is everything to me. I hope one day her college letters reference special needs, and I absolutely know with our a doubt she will embrace people around her with differences.
I am such a lucky mom!!!
New Episode is up:
TALK 31: Brandy Duggan- Becoming a new mom to a child with DS while also learning about herself.
It took 7 months for Brandy to respond to my message on Facebook when I reached out to her to be a guest. Little did I know during that time, Brandy was embarking on her own journey of being a brand new mother to Brayden (who is diagnosed with Down Syndrome) but also learning about her own neurodiversity. Brandy shares with us how she maneuvers through social media taking down โtrollsโ and shining her own light of advocating for her two children.
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TALK 30: Celebrating WDSD. Learning more about Autism & those that have a dual diagnosis.
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This episode we do have just one special guest but TWO ๐ Dey, a mother to Adam who has Autism and Seleste, a mother to Genesis who has a dual diagnosis of Autism and Down Syndrome. Us three moms collaborate on what our diagnosisโ mean, how we maneuver through the struggles and triumphs in motherhood, and share our personal experiences of being super moms to our babies, and we learn something more about one anotherโs special child. Itโs so wonderful to be able to share World Down Syndrome Day with the Autistic community. Because at the end of the day, no matter what diagnosis (or no diagnosis) we are all moms just trying to do our best and we canโt be our best without this kind of support, right?
Thank you lovely ladies for being so open and sharing your ideas on todayโs episode
As always to listen you can find us on Spodify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast or wherever you stream your favorite shows! ๐ง
So grateful for our listeners and supporters!
This is why we have this podcast- inviting new moms, experienced moms, and any loved ones that know the reality of Down syndrome and can share their journey with others!
Canโt wait to record with this mama right here ๐๐
TALK 28 is now up. ๐
We are celebrating miracle stories just in time for the holidays.
Baby Azaiah, only 5 months old, has much to say to the world and much to p**p! Come listen to Janelle's story of her son, Azaiah, and his struggles he had with Hirschsprung's disease which effects the baby passing stool, and just overcame surgery. Azaiah, born at 3 pounds 5 ounces brings inspiration to any other families out there that may be experiencing a loved one with this disease or other struggles. This tiny baby has such a huge fight and I canโt wait for you to listen to his journey.
Find Janelle & Azaiah on IG at .lanae and please reach out if you have questions about Hirschsprung's disease.
Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast or wherever you stream your favorite shows! ๐ง
Last month I did a special for lucky few arrow tattoos. Hereโs some of the work. I am still open to giving families their arrows, so DM me if you want yours >>>
Next month is DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH ๐๐ AND BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH ๐
Itโs going to be a good month. Celebrate, Advocate, and support yourself or a loved one by throwing some ink on your skin.
Iโm running tattoo specials all month long starting now!!!
DM to book an appointment!
๐Located in San Bernardino County -California
We have a new episode out!!!
TALK 26-Today we TALK Autism! ๐งฉ
We are switching it up a bit with today's episode. It is important to not only raise awareness on Down syndrome but to be aware of other special needs diagnosis, such as Autism. This is why I invited a friend of mine, Vanessa Gonzales (who's daughter Chloe is Autistic) to be a special guest on this episode. Vanessa shares a bit of insight on what it is like to have a child with Autism and the importance of listening to your inner mommy hunch by investigating signs that you may suspect your child may be different than other children.
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๐Stream on Spotify, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, or where ever you listen to your favorite shows.
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Oh can they! On my podcast I have interviewed entrepreneurs, actors, storytellers, authors, models, painters, gymnasts๏ฟผ๏ฟผโฆ you name it!!!
Each person was not suffering from down syndrome if anything they were rising above the โdisabilityโ that society labeled them and turned it into a ABILITY!!!! ๏ฟผ
Down Syndrome does not define our babies abilities ๐๐
I always find myself correcting others when they say โI know a downs childโ
itโs a โchild with downsโ โฆ not to be mean but for this very rule above.
Letโs put our babies FIRST before their diagnosis. Because we all know that their diagnosis DOES NOT define who they are. ๐๐
Who doesn't love GiGi's Playhouse? Well guess what? We have a new location opening in the beautiful Southern California and today we get to have on our episode Katie Gresko, Vice President (what what!!) of GiGi's Playhouse ORANGE COUNTY!
Katie discusses how she got involved with GiGi''s Playhouse and how it has changed her life raising her first born Jack, who has Down syndrome. Take listen and hear Katie's backstory along with how you can start up your own GiGi's Playhouse ๐or be apart of a team. ๐ฏโโ๏ธ๐ญ๐ป๐ฏ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ฆฝ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ฟ๐ญ๐ป๐ฉ๐พโ๐คโ๐ฉ๐ป
Check out GiGis Playhouse OC on Instagram at
Find them on Facebook or visit GiGis playhouse.org/Orange County for more info ๐
As always you can find our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or wherever you stream ๐your favorite shows! ๐ง
Hey Guys! Itโs me your host Chantele Holm!
3 years ago (October 2018) I had an unexpected surprise when I gave labor to my youngest daughter Cheyenne. She was born with Down syndrome. I had absolutely no clue what this meant for my family or myself.
Fast forward to today, I now know the answer! It meant that I was given the most beautiful gift a person can receive. I was given the gift of LOVE, understanding, acceptance, knowledge, more compassion, and most of all another beautiful beautiful baby girl- who is capable, smart, loveable, and strong willed.
Through what I have learned so far, I wanted to build a platform for all of us mothers who share similar yet somewhat different experiences in raising a child with Down syndrome. I wanted to build a support group and a new way to define what Down syndrome really is. Not just your medical definition!
So this is why I created this podcast!
REAL LIFE CONNECTIONS & REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES.
๐๐ welcome to the TALK Down syndrome podcast!
Check us out on Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast or wherever you stream your favorite shows ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Photos below include me; Chantele (Hiiii) My husband Michael, our oldest daughter Jade and our youngest, Cheyenne. But we like to call her โChey Chey Extra Friesโ ๐๐๐
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Today we are kicking off World Down Syndrome Day, I would say SUPER early but only because when I think of WDSD I think of Johnโs Crazy Socks. Todayโs episode features father and son duo, Mark and John Cronin owners and creators of Johnโs Crazy Socks. When I first entered this community, I remember seeing Johnโs Crazy Socks marketed everywhere online and it has finally come full circle where they are now on my podcast! It was such a joy to discuss how their business started as well getting to know more about John as an individual and I can tell you now, him and his dad have one heck of a relationship. What they have created is what all of us parents dream about, a successful business full of happiness, love, travel, and advocacy with our children. These two are quite a pair so take a listen to todayโs short but sweet episode of the journey of Mark and John Cronin of none other than the best socks in town, Johnโs Crazy Socks. Find their episode plus many more inspiring stories on Spodify under this podcast to hear the rest of their journey ๐งฆ๐งฆ๐งฆ๐งฆ๐งฆ๐งฆ๐งฆ If you would like to see more of John and Mark visit these links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzPvxz1oUEA&feature=youtu.be โ Johnโs Crazy Socks (johnscrazysocks.com)โ โ Hiring Those w/ Differing Abilities Is Good Business | John & Mark X. Cronin | TEDxLakeSuccessStudio (youtube.com)
Today we visited @drbrewed in Calimesa, CA โ๏ธ A coffee shop that employs people of all abilities ๐๐ Such a beautiful cozy shop with some very tasteful coffee selections! If you are in the Calimesa area YOU MUST STOP BY!! ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐
So grateful for our listeners and supporters! This is why we have this podcast- inviting new moms, experienced moms, and any loved ones that know the reality of Down syndrome and can share their journey with others! Canโt wait to record with this mama right here ๐๐
The TALK Down syndrome Podcast is looking for miracle stories for the โHoliday Miracleโ segment. If you would like to share your journey about a loved one with Down syndrome please DM us!
Next month is DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH ๐๐ AND BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH ๐ Itโs going to be a good month. Celebrate, Advocate, and support yourself or a loved one by throwing some ink on your skin. Iโm running tattoo specials all month long starting now!!! DM to book an appointment! ๐Located in San Bernardino County -California
We have a new episode out!!! TALK 26-Today we TALK Autism! ๐งฉ We are switching it up a bit with today's episode. It is important to not only raise awareness on Down syndrome but to be aware of other special needs diagnosis, such as Autism. This is why I invited a friend of mine, Vanessa Gonzales (who's daughter Chloe is Autistic) to be a special guest on this episode. Vanessa shares a bit of insight on what it is like to have a child with Autism and the importance of listening to your inner mommy hunch by investigating signs that you may suspect your child may be different than other children. ๐๐โค๏ธ ๐Stream on Spotify, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, or where ever you listen to your favorite shows.
Did you know we have stickers too!! Sticker packs are $5 each for 3 stickers ! Check us out on IG: inkandadvocacy or visit our website inkandadvocacy.com
Down Syndrome does not define our babies abilities ๐๐ #downsyndromeawareness #specialneedsmom #specialneeds #downsyndrome #t21 #t21rocks #homieswithextrachromies #able #TheLuckyFew
Who doesn't love GiGi's Playhouse? Well guess what? We have a new location opening in the beautiful Southern California and today we get to have on our episode Katie Gresko, Vice President (what what!!) of GiGi's Playhouse ORANGE COUNTY! @gigisplayhouseorangecounty Katie discusses how she got involved with GiGi''s Playhouse and how it has changed her life raising her first born Jack, who has Down syndrome. Take listen and hear Katie's backstory along with how you can start up your own GiGi's Playhouse ๐or be apart of a team. ๐ฏโโ๏ธ๐ญ๐ป๐ฏ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ฆฝ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ฟ๐ญ๐ป๐ฉ๐พโ๐คโ๐ฉ๐ป Check out GiGis Playhouse OC on Instagram at @gigisplayhouseorangecounty Find them on Facebook or visit GiGis playhouse.org/Orange County for more info ๐ As always you can find our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or wherever you stream ๐your favorite shows! ๐ง
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