Raising Disabled

Raising Disabled

If you are a parent of a disabled child or have wondered what it's actually like and want to make sure EVERYBODY BELONGS, you're in the right place. Please subscribe to Raising Disabled to have some fun with us as we discuss the extreme highs and lows that we and our guests have experienced raising a disabled child or living with a disability. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast. Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcast Facebook - Raising Disabled Podcast

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September 18, 2026 55 mins

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In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to Heather Evans about her NICU journey with her very premature 24-week twins.

You can subscribe to Heather's podcast The Mama Sisterhood HERE or follow her on Instagram @mama.sisterhood

September is NICU awareness month and we want to thank all of the neonatologists, the NICU nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, child life specialists, lactation specialists, and dieti...

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In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to the girls of Caffeinated Caregivers, Alyssa Nutile and Erica Stearns.  

In part 2 of this 2 part episode, we talk with Alyssa and Erica about their experiences with asking for a hospital transfer while their children were inpatient.  We also share how we advocated for our kids and why you need to know your rights as a parent or patient. 

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In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to the girls of Caffeinated Caregivers, Alyssa Nutile and Erica Stearns.  

In part 1 of this 2 part episode, we talk about Alyssa and Erica's disabilities that they themselves have and they both share about their own children's disabilities and unique struggles.

They are a MUST FOLLOW on Instagram at @caffeinated_caregivers because they are the queens of hilarious disability...

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August 7, 2026 62 mins

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In this episode of the Raising Disabled Podcast, we are talking about 40+ ways to avoid caregiver burnout.  

We talk about:

  • what caregiver burnout is,
  • what it can feel like physically and emotionally,
  • how and why it happens to every single caregiver at some point,
  • and then we share 40+ tips to avoid burnout or make it more manageable. 


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In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to Abby Howard from the Accessible Gospel about how to create a church that is accessible and inclusive to the disability community.  

She shares practical tips for how to implement a program at your local church and shares why it is so important for churches to be welcoming to disabled children and adults. 

You can follow Abby online @theaccessiblegospel


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July 10, 2026 49 mins

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In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the last few weeks.  


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In this episode, we talked to Brooklyn Boyer about her injury to her C-5 vertebrae that resulted in becoming a quadriplegic.  We talked about her therapy journey, her upcoming wedding, what she does when she is having a tough day, and how her faith has gotten her through her darkest days.

You can follow Brooklyn online @brooklyn.boy3rand on TikTok!


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In this episode of Raising Disabled, we are talking about how to avoid "glass child syndrome" with Deanna Dawson LPC.  

Deanna is co-owner of The Springs Therapy in Lubbock, Texas and is a parent of her disabled daughter Joy.  You can learn more about her family in our episode Deanna Raising Joy.


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In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to Vernon Jackson about cutting disabled children's hair, his viral haircut videos, and why he has decided to make this into a ministry for the disabled community. 

To learn more about how to donate a haircut to a child, visit Vernon's website at giftedevent.comand follow him on Instagram and TikTok too!


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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Tye Martin about his life with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, his academic career, and what it's like living with a disability.

You can follow Tye on Instagram @dr.tyedmartin or subscribe to his podcast The TYEPOD HERE.


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May 1, 2026 36 mins

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In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from spring break, Easter, and the past few weeks. 


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April 17, 2026 68 mins

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In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to Stacy Faulkner about raising her daughter Addy with Cerebral Palsy and their adoption journey.  

You can learn more about Stacy by following their story on Facebook.


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In this episode of Dumb Things People Say we talk about the popular phrase “God never gives you more than you can handle” with our special guest Chad Bird.

Chad is a Scholar in Residence at 1517, where he brings his deep knowledge of Scripture and theology to readers, listeners, and audiences around the world. 

You can learn more about Chad by following him on Instagram at @chadlbird or listen to his podcast ...

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March 20, 2026 45 mins

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In this episode of Raising Disabled, Deonna and Rhandyl raise the voice of Logan Knowles.  Logan opens up about his birth story and Cerebral Palsy diagnosis.  He shares the challenges of learning to walk as a child and reaching independence by age eleven.  He tells us about how sports—especially skiing—transformed his life and confidence while living with cerebral palsy. 

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March 6, 2026 29 mins

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In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the first few months of the year.  


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February 20, 2026 57 mins

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In this episode, we talked to Grace Grutter about raising her daughter Nella, who has SMA.

To find out more about Grace, follow her on Instagram @bowennellaandco


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In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to raise a disabled child with home health nurses in your home—every day, all the time. The good, the awkward, the funny, and the parts no one prepares you for.


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January 23, 2026 55 mins

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In this episode, we talked to actress, model, and disability advocate Miracle Pelayo.  

To find out more about Miracle, visit her website miraclepelayo.com or follow her on Instagram @miraclepelayooficialTikTok @miraclepelayo_or Twitter/X @miraclepelayo20


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January 9, 2026 46 mins

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In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the holiday break.  We share all about our Thanksgiving, Christmas, family events, and everything in between that made our holidays so fun this year!


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November 14, 2025 64 mins

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In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl talk with Dr. Chris Hulshof, author of Jesus and Disability: A Guide to Creating an Inclusive Church. He shares how raising his son with disabilities has shaped his faith, theology, and approach to ministry.

Together, they discuss why disability isn’t something to fix but something to embrace, how Jesus modeled inclusion, and what churches can do to create spaces where everyone belon...

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