Raising Disabled
We're Deonna and Rhandyl and this is Raising Disabled where we openly talk about parenting our disabled kids and the challenges and triumphs that we've experienced along the way. 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 firsthand living this different life that we love. 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
Episodes
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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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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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 HERE.
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.
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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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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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 @miraclepelayooficial TikTok @miraclepelayo_ or Twitter/X @miraclepelayo20
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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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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 belongs.
In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the past month. From anniversary vacations, to speaking engagements, to family loss and emergencies, it's been an exciting past few weeks!
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Parenting changes us—but parenting a disabled child has transformed us in ways we never expected. In this episode, we talk about how raising our disabled daughters has reshaped our views on parenting, life, and ourselves. Are we better parents now…or just different ones?
Drawing from comments from our incredible community on Instagram and Facebook, this conversation explores the joys, guilt, resilience, and growth that come ...
In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to pediatric oncology nurse Mary Jenner, the founder of The Butterfly Pig. She has created an innovative company that is making toys that mirror real medical equipment that children interact with in the hospital and at home.
If you would like to donate towards a child receiving a toy from The Butterfly Pig to reduce that child's anxiety surrounding their medical equipme...
In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talk to Caroline about raising her daughter Briella who has Cerebral Palsy. Caroline is the social media manager for our sponsors Altimate Medical and Zing Standers.
Follow Caroline on Instagram @briellaandme
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In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the past few weeks. From vacations, concerts, and new ventilators to two hospitalizations and birthday parties, it's been a crazy past month!
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In this episode, we talk to Amanda Griffith Atkins about her new book How to Handle More Than You Can Handle.
We talk about:
- how to get out of survival mode,
- what trauma does to your brain,
- how to handle the grief associated with disability,
- how to practice radical acceptance,
- and how to make meaning in your own life.
Follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda.griffith.atkins and buy her book HERE!
In this episode, we are continuing our series "Dumb Things People Say" by talking about our feelings about receiving unsolicited medical advice from friends, family, and strangers.
We are sharing stories about advice that we have received and that our friends on Instagram have experienced. We talk about what not to say, how we actually want to be supported by those who want to be an advocate, and we give you some...
In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the last couple of months.
Our prayers are with the flood victims in our home state of Texas. We compiled a small list of places where you can donate to people in need like we have:
https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201
https://spiritofgiving.org/donate/?int=curbsid...
In this episode, we talked to Brady Crandall the co-founder of Youth Crews Diapers.
To learn more about these new diapers made just for kids, visit their website HERE.
Follow them on Instagram at @youth.crews
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