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Take the Next Step with Amy Julia BeckerAuthor: Amy Julia Becker
Real talk, real tools, and real hope for families experiencing disabilitya Hope Heals podcast hosted by author Amy Julia Becker. Culture often tells us that families with disability are a problem. At Take the Next Step, we see your family as a giftto society and to your community. Your family matters. Your child matters. We need you here. Join Amy Julia each week for honest conversations with parents, therapists, and disability advocates about finding delight at home and belonging in community, plus practical steps toward a flourishing future. If youre feeling overwhelmed, longing for connection, or unsure whats next, youre not alone. Tune in every Wednesday for direction and hope. Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Disability + Siblings: What the Research Says with Meghan Burke, PhD
Episode 22
Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
E22—Is having a sibling with a disability hard on kids? Researcher Meghan Burke has spent years studying (and living) this question. Her findings might surprise you. In this episode, she joins Amy Julia Becker to share:what siblings actually say about growing up alongside disabilitywhy the "burden" narrative is mostly a myththe one conversation every family needs to have before a crisis hits00:00 Introduction to Sibling Relationships in Disability02:48 Research Insights on Sibling Dynamics05:57 Understanding the Myths and Realities09:34 The Experience of Being Overlooked as a Sibling10:59 Common Strengths Among Siblings12:48 Siblings' Needs and Involvement16:41 The Normalization of Disability in Sibling Relationships18:16 Fostering Mutual Care in Families23:02 Future Planning and Sibling Responsibilities_WATCH this conversation on YouTube: Amy Julia Becker on YouTubeSUBSCRIBE to Amy Julia's Substack: amyjuliabecker.substack.comJOIN the conversation on Instagram: @amyjuliabeckerLISTEN to more episodes: amyjuliabecker.com/shows/_ABOUT OUR GUEST:Meghan Burke is a professor of special education in Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. Her research interests include advocacy, families (i.e., parents and siblings) of individuals with disabilities, and disability policy. Her research examines how families advocate for services with their family members with disabilities. She also conducts research examining how siblings of individuals with disabilities transition to caregiving roles.Website: https://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/bio/meghan-burke/Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-burke-4191239/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghanbm/_Take the Next Step is produced in partnership with Hope Heals Camp. Hope Heals creates sacred spaces of belonging and belovedness for families affected by disabilities to experience sustaining hope in the context of inclusive, intentional, inter-ability communities. Find out more about our resources, gatherings, and inter-ability communities at hopeheals.com. Follow on Instagram: @hopeheals and @hopeheals.campWe want to hear from you. Send us a text!
