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The Rare LifeAuthor: Madeline Cheney
This is the real, raw, and all the feels of loving a child with disabilities. Episodes feature parent-guests, professionals, and solo episodes with host Madeline Cheney. Their authentic conversations dont shy away from the strong and mixed emotions that often accompany medically-complex parenting. Parents listen in to feel seen, validated, and receive much-needed solidarity. Professionals working with disabled people listen in to better understand what is often going on under the surface for a family living with disabilities. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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239: Anxiety + Medical Parenting w/ Amanda Griffith-Atkins
Episode 239
Thursday, 12 November, 2026
When you're parenting a medically complex child, there's a lot to be anxious about. And even when everything is going well, it's hard to stop waiting for the other shoe to drop. In today's episode, I'm joined by Madeline Cheney and therapist Amanda Griffith-Atkins as we discuss experiences shared by parents in our community, explore the things that trigger our anxiety, how chronic stress and hypervigilance affect our bodies, and unpacking why this life can leave us feeling constantly on edge.We also talk about hypervigilance, the unexpected ways anxiety can manifest, and the coping strategies that can help us feel a little more in control, even when so much of our lives is uncertain.A huge thank you to our sponsor, Real Food Blends!Also, Sticker Club is live! You give us a donation, and we send you thank you stickers! Learn more here!Links:Join Sticker Club!Learn more about our sponsor Real Food Blends! Listen to Ep. 81: Health Anxiety. Listen to Ep. 135: Careers + Family Roles | The Ways They've Been Impacted by Disability Parenting+ The Resentment We Feel.Listen to Ep. 171: The Financial Strain of Medical Parenting.Listen to Ep. 142: What If My Disabled Child Outlives Me?Listen to Ep. 156: Should I Get a Divorce? Insight + Solidarity from Divorced Medically Complex Parents.Listen to Ep. 131: Chronic Stress + Our Bodies | Ways Our Physical Health Takes the Hit.Listen to Ep. 233: PTSD | What It Looks Like + Why It's So Prevalent for Disability Parents.Listen to Ep. 224: Emergencies & ER Visits | Making the Call, Coping with "What Ifs"+ Survival Tips.Listen to Ep. 231: Numbing Out | When Disability Parents Need a Break From Reality.Join The Rare Life newsletter and never miss an update!Fill out our contact form to join upcoming discussion groups!Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life!Donate to the podcast or Contact me about sponsoring an episode.
