Remembering Jake: Honoring our Son and Coming Together for Families With Disabilities
Picture this—a packed restaurant, margaritas flowing, and a room full of people who love Jake. That’s Cantina Day.It’s more than just a tradition—it’s a celebration of his life, a space to share memor...
30 Jan 202517min
The Importance of Adaptive Equipment for Medically Complex Individuals | Rifton Equipment
What if the right piece of equipment could restore someone's independence? Heather sits down with Joe Keiderling, the heart and mind behind Rifton Equipment, to discuss how their adaptive designs are ...
23 Jan 202529min
What No One Tells You About Special Needs Parenting
Behind every rare disease diagnosis lies a story of heartbreak, resilience, and unshakable love. Heather sits down with Effie Parks, award-winning host of Once Upon a Gene and mother to Ford, who live...
16 Jan 202544min
My Son Outlived His Life Expectancy: Microlissencephaly & Our Fear of Losing Miles
What happens when a 2-5-year life expectancy stretches into a decade of miracles, fear, and unconditional love? In this profoundly emotional episode of A Place of Yes, Heather talks with David Robinso...
9 Jan 202550min
Glioblastoma: Losing a Parent to One of the Deadliest Cancers
Kate Snedeker was still in college when she faced the unimaginable: losing her father to glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and deadly cancers. In this episode, she opens up about navigating pro...
2 Jan 202540min
Her Mother’s Death Was a Family Secret — Until She Broke the Silence
Susan Lieu’s story is anything but ordinary. She’s the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, a truth-seeker, and the author of The Manicurist’s Daughter, a memoir about family, loss, and the impossible bea...
26 Dec 202446min
Dating as a Special Needs Mom: Divorce and Self-Discovery in My 40s
In part two of my conversation with Hillary Savoie, we dive into her incredible journey of self-discovery following divorce. Hillary opens up about dating for the first time in her 40s, navigating rel...
19 Dec 202418min
The Untold Truth About Life as a Special Needs Mom
Motherhood can often feel like it defines us completely—especially when navigating the complexities of raising a child with special needs. In part 1 of this raw and honest episode, Hillary shares her ...
12 Dec 202436min
