Author: Kelly Peterson

New DadPod Episode Released today – in Part 1, Angel dad Brandon tells Betty’s story, walking us through pregnancy and the moments leading up to her birth. A beautiful beginning to a father’s unforgettable journey.    Tune in now and listen wherever you stream your podcasts! https://edwardssyndrome.org/the-breaking-barriers-podcast/ https://youtube.com/@edwardssyndromeassociation… https://podcasts.apple.com/…/the-breaking…/id1797368655 https://open.spotify.com/show/6JjV2MS4hXESUi21xhRJy5 https://music.amazon.com/…/c878898d-f684-4db5-bbd4… https://www.podbean.com/wlpi/pbblog-vqs7h-1195013t

Every Voice Matters In this episode, we’re joined by Speech-Language Pathologist Kaitlyn Shepherd, owner of bAAC Talk Speech Therapy, to dive into the beautiful world or communication. We explore how every child-whether through speech, sounds, gestures, or AAC devices-has a voice worth hearing. Kaitlyn shares insight on supporting communication and feeding skills for children with…

Join the moms as they share real conversations about therapy- where small steps turn into big wins for our kids with Edwards Syndrome.

In this Breaking Barriers episode, Beverly- mama to Warrior Verity and 8 other kids-shares how her daughter’s legacy continues to shine through her journey as a mother and founder of Mama Bear Cares.

Join the moms as they share real conversations about therapy- where small steps turn into big wins for our kids with Edwards Syndrome.

In this episode of the Breaking Barriers Dadpod, four dads open up about their daughters’ feeding journeys with Edwards Syndrome. From the earliest days in the NICU to navigation NG tubes, G-Tubes, GJ tubes-and even the challenges or triumphs of eating by mouth-these fathers share their real and raw experiences. It’s an honest, heartfelt conversation…

In this heartfelt episode, Angel Mom Robin opens up about her son Vinny’s beautiful journey. Through love, loss, and resilience, Robin shares how Vinny’s life continues to inspire and break barriers.

Breaking Barriers: Kelly shares her daughter Emma’s inspiring journey with Edwards Syndrome. A story of Love + Strength you won’t want to miss!!! 

In this heartfelt episode Jennifer shares the story of her beloved son Matthew, his life, and the love that lives on beyond his passing. Through her words, we hear a powerful journey of motherhood, loss, and the enduring strength it takes to carry grief with grace and purpose. 

In this powerful episode of Breaking Barriers, Jeanna shares the incredible journey of her daughter Mia, who was born with Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18). Told through the eyes of a devoted mothers, Mia’s Story of Strength, Love, and Edwards Syndrome is a raw and inspiring look at love without limits, medical challenges, and the beauty…

In this episode of Breaking Barriers, we welcome back Dr. Iverson, pediatric ENT specialist at the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital, for an in-depth conversation on tracheostomy and airway malacia. Dr. Iverson explains what these conditions mean, how they’re diagnosed, and what families can expect when navigating trach care. Whether your child has a tracheostomy…

In this empowering episode, we sit down with pediatric nutritionist Betsy Hjelmgren to talk all things feeding, nutrition, and growth in children with Edwards Syndrome and complex medical needs. From NG and G-tube support to weaning strategies and blending real food for tube feeds, Betsy brings compassionate, evidence-based guidance for families navigating these unique journeys….

Breaking Barriers: Dad Edition- Hosted by Robert Polacek In this special Father’s Day episode, host Robert Polacek—proud dad of Mia—leads an honest and powerful conversation with two fellow fathers of children with Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18). Together, these three dads share their unique journeys, the highs and lows of navigating rare parenthood, and the strength…

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Brandi, a courageous mother sharing her journey through one of the most challenging battles a parent can face—her daughter Faith’s diagnosis with Wilms Tumor. Born with Edwards Syndrome, Faith’s early life came with immense challenges, but nothing prepared their family for the fight against childhood…

In this thoughtful and informative episode, we sit down with Dr. Raskin, a Pediatric Neurosurgeon, to talk about some of the conditions that affect children and families the most. Dr. Raskin helps us understand epilepsy and when surgery can be a life-changing option, movement disorders-especially in the context of rare conditions like Edwards Syndrome-and hydrocephalus,…

In this special Mother’s Day episode, we honor the incredible strength, love and resilience of mothers raising- or who have raised-children with Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18). Join us as we sit down with a group of brave and compassionate moms who share their deeply personal journeys: the challenges, the beauty in the small moments, the…

In this special Mother’s Day episode, we honor the incredible strength, love and resilience of mothers raising- or who have raised-children with Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18). Join us as we sit down with a group of brave and compassionate moms who share their deeply personal journeys: the challenges, the beauty in the small moments, the…