The Mama Bear Podcast is a place for women raising children with special needs to get together and chat about life. Mary Susan McConnell and her guests discuss the beautiful highs and the extreme lows that can come with parenting on such unique journeys. Conversations are fun, candid, and you may want headphones (adult language warning).
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The Mama Bear Podcast is an incredible show that offers support and connection for parents navigating the challenges of raising children with special needs. Hosted by Mary Susan McConnell, this podcast creates a space where vulnerability, compassion, and love thrive. Mary Susan's beautiful heart shines through as she shares her own experiences and invites expert guests to offer insightful advice and information. I am so grateful to have found this show as it reminds me that I am not alone in my journey as a parent of a child with special needs.
One of the best aspects of The Mama Bear Podcast is Mary Susan's ability to address all aspects of parenting and more. She delves into topics such as advocacy, self-care, special education, medical challenges, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with raising a child with special needs. The conversations are honest, raw, and filled with wisdom. The guests on the show provide valuable insights from their own experiences, offering practical advice and strategies that can be implemented in daily life. This podcast is a wealth of information for anyone who listens.
While it is difficult to find any negative aspects about The Mama Bear Podcast, one thing worth mentioning is that the episodes may not always be relevant or applicable to every listener's situation. Since special needs parenting covers a wide range of conditions and challenges, there may be episodes that don't resonate with every individual. However, this is a minor drawback in comparison to the overall value and impact of the show.
In conclusion, The Mama Bear Podcast is an absolute gem for parents raising children with special needs. Mary Susan McConnell has created a space where individuals can feel understood, supported, and inspired. Her vulnerability and compassion shine through in each episode as she tackles important topics related to special needs parenting. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking connection, guidance, or reassurance on their journey as a parent of a child with special needs.
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178. Your Home Should be a Haven: Accessible Renovations w/ Designer, Life Coach & Fellow Mama Bear Morgan Motsinger of Annika Interiors & Sweet Bee Coaching To learn more about Morgan and Annika Interiors, you can visit https://annikainteriors.com or by following her on Instagram @annikainteriors. To learn more about Morgan's coaching business, visit https://www.morganmotsinger.com or by following her on Instagram @sweetbeecoaching. Access her workbook https://www.morganmotsinger.com/freeresources Visit Mary Susan at www.marysusanmcconnell.com
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175. Enneagram Specialist, Jorja White, on raising her 21yr old daughter with intellectual disabilities, building an authentic life, and more Check out Jorja's world: www.findingrokovoko.com IG: @jorjawhitecoaching @jorjabea Find the details about the Mama Bear Daily at https://mamabearmedia.teachable.com/p/mama-bear-daily
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Thank you to our sponsor Allison Cullen from Aligned Designs. Book a free 20 minute session today with Allison here: https://calendly.com/aligneddesignsco/individual-coaching-20-minutes?month=2021-07 And find Allison at https://instagram.com/aligned.designs?utm_medium=copy_link Find Penny at www.pennywincerwrites.com and on IG @pennywincer. Find Mary Susan at www.marysusanmcconnell.com and on IG @marysusanmcconnell and enter to win a free copy of Penny's book. Sign up to be a Mama Bear Daily Member at https://mamabearmedia.teachable.com/p/mama-bear-daily I'm beyond thrilled to bring you my conversation with the incredible Penny Wincer. In Penny's book “Tender: The Imperfect Art of Caring”, she not only shares her own experiences of being a young carer for her mother and now for her autistic son, she also includes others' stories and their journeys of being unpaid carers from the perspectives of many different roles (spouse, child, sibling, parent…). We talk about what it means to be an unpaid carer, to acknowledge fears, to the need for resources, and what lockdown has looked like for her in London as a single mom needing to work AND care for her family. I appreciate this conversation on so many levels. Giveaway for the book “Tender: The Imperfect Art of Caring” happening on Instagram
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In this epiosode, Jennifer Lendvai-Lintner dicusses her daughter's diagnosis of Pallister-Killian Mosaic syndrome. She also shares how writing one hour a day has helped her thrive. Enroll in Jen's Webinar: An Easy How-To on Publishing Your Work... and why it's good for your platform HERE. Follow Jen on IG : https://www.instagram.com/jenwriter/ Join the Mama Bear Daily HERE.: https://mamabearmedia.teachable.com/p/mama-bear-daily
Melanie Dimmitt is on the show today! Mel is an Australian business, arts, and lifestyle journalist. She has created content for branding and marketing agencies and is a freelance journalist, ghost writer, and content creator. Today, Mary Susan and Mel discuss her book Special: antidotes to the obsessions that come with a child's disability. ENTER the giveaway to win a free copy of "Special" by Melanie Dimmitt and a copy of Mary Susan's ebook, "We're Going to Have Fun, Damnit" at @marysusanmcconnell on Instagram. Also, follow Mel on IG: @the_special_book "Special" is available to purchase online in the US at places like Amazon and Barnes & Nobel. It's also available as an ebook and audiobook in all the places you can download ebooks and audiobooks. Here are some links: https://www.amazon.com/Special-Antidotes-obsessions-childs-disability/dp/1925384683/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=, https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/special-melanie-dimmitt/1136910525?ean=9781925384680 Find Mary Susan at www.marysusanmcconnell.com
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In this requested episode, Mary Susan talks about the resistance that can happen when you're ready to start something new. Whether it's beginning a new business venture, putting something creative into the world, or developing a dream vacation for your child with special needs, resistance can cause major stalling. Throughout the episode, Mary Susan shares how resistance played a role in getting her doctorate in special ed, writing and publishing her ebook, "We're Going to Have Fun, Damnit", beginning the Mama Bear Podcast, & starting a coaching practice for special needs mamas- while simultaneously being the mama to her wonderful daughter with profound special needs. Resistance can happen no matter what the new venture is, and it's important to not let it unconsciously break down your dreams. www.marysusanmcconnell.com
In this episode, Mary Susan shares her own journey with sleep and reads responses to a recent IG post that elicited more than 70 comments from fellow special needs mamas experiencing the same thing. Access the FREEBIES and get on the email list HERE.
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Discover how Allison Cullen helps fellow mamas design a life of ease and authenticity by helping them align with their unique energy type. Find Allison's podcast, The Aligned Designs Podcast on iTunes (or click the link). Find Allison on instagram at: @aligned.designs The link for the chart mentioned in the show is HERE Find Mary Susan at: www.marysusanmconnell.com
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In this episode, Mary Susan shares ideas IG followers sent her in regards to this year's celebrations along with what she and her family have done at home the past few years with her daughter's sensory/diet considerations. Find the host, Mary Susan McConnell here: Her ebook: We're Going to Have Fun, Damnit: Transparent Tales of Thriving & Struggling in the Extreme Circumstances of Special Needs Parenting Her course: Make More Money, Mama (enroll here) Her freebies (includes a 20 page inclusive coloring book!) Her website: www.marysusanmcconnell.com
In this episode, Mary Susan shares creative ways she has found to handle exhaustion (besides 17 cups of coffee) and the types of fatigue that many parents raising children with special needs experience. Check out Mary Susan's online course "Make More Money, Mama" HERE: https://mama-bear-media-w-dr-mary-susan-mcconnell.teachable.com/p/make-money-mama Check out Mary Susan's eBook, "We're Going to Have Fun, Damnit" HERE: https://www.marysusanmcconnell.com/shop
In this episode, Mary Susan shares how her coaching practice led her to create a course designed for full-time caregivers- and how they can creatively fulfill their bank accounts and their spirits. (Turning passions into profits without a ton of time). Enroll today. Make More Money, Mama: Creative Ways to Seriously Increase Your Income When You're Also a Full-Time At-Home Caregiver Empower Hours can be booked HERE.
In this episode, Mary Susan recognizes how many women have shown interest in finding ways to increase their income and re-enter the professional space while simultaneously being a full-time caregiver. Learn more about Mary Susan's coaching options and apply HERE. Take the survey to share your preferences for the Making Money Workshop HERE.
In this episode, Sean and Mary Susan try to talk about nothing- nothing related to the pandemic or big decisions anyhow. They somewhat, succeeded. Apply for coaching from Mary Susan HERE. Find Sean @sean_mcconnell on IG
In this episode, Mary Susan discusses the very important episode her friend and fellow podcaster / special needs mama Kim Albrecht just published on her show the Lomah Special Needs Podcast. Click HERE to listen to Kim's very important episode of the Lomah Special Needs Podcast: 116. Complicated Behaviors: Touching of Self and Others. Click HERE to learn more about Mary Susan's coaching services for mamas raising children in extreme circumstances. Click HERE if you want to snag yourself a spot in a 4-week intensive at the current price. (Prices change 8/1/2020). If you want to sign up for a Home-Learning Brainstorm Session w/ Dr. Mary Susan McConnell CLICK HERE.
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