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Here you’ll find stories of special needs advocacy, a healthy dose of real talk, and practical tools to inspire you to live a life that is redeemed and thriving.

Allison Sweatman


    • Oct 23, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    #016 | Interview with Heather Avis of The Lucky Few

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 33:21


    Author of The Lucky Few This week, Ali is thrilled to be joined by writer and advocate Heather Avis. They discuss her family, how to share your own story, and some of the other work she is doing right now.    Links The Lucky Few on Instagram HeatherAvis.com   Connect with Ali  Ali’sWholeLife.com Facebook Instagram Email: […]

    #015 | Interview with Filmmaker Brian Donovan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 55:50


    Ali chats with filmmaker & advocate Brian Donovan, director of Kelly's Hollywood, an award-winning documentary about his sister Kelly, who has Down Syndrome

    A Little Extra 002 | More Facts About Down Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 6:10


    More quick facts in honor of Down Syndrome awareness month! Do kids with with DS resemble their parents? Find out by making your week a little extra

    #014 | Diagnosis Story with Lauren Ochalek

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 31:36


    Today Ali is joined by Lauren Ochalek, a Rockin' Mom and adoptive parent who played a big part in Ali's adoption as well.

    A Little Extra 001 | Quick Facts About Down Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 5:02


    In this first episode, I share some quick facts in honor of Down Syndrome awareness month! Did you know there are three different kinds of Down Syndrome? Listen to learn more!

    #013 | Our Diagnosis Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 37:52


    The Story of How We Heard the News It’s Down Syndrome Awareness month! In honor of that, Allison and Andrew tell the story of finding out prenatally that their lovely daughter Rosie has Down Syndrome. There’s a lot of talk about complex emotions and what we were feeling during this time, and what we wish […]

    #012 | The Story of Beau

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 43:05


    What's it like to adopt a toddler with Down Syndrome? Find out this week as Allison and Andrew tell the story of adopting their sweet son Beau

    #011 | Nutrition & Mental Health with Holly Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 44:37


    Allison interviews Holly Higgins, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Whole30 certified coach, about nutrition, mental health, and food sensitivities.

    #010 | How the Whole30 Changed My Life with Andrew Sweatman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018


    In this episode, Ali interviews her wonderful husband Andrew and they discuss their family's journey with the Whole30. They also talk a lot about squash.

    #009 | Six Ways Life Has Changed Since Adopting Our Son with Down Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018


    Ali explains how her family has changed since the adoptoin of her sweet son Beau, who just happens to have Down Syndrome.

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