Podcast appearances and mentions of oakley peterson

Today's conversation is one that's close to my heart. I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Oakley Peterson, founder of "Nothing Down About It," a social media platform that beautifully celebrates the dynamic world of Down syndrome. In this episode, Oakley shares her personal journey of unexpected growth, starting from the moment she learned about her son Wells's Down syndrome diagnosis. We delve into the raw emotions, the initial grief, and the powerful transformation that unfolded as Oakley embraced the uniqueness and unfiltered joy that comes with raising a child with Down syndrome. Join us as we explore the beauty of acceptance, the strength found in embracing differences, and the profound life lessons that Oakley has learned along the way. It's a conversation filled with authenticity, love, and a reminder that life's most beautiful surprises often come in the most unexpected packages. Stay tuned for a truly uplifting and enlightening episode!   You know that I'd love to hear what you thought about this episode! Come chat with me on Instagram OR leave a review.  Looking to take more action, but aren't sure where to start? Sounds like group coaching could be a great fit! To find out more about my GROUP COACHING or to sign up go here To find out more about our guest today go to https://www.instagram.com/nothingdownaboutit/ 

Re-air of interview with Oakley Peterson from Nothing Down About it, who has a son with Down Syndrome.

We are back this week with an incredible interview with Oakley Peterson @nothingdownaboutit.   Oakley is a Northern California girl who has embraced Utah as her home after marrying her husband Scott 12 years ago.  Oakley describes herself as an advocate, family girl, ex girl band bass player, and just a mom who loves to get loud about the things she is passionate about.  Oakley is a source of light and joy to those who know her both personally and to the hundreds of thousands who follow her lead in the online community that she established in 2013 called @nothingdownaboutit , the happiest and most inclusive place to celebrate "Up Syndrome" .  Since starting this podcast we have wanted the opportunity to hear and learn from Oakley as she has such an incredible gift for sharing her personal experiences with grief and loss through motherhood that create a safe place for such needed connection.  She and her family so beautifully demonstrate how to live Cautiously Optimistic by "letting life surprise them" as they navigate the sometimes complicated but always colorful road of life.  Thank you Oakley for sharing your time and heart with us, we simply adore you.  

In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Day, we are having a special guest on, Oakley Peterson.Oakley Peterson is a California girl who married a Utah boy and has found herself living in the snow and mountains... where she never planned on raising a family! An even bigger change in life's “plans” was giving birth to a son with Down syndrome... an event that she never hoped for but is beyond grateful for! Enjoying life's surprises with her husband, their beautifully headstrong daughter, Scarlett; that sunshine son who happens to have an extra chromosome, Welles, and their free-spirited youngest son, Ames. Together they find joy in the journey within their little family circusIn this episode, we dive into the ups and downs of parenting a child with as she calls it "Up Syndrome" and how to be together as a family and ok with the struggles that come your way. This episode touched my heart on so many levels. Due to this being such an amazing cause and important topic, below are a few links to gain more support for anyone who needs and organizations to donate on this important day. https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/https://www.ndss.org/https://camphasc.org/https://www.yachad.org/Social Media:Email: oakley@nothingdownaboutit.comIg: @nothingdownaboutitSupport the show (https://pod.fan/the-dude-therapist)

One of our first episodes on Heart of the Home Podcast featured one of our favorite people on the planet, Oakley Peterson. She’s the woman behind the popular Instagram account ‘Nothing Down About It‘. In the interview, she shared about being the mom of a son with Down Syndrome. In this episode, we’re re-visiting that […] The post Revisiting Adapting Your Home to Fit Your Family ft. Oakley Peterson appeared first on Stagg Design.

What can I say to sum up how incredibly awesome Oakley is? There are no words. I didn't know her at ALL before we chatted for this interview but I fell in love with her instantly. She's so laid back, fun loving and has the most beautiful perspective on life. The mother of three adorable children, one with "up-syndrome" as she lovingly refers to it, her life is insanely busy right now.  Just during our call she dealt with a fussy baby, a preschool emergency and a diaper blow-out. It was comical and the total epitome of a day in the life of a marvelous mom.  So kudos to her for continuing our chat even when life got a bit nuts!

    One of the things we tend to think about this time of year is what is my life purpose? What was I meant to do in this world? We may feel like we have our plan all figured out, but then sometimes we run into major roadblocks in life that change our entire path.    We are so excited to share this interview with you. We got the opportunity to chat with Oakley Peterson, a mom of three lovely children. In this episode, Oakley shares her unique life story, which began as a child bass player in a traveling band with her family. Later in life, she spent time volunteering in Africa, and then later working for a lobbyist. Oakley became a stay at home mom when she had her first daughter.  Oakley’s second son, Welles, has down syndrome. When Welles was born, Oakley made it her life passion to spread the message of love and acceptance.Through her experience of learning about down syndrome and watching how much her son inspires her, Oakley’s life purpose found her. She has a large following on Instagram: @nothingdownaboutit.  On her Instagram account, Oakley's mission is to help other families understand down syndrome and how wonderful the journey is.    We call B.S. on perceiving the difficult things that happen in our lives as tragedies, rather than our life’s purpose. In this episode we’ll explore: Why leading with love is so important when advocating for your child or yourself How to turn moments of difficulty into positivity  The importance of teaching and practicing compassion  Accepting that your life purpose will change and evolve  “If I lead with love, in any situation, I get the result I want 90% of the time. Rather than if I walk in with the fire in my belly. The fire in my belly, or in my soul,  can be a fire of love and happiness and joy that I want to explode into the world. When we use love for that drive, I feel it just changes everything.” -Sinead Quinn   Resources and Links Mentioned in this episode:    Oakley’s Instagram Oakley’s Facebook The Official Podcast Instagram Sinead’s Instagram Brittany’s Instagram

When Oakley discovered that her newborn son had Down Syndrome, she was shocked and scared. But that quickly turned to optimism and faith as they got to know their son and realized that down syndrome isn't a tragedy, it's not a terminal illness, but that their son is literally an angel in their family. Follow Oakley: @nothingdownaboutit nothingdownaboutit.com Follow the Dashleys for more! thedashleysvlog.com facebook.com/thedashleysvlog instagram.com/thedashleys youtube.com/thedashleys hellodashleys@gmail.com Some of the questions she answers on this podcast: What is the most positive part of being a parent to a child with special needs? Top 3 things you wish everybody who is unfamiliar with down syndrome knew? Did you have any preconceptions about having a child with Downs, which ones were true/false? Talk about the stress it put on your marriage as you were figuring it all out, how does it affect your marriage today. What are some good ways to deal with meltdowns and overstimulation? When you have multiple children and 1 is special needs, how do you divide your time? How do you make sure your other kids don’t feel left behind? How to separate disciplining a Down Syndrome child vs your other children Are there any common phrases/questions you get that bug you? Where do you find information to help you to raise and continue to raise your son? How to explain DS/special needs to little kids How can I support my friend whose daughter has down syndrome. I feel like I won’t say the right things sometimes. How do you plan for your child’s long term future? My Nephew has D.S. and I was wondering how you handle sensory issues? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/biglittlelife/support

Oakley is a mother of three, blogger & Instagrammer. She shares her family's stories about working with their son who has down-syndrome and discusses accepting imperfect mothering during the process. Key Points from this Episode: Keeping the home simple can help keep you from feeling like you are drowning. It's okay to not be the exact mom we want to be at this exact moment in time. Raising a family is a whole-family effort. Being a more open parent with our children about the process helps it become a team effort. Parenting has become more of an open process with our children because of the transparency of the world we live in.  Navigate the needs of your children by knowing your children. Notice what the need is. It's okay that the needs of the children are different. Take the time to be still with each child. Be a listener and let your children feel heard in their own home. Give your kids a few moments where you can let them feel like they are the center of your universe. Some of the surprises can be the best blessings in our life.  Keeping the connection with God makes everything smoother. That makes the bumps in the road doable!

In this episode, Elizabeth brings on Oakley Peterson to share her journey of raising a son with Down Syndrome, Welles.  Oakley talks about celebrating differences and making the world a better place through inclusivity and education.  She teaches us about what life is like with Welles and the value he ads to our society. She is full of love, wisdom and light and gives all parents great advice and take aways to apply to your children.  Instagram: @nothingdownaboutit Blog: www.nothingdownaboutit

In this week's episode of Unfiltered, we interview Oakley Peterson a popular mommy blogger based in Utah. Oakley discusses the challenges and blessings of being a content creator who has a child with down syndrome.   

Guest Bio:From her blog site "Nothing Down About It"Our baby boy has an extra chromosome and a smile that rocks our world. The pure happiness of a Down Syndrome child is simply too beautiful not to share! This website highlights the tender mercies God bestows on families with special needs.He loves his daddy, plays with his sister, and lights up for me. He'll be our baby for a lifetime. Every day I look forward to kissing his sweet face and finding joy in my son. I hope to encourage other mothers out there who are new to this situation. I was just there at the beginning and now offer you my support and love.Our wonderful special children unite us with a unique bond, blessing, and responsibility. Together we can shrug off stigmas and help people embrace the goodness of these angels among us! Together we can help all of our children realize their full potential.

Today my guest is Oakley Peterson. She's an amazing mom of three, including her son Welles who has Down Syndrome. She's talking about her unique upbringing (think all-girl sister band!), finding out her child has Down Syndrome, helping support one of her other children with big emotions, and more. She's so well spoken and wise beyond her years. Such a pleasure to chat with Oakley. Show Notes:  Follow Oakley on Instagram This Show is Sponsored by... Grove Collaborative is an amazing company that helps you to find clean and non-toxic cleaning products for your home. I was so impressed with their selection of products and I LOVED my assortment of Mrs. Meyer's cleaning products (I keep a set in every bathroom!) For a 3-piece Mrs. Meyer's gift featuring their new spring scents, a 60-day VIP membership, and a bonus gift when you place your first $20 order, just go to Grove.co/EEP! And... Scentbird is a luxury fragrance subscription service, so you can mix up your scents without breaking the bank! For 50% off your first month (just $7.50!), go to www.scentbird.com/EEP and use code: EEP for 50% off!

Learning your child may have a disability can be terrifying. The thought of bringing them home and creating an environment suited to their needs can be daunting. Oakley Peterson of the popular Instagram account, Nothing Down About It, has blown up the stereotypes surrounding families with special needs. Her second child, Welles, has Down syndrome. […] The post Adapting Your Home to Fit Your Family ft. Oakley Peterson appeared first on Stagg Design.

Learning your child may have a disability can be terrifying. The thought of bringing them home and creating an environment suited to their needs can be daunting. Oakley Peterson of the popular Instagram account, Nothing Down About It, has blown up the stereotypes surrounding families with special needs. Her second child, Welles, has Down syndrome. […] The post Adapting Your Home to Fit Your Family ft. Oakley Peterson appeared first on Stagg Design.

This week’s guest: Oakley Peterson – A former all girl band member, mother living the dream and founder of Nothing Down About It. Motherhood has made her who she is and why she shares and writes on her blog. She believes that together we can shrug off stigmas and help people embrace the goodness of children who have Down syndrome and most importantly “reach and teach”.

   Oakley Peterson of Nothing Down About It was one of the first people I knew I wanted to interview on my podcast.  From the time Oakley was 10 until her first year in college, Oakley traveled from city to city playing bass guitar and singing backup vocals in her all sister rock n roll […]