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aVERY BRIGHT LIFE

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE isn"t your typical parenting podcast. Mom, Lisa, shares honestly and humourously what she"s learning about raising a child with disabilities. What makes this show unique is Avery herself, who is beautifully atypical. She joins in with her perspective on life, school, friendships and her cat, Kevin. Avery says her differences can be challenging, but mostly, her life"s so bright she"s gotta wear shades.

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00:21:08

98. Bruh Lion

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2024/05/30

Avery's big brother aka "Bruh" talks about growing up with a sibling who has disabilities. He also shares how he views the future as a 'lion hearted' trustee in Avery's Microboard.*** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and edited by Lisa Thornbury (with assistance from Avery). Read more and find the transcript for this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠averybrightlife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And, come chat with us on social! No seriously, c'mon over! It's fun there. Instagram:

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00:26:35

97. Singing The Praises of Moms and Nurses

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2024/05/16

In this ode to Mother's Day and Nurse's week, I share how my mom was the original mama bear (I learned from the best) and talk about nurses and their "secret magic." I also over-share why my husband had to take a flashlight to my undercarriage. 🧐Avery independently recorded and edited her own jokes this week and recorded a brief segment on what she loves about her mom. 😍 *** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and edited by Lisa Thornbury (with assistance from Avery) Read

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00:26:12

96. Why We Love Cheer

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2024/04/25

If you have a child with developmental disabilities, you might want to check out cheerleading. This sport is active, accessible, inclusive, empowering, highly social, and a lot of fun. In this episode we talk about our experience with cheer and Avery hops on to explain what she loves about this sport. This episode was prerecorded and will air on the day Avery's team competes at the World Cheer Competition in Florida. Go Team Canada!! *** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and edited by

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00:28:46

95. Mom Meh

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2024/04/11

I'm feeling a little "meh" lately. Not happy, not sad. Just flat. Maybe you can relate? *** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and edited by Lisa Thornbury (with assistance from Avery) Read more and find the transcript for this episode at ⁠⁠⁠averybrightlife.com⁠⁠⁠. And, come chat with us on social! No seriously, c'mon over! It's fun there. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@LisaThornbury⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠aVERY Bright life⁠⁠⁠ (formerly Forever In Mom Genes) Questions or Partnership Inquiries:

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00:24:52

94. The Dark Side of Dischord And Other Chat Apps

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2024/03/28

I don't love talking about the dark stuff. But I feel like the more we know, the better prepared we are to protect our vulnerable kids. *Content Warning—not for younger or sensitive listeners. *** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and edited by Lisa Thornbury (with assistance from Avery) Read more and find the transcript for this episode at ⁠⁠averybrightlife.com⁠⁠. And, come chat with us on social! No seriously, c'mon over! It's fun there. Instagram: ⁠⁠@LisaThornbury⁠⁠ Facebook:

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00:15:23

93. REPOST of Happy Things Are Everywhere

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2024/03/14

We're reposting an old episode this week. Mama's got a sore throat and sounds like a toad, so Avery is helping out with the intro. Please enjoy this happy little episode from 2021.*** Hey! It's Sponge Lisa Tight Pants here. We spongey empath types tend to soak up the vibe around us so when the world is hurting, we hurt too. So, in an effort to avoid dwelling on the dark and heavy feelings, we're trying to highlight some of the bright, fluffy, happy, cute things that are all around

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01:02:35

92. Everything No One Tells You About Parenting A...

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2024/02/29

Kelley wrote the book we've all needed! It's going to become a go-to handbook for so many parents. I wish there had been something like it when we were starting out on our disability parenting journey. I felt pretty alone and lost back then (and still feel that way from time to time, even now). This book is going to spare so many parents from that feeling.I hope you'll have a listen to this longer than usual episode. We talk about the book, get to know more about Kelley (spoiler alert:

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00:27:16

91. This Trick Isn't Cheating! It's A Tool.

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2024/02/01

Phone conversations and video calls, especially for folks with communication disorders and developmental disabilities, can feel awkward and frustrating. We have some strategies that have really helped us over here, so we’re sharing them here.Plus, Avery pops in to share a bit about herself while demonstrating how to use "magic words." FYI... She recorded this segment completely independently! Get your FREE and fully editable Chat Chart here **** This podcast was recorded in Garageband

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00:37:56

90. Not Judging But... Let's Have A Word About Words

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2024/01/18

What is my problem? Why do your word choices affect me? And why does it bug me? I think I know and it doesn’t exactly paint me in the best light. But, I’m going to tell it like it is because maybe you feel the same way as I do. Or maybe you've seen me go off about certain terms and you think, “What a total Karen McJudgey Pants.” I don’t blame you. But maybe if you hear why I react like this, it’ll make sense? Let’s talk about it and see where we all land on this. *Adult Language Mentioned in

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00:20:50

89. Epilepsy Imposter

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2023/12/15

Have you ever felt, not fake exactly, but maybe a little extra? I've felt like this about epilepsy over the years. But I'm not an imposter, especially after what happened last week. This episode isn't particularly "sweary" but I still put an explicit rating on it because I talk about seizures, which can be upsetting for younger listeners (and 53 year old moms). **** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and edited by Lisa Thornbury (with assistance from Avery

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00:27:35

88. Seizure Plan, Sugar Shows, And Sharey Christmas

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2023/11/23

Create your own Seizure Action Plan (SAP) or Medical Action Plan using our free customizable template. In this episode we also talk about our list of go-to "Carrot Shows", which are movies and tv shows that are somewhat nutritious for kids' brains, and a fairly entertaining break from their fave "Sugar Shows." We end the episode talking about why Lisa isn't a total Grinch, even though she's not giving gifts this year. Well, with the exception of THESE gifts

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00:33:28

87. This Is Why My Mom Is The Way She Is

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2023/11/09

*Trigger Warning for childhood trauma I think everyone has traumatic events in their past that play a part in shaping who they are as adults and even how they parent. There were two specific tragedies that happened when I was young. Once you hear what they are, you might better understand why I am the way I am... spoiler alert—over-protective to the max. In this mish-mash episode I talk about that and also about some of the ways I question my parenting. **** This podcast was recorded in Garageband

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00:22:52

86. Where The Heck Do We Go Now?

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2023/10/26

⁠Do I know what I'm doing? Not really. But am I trying to figure it out? Of course! Raising a child with developmental disabilities is a life full of love, but it isn't always easy. Especially when information and resources and supports are all over the place and the red tape is thick. In this shortie episode I share how none of us really know what we're doing. And THIS is why I'm on a mission to share the good stuff whenever I stumble upon it. Mentioned in the

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00:24:17

85. CTSD or cPTSD...Trauma's Trauma, Mama

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2023/10/13

We've all heard of PTSD, but have you heard of CTSD or C-PTSD? The "C" has historically stood for "Complex." Some parents have added "Chronic" to the definition. Whether it's lingering trauma to varying degrees or persistent worry about the future, many caregivers live with an unhealthy level of anxiety. And though the stress is often warranted, it needs to be managed. Let's chat about it. Links Mentioned In This Episode: @Open_Future_Learning's

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00:22:22

84. Oh Rats, It's Creepy Creeps

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2023/09/29

Most men are lovely. But sadly, a handful of them are dangerous. We've happened upon a few of those ones recently so I've had to explain to my daughter HOW and WHY she always needs to be cautious. I hate this for her. For all girls. But this is what we do as parents (especially as mamas of daughters with disabilities). We teach them as best we can to keep them as safe as possible. Even if it means forgoing a bike ride into the woods because there's a "creepy" man in there

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00:24:52

83. Inclusion Delusion

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2023/09/14

We're baaaaaack and starting this season off with a topic that's been on my mind for a while... inclusion. Seems like a positive topic, right? WRONG. I mean, the idea of inclusion is on the right track, but actual inclusion? It's a bit of an illusion sometimes. But it doesn't have to be that way... **** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and edited by Lisa Thornbury (with assistance from Avery Thornbury). Read more and find the transcript for this episode

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00:15:46

82. We Can't Believe THIS Happened (AND... Summer...

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2023/07/13

"Disability Parent Advocate Life" can feel exhausting. But then sh*t like this happens and it's all so worth it. In this episode we share the thing... the pretty incredible thing that happened as a result of this little podcast. PLUS... heads up, we've gone fishing. Not literally because we don't fish. But we've taken off for the summer to rest, relax, work (Avery has a job) and do all the summery things (minus actual fishing). See you back here with bells on, September

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00:27:40

81. One Love, Two Ducks

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2023/06/23

It’s shocking when you witness hateful people revealing themselves. And it’s gross to know that many of them are parents because… hate is learned. Kids aren’t born like that. They LEARN to hate and to discriminate by listening to and watching their parents. In this episode we tackle the topic of how intellectually and developmentally disabled people often view dating, gender labels, and "ONE LOVE". It's a lesson EVERYONE can learn from. **** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and

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00:31:03

80. Data Discrimination

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2023/06/01

For disabled teens and adults, having a cell phone goes beyond just convenience or entertainment—it can be a lifeline to independence, safety and #accessibility. Shame on Canadian cell carriers for making cell/data plans inaccessible for so many families. There are ways to remove this financial barrier to what should be a fundamental right. Let's talk about it. **** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and edited by Lisa Thornbury (with assistance from Avery Thornbury). Read more and find

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00:20:14

79. Overbearing "Momster"

aVERY BRIGHT LIFE ·

2023/05/19

We don't mean to be "Momsters." Our intentions are good, but overstepping and taking over isn't doing anyone any favours. Do you recognize yourself here? Acknowledging that we "occasionally" do this, is the first step in maybe letting go of the reins a little. Mentioned in this episode: I've Had It Podcast (so good, so relatable and so hilarious!) **** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and edited by Lisa Thornbury (with assistance from Avery Thornbury). Read

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