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Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

Amy Julia Becker

Real talk, real tools, and real hope for families experiencing disability—a Hope Heals podcast hosted by author Amy Julia Becker. Culture often tells us that families with disability are a problem. At Take the Next Step, we see your family as a gift—to society and to your community. Your family matters. Your child matters. We need you here. Join Amy Julia each week for honest conversations with parents, therapists, and disability advocates about finding delight at home and belonging in community,

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6:21

A Lifeline for Disability Parents: Your Feedback, Our...

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2025/12/10

Feeling alone in the hard parts of parenting a child with a disability? Hear how other families are finding support, encouragement, and practical ways to navigate the challenges while celebrating the joys. Plus, a quick review is the perfect Christmas gift to help more families discover Take the Next Step!Mentioned:Niro Feliciano's Take the Next Step episode00:00 Intro00:31 Your Feedback03:33 Backstory and Future Reimagining_SUBSCRIBE to Amy Julia's Substack:

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27:48

From Chaos to Calm-ish: Holiday Survival for...

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2025/11/26

E11 — Feeling the holiday overwhelm creep in already? Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano, author of All is CALMish, unpacks why disability families carry extra emotional weight this time of year—and how small, doable shifts can bring more peace. We explore:realistic expectationsmicro-moments of delightasking for helpbuilding a holiday season that fits your family, not InstagramMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:All is CALMish: How to Feel Less Frantic and More Festive During the Holidays by Niro

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26:07

The Power of Proximity in Disability Parenting with...

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2025/11/19

E10 — From Frustration to Connection: If your home feels tense or chaotic, connection might be a missing piece. Recording artist Sho Baraka joins Amy Julia Becker to share how his family moved from daily breakdowns and aggression to a home marked by peace. Sho reflects on his story of parenting two sons with autism and the surprising power of proximity—how simply being with our kids can open doors to communication, trust, and calm.00:00 Introduction to Sho Baraka03:07 Navigating Communication with

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27:42

How to Handle Awkward Questions About Disability with...

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker ·

2025/11/12

E9 — Awkward questions about disability happen. Here’s how parents can respond. Carrie Hahn, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and mother, joins Amy Julia Becker to share actionable strategies for:navigating conversations and correcting misconceptionsmaking disability normal in playhelping kids feel seen and respected without feeling singled out00:00 Intro03:14 Myths About Disability05:33 Talking About Disability in Public09:05 Challenging Assumptions of Incompetence14:32 Making Disability

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25:20

The Help Disability Parents Actually Need (But Rarely...

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker ·

2025/11/05

E8 — Asking for help shouldn’t feel impossible. In this episode, Jordan Arogeti, CEO of SupportNow, joins Amy Julia Becker to talk about why asking for help can feel so hard, especially for disability families. They explore how SupportNow offers a simple path toward connection and lasting support.Connect to Community download: A one-page guide to help families experiencing disability map out the connections that matter most within their communities. Get the guide:

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32:59

What If I’m Just Exhausted? {Questions from...

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker ·

2025/10/29

E7 — Q+R: How do I take care of myself and avoid burnout? Is it okay to grieve? Where can my child build lifelong friendships? How do I stop feeling guilty? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker and Matt Mooney, co-founder of 99 Balloons, respond to your questions. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions!Chapter List00:00 Introduction04:30 I’m so tired as a parent. How do I avoid burnout?10:35 Is it okay to grieve?17:16 Where can my child build lifelong friendships?23:29 How do I let

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28:15

From Deficit to Delight: Changing the Disability...

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker ·

2025/10/22

What if one powerful way to advocate for your child is simply to delight in who they are? Author and advocate Heather Avis talks with Amy Julia about learning to find joy in family life, even when the world isn’t built for disability. They explore:Why delight can rewrite the disability narrativeWhat it takes to move from deficit to delightThe ripple effect of delight in our relationships and communitiesHow to lean into love and delight instead of anxiety and fear__UPCOMING Q+R EPISODE: Record your

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25:45

Disability & Belonging: “We Aren’t Us Without You”...

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker ·

2025/10/15

We all long to belong. But for many families experiencing disability, true belonging can feel out of reach. In this episode, researcher and advocate Erik Carter joins Amy Julia Becker to unpack how small steps toward inclusion and belonging can transform entire communities. They explore:How families can foster communities of belongingCommon barriers that block belongingThe benefits for everyone when communities embrace belonging__UPCOMING Q+R EPISODE: Record your question for our upcoming Question

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27:05

Disability & Family: The Yes/No Filter Every Parent...

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker ·

2025/10/08

Overwhelmed by therapies, appointments, and never-ending “to-dos”? Author Jillian Benfield shares practical tools for families experiencing disability—offering parents guidance on setting limits, saying yes to what matters, and finding beauty in everyday life. Jillian and Amy Julia Becker explore:Parenting and caregiving without burning outDeveloping a yes/no filterTurning routines into lasting habitsCreating a clear vision for your familyHonest gratitude as a tool for resilienceUPCOMING Q+R

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28:06

The Hospitality of Need: Disability and...

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker ·

2025/10/01

Many of us don't want to ask for help, but what if being needful isn’t weakness but a doorway to connection, friendship, and belonging? Kevan Chandler, coauthor of The Hospitality of Need, shares his personal story with Amy Julia Becker, reflecting on his experiences with spinal muscular atrophy, neediness, and the ways mutual care shapes his life. They explore:What peer-to-peer caregiving looks likeHow disability opens doors to friendshipWays to start supportive friendshipsHow your view of

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26:39

Parenting Kids with Disabilities: The Power of...

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker ·

2025/09/24

What if delight is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker talks with therapist and author Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, about how parents—especially those raising children with disabilities—can bring delight into everyday family life. Together, they explore:What gets in the way of delighting in our childrenHow to shift focus from deficits to strengthsWhy a parent’s own sense of being delightful mattersHow honesty about both joy and sorrow helps children build

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31:05

Don’t Wait to Celebrate: Disability and Delight with...

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker ·

2025/09/17

"How could there be a good future in the midst of so much loss?" If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the challenges of disability—or if you know a family walking that road—you won’t want to miss this conversation with Katherine Wolf. She is an author, advocate, and co-founder of Hope Heals. Together, Katherine and Amy Julia Becker explore how families can reimagine disability, build connection, and celebrate life—even when it doesn’t look the way they once imagined.From the dinner table to

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2:57

Introducing: Take the Next Step

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2025/09/10

Welcome to Take the Next Step, a weekly podcast for families experiencing disability, offering practical guidance, encouragement, and hope.I’m Amy Julia Becker, writer, speaker, and mom to Penny, my 19-year-old daughter with Down syndrome. Each Wednesday, I’ll bring you short, hope-filled conversations with fellow parents, therapists, and disability advocates. We'll explore how to:Navigate the challenges of disability parentingCreate moments of delight, joy, and connection at homeConnect with a

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