Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/d6/83/bf/d683bfe0-7c91-4685-5dd5-14a7fc822729/mza_17514186101639632882.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Amy Julia Becker

10 episodes

5 days ago

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 to: navigate conversations and correct misconceptionsmake disability normal in playhelp kids feel seen and respected without feeling singled out00:00 Intro 03:14 Myths About Disability 05:33 Talking About Disability in Public 09:05 Challenging Assumptions of Incompetence 14:32 Making Disability No...

All content for Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker is the property of Amy Julia Becker and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Episodes (10/10)

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

How to Handle Awkward Questions About Disability with Carrie Hahn

1 week ago

27 minutes

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

The Help Disability Parents Actually Need (But Rarely Ask For) with Jordan Arogeti

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: amyjuliabecker.com/connect-...

2 weeks ago

25 minutes

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

What If I’m Just Exhausted? {Questions from Disability Parents} with Matt Mooney

E7 — Q+R: How do I take care of myself and avoid burnout? How do I make sure siblings aren't overlooked? 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 List 00:00 Introduction 04:30 I’m so tired as a parent. How do I avoid burnout? 06:13 How do I make sure siblings aren'...

3 weeks ago

32 minutes

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

From Deficit to Delight: Changing the Disability Narrative with Heather Avis

E6 — 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:...

1 month ago

28 minutes

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

Disability & Belonging: “We Aren’t Us Without You” with Erik Carter

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 Q...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

Disability & Family: The Yes/No Filter Every Parent Needs with Jillian Benfield

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...

1 month ago

27 minutes

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

The Hospitality of Need: Disability and Interdependence with Kevan Chandler

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 ...

1 month ago

28 minutes

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

Parenting Kids with Disabilities: The Power of Delight with Sissy Goff

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 ...

1 month ago

26 minutes

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

Don’t Wait to Celebrate: Disability and Delight with Katherine Wolf

"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 th...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker

Introducing: Take the Next Step

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 wi...

2 months ago

2 minutes