The Empowered By Hope Podcast

Join two parents of amazing children with rare medical complexities, Emily K. Whiting and Ashlyn Thompson, to get help and grow with them into empowered advocates for our kids. Here you’ll find a community of support, encouragement, education and resources, equipping you to navigate your child’s medical complexities with hope.

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Recent episodes

60. Empowering Parents: Navigating School Preparation for Children with Complex Medical Needs
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60. Empowering Parents: Navigating School Preparation for Children with Complex Medical Needs

Advocacy Series

60. Empowering Parents: Navigating School Preparation for Children with Complex Medical Needs

Emily2024-09-11T16:24:23+00:00September 11th, 2024|Advocacy Series|

Imagine facing the overwhelming task of preparing your child with complex medical needs for school. Emily knows this journey all [...]

59. Courageous Parenting: Advocating for Your Child’s Health and Wellbeing while Managing Your Fears
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59. Courageous Parenting: Advocating for Your Child’s Health and Wellbeing while Managing Your Fears

Advocacy Series, Mental Health, Self Care, Stories of Hope, Trauma

59. Courageous Parenting: Advocating for Your Child’s Health and Wellbeing while Managing Your Fears

Emily2024-08-20T12:54:10+00:00August 20th, 2024|Advocacy Series, Mental Health, Self Care, Stories of Hope, Trauma|

Imagine the fear gripping you as you hear your child’s complex medical diagnosis for the first time. It’s a fear [...]

58. Practical Strategies for Balancing Chaos: Prioritizing Tasks and Finding Sanity in Special Needs Parenthood
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58. Practical Strategies for Balancing Chaos: Prioritizing Tasks and Finding Sanity in Special Needs Parenthood

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58. Practical Strategies for Balancing Chaos: Prioritizing Tasks and Finding Sanity in Special Needs Parenthood

Emily2024-08-13T13:09:11+00:00August 13th, 2024|Uncategorized|

Imagine creating an eight-page care document for your in-laws just to ensure your child's complex medical needs are met. That's [...]

57. Mindful Parenting: Navigating Complex Medical Needs and Finding Joy in the Moment
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57. Mindful Parenting: Navigating Complex Medical Needs and Finding Joy in the Moment

Advocacy Series, Mental Health, Self Care, Stories of Hope, Surgery, Trauma

57. Mindful Parenting: Navigating Complex Medical Needs and Finding Joy in the Moment

Emily2024-08-06T15:45:11+00:00August 6th, 2024|Advocacy Series, Mental Health, Self Care, Stories of Hope, Surgery, Trauma|

Discover the transformative power of living in the moment as we navigate the intricate world of parenting children with complex [...]

56. Understanding Trauma in Pediatric Care: Insights from Sarah Curry on Fostering Resilience and Compassion
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56. Understanding Trauma in Pediatric Care: Insights from Sarah Curry on Fostering Resilience and Compassion

Advocacy Series, Inpatient, Mental Health, Self Care, Trauma

56. Understanding Trauma in Pediatric Care: Insights from Sarah Curry on Fostering Resilience and Compassion

Emily2024-07-30T14:47:46+00:00July 30th, 2024|Advocacy Series, Inpatient, Mental Health, Self Care, Trauma|

Discover the transformative power of understanding trauma with the expertly insightful Sarah Curry, communication manager for Cincinnati's Ronald McDonald House [...]