Tag: Season 1
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From Diagnosis to Heaven With Breena Holt on Grief, Guilt, and God’s Faithfulness
Eps. 23 Date: September 9, 2025 Title: “From Diagnosis to Heaven: Breena Holt on Grief, Guilt, and God’s Faithfulness” Summary: In part two of this conversation, Carrie M Holt continues her conversation with Breena Holt as she shares the heartbreaking diagnosis of Batten Disease for her son Ezekiel—and the faith and hope that carried her…
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Living Between Grace and Glory with Breena Holt on Fear, Anxiety, and God’s Goodness in Suffering
Eps. 22 Date: 9/2/25 Title: 🌿 Living Between Grace and Glory with Breena Holt on Fear, Anxiety, and God’s Goodness in Suffering Summary: In this vulnerable conversation, Carrie sits down with guest Breena Holt to share her family’s journey of raising and ultimately losing her son, Ezekiel, who battled Batten Disease. Breena honestly shares about…
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Withness in the Wilderness: Finding Renewal in Psalm 23
Eps. 21 Date: August 26, 2024 Title: Withness in the Wilderness: Finding Renewal in Psalm 23 from By the Brook Summary: This is a replay from Carrie M. Holt’s message at the mother’s retreat, By the Brook, in Cookeville, Tennessee (June, 2025). In this session, she shares her personal journey as a special needs mom,…
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Creating Community and Connection for Moms in the Disability Space With Labeled & Loved
Eps: 20 Date: August 10, 2025 Title: Creating Community and Connection for Moms in the Disability Space with Labeled & Loved Summary:  In this episode, Carrie M. Holt speaks with Julie Hornok and Dr. Regina Crone, co-founders of Labeled and Loved, an organization dedicated to supporting families with children who have disabilities. They share their…
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Finding Purpose and Perseverance in Suffering with Dr. Nicole Wilke
Eps. 19 Date: July 29, 2025 Title: Finding Purpose and Perseverance in Suffering with Dr. Nicole Wilke Summary: In this, the second part of Carrie M. Holt’s interview with Dr. Nicole Wilke, they discuss the importance of faith in overcoming challenges, the lens through which we should view suffering in our lives, and how children…
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Overcoming Adversity: A Journey of Resilience with Dr. Nicole Wilke
Eps. 18 Date: July 22, 2025 Title: Overcoming Adversity: A Journey of Resilience with Dr. Nicole Wilke Summary: In this episode of ‘This Unexpected Life,’ host Carrie engages with Dr. Nicole Wilke, a researcher and therapist, discussing the challenges and triumphs of parenting children with special needs. They explore the importance of resilience, the impact…
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A Journey of Acceptance with Kara Ryska
Eps. 17 Date: July 15, 2025 Title: A Journey of Acceptance with Kara Ryska Summary: In this episode of ‘This Unexpected Life,’ host Carrie M Holt engages in a heartfelt conversation with Kara Ryska, a dedicated advocate for families navigating the challenges of raising children with disabilities. Kara shares her personal journey as a mother…
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Finding Hope in the Unexpected Grief with Paula Romang
Eps. 16 Date: July 8, 2025 Title: Finding Hope In The Unexpected Grief with Paula Romang Summary: In this episode, Carrie M Holt interviews Paula Romang, who shares her journey of motherhood, particularly the challenges and joys of infertility, premature twins, and a son with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. Paula discusses her initial expectations, the reality of…
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Bringing Hope, Humor, and Healing to this Unexpected Journey With Amber Pierson & Chelsea Kuhn
Eps. 15 Date: July 1, 2025 Title: Bringing Hope, Humor, and Healing to this Unexpected Journey with Amber Pierson and Chelsea Kuhn Summary: In this episode, Carrie M Holt interviewed Chelsea Kuhn and Amber Pierson from Making Lemon Cake, who share their journeys as medical mothers. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of parenting children…
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Creating Family Memories Through Travel with Kristin Faith Evans
Eps. 14 Date: June 17, 2025 Title: Creating Family Memories Through Travel — An Interview with Kristin Faith Evans Summary: In this episode, Carrie Holt interviews Kristin Faith Evans, who shares her journey as a mother of a child with disabilities. Kristin discusses the challenges and joys of parenting, the importance of family travel, and practical…