Extra Lucky Podcast

In this episode of The Extra Lucky Podcast, Taryn and Jess speak with Carissa Menard from Hearts Connected, a mental health company specializing in virtual child life services. Carissa shares her personal journey with...

In this episode of the Extra Lucky Podcast, hosts Taryn and Jess welcome Brett Garrison, a special needs financial advisor. Brett shares his personal journey into the field of special needs financial planning...

In this episode of the Extra Lucky Podcast, hosts Taryn and Jess interview Miracle Pelayo, an actress, model, and advocate for individuals with cerebral palsy. Miracle shares her journey from a challenging childhood...

We’re not sure we can say enough about this episode to truly capture its meaning. Our dear friend April Aguilera took over as guest host to sit down with the incomparable Amanda Booth. These two mamas share the common...

In honor of Thanksgiving, we are bringing you a bonus episode! This quick win is a meditation centered around gratitude. We hope that you can take this bit of time for yourself anytime you need, to ground yourself about...

No matter which way you voted, you've probably been inundated with information about what is going to change. Taryn had the benefit of being on a call with the National Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition (part of the...

A much needed update on 2024, Season 2 and the future of ELM 💜

We are beyond excited to drop our interview with the incredible Ella Green on the Extra Lucky Podcast! Ella is a future special education teacher currently studying at Purdue University and the powerhouse host of the...

Once we wrapped recording today’s episode, we knew we had to air this around Back-to-School season. An educator for 14 years, Kasey Hilton is passionate about inclusion in her classroom. She believes that in the...

We had the chance to get to know Dr Michelle Sirak when she reached out after ELM presented to Hackensack University Medical Center Pediatric Grand Rounds. As parents, all we want while raising our kids is for our...

In this episode of the Extra Lucky Podcast, you’ll get to know pediatric occupational therapist Lora Jackle. Not only does Lora have an incredible perspective on patient and family care, but her personal story is one we...

Our community is no stranger to Michelle Fruhschien. She’s joined us on the Today Show, written for Dear Mama: Stories of an Extra Lucky Life and is one of ELM’s biggest cheerleaders. We think what resonates so much...

Imagine getting a surprise birth diagnosis of Down syndrome and then three weeks later finding out your baby has cancer. That was Rachel Morris' reality just over a year ago. This episode hits so many feels - from...

If you're looking to talk about disability sibling relationships, mental health, disability diagnosis and motherhood, then WOW this episode is for you. Taryn interviews Kara Kushnir on Episode 19 of ELP. Kara is a...

In honor of July being Disability Pride Month, we are so excited to bring you a conversation with longtime advocate Jawanda Mast. Jawanda Mast is the NDSC Grassroots Advocacy Manager. She has been involved in disability...