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Hosted by Amy Julia Becker · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 27 episodes
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Parenting a child with a disability can feel overwhelming and isolating—but you don’t have to journey this road alone. Take the Next Step offers practical insights to help you create a thriving future for your whole family. Join Amy Julia every Wednesday for honest conversations that offer simple next steps to build connection, belonging, and delight—at home and in community.
Amy Julia Becker hosts Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker, a kids show with 27 episodes published.
E25 —What do you do when the child you imagined isn’t the child you have? Pastor Mike Erre experienced the slow dismantling of achievement-based parenting when his son with Down syndrome was born. If you’re exhausted by
E24 —"I don't know what life can look like for my child." If you've ever felt that, this episode is for you. Sheli Reynolds, PhD, is a leader in disability innovation. She joins Amy Julia Becker to share free, practical
E23 —The meals stop coming. The texts slow down. And suddenly you feel like you’re navigating disability alone. Friends can be great at showing up in a crisis, but how do you find community for your family when life stay
E22 —Is having a sibling with a disability hard on kids? Researcher Meghan Burke has spent years studying (and living) this question. Her findings might surprise you. In this episode, she joins Amy Julia Becker to share:
E21 —As the mom of a daughter with Down syndrome, I have felt my fair share of complicated emotions over these past twenty years. And sometimes, I haven't known what to do with those emotions, especially the ones that se
E20 —Does your child struggle to understand who they are in a world that sees disability as a deficit? Renee Dollenmayer, founder of Even If Ministries , shares how living with cerebral palsy shapes her joy, sorrow, and
E19 —Many parents of children with disabilities carry deep spiritual questions and have very little space to process them. Amy Julia Becker talks with Pam Harmon about spiritual direction and why it can be a lifeline for
E18 —Your child isn’t “misbehaving.” They’re trying to be understood. Many children with disabilities communicate through behavior, especially when spoken words aren’t available in the moment. Behavior analyst Emily Long
E17 —Is your family welcome at church? If Sunday mornings leave you more exhausted than encouraged, you’re not alone. Rebecca Wall, Executive Director of With Ministries , joins Amy Julia Becker to explore why so many di
E16 — Parent and medical caregiver. Many parents of children with disabilities know the complexity of these two full-time roles. Juli Henderson, founder of In Our Arms , was the caregiver for her son Robert, who passed a
E15 — Tired of feeling like you have to “fix” your child—or turn their life into an inspiration story? Parents of kids with disabilities are often pushed toward two extremes: tragedy or triumph. But what if both miss the
Ep 14 — If paperwork and clutter are exhausting you, you’re not alone. Professional organizer Angela O’Brien, mom to a young adult daughter with Down syndrome, talks with Amy Julia Becker about the unique organizing chal
Ep 13 — There's a myth out there that raising a child with disabilities will doom a marriage. But the data tells a different story. In our conversation, authors Todd and Kristin Faith Evans join Amy Julia Becker to offer
Ep 12 — What if inclusion in schools didn’t have to be a constant fight? Adrian Wood, PhD, shares what actually helped her son with autism thrive in their public school system. Adrian and Amy Julia Becker explore: Buildi
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
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
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 a
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 conversa
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 exp
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,
Katherine Wolf
Hope Heals Camp
2 appearances on this show
Dr. Curt Thompson
Psychiatrist, Author, Speaker, and Founder of The Center for Being Known
2 appearances on this show
Renee Dollenmayer
founder, speaker, and coach
1 appearance on this show
Todd Evans
Business Owner, Author & Father Of Two Children With Disabilities · Brentwood, TN
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Niro Feliciano
psychotherapist, TODAY Show contributor, author
1 appearance on this show
Sho Baraka
1 appearance on this show
Heather Avis
1 appearance on this show
Erik Carter
Luther Sweet Endowed Chair in Disabilities · Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing
1 appearance on this show
Jillian Benfield
disability advocate, Speaker, Author
1 appearance on this show
Sissy Goff
director of child and adolescent counseling · Daystar Counseling Ministries
1 appearance on this show
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