The Medical Mama Podcast

Mini Bonus Episode: Hope for the Hard Moments

I recorded this mini episode for encouragement that I hope you find on the hard days and In The hard moments. We all have them. I was inspired to share some thoughts and practical strategies that we use to help us move through and process the hard moments and I hope they’re helpful for you too.

Episode Ten: CFO of Today and Tomorrow

Medical parenting requires more than love and advocacy—it requires stewardship. In this episode, we explore the role of Chief Financial Officer and how medical mamas often become the stewards of their family’s resources, including money, time, energy, attention, and emotional capacity. Being a CFO isn’t about having unlimited resources. It’s about thoughtfully managing the resources you’ve been given. Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis or years into your journey, this conversation will encourage you to approach stewardship with confidence, wisdom, and grace.

Episode Nine: COO of the Family System

After casting the vision as CEO, someone has to make sure everything actually gets done. In this episode, we’re talking about the role many medical mamas know all too well: Chief Operating Officer. From coordinating therapies and specialist appointments to managing medications, school supports, equipment, insurance approvals, and daily routines, parents often become the operational hub of their child’s care. The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is creating systems that allow your child—and your family—to thrive.

Episode Eight: Co-CEO of Care

What if being a medical mama is more than managing appointments and advocating at doctor visits? What if you are actually serving as the CEO of your child’s care? In this episode, I explore how parents of children with complex medical, developmental, or special needs often find themselves leading an entire care team—making critical decisions, setting priorities, casting vision, and advocating for the future of their child. You may not have applied for this role, but you were entrusted with it. Join me as we explore how to lead your child’s care with clarity, courage, and compassion.

Episode Seven: Voice to the Voiceless What Motherhood Is Teaching Me About Advocacy & Purpose

As Mother’s Day approaches, I’m reflecting on three phrases God placed on my heart during prayer: voice to the voiceless, advocate for the vulnerable, and system changer. In this episode, I share how medical motherhood, caregiving, advocacy, and lived experience can shape not only our families—but the systems around us. This is an honest conversation about purpose, compassion, resilience, and the sacred work many mothers carry quietly every day.