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Rising Above Dads - You Asked, We Answered
Rising Above Dads - You Asked, We Answered

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the hosts answer listener questions on topics such as advocating for your child at school or church, helping others see beyond disabilities, managing respite guilt, and finding the best barbeque in St. Louis!

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Carrissa MackieJune 5, 2025Comment
Rising Above Dads - Rethinking Success
Rising Above Dads - Rethinking Success

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the hosts explore the impact of cultural expectations on parenting a child with disabilities, the dangers of the comparison trap, and the importance of focusing on the unique strengths and joys of your children.

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Carrissa MackieMay 29, 2025Comment
Rising Above Dads - Saying Yes to Special-Needs Adoption...Three Times
Rising Above Dads - Saying Yes to Special-Needs Adoption...Three Times

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, Steve Chatman
shares his experience of becoming a special-needs father through adoption.

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Carrissa MackieMay 22, 2025Comment
Rising Above Dads -My Son Max: A Rare Champion Indeed
Rising Above Dads -My Son Max: A Rare Champion Indeed

In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, Daniel Brooks discusses his experiences with his son Max, who has Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS), a rare condition that impacts his ability to breathe during sleep.

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Carrissa MackieMay 15, 2025Comment
Rising Above Dads -From Plan A to Plan B: A Father's Perspective
Rising Above Dads -From Plan A to Plan B: A Father's Perspective

In this episode of Rising Above Dads, hosts Steve Chatman, Daniel Brooks, and Dustin Rawls engage in a heartfelt discussion about the realities of parenting children with disabilities.

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Carrissa MackieMay 8, 2025Comment
Rising Above Dads - Stuck? What To Do When You Don’t Like Your Story.
Rising Above Dads - Stuck? What To Do When You Don’t Like Your Story.

In this honest and heartfelt episode of Rising Above Dads, hosts Steve Chatman, Daniel Brooks, and Dustin Rawls dive into the emotional realities of being a special-needs dad—especially when the journey feels overwhelming and unfair.

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Carrissa MackieMay 1, 2025Comment
Rising Above Dads - Expectations vs. Reality in Special-Needs Fatherhood
Rising Above Dads - Expectations vs. Reality in Special-Needs Fatherhood

In the debut episode of Rising Above Dads, three fathers share honest, vulnerable stories about adjusting to life as special-needs dads. Through humor, faith, and raw emotion, they explore what it means to grieve unmet expectations, navigate anger, and find hope in the unexpected journey of parenting children with disabilities.

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Carrissa MackieApril 24, 2025Comment
 
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By the Brook final planning underway with an amazing group of speakers, hosts, breakout leaders, and “coffee talk” moms!

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In just a few weeks, By the Brook will welcome moms of children with disabilities for a powerful weekend of rest, encouragement, and spiritual renewal. These incredible women often carry so much on their shoulders—and this retreat gives them a
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