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Ep 21: Willa | Parent | Late Diagnosis | NZSL | Parent 'Gut' | Lots of Wisdom!
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Willa - mum of two wonderful boys, one hearing and one profoundly Deaf, and current president of APODC (Auckland Parents of Deaf Children). Willa…
Ep 20: 3 assumptions about bilingual 'success' I made when I had my Deaf son
In this episode, I’m diving into the 3 biggest assumptions I made about what bilingual success should look like when I first had my Deaf son. Spoiler: I thought I had it all figured out as a Teacher…
Ep 19: When will my deaf child sign back to me?
**NOTE: I am taking a 2 week holiday with my little fam bam in Japan, so The POD PLACE will be having a month's break. We will be back in June for a parent episode to kick of the mid year!** In this…
Ep 18: Nicole | Parent | CMV | Multiple Diagnoses | Cochlear Implants
In this episode I sit down with the wonderful Nicole - a powerhouse parent of two gorgeous boys - Tennyson and Maverick. From finding out Mav was Deaf to then going down a path of multiple diagnoses,…
Ep 17: How to handle unsolicited advice
In this episode, I unpack simple, yet powerful ways we as parents can navigate the constant stream of comments, questions, advice (and sometimes criticisms) on the journey - with equal parts grit and…
Ep 16: Kym | Deaf Parent | Lived Experience | Auslan | Cochlear Implants | Community
In this episode I sit down with our FIRST Deaf parent on the POD PLACE (but definitely not our last!) - Kym! She shares her incredible lived experience growing up as a Deaf child in a rural area and…
Ep 15: The 'Deaf nod' and why it's problematic for our kids
Another solo episode from me this week, where I unpack the problematic ‘Deaf nod’ with our deaf and hard of hearing kids and how it can actually contribute to language deprivation and missed language…
Ep 14: 5 things I've changed about my professional practice (since having my own deaf child)
This episode is a bit of a transparent one from me and dives into the huge shifts I have made in my professional practice as a Teacher of the Deaf, since becoming the parent of my own deaf child. It…
Ep 13: Phoebe | Parent | Late Diagnosis | Remote Town | CIs | Community
In this episode I sit down with Phoebe, the wonderful mother of 2 kids - Haines and Vallis (deaf). They live in the stunning and remote coastal town of Exmouth up in northern Western Australia, which…
Ep 12: 6 reasons I celebrated my deaf son's first sign over his first spoken word
In this episode, I provide some key reminders around how we approach language development with our little deaf kiddos and why Frank’s first sign was such a huge moment for us— It’s a real deep dive…
Ep 11: Sarah | Parent | Language Deprivation | Audiological Error | Auslan
This one’s powerful folks. I sit down with Sarah, the mother of two beautiful kids - her eldest, Kipp, is deaf. But the journey to discovering Kipp's deafness isn't one you've heard on here before.…
Ep 10: Nicole | Parent | Absent Cochlear Nerve | L1 | Vestibular Impacts
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Nicole - the incredible SUPER-Mum of 3 gorgeous kids; her middle child and only daughter, Hallie, is deaf. But that is only the beginning when it…
Ep 9: My Deaf Son's Latest Habit
In this episode, I share a recent development in my deaf son’s journey that has left me feeling incredibly proud of him. I also dive into the importance of building self-advocacy skills in our kids…
Ep 8: Rachel | Parent | ANSD | Cochlear Mapping Advocacy | Bilingual Journey
In this episode, I talk with Rachel - a proud mother of a 2.5 year old profoundly deaf child, Tiger. Rachel talks about that wild first year and the hectic diagnostic testing journey that brought…
Ep 7: Membership Vs Visitorship
In this solo episode, I explore the crucial difference between Membership and Visitorship when it relates to the learning environment for deaf and hard of hearing students. I share my insights and…
Ep 6: Shanie | Parent | CMV| Cochlear Implant Refusal | Bilingual Journey
I sit down with Shanie, a wonderful mother of 3 boys - her youngest Knox, is profoundly deaf due to CMV (Cytomegalovirus). Shanie talks about the emotional rollercoaster that was that first year of…
Ep 5: 3 Simple Ways To Reduce The Mental Load
In this solo episode, I unpack 3 simple ways to reduce the mental load on the journey of raising deaf and hard of hearing children and how we as parents can control the information we allow in and…
Ep 4: Keely | Parent | Passionate Advocate | Cochlear Implant Process | Bimodal Journey
In this episode, I sit down with Keely, a passionate advocate and parent of Remi, who is 2.5 years old and deaf. Keely shares her overwhelming journey of discovering Remi's deafness, the challenges…
Ep 3: Strengthening the Advocacy Muscle
Join Clare as she unpacks the three most common advocacy models for parents of deaf children. Discover why passive and reactive approaches often fall short, and learn about the game-changing…
Ep 2: Melissa | Parent | CMV | Multiple Diagnoses | Healthcare Advocacy
Join me for this incredibly profound episode two of THE POD PLACE, where I sit down with Melissa Howard, a mother from Western Australia, who shares her extraordinary journey raising her deaf son,…
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