Permission to Breathe for Special Needs Parents

About Permission to Breathe for Special Needs Parents

This is Permission to Breathe, the mini-cast show dedicated to parents of children with special needs. We’re igniting Dual-Dream Advocacy, where your own hopes, well-being, and future matter just as much as your child’s. We promise not give you more checklists or To-Dos -- our show is about moments that move you forward. Each episode is a bite-sized nugget that you can listen to now, and read later. 5-15 minutes to shift your thinking about parenting a child with special needs. Sourced by Michael Pearce, Founder of Shiftfuturecare.com and Vestlife.com, our show delivers tips and practical insights to help you: Balance Your Dreams: Discover strategies to nurture your own personal goals for mental health and well-being. Celebrate Wins: Draw inspiration from real-life triumphs- big and small- shared by fellow Special Needs Parents. Listen now & read later. No notes or studying needed. Each episode is paired with in-depth articles and downloadable resources at shiftfuturecare.com, so you can explore the discussion further at your own pace. Subscribe now on Buzzsprout and your favorite podcast app to stay connected, uplifted, and empowered on your Dual-Dream journey. Happy Shifting!

Publisher

Michael Pearce

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 May 2025

Latest episode

5 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2025

   Soul-Aware AI with VestIQ

   In this special audio overview we're proud and super-excited to introduce Soul-Aware AI! A groundbreaking innovation designed to support families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Powered by the Agentic Narrative-Yielding Architecture, Anya, our Soul-Aware AI doesn’t just process information, it preserves identity, protects continuity of care, and brings empathy to the heart of technology. This episode explains why traditional tech has fai...

2. 

   29 Jul 2025

   MEET ANYA

   In this Episode of Permission to Breath, we're super-excited to introduce you to ANYA - our "Agentic Narrative-Yielding Architecture" to solve the greatest challenge facing special needs parents: How to make sure others will know what to do for your child after you're gone. Meets Anya -- AI with a Soul. Ready to streamline your child's care management? Consider exploring Vest. You can find details about this powerful solution and even start a free trial at the Vest web...

3. 

   10 Jun 2025

   Breaking the "Forever Caregiver" Code: Igniting Transitional Autonomy for Special Needs Parents

   This episode explores transitional autonomy, offering special needs parents a framework to build sustainable care plans and reclaim their well-being by shifting from succession to transition planning.

4. 

   10 Jun 2025

   Moving Out- California SLS Support for your Adult Child

   Sarah Sample explores California Regional Center support for her adult son Sam's transition to residential care outside their family home, outlining steps to secure pre-tenancy supports in this interview episode.

5. 

   5 Jun 2025

   Moving Out

   This episode explores how California's Regional Centers assist adult children with special needs in securing independent housing outside their family home, focusing on SLS Housing Referral and Pre-Tenancy Supports.

6. 

   31 May 2025

   Beyond the Letter of Intent for Your Child with Special Needs

   This episode explores how parents can effectively communicate their child's unique needs and personality to future caregivers, moving beyond the limitations of a standard Letter of Intent.

7. 

   31 May 2025

   Beyond the Forever Caregiver - Introducing Dual-Dream Advocacy

   This episode explores Dual-Dream Advocacy, which helps special needs parents resolve fears about stepping back from caregiving after many years, offering a path to reclaim personal aspirations.

8. 

   30 May 2025

   The Worry Menu Diet for Special Needs Parents

   This episode explores the unique anxieties, or "Worry Menu," that parents of adult children with special needs experience daily, offering strategies to identify and manage these invisible checklists.

9. 

   24 May 2025

   Who Will Be Me for My Child with Special Needs

   This episode explores how special needs parents can ensure their child's well-being by addressing key questions about their future care.

10. 

    21 May 2025

    California STRS survivor benefits to SNT

    California Teachers learn how to designate a Special Needs Trust as a survivor beneficiary for their CalSTRS retirement plan.

Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100

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20

Social presence

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YouTube

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