The Breaking Barriers Podcast

About The Breaking Barriers Podcast

Join us as we explore the triumphs and challenges of raising children with Edwards Syndrome/Trisomy 18 and special needs. From practical tips for everyday life, to magnificent stories and discussions with medical professionals, our podcast offers support and empowerment for parents that are walking the uniquely joyful path.

Publisher

The Edwards Syndrome Association

Category

business · health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Feb 2025

Latest episode

19 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Nov 2025

   Betty's Light: A Father's Story: Part 1

   Angel dad Brandon shares Betty's story, recounting the pregnancy and moments before her birth, in this interview episode about a father's unforgettable journey.

2. 

   29 Oct 2025

   Every Voice Matters: Speech, AAC, and the many ways our children connect

   Speech-Language Pathologist Kaitlyn Shepherd discusses supporting communication and feeding skills for children with complex medical needs, highlighting how families build confidence in helping their children connect uniquely in this interview.

3. 

   15 Oct 2025

   MomPod: Therapy Talk Part 2

   The moms on the podcast share real conversations about therapy and how small steps lead to big wins for children with Edwards Syndrome.

Who has been a guest on The Breaking Barriers Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Brandon
• Kaitlyn Shepherd
• Beverly
• Four fathers
• Robin

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

283,412

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

28

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32