Embrace the Blessing
Welcome to the Embrace the Blessing podcast—a source of encouragement and inspiration for parents of children with special needs. Join teacher and seasoned mother of five, Sandy Deppisch, whose youngest is a young adult with Down syndrome, Autism and ADHD as she delves into the joys, challenges, and triumphs of this journey. Each week Sandy chats with moms and dads who truly understand. If you need empowerment and encouragement to keep going, this show is for you. Let's walk the road less traveled together!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 59
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2023
ETB 38: From a Grim Prognosis to a Much Brighter Future; Never Give Up Hope with Sandy Deppisch
ETB 38: In this episode I share a few stories about Josiah from the past few years when he was walking through a very long, very difficult season. With so many challenges including aggression, destr…
ETB 37: Finding Caregivers "Nextdoor" & the Miss Amazing Pageant with Freida Bassham
ETB 37 - In this episode I talk with Fredia Bassham, grandmother of Heather Jo, age 26. Freida and her husband Joe have been caring for their granddaughter who has cerebral palsy, a seizure disorder…
ETB 36: Special Strong; Inclusive & Adaptive Fitness with Mike Lutey
ETB 36 - In this episode I talk with Mike Lutey, owner of Special Strong - South East Houston. Special Strong provides science-based adaptive and inclusive fitness programs for children, adolescents,…
ETB 35: Dashing About Town Making a Difference with Real Life Superhero, Dash Gordon
ETB 35 - In this episode I talk with Timothy Glover, corporate trainer by day and real life superhero, Dash Gordon by night. Initially created to raise some extra money for a vacation, Tim started …
ETB 34: Living in the Present & Breaking Things Down into Manageable Steps with Beth Haas
ETB 34: In this episode I talk with Beth Haas, teacher and mother of 3 beautiful daughters about her oldest daughter, Annalee who has Down syndrome. During the 18th week of Beth's first pregnancy,…
ETB 33: Embracing a Hiatus! See you Back Here Soon.
ETB 33: In this episode I announce a brief break as we quarantine, then head out on a family vacation.
I will see you on July 6th with another amazing parent to inspire and encourage you. Until then…
ETB 32: Little Houdini - A True Tale of My Ever Eloping Son with Sandy Deppisch
ETB 32: In this episode I share a story about a time when Josiah at 9 years old, left our home unescorted and none of us were aware that he was even gone. Sadly, this was not the first time it hap…
ETB 31: Project LEAH - Leaders Ending Abuse & Harm of Students with Disabilities Abused in Public Schools with Jean and Brianna TenBrink, Part 2
ETB 31: In this 2nd half of a 2 part episode I continue to talk with former guests Jean and Brianna TenBrink, a dynamic mother/daughter duo about Project LEAH (Leaders Ending Abuse & Harm) a communi…
ETB 30: Project LEAH - Leaders Ending Abuse & Harm of Students with Disabilities Abused in Public Schools with Jean and Brianna TenBrink, Part 1
ETB 30: In this episode, I talk with former guests Jean and Brianna TenBrink, a dynamic mother/daughter duo about Project LEAH (Leaders Ending Abuse & Harm) a community coalition against educator ab…
ETB 29: Self-Advocacy Changed My Life. Now I Teach it to Others with Ricky Broussard Part 2
ETB 29: In this 2nd half of a 2 part episode I talk with Ricky Broussard, Self-Advocate, Peer Support Leader and all around great guy, who at the age of 10 had to move out of his family's home and i…
ETB 28: Self-Advocacy Changed My Life. Now I Teach it to Others with Ricky Broussard Part 1
ETB 28: In this episode I talk with Ricky Broussard, Self-Advocate, Peer Support Leader and all around great guy, who at the age of 10 had to move out of his family's home and into a large facility …
ETB 27: Deafblindness, DBMAT & Touch Base Center for the Deafblind with Vivecca Hartman
ETB 27: In this episode I talk with Vivecca Hartman, mother of 2 and new grandmother, about life with her 24 year old son Christopher, born with a rare genetic mutation, Leber Congenital Amaurosis. …
ETB 26: Through a Father's Eyes with Rick Deppisch
ETB 26: In this episode I talk with Rick Deppisch. the first dad to be featured on the podcast who also just happens to be my husband and the father of our 5 children. Rick shares his perspective o…
ETB 25: It’s No Mystery, Accepting Your Child’s Diagnosis Can Be Challenging with Teresa Trent
ETB 25: In this episode I talk with Teresa Trent, author of 3 different mystery series, whose 29 year old son Andrew has a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism. He's also non verbal, has …
ETB 24: Community First Choice - Attendant Care You May Not Know About with Heather Burdeaux
ETB 24: In this episode I talk with Heather Burdeaux, a former guest from episode ETB 4 Paying Attention to Behavior Changes, Expectation Management & Maintaining Friendships.
As a case manager Heath…
ETB 23: When Life Takes an Abrupt Turn and Puts You on a Different Path with Cynthia Rodriguez ~ Part 2
EBT 23: In this 2nd half of a 2 part episode I continue to talk with Cynthia Rodriguez, amazing mom, grandma, and special needs advocate who loves to reach out and help others. If you have a child …
ETB 22: When Life Takes an Abrupt Turn and Puts You on a Different Path with Cynthia Rodriguez ~ Part 1
EBT 22: In this episode I talk with Cynthia Rodriguez, amazing mom, grandma, and special needs advocate who loves to reach out and help others. If you have a child with a disability and happen to …
ETB 21: Ecologist School - Houston: An Outdoor Learning Community with Jennifer Fetter-Mathys
In this episode I talk with Jennifer Fetter-Matthys about Ecologist School - Houston, an engaging outdoor learning community that encourages children and families to get out in nature.
Students lear…
ETB 20: From Special Ed Student to Special Ed Teacher, Consultant and Master IEP Coach; Helping the Neurodiverse Community Navigate Life with Shae Spears
In this episode I talk with Shae Spears, a Special Education teacher who has personally walked the journey of life with a disability. With Dyslexia, an auditory processing disorder and ADHD, Shae s…
ETB 19: Brewed Blessings: A Community Coffee Shop with a Whole Latte Love with Angela Bishop
In this episode I talk with Angela Bishop, owner of Brewed Blessings, a community coffee shop where special needs adults can gain meaningful employment and education in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. …