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A podcast about traveling the special needs road and discovering the hidden gems and unique finds of a place you didn't think you would be. We share how families are doing amazing things as a result of a diagnosis, and give you a glimpse into the realities of raising children with differing needs.

Mar 23, 2020

Christina is a dedicated wife, mother of three, and passionate advocate for people impacted by disabilities. She has coordinated events to fund research, supports and service dogs for families. She has served on local committees, coached an adaptive cheerleading team, and won awards for successful fundraising endeavors...


Mar 21, 2020

Meg & Angie share their special needs lifehacks

  • Surviving medical & blood work appts
  • Navigating insurance issues
  • Money-saving ideas
  • Making mealtime & grocery shopping easier
  • Organizing & homes for things
  • Taking meds
  • Preparing for new things
  • Elopement & wandering
  • Obtaining medical equipment & fencing
  • Technology to keep...


Mar 8, 2020

Meet Catherine Hughes.Hailing from southeast of Pittsburgh, PA in a small town recently dubbed as "the most boring town in Pennsylvania," Catherine Hughes is the daughter of two English professors. She is a passionate advocate, innovative storyteller, and community strategist.

For over 16 years, she has provided...


Mar 6, 2020

Join us as we embark on the Maiden Voyage of Embracing Holland. Before we dive into sharing interviews and topical episodes we thought we would start the journey with an introduction to who we are and how we landed here.


Angie is the mother of three children, a college disability advisor, and wife to her high school...


Mar 3, 2020

Hi, I'm Angie Auldridge, and I'm Megan Barrett, Welcome to Embracing Holland. 

When Meg and I received each of our children's diagnoses, we found ourselves in the land of worry, grief, and unknown, but after a while, when we realized that this excursion was not temporary we settled in and began to see life in a new...