Coffee With Caregivers

By Jessica E Ronne

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Episodes: 57

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Join Jess Ronne, author, speaker, and caregiver advocate as she chats with caregivers about the joys and trials of raising a child with complex needs. Jess is also the founder & executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit which provides recognition, resources, & respite for special needs families & associate director of the Unseen film. She & her husband Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their disabled son Lucas. Her story of beauty from ashes is detailed in her three books. To follow the ongoing saga she can be found at www.jessplusthemess.com

Episode Date
Crystal Polk: Adoption, Time Saving Tips, and Support
Apr 26, 2024
Debbie Weiss: Lifelong Caregiving, Grieving, and Overcoming Obstacles
Mar 29, 2024
Jessica Patay: Special Needs, Community, and Making A Difference
Feb 24, 2024
Robert Freiri: Future Options, Pressing Issues, and Never Giving Up on our Children
Jan 27, 2024
Brandi Hurtubise: CMV Mama, Divide & Conquer, and Finding Purpose in Caregiving
Dec 09, 2023
Eric Jorgensen: Searching for Hope in a Difficult Reality
Nov 18, 2023
Eric Alber: Flexible income options, feeling your feelings, and the new normal.
Nov 04, 2023
Lyn VanTol : Parent Caregiver & Advocate for College Inclusive Experiences.
Oct 21, 2023
Kelli Stuart - Author, Parent Caregiver, and Cancer Survivor.
Oct 07, 2023
Crystal Morrison: Using Science to Create Solutions for Disability, Trauma, and Invisible Needs.
Sep 23, 2023
Michelle Crawford - solo caregiving, survival mode, and feeling trapped.
Sep 09, 2023
Crystal Paine: adoption through foster care, time saving hacks, and family team work.
Jun 17, 2023
Kristin Pattison - Recovering autism, the staffing crisis and soothing versus self care.
May 17, 2023
Jillian Benfield: In utero diagnosis & changing the way we think about disability.
Apr 15, 2023
Tonya Andrews : sleep deprivation, playing the med game, & why we must address the caregiver crisis.
Mar 11, 2023
Kassandra Lambert - advocate for predictable time off, restorative self care & fundraising for needs
Jan 16, 2023
Ron Sandison - Author, Autism, & Advocate.
Dec 15, 2022
Mary Barbera - ABA, Preparing for the Future, & Turning Autism Around
Nov 15, 2022
Amy McCoy - autism advocate, children’s book author, & how laughter is the best medicine.
Oct 15, 2022
Melanie Oates: Single parent, long term respite, and choosing caregiving over a career.
Sep 16, 2022
Kate Swenson - Blogger at Finding Cooper’s Voice & Author of Forever Boy
Apr 15, 2022
Lindsay San - CEO of The Pampered Parent
Apr 01, 2022
Fred Marvel - shaken baby syndrome, autism father & seeking answers.
Mar 18, 2022
Katie Miniel: Thinking outside of the box with homeschooling autism, soap making & trying to find happiness in the middle of the struggles.
Mar 04, 2022
Kim Albrecht: planning for the future & helping our children learn to live without us.
Feb 11, 2022
Angela Lofton: In utero diagnosis, the importance of real life community & why self care includes learning to say yes to help.
Jan 28, 2022
Michele Thorne: Siblings on the spectrum, ABA, and permission to say you don't have to do it all.
Jan 14, 2022
Katie Emde - Raising Siblings on the Spectrum, Canada vs the U.S. for Resources, and a No Nonsense Approach to Advocacy.
Dec 17, 2021
Lisa Dempsey - Group home placement, non profit work, & finding time to advocate for your child.
Nov 26, 2021
"Doc" Hunsley - A terminal diagnosis, the death of a child, & new beginnings.
Nov 05, 2021
Liza Blas - Radical Self Care Guru.
Oct 22, 2021
Lisa Candara - Sanity Management, Labels, and Cycles of Grief and Joy.
Oct 08, 2021
Misty Phillip - Author, Speaker, Podcaster, & Special Needs Mama
Sep 24, 2021
Me, Myself & I - An update on life
Sep 10, 2021
Brittany Vance - Brand Ambassador & Autism Awareness
Jun 25, 2021
Jessica Patay: Prader-Willi Syndrome, Non Profit Work, & Being Honest About the Future.
Jun 11, 2021
Lisa Peña - Demanding accountability in our classrooms by building radical empathy.
May 28, 2021
Lauren Lowery : Rancher, Aicardi-Goutieres, & Coach
May 14, 2021
Stephanie Simoes: PANS, Clean Food, & Wine Consultant
Apr 30, 2021
Amy Brown: Adoption, RAD, & Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Apr 15, 2021
Laurie Hellmann - Author, Dating after Divorce, & Desperate for Respite
Apr 02, 2021
Kelli TenHaken: International Adoption, Being Proactive About Finding Care, & Releasing Guilt
Mar 19, 2021
Carly Laabs - Attainable Self Care for the Weary Caregiver
Mar 05, 2021
Sarah Blunkosky - Yogi, Learning Advocate, & Homeschooling Mom
Feb 19, 2021
Rachel Kang - Creator, Sibling Caregiver, & Truth Teller.
Feb 05, 2021
Annie Morgan - Angelman Syndrome & Showing up for Yourself.
Jan 22, 2021
Noelle Walker : Adoption, Cerebral Palsy, Cancer & Covid
Jan 08, 2021
Jolene Philo : Caring For a Father and a Son
Dec 11, 2020
Carrie Prater : Advocating for Dignity
Nov 27, 2020
Becky Davidson: Founder of Rising Above Ministries; A Safe Haven for Special Needs Families
Nov 13, 2020
Shannon Guerra: RAD - Reactive Attachment Disorder in Adopted Children
Oct 23, 2020
Callie Daruk: Extreme medical needs after birth
Oct 09, 2020
Sarah Broady: Dealing with Invisible Needs
Sep 25, 2020
Vance and Kristy Goforth: When Autism Is Severe
Sep 14, 2020
Ryan Ronne: An Adopted Father’s Special Needs Story
Sep 14, 2020
Jess and Lindsay : Jess’s Story.
Sep 14, 2020
Trailer
Jun 17, 2020