Building support, navigating the emotional journey of having a medically complex child. In this conversation, Madeline Cheney discusses her journey as a parent of a child with a rare genetic condition and the creation of her podcast, The Rare Life. She emphasizes the importance of building a community for parents facing similar challenges, the emotional impact of being a carrier of a genetic condition, and the role of advocacy in medical care. Madeline shares her experiences with grief, resilience, and the need for self-care, while also outlining the future goals of her nonprofit organization to support families in the NICU and beyond.
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Madeline is the host and founder of The Rare Life, a nonprofit podcast and community for parents of people with medical complexities and disabilities. She is mom to 10 year old Wendy and 7 year old Kimball who has a rare syndrome. Her experiences navigating medical complexities with zero community inspired the creation of The Rare Life. When she isn't hanging out with her family or working, she loves soaking in a hot bath with a good book or watching an old episode of Murder She Wrote.
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