We shot a documentary this summer of my brother with Down syndrome, Jesse, with the filmmakers of Made With Love! They flew all the way up to Minnesota to film and enjoy “Jesse’s Super Fun Day”! We did all of Jesse’s favorite things: drinking hot cocoa, dancing, ladder ball, boat rides, pizza and ice cream, […]

This week we’re celebrating 2 months with our sweet little Liam Brooks! As I reflect on all these past 8 weeks have held, I feel exhaustion, relief, gratitude, sadness, love, and joy. While love and joy far surpass the exhaustion or sadness, I can’t help but acknowledge the traumatic experience we had bringing our son […]

Today on the podcast I’m welcoming Maria Hansen-Quine. She is a global speaker, author, clinical social worker and school counselor, and serves as the Global Ethnic and Racial Healing Manager at Hillsong Church. She’s a strong advocate for adoption, inclusion, and trauma-based parenting. Alongside her husband, Sam, who is an adult adoptee from South Korea, […]

Meet David Hughens! David is the screenplay writer behind Made With Love, a new crowdfunded movie that highlights the love, joy, and productivity of those with Down syndrome! In this conversation, you’ll hear David’s experience of befriending Jay, and why he decided to create a movie to foster inclusivity and understanding of people like Jay. […]