A Story of Resilience, Love and Thriving

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“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide.” -Brene Brown

One of the things that Vicki Atkinson and I hear from podcast guests is that we are warm and welcoming. A lovely thing to hear. But I’d flip that around and say that what makes it work is that our guests are open and courageous.

We met author, public speaker, and parental advocate Vickie Rubin through our mutual blog friend, Ab. I love that because they both have such genuineness. We get to see in action how they show up for life. Whether at home or in their roles as advocates, they come alongside others to see them and share stories that make everything a little clearer and brighter.

So in the latest episode (and last episode of 2024) of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast, Vickie gives us the elevator pitch for her book, Raising Jess. She jokes that it’s long enough to require an elevator in the tallest building in Manhattan. Fitting, because there is so much goodness in her book about raising her child with a chromosome deletion: mother’s intuition, decisions about whether to have more children, the grandparent’s point of view, and more.

Vickie’s openness and support of others are so inspiring. In her work supporting other families trying to navigate the systems to get resources for their children and in Facebook communities, Vickie is a powerful parental resource and advocate. By telling her story, she continues to help others navigate their own challenges.

Vicki and I ask about what’s next for Vickie. She’s recently published an article in Newsweek and she tells us about the writing classes she taking.

This is a great episode that not only focuses on the resilience, love, and thriving of one family but also inspires the same in everyone who listens. When we share our stories, we empower others and Vickie illustrates this so well.

I’m confident you’ll love the scenic and beautiful places we explore as we share the power of storytelling – in our books, our podcasts, and our lives.

We know you’ll love it!

On a programming note – this is the last podcast for 2024. Our next episode featuring the amazing Beth (i didn’t have my glasses on… blog) will drop on Jan 10th, 2025.

Search (and subscribe!) for Sharing the Heart of the Matter on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or Pocket Casts OR Listen to it from your computer on Anchor: Episode 97: Raising Jess with Vickie Rubin

Episode 97 transcript

AND subscribe to our YouTube channel to see a video clip of each story: @SharingtheHeartoftheMatter.

Links for this Episode:

Vickie Rubin | Author & Advocate | Special Needs Parenting
Thankful for Superhero Healthcare Folks: Bones, Scopes & Hopes
Newsweek Article: Mom’s Diagnosis Was Crushing Enough, Then She Gave Me an Ominous Warning

From the hosts:

Vicki’s book about resilience and love: Surviving Sue; Blog: https://victoriaponders.com/

My book about my beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith

(featured photo from Pexels, quote from Finding My Way to Forgiveness by Vicki Atkinson)

31 thoughts on “A Story of Resilience, Love and Thriving”

  12. I enjoyed listening to Vickie’s story, Wynne. What a loving and dedicated mother she is. I hope you and Vicki enjoy your holiday break, and thanks again, for inviting me to be a guest this year! I look forward to listening to more inspiring podcasts with you two wonderful hosts next year. xo

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  13. I love that the three of you finally came together, Wynne. Three of my favourite bloggers in such a… yes… warm conversation and also one of the few times I’ve heard a voice attached to Vickie, whose writing I’ve followed for a while too.

    Raising Jess is a great and powerful story and your discussion revealed new layers. The insight about trying to empathize and see the experience from the grandparents’ perspective made me think immediately about how my mom must’ve processed T’s diagnosis.

    I’m thankful for community as Vickie also noted in her conversation. How people seemingly come into your life when you least expect and are there for you through the hardest times. That ain’t no mere coincidence!

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  14. “One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide.” -Brene Brown

    I read this years ago and I snorted in laughter, I just couldn’t imagine that anyone could learn from my life and journey. I have been proven wrong, and I’m grateful that the poison got turned into medicine.

    I’m happy that you’re able to reach so many people to help, uplift and inspire!

    😻😻

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