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Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Parents

Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell & Dr. Zoe Shaw

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The Brave Together Podcast is hosted by Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell, and Dr. Zoe Shaw — three caregiving mothers whose personal journeys and professional expertise converge in honest, hope-filled conversations. Jessica Patay is the founder and CEO of We Are Brave Together, a thriving nonprofit serving over 4,000 caregiving mothers across all 50 US states and 30 countries. After experiencing the profound isolation of raising a child with Prader-Willi syndrome, she committed her life to building th

Welcome to the Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Parents! We are a heartfelt extension of the nonprofit We Are Brave Together, founded by Jessica Patay, a rare disease mom, community builder, and advocate for caregiving mothers of children with disabilities, neurodiversity, and complex medical or mental health needs.

Hosted by Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell, life coach and autism advocate, and Dr. Zoe Shaw, licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach, the Brave Together Podcast invites listeners into an honest, compassionate, and empowering space designed for those navigating the highs and lows of caregiving.

Each episode reflects a profound commitment to the mental health of caregivers by offering educational tools and compassionate storytelling. Wherever you are in the world, tune in and know that you are NOT alone.

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Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Parents

Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell & Dr. Zoe Shaw

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Why We Should Care About Care - Elissa Strauss discusses her book When You Care and explores caregiving, community, feminism and the unexpected power of caring for others.

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Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Parents

Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell & Dr. Zoe Shaw

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Chris Wenger shares a neurodiversity-affirming approach to IEPs, education and helping students thrive through strengths, connection and support.

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Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Parents

Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell & Dr. Zoe Shaw

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Natasha Nurse shares her journey of autism and ADHD diagnosis, motherhood, self-discovery and embracing an authentic neurodivergent life.

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Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Parents

Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell & Dr. Zoe Shaw

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Jessica, Susanna and Dr. Zoe share practical advice for navigating divorce, co-parenting and caregiving a child with disabilities.

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Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Parents

Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell & Dr. Zoe Shaw

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Jeremy and Ilana Hamburgh of Social Life 360 share strategies for helping neurodivergent individuals build friendships, confidence and connection.

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Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Parents

Jessica Patay, Susanna Peace Lovell & Dr. Zoe Shaw

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Mothers Tina Jackson, Asha Wanigasekera and Lena Winslow from Suddenly Brave Together share honest stories about caregiving, grief, resilience and finding strength through community.