Special Needs Spotlight: Chronic Illness with a Genetic Diagnosis of FAN while Single Parenting, with Erin Pieper

This week our hosts, Steve and Katie Keene, interview Erin Pieper. Erin is the author of her memoir, Dismantling the Disability: My Uphill Battle With Friedreich’s Ataxia. Erin is a single mom who advocates for finding a treatment for Friedreich's Ataxia (FA), a rare disease she is faced with. She has participated in many fund raising events, both near and far and has taken part in more than five Research Trials at the University of South Florida. Erin is the designer of "FAN", a t-shirt campaign that advocates that the purchaser / wearer is a fan of spreading awareness and support for those diagnosed with FA. She spends a lot of time overcoming the struggles of FA in order to be an involved mom as possible and making the world a kinder place. Connect with Steve and Katie:podcast.familysuccesssecrets.comlinktr.ee/familysuccess Connect with Erin:www.erinkpieper.comIG: @peeprFB: Erin PieperBook: Dismantling the Disability: My Uphill Battle with Friedreich's Ataxia|Paperback

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Simplifying Routines for Overwhelmed Christian Homeschool Moms Seeking Peace and Joy ★ TOP 1% Parenting + Family Life Podcast ★ Do you ever feel like your days are a whirlwind of lesson plans, laundry, and "Mom, can you help me?" moments? You're juggling homeschooling, faith, and the everyday chaos of motherhood — and sometimes, it can feel overwhelming, especially when life doesn’t look as “perfect” as you imagined. But what if you could simplify your routines, reduce the chaos, and build a joyful, faith-filled home that nurtures your family's heart? This podcast is for you, mama! I'm Katie Keene — Christian homeschool mom of 5, lover of simple systems, and passionate about helping moms create peaceful homes rooted in faith. Each week, I’ll share practical tips, Biblical encouragement, and real-life rhythms to help you thrive — not just survive — as you balance homeschooling, homemaking, and heart work. We embrace a love-of-learning lifestyle inspired by heart-centered homeschooling methods like Charlotte Mason, Unschooling, Classical, Special Needs homeschooling, and peaceful eclectic approaches — always adapted to fit your unique family and season. If you're ready to ditch overwhelm, embrace grace, and build a homeschool and home life you love (without losing your joy), you're in the right place. 🎙️ Press play, grab your tea, and let’s create simpler, happier days together. — Love this podcast and want to help other mamas find it? Leave a review on your favorite podcast app and share the love! 💛 ✨ Connect with Katie: hello@herhomeandheart.com ✨ All the INSIDER goodies for you: https://bit.ly/m/HerHomeandHeart