Fall and Recovery: Raising Children with Disabilities through Lessons Learned in Dance with Joanne De Simone

Dr. Dan interviews Joanne De Simone about raising children with disabilities on this powerful episode. Joanne is a modern dancer turned mom and special education advocate. She faced profound challenges when her first child was diagnosed with a life-limiting brain malformation, and her second child with autism. Drawing from her colorful background in dance, Joanne discovered unexpected life lessons that shaped her approach to parenting and her advocacy work.  Dr. Dan and Joanne discuss her parenting journey and Joanne's inspiring book Fall and Recovery. Joanne shares her wisdom with Dr. Dan and listeners: she accepts that life is messy and that motherhood can be hard and beautiful at the same time. For more information visit www.special-educationmom.com/ Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode).  Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (X). Learn about more podcasts @exactlyright on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please support our podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4bqTWJ2 For more information: www.exactlyrightmedia.com  www.drdanpeters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan is a weekly podcast that invites you to discover your purpose, explore new possibilities, and live in alignment with your true self.   Hosted by Psychologist and Executive Coach Dr. Dan Peters, the show features inspiring interviews with thought leaders and experts designed to ignite hope, deepen self-awareness, and provide actionable wisdom. Each episode is designed to empower you to become a better version of yourself and make a positive impact on the world around you.   With new episodes every Thursday, Make It a Great One offers a dose of inspiration, motivation, and practical guidance to support your personal growth and fulfillment. Tune in to unlock new possibilities, cultivate hope, and begin living the life you’ve always envisioned. Through profound insights and grounded guidance, Dr. Dan will help you make every moment, every day, and your life, a great one.    We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one.