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Some days, advocating for your child feels like a full-time job you never applied for.

In this episode, Niki sits down with Esperanza Reyes from the Utah Parent Center to talk about what it actually looks like to support a child with disabilities inside the school system without burning out, shutting down, or feeling like you’re constantly fighting uphill.

This conversation is about collaboration instead of conflict. Progress instead of perfection. And learning how to hold high expectations for your child while still honoring where they are right now.

You’ll hear why you don’t have to do this alone, how to partner with schools more effectively, and where to find real support when the system feels overwhelming.

If school meetings leave you drained or unsure if you’re doing enough, this episode is for you!

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Links from this episode:

Find your state's equivalent of the Utah parent center

https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/

https://utahparentcenter.org/

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Blended families don’t usually struggle because people don’t care.
They struggle because love feels complicated, loyalty feels divided, and everyone is carrying history into the room.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is this so hard?” this episode will help you feel less alone.

Today I sit down with three women who know this life personally. Amanda, Dondra, and Ruth share what it really looks like to build connection in blended families when emotions are messy, timelines don’t match, and expectations clash.

It isn’t about doing things perfectly. It’s about staying when it would be easier to pull away. Learning how to show up with patience when progress feels slow. And creating a home where love grows over time, not overnight.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:

🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog

🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com

📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco

📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life

Click Here: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

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Helping youth with mental health can feel scary. What if you say the wrong thing. What if you make it worse. What if you don't know enough.

You do not need perfect words or professional training to make a difference. You need presence. Empathy. And a willingness to listen instead of fix.

Listen in to learn what actually helps struggling youth feel safe and supported, what well-meaning phrases can quietly cause harm, and how to normalize real support without shame. We also cover when it is time to involve professional help and why taking mental health seriously is an act of faith, not a failure of it.

If you care about youth and want to show up better, this episode is for you.

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Stick around for more Mental Health support & resources:

🎧 The LDS Mental Health Podcast: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/blog

🎁 Free Resources: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings

🛒 My Shop: www.ldsmhc.com

📲 Follow on social media for more support and resources: @LDSMentalHealthco

📧 Contact Me: www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/site/contact

Check all my Free Resources to feel more peace, clarity or connection in your life

Click Here: https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/free-trainings