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“Thank you so much for your vulnerability, compassion and for your beautiful loving heart to take time and energy to create a space like this for people like ourselves needing support and connection and to know that we are not alone! Love your show and love you so much! So thankful to find this...”Read full review »
Eeri224 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/22
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“Mary highlights all aspects of parenting and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!”
malfoxley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/21
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“Mary, host of the Mama Bear podcast, highlights all aspects of parenting and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!”
EricaBushwell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/21
“I always knew my children had challenging needs but felt like calling my self a special needs mom was putting me in a category I didn’t belong. That is until I found Mary Susan! In the very first episode I finally got it! There is varying degree to all our lives and I’m so happy to have found...”Read full review »
MoiraCleary via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/21
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“I just started listening to your show and love the content of it and I love your vibe. Sounds like we have a lot of things in common. I look forward to staying connected and getting to know one another as time unfolds. I’m building a brand to support parents special needs kids as well and when I...”Read full review »
crat35 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/21
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“This podcast makes me feel less alone and more understood in the complicated world of special needs of parenting. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”
Jess Amy B via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/05/21
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“My two kids (2 and 1) were both diagnosed with a life threatening rare genetic disease. My son is on oxygen and has a feeding tube and ever since their diagnosis my husband and I have felt so alone. It’s hard seeing so many “healthy and normal” kids everywhere you turn. I’m so glad I discovered...”Read full review »
JLA0727 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/21
“What I realized today as I listen to your intro - that this life doesn’t feel as unique and isolating as it once did. Because of the community and sharing you do - I feel connected and less alone. It’s comforting and gives me strength to carry on knowing my unique life as a special needs mom is...”Read full review »
StephB202 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/01/21
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“I listen to this podcast on my walks with our dogs (because in our world that is the only time I get a real chance to listen, I’m sure you all get that!). It’s like having a walk with my best friend, I’m there, like a lunatic on my own, laughing away, nodding my head, and wishing I had some way...”Read full review »
Bells stars via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/28/20
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“My son is 2 and had a rare genetic mutation. We were shocked and felt so alone but I am so thankful to find your podcast and hear the honesty from all the moms with all the struggles with their children. Keep up the good work!”
mistyb621 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/20
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“She is amazing! I feel less alone and more encouraged!”
Rose-Jo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/20
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“Love listening to Mary Susan and her real and often very funny insights into SN parenting. Always finish listening and feel seen in my little SN world. Don't miss an episode!”Read full review »
Kirichey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/20
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“This is by far my all time favorite podcast!!! I listen to Mary Susan in the mornings while I’m cooking for the kids - my ‘reflection’ time! The insight / information she shares is priceless!!!”
mmauriahh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/20
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“I’m relatively new to this podcast and am binge listening to all i can in between new podcasts. Mary Susan has a way of talking like we are friends just being honest about the wonderful and the hard about mothering special needs kids. (Plus, she says she’s an introvert- like me -🙂). Every episode...”Read full review »
Surferben via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/20
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“I am an ASD mom, but I think Mama Bear is great for ALL moms. Mary Susan makes you feel comfortable and confident about the path you are walking. And, she puts things in perspective. She’s open about the struggles that are real, but also inspirational in the way she handles them. Moms to special...”Read full review »
Hayley Augusta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/20
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“I just want to thank you so much for this podcast! My second youngest was born healthy and typically developing. She got deathly sick at 6 months old with Pneumococcal Meningitis. She now has profound special needs, a feeding tube, and we are working on getting her a wheelchair. I feel so alone...”Read full review »
Amanda.Fischer.17 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/20
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“Mary Susan creates such an open and accepting place on her podcast for any parent but especially those of us with kids with any profound needs. She has created a space for families of all backgrounds and I’ve learned so much, been inspired, laughed, cried, and remembered that my family isn’t...”Read full review »
c e webster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/20
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“Mary Susan does an incredible job of being open, hilarious, real, and able to connect with her speaker and listeners in each and every episode. As a speech language pathologist, I work every day with amazing children who have special needs and this podcast really shines a light on the depths of...”Read full review »
Rachee K via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/20
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“Found the Mama Bear podcast about a month ago and I’m hooked for life. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried, and I’ve “mmhhmm-ed” more times than I can count. For the first time on this new medical/special needs motherhood journey, I felt like I could actually relate to another mom. Mary Susan makes you...”Read full review »
TheEm121 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/20
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“As an early intervention provider this podcast helps me get an inside glimpse into the lives, concerns and hearts of many of my families. I’m also glad to have a place to refer families for support.”
Nocents via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/20
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“Oh I wish I had come across this wonderful podcast a few months ago when we received our daughter’s diagnosis. But better now than never! These genuine conversations between mothers of children with special needs are a light in my day and they have made me laugh and cry, think and rethink and...”Read full review »
mouhamara via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/11/20
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“I stumbled upon your podcast a few weeks ago and have been completely sucked in! I have a 6 year old daughter and 2.5 year old identical twin boys who have pretty significant speech delay and one of them is being monitored for autism. I have loved your honest, authentic and loving interviews! And...”Read full review »
TN Twin mama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/20
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“This is a great podcast with the perfect balance of helpful info, candid experiences that we can relate to and laugh along about, and genuine encouragement. It’s so affirming to hear from others that are walking similar roads as me, even if we can’t ACTUALLY chat on our back porch.”
1p36mamabear via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/06/20
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“Mary Susan I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for finding these beautiful women to share their stories. I’m a mother of 3 typical developing children, never have I thought I could learn so much on how I can help. Help teaching my children to be inclusive of children with...”Read full review »
noemi.mimi2005 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/20
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“I LOVE listening to Mary Susan. It’s truly like sitting with a friend having a hangout, with fun and emotion and truth. I can feel the love and support. I also really enjoy her guests and have found other special needs help with listening to them as well. Thank you so much for being real!!!...”Read full review »
JustAnOtterMom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/20
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“Mary Susan McConnell is wise, deep (and fun!) as she shares authentically about parenting a child with special needs. She inspires me with her creativity, the resources she provides, and her big mama heart. Thank you!!!”
PATAYTO via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/20
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“I started listening over a year ago and look forward to each new episode. I keep finding myself shouting “YES!!!” at least once or multiple times in every episode because there is always a good take away for me or something that resinates me. Thank you, MarySusan, for creating a safe space to...”Read full review »
bpoolio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/20
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“I have been listening to this podcast for exactly a year now! And I’m looooong overdue for a review. I found Mary Susan on one of the worst days navigating our undiagnosed journey with my son, and this lovely podcast brought life into my weary soul. I felt so seen. In the isolation of the weeks...”Read full review »
Musicaldrive via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/20
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“Anytime I’m child free in the car Mary Susan is on. I honestly feel like I’m hangin’ out on her back porch with a coffee and good friends. The topics and content is all fantastic and I feel like I’ve found “my villiage”. Thank you so much.”
Mrs_Coggy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/28/20
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“Thankyou Thankyou from a mummy to a beautiful boy with no diagnosis but very dependent but beautiful still at 2yrs old! You give hope and comfort and so grateful from the bottom of our hearts xx”
marychig via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/28/20
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“Found this podcast on a lonely afternoon and immediately got hooked!! This podcast has helped get through so many difficult moments. Knowing I’m not alone and there is a tribe where I belong has been so refreshing. Thank you Mary Susan For doing this 💜💚”
kellyLGSmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/20
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“Your podcast is a lifeline for parents like us. Thank you for sharing and connecting. I’m a special needs mom living as an expat in Europe where I don’t speak the native language of the country where we live. It’s really hard and isolating I adore hearing your voice and references to life in USA...”Read full review »
StephB202 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/20
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“Thank you for recognizing mamas need a place like this to escape. Thank you.”
ash&willow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/20
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“Just want to say thank you for this podcast ! Mary Susan makes me feel like I’m listening to a friend who understands what I go . We do not have that much support over in the uk for special needs mums, but your podcast has helped me work through feelings and made me feel less alone in a scary...”Read full review »
Rylllll via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/09/20
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“This podcast has been a light in the midst of chaos. It has set me upright and grounded me in this special needs life. Mary Susan is real and vulnerable for her listeners. It is refreshing to hear someone else that is in the same place as you. She makes this podcast relatable for everyone...”Read full review »
zazzamama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/20
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“Great job sharing all these special stories. 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼”
AJC0221 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/20
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“I love your podcast. It is like my therapy. I have cried and laughed just listing to all the stories of all the incredible women that you have interviewed. We are new on this special journal and you have helped me a lot.
Thank you thank you thank you from all special mothers raising...”Read full review »
fit momy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/20
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“I’ve tried listening to podcasts in the past but always became bored within minutes. I’m a music girl, always singing, I’d rather have my AirPods playing my favorite songs instead of listening to talk. This new year, I decided to give it another try and searched for special needs parenting. Mary...”Read full review »
mlamers226 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/20
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“Mary Susan is an amazing woman with a huge heart for the special needs community and families in it. She is so easy to relate to and is real about the hard stuff. I appreciate her ability to be real because it makes me feel like I am not alone in this world that can feel so isolating. Thank...”Read full review »
Court020784 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/20
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“As a mom, and wife I can say this podcast lifts me up when I’m down. It’s my go to when I take a much needed walk or go driving all over the place to and from therapy appointments. Thank you for sharing your life and other mom’s lives with me. You helped give me the courage to take a much needed...”Read full review »
Milky amazed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/20
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“I am a huge fan of this podcast and Mary Susan. As a fellow special needs mama, I know exactly how lonely this road can feel. This show proves that we are not alone, there are mamas bears all around us! The honesty, grit, and tenacity of Mary Susan and her guests is truly remarkable. This podcast...”Read full review »
Megan1216 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/20
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“I am so glad to have found this podcast. Mary Susan is so real, relatable, honest, and natural, in her role as host and in telling her own story about her daughter. I feel so encouraged by the stories shared here, and listen regularly while at the gym. The special needs parenting journey feels...”Read full review »
ReebMac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/20
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“This is so great! I just started listening and it’s so great to just listen and know you are not alone! My son is 2 with a spinal cord injury and is vent and gtube dependent. Life has been a roller coaster the past couple years but it’s amazing what us moms can do. Thank you for sharing”
B-rad9107 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/20
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“After years of longing, planning, and determination, I’m finally in a place to pursue becoming a foster mama, and possibly someday a forever mama. As my husband and I have been praying about what level of medical/special needs we feel capable of taking on, your podcast has been an absolute wealth...”Read full review »
1_hope via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/19
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“This podcast means so much to me. Every time a new episode comes out, I race to listen to it. I’m almost done listening to all of the old episodes too. I don’t know what I’m going to do when I finish them all! This podcast is my go to when I need comfort, when I need to feel less alone in this...”Read full review »
Mama Bear in Washington DC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/19
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“I am so thankful I found this podcast! I can not stop listening. I cry, laugh, and relate to all of these mamas stories. It’s been so powerful and helpful for me listening to these strong, inspiring, beautiful mamas tell their stories. Thank you, Mary Susan for doing what you do! Having a...”Read full review »
Jax82210 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/19
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“I love this podcast so much that I googled how to leave a review on Google podcasts (where I listen/subscribe) and sadly realized I couldn't.. so I borrowed my husband's work iPad to type this lol. I still have many episodes to listen to - but the day I found this was the same day the...”Read full review »
rowebot8806 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/19
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“Thank you for this podcast Mary Susan! It is so uplifting and positive and helps me into a mindset where I can approach all the challenges of being a special needs mom with joy and love and kindness. I really appreciate the informal nature of Mary Susan and it really does feel like we are just...”Read full review »
hammmmmmiiiieeeeeee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/19
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