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Madeline Cheney
The Rare Life
This is the real, raw, and all the feels of loving a child with disabilities. Episodes feature parent-guests, professionals, and solo episodes with host Madeline Cheney.
Their authentic conversations don’t shy away from the strong and mixed emotions that often accompany medically-complex parenting.
Parents listen in to feel seen, validated, and receive much-needed solidarity. Professionals working with disabled people listen in to better understand what is often going on under the surface for a family living with disabilities.
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5.0 stars from 150 ratings
A belonging I longed for
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“Thank You Madeline, so much for The Rare Life. Your content touches more people than you may think. I am a mother of a medically complex child, though he does not have a rare diagnosis of any kind. I had a complicated pregnancy and traumatic birth with my son Vincent, who arrived unduly early at...”Read full review »
littlebit322 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
5-Star Review - Dr. Tay
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“I love this podcast because of the honest and authentic conversations Madeleine brings to the table. As a licensed psychologist that works with neurodivergent children, it makes my heart so full that there are resources like this podcast for all families to listen to!”
doctorTND via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/23
Nicu nurses
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“I am a nicu nurse. It was so nice to hear how so many of us feel. And what parents can expect. I am retired now but I still miss the babies and the families I got close too. It is a privilege to take care of these little babies who fight to live. And make no mistake we do love the babies I mean...”Read full review »
555387654 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/23
Recent Episodes
It’s our final Sticker Club mini episode, and today, Alyssa Nutile, producer and doer-of-all-the-things at The Rare Life, is here to break down what production looks like for each episode of the podcast, from start to finish. (It’s probably a lot more than you would think!)
And for the sake of...
Published 11/15/24
Published 11/15/24
Watching our children go through pain in a medical setting, even when we know it’s what is best for them, can be difficult for parents to navigate. We want to help, but sometimes it can be hard to know what is actually easing instead of compounding the trauma.
Fortunately, there’s a specialty...
Published 11/14/24
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