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Ali Barnum and Kari Treat
Our primary reason for Parenting Children with Limb Differences (PCWLD) is to CONNECT with parents - especially moms - who have children with a limb difference. We hope that you can find some comfort, validation, empathy and community here. This podcast will include interviews with other parents of children with limb differences, discussions with specialists, life experiences shared by adults with limb differences, conversations around education and advocacy, and more.
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Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Jul 13, 2026
Experience the transformative power of community, connection, and support in the season finale of the Limb Difference Collective podcast. From inspiring stories at events like Brookfield Zoo’s Limb Loss Awareness Month gathering to groundbreaking …
13:51Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Jul 6, 2026
This episode is a unique one! Ali & Kari at The Parenting Children With Limb Differences podcast was invited to the GLASA Gala this past April - and we weren't going to pass that …
36:07Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Jun 1, 2026
Many parents feel overwhelmed when they first learn their child has a limb difference—until they discover how powerful community and representation can be. Heather and Ashley, founders of Limb Love Library, share how their …
1:00:11Parenting Children with Limb Differences · May 18, 2026
Join Abdul, Priscilla, and Armando Nevarez as they share their inspiring journey from Abdul's life-changing motorcycle accident to founding Amplife, a platform empowering the disability community. Discover how their story of resilience and innovation …
1:01:18Parenting Children with Limb Differences · May 4, 2026
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1:02:08Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Apr 20, 2026
This episode is brought to by Shriners Children’s Chicago, providing the most amazing care anywhere.Most families don’t realize how powerful psychological and recreational therapy can be in transforming a child’s confidence and resilience after …
42:49Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Mar 30, 2026
This episode is brought to by Shriners Children’s Chicago, providing the most amazing care anywhere.Sometimes children with limb differences are underestimated — but at Shriners Children's Hospital, dedicated teams are transforming lives through pioneering …
45:02Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Dec 22, 2025
In this special holiday episode of Parenting Children with Limb Differences, Kari and Ali wrap up an unforgettable 2025 and share a sneak peek of what’s coming in 2026. They kick things off with …
29:34Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Dec 8, 2025
In this episode, we’re honored to welcome Aisha Bell Robinson—a dance movement therapist, counselor, artist, and parent whose work beautifully weaves embodiment, inclusion, and systemic change. Her advocacy for her daughter Naima and for …
55:01Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Nov 24, 2025
In this episode, Kari and Ali chat with Anna-Maria Mountfort, creator of MimiTENs and Some of the Parts. MimiTENs is a mittens company that was originally created for children and adults who needed to …
52:37Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Nov 10, 2025
In this episode, Kari and Ali chat with Jen Reeves, author of Born Just Right, and fierce advocate for her daughter Jordan Reeves. Jen shares about the challenges of early motherhood given the very …
56:32Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Oct 20, 2025
In this episode, Ali and Kari are joined by Luis Schwab of Island Lake, IL. Luis brings a new perspective to our podcast in this episode where he talks with us about his identity …
31:02Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Oct 6, 2025
Kari and Ali are joined by David Harrell, actor, author, Camp No Limits leader, and an all around amazing human with an upper limb difference. David takes us all on a journey of finding …
46:40Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Sep 29, 2025
Join Kari and Ali as they dive into the real-world rollercoaster of potty training. From surprise puddles to breakthrough “I did it!” moments, they share adaptive tools, emotional highs and lows, and practical hacks …
21:56Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Sep 22, 2025
In this powerful episode, we spotlight EazyHold—a simple yet revolutionary adaptive tool that’s transforming lives by increasing accessibility to everyday activities. From holding utensils to gripping sports equipment, EazyHold empowers individuals with limb differences, …
48:47Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Sep 8, 2025
Join us for Season 3’s kickoff as we bring our husbands, Sean and Brian, back into the hot seat where we'll dive into the day-to-day of parenting children with limb differences. They share how …
37:28Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Apr 28, 2025
Thank you to everyone who has listened to the Parenting Children with Limb Differences podcast the last two seasons! We are so grateful to see this community growing and to be a platform where …
5:57Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Apr 24, 2025
In the final guest episode of season two, Carrie Davis, VP of Employee and Patient Experience with Hanger Clinic, boldly shares her journey from childhood to adulthood growing up with one hand. She shares …
45:40Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Apr 21, 2025
In this episode, Maggie Baumer, Leader of Enterprise Patient Advocacy with Hanger Clinic, takes us through her experience as an adult with losing her arm below the elbow after a scary and painful accident. …
38:25Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Apr 14, 2025
This episode features Moxie Adaptive, an organization focused on creating spaces to connect and empower those with limb differences. We had the pleasure of speaking with two of the founders, Lisa DeWeert and Megan …
50:02Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Apr 7, 2025
In this episode, we meet with Megan Craft, Speech Language Pathologist and creator of the children's disability book series: Mission Inclusion. Megan shares what inspired her to write this book series, and why mindfulness, …
39:07Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Mar 31, 2025
In this episode, Alexandra (Allie) Redshaw shares her experience of living her life to the fullest, despite losing her hand in a kitchen accident while pregnant with her second child. Allie takes us through …
53:09Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Mar 24, 2025
In this episode, we welcome Cindy Housner, Founder of Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) into the studio. Learn about the impact this Illinois-based organization is making to support athletes training and competing locally, …
28:06Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Mar 17, 2025
In this episode, Kari shares her experiences and insights as she explores the world of paraswimming. From learning about athlete classification to incorporating athletes with disabilities into events, she dives into the details of …
42:55Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Mar 10, 2025
In this episode, we delve into the world of upper limb prosthetics with Mac Lang and Jamison Carroll from Arm Dynamics. We explore their unique approach to patient care, focusing on maximizing function and …
57:48Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Mar 3, 2025
In this episode, we're joined by Mary Leighton, Founder and Executive Director of Camp No Limits and the No Limits Foundation. We explore the inspiring mission of Camp No Limits, which is dedicated to …
36:49Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Feb 24, 2025
Join us for our conversation with Katie Dengel and her son, Tommy, the driving force behind the creation of the LimbBo Foundation which operates out of the UK, but has a global reach. Hear …
40:52Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Feb 17, 2025
Today's interview features Allison Sweet Grant! Allison is a writer published in the New York Times and The Atlantic; she holds dual master’s degrees from the University of Michigan. She is the author of …
33:47Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Feb 12, 2025
In part two of this two-part interview, Ryan Haack, author ofDifferent is Awesome!, discusses his role models, the advocacy organizations he is passionate about, and the connections he has formed across the U.S. Part …
38:28Parenting Children with Limb Differences · Feb 10, 2025
In part one of this two-part interview, Ryan Haack, author of Different is Awesome!, shares the strength he's found in family, community, activities, and most of all, through self-reflection and sharing his emotions! Ryan …
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