THE BOOK
We have over thirty years of parenting experience raising children with physical, medical, mental, and emotional special needs. Mothers of children with disabilities and special needs experience fear, guilt, grief, despair, and many more emotions that leave them feeling isolated and alone.
In our book, “The Other Side of Special,” we will not offer quick fixes or simple solutions to this complex journey we call special needs parenting. Instead, we will provide understanding, compassion, and solidarity, knowing God is present even amid difficult and messy emotions.
Together, there is joy, hope, and community.
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THE PODCAST
Take Heart The Take Heart Podcast was a space created by caregivers, for caregivers, where we shared stories, practical tips, and hard-earned lessons to inspire and empower others along their journey.
Take Heart was a limited-run podcast created by caregivers, for caregivers. While no new episodes are being released, the full archive is available to continue offering encouragement, connection, and hope for special needs moms.
For five years, we were honored to serve the disability and caregiver community by creating space for connection, hope, and joy for moms of children with disabilities.
Listen right on our website anytime you need some inspiration and connection.
Meet the Moms of Take Heart
Amy J. Brown
Amy J. Brown is a writer, mentor and co-host of take hearts podcast. Author of the book The Other Side of Special: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom. Amy has her Masters Degree in Spiritual Formation in Leadership. Amy and her husband have six children and live in Michigan.
You can find Amy at amyjbrown.com and takeheartspecialmoms.com
Sara Clime
Sara is an author, podcaster, speaker, entrepreneur, and small business owner. She lives in the Midwest with her husband Craig and their two amazing sons. She co-founded the first disability ministry in her community and is leader to her church Discovery program for new members. Sara is on the Missouri Christian Conference’s planning committee. She has her Master’s in Ministry Leadership from Central Christian College of the Bible. She is co-author to the book: The Other Side of Special.
You can find Sara at saraclime.com and takeheartspecialmoms.com
Carrie M. Holt
Carrie M. Holt is a wife, mother of three sons and one daughter. She is an author, podcast host, speaker, and Ohio resident with deep Michigan roots. She is also a co-host to the podcast, Take Heart Special Moms. In addition to co-authoring The Other Side of Special: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom.
You can find Carrie at carriemholt.com and takeheartspecialmoms.com