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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Hi! welcome to my little corner of the world, my name is Aimee, I am a Mum of two, one of which has a diagnosis of CLN2 Batten Disease, with this comes epilepsy, severe learning difficulties and a whole host of other things. Day to day life can be exhausting, hard to navigate, lonely and heart breaking BUT I try to have a positive view on life, make happy memories with those that I love and care about.</p><br><p>I want to use my experience of live so far (with a special needs child) to help others, bring a community of parents together and encourage others to live life as best they can. Through listening to me (and future guests) I hope you will learn, laugh and find enjoyment in your road ahead</p><br><p>Over coming episodes I hope to educate, encourage, inspire, support, share and hold space for us all. I am on a learning journey which I'd like you will join me on too.</p><br><p>A little more about me.</p><p>I love: family, visiting the beach even though I don't like sand, woodland walks, listening to podcasts (favourites include Mel Robbins, Minimalish and Law of Attraction Saved My Life) decluttering and organising (other peoples homes - not my own!) and crocheting. I love to help people, take the kids swimming and horse riding and lastly I ADORE my loving husband.</p><br><p>Whether you have a special needs child or not, I hope you'll join me over the coming episodes &amp; help enable me to not only help others, but help me to find my own identity again as Mum navigating this journey I find myself on . Please SUBSCRIBE to get my podcast to others, Thank you!</p><p>you can find me on Instagram @raising_the_extraordinary</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Attending a children's Hospice]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 19:21:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi! Welcome to episode 5, I recorded this during our recent visit to Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough. I hope hearing our experience of visiting will help others that are unsure of what to expect when visiting a children's hospice for respite.   </p><br><p>Raising The Extraordinary -&nbsp;a podcast for parents and carers raising children with additional needs</p><br><p>Please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW &amp; SHARE to help my podcast reach the people who need and want to be a part of our community.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'd like to hear your ideas for future episodes, guests you'd like to hear from and your opinions on the show. Please get in touch!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PLEASE NOTE : DISCLAIMER I am not medically trained, always</p><p>consult your child's health professionals before trying any therapies,</p><p>exercises or tasks I talk about in ANY of my episodes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please connect with me at</p><p>www.instagram.com/raising_the_extraordinary</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Hi! Welcome to episode 5, I recorded this during our recent visit to Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough. I hope hearing our experience of visiting will help others that are unsure of what to expect when visiting a children's hospice for respite.   </p><br><p>Raising The Extraordinary -&nbsp;a podcast for parents and carers raising children with additional needs</p><br><p>Please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW &amp; SHARE to help my podcast reach the people who need and want to be a part of our community.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'd like to hear your ideas for future episodes, guests you'd like to hear from and your opinions on the show. Please get in touch!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PLEASE NOTE : DISCLAIMER I am not medically trained, always</p><p>consult your child's health professionals before trying any therapies,</p><p>exercises or tasks I talk about in ANY of my episodes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please connect with me at</p><p>www.instagram.com/raising_the_extraordinary</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Life Lessons Since Diagnosis</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 22:31:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The last two years, life sure has taught me a few things! I have shared just a few here with you today in the hope to help others going through the same!</p><br><p>Raising The Extraordinary -&nbsp;a podcast for parents and carers raising children with additional needs</p><br><p>Please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW &amp; SHARE to help my podcast reach the people who need and want to be a part of our community.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'd like to hear your ideas for future episodes, guests you'd like to hear from and your opinions on the show. Please get in touch!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PLEASE NOTE : DISCLAIMER I am not medically trained, always</p><p>consult your child's health professionals before trying any therapies,</p><p>exercises or tasks I talk about in ANY of my episodes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please connect with me at</p><p>www.instagram.com/raising_the_extraordinary</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The last two years, life sure has taught me a few things! I have shared just a few here with you today in the hope to help others going through the same!</p><br><p>Raising The Extraordinary -&nbsp;a podcast for parents and carers raising children with additional needs</p><br><p>Please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW &amp; SHARE to help my podcast reach the people who need and want to be a part of our community.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'd like to hear your ideas for future episodes, guests you'd like to hear from and your opinions on the show. Please get in touch!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PLEASE NOTE : DISCLAIMER I am not medically trained, always</p><p>consult your child's health professionals before trying any therapies,</p><p>exercises or tasks I talk about in ANY of my episodes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please connect with me at</p><p>www.instagram.com/raising_the_extraordinary</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Coping with Guilt</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Raising The Extraordinary - &nbsp;a podcast for parents and carers raising children with additional needs</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNING. In this episode I briefly mention eating disorders/disordered eating.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Do you struggle with Guilt? It is such a strong emotional that ruin an entire day right?&nbsp;</p><p>As Isaacs Mum I feel such intense guilt over him having Batten Disease &amp; everything that comes with that. I feel guilty for Eva’s childhood and it not being what I had hoped for.&nbsp;</p><p>Our emotions play a huge part in how we cope with day to day life, join me today as I talk about the small things I do to stop the feelings of guilt taking over.</p><br><p>Please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW &amp; SHARE to help my podcast reach</p><p>the people who need and want to be a part of our community.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'd like to hear your ideas for future episodes, guests you'd like to hear from and your opinions on the show. Please get in touch!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PLEASE NOTE : DISCLAIMER I am not medically trained, always</p><p>consult your child's health professionals before trying any therapies,</p><p>exercises or tasks I talk about in ANY of my episodes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please connect with me at</p><p>www.instagram.com/raising_the_extraordinary</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Raising The Extraordinary - &nbsp;a podcast for parents and carers raising children with additional needs</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNING. In this episode I briefly mention eating disorders/disordered eating.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Do you struggle with Guilt? It is such a strong emotional that ruin an entire day right?&nbsp;</p><p>As Isaacs Mum I feel such intense guilt over him having Batten Disease &amp; everything that comes with that. I feel guilty for Eva’s childhood and it not being what I had hoped for.&nbsp;</p><p>Our emotions play a huge part in how we cope with day to day life, join me today as I talk about the small things I do to stop the feelings of guilt taking over.</p><br><p>Please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW &amp; SHARE to help my podcast reach</p><p>the people who need and want to be a part of our community.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'd like to hear your ideas for future episodes, guests you'd like to hear from and your opinions on the show. Please get in touch!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PLEASE NOTE : DISCLAIMER I am not medically trained, always</p><p>consult your child's health professionals before trying any therapies,</p><p>exercises or tasks I talk about in ANY of my episodes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please connect with me at</p><p>www.instagram.com/raising_the_extraordinary</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Isaac's Diagnosis Journey]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:55:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Raising the extraordinary – a podcast for parents and carers raising children with additional needs</p><br><p>During this episode I share Isaacs diagnosis journey from speech delay to Batten Disease, it was a heartbreakingly long journey. I share some experiences of feeling let down by health professionals, how I coped and how I felt during this time. </p><br><p>I wanted to share Isaacs diagnosis journey early on in the podcast because its such an important part of who I am today &amp; why I am here creating this podcast. I am often asked questions about the process of Isaac being diagnosed and how it all happened, so for those who are interested, here it is! </p><br><p>PLEASE NOTE. Unfortunately there is a sound issue from 8m35s to 12m15s. You may need to turn up the volume for these 4 minutes.</p><br><p>Please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW &amp; SHARE to help my podcast reach</p><p>the people who need and want to be a part of our community.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'd like to hear your ideas for future episodes, guests you'd like to hear from and your opinions on the show. Please get in touch!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PLEASE NOTE : DISCLAIMER I am not medically trained, always</p><p>consult your child's health professionals before trying any therapies,</p><p>exercises or tasks I talk about in ANY of my episodes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please connect with me at</p><p>www.instagram.com/raising_the_extraordinary</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Raising the extraordinary – a podcast for parents and carers raising children with additional needs</p><br><p>During this episode I share Isaacs diagnosis journey from speech delay to Batten Disease, it was a heartbreakingly long journey. I share some experiences of feeling let down by health professionals, how I coped and how I felt during this time. </p><br><p>I wanted to share Isaacs diagnosis journey early on in the podcast because its such an important part of who I am today &amp; why I am here creating this podcast. I am often asked questions about the process of Isaac being diagnosed and how it all happened, so for those who are interested, here it is! </p><br><p>PLEASE NOTE. Unfortunately there is a sound issue from 8m35s to 12m15s. You may need to turn up the volume for these 4 minutes.</p><br><p>Please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW &amp; SHARE to help my podcast reach</p><p>the people who need and want to be a part of our community.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'd like to hear your ideas for future episodes, guests you'd like to hear from and your opinions on the show. Please get in touch!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PLEASE NOTE : DISCLAIMER I am not medically trained, always</p><p>consult your child's health professionals before trying any therapies,</p><p>exercises or tasks I talk about in ANY of my episodes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please connect with me at</p><p>www.instagram.com/raising_the_extraordinary</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:37:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Introduction</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Raising the extraordinary – a podcast for parents and carers raising children with additional needs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Are you a parent or carer of a child who has a form or</p><p>additional needs? Whether that be mild autism or a rare genetic disease? If so</p><p>my podcast could be for you. After my son Isaac was diagnosed with CLN2 Batten</p><p>Disease, I entered a new world that I didn’t know much about. I felt like I had</p><p>been thrown into a deep dark hole with no ladder to climb out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>2 Years on and I have navigated my way through many challenges.</p><p>I do not claim to be an expert but I do want to use what I have learnt to help</p><p>you. I want to bring the community of families with children with all types of</p><p>needs and/or diseases together. Lets support, guide &amp; nurture one another.</p><p>Join me each week as I discuss different topics, chat with</p><p>guests and learn alongside you as we navigate this journey together. No one</p><p>needs to feel alone in this community, whether you’re a parent, carer, auntie,</p><p>uncle, grandparent, foster parent etc come and join me.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;In this first episode you will learn a little about me, what it</p><p>is like to be a mother of a child with Batten Disease. You'll hear about some</p><p>of the battles I have faced and moving forward, what I hope to achieve with</p><p>this podcast.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW &amp; SHARE to help my podcast reach</p><p>the people who need and want to be a part of our community.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'd like to hear your ideas for future episodes, guests you'd like to hear from and your opinions on the show. Please get in touch!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PLEASE NOTE : DISCLAIMER I am not medically trained, always</p><p>consult your child's health professionals before trying any therapies,</p><p>exercises or tasks I talk about in ANY of my episodes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please connect with me at</p><p>www.instagram.com/raising_the_extraordinary</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Raising the extraordinary – a podcast for parents and carers raising children with additional needs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Are you a parent or carer of a child who has a form or</p><p>additional needs? Whether that be mild autism or a rare genetic disease? If so</p><p>my podcast could be for you. After my son Isaac was diagnosed with CLN2 Batten</p><p>Disease, I entered a new world that I didn’t know much about. I felt like I had</p><p>been thrown into a deep dark hole with no ladder to climb out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>2 Years on and I have navigated my way through many challenges.</p><p>I do not claim to be an expert but I do want to use what I have learnt to help</p><p>you. I want to bring the community of families with children with all types of</p><p>needs and/or diseases together. Lets support, guide &amp; nurture one another.</p><p>Join me each week as I discuss different topics, chat with</p><p>guests and learn alongside you as we navigate this journey together. No one</p><p>needs to feel alone in this community, whether you’re a parent, carer, auntie,</p><p>uncle, grandparent, foster parent etc come and join me.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;In this first episode you will learn a little about me, what it</p><p>is like to be a mother of a child with Batten Disease. You'll hear about some</p><p>of the battles I have faced and moving forward, what I hope to achieve with</p><p>this podcast.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW &amp; SHARE to help my podcast reach</p><p>the people who need and want to be a part of our community.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I'd like to hear your ideas for future episodes, guests you'd like to hear from and your opinions on the show. Please get in touch!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PLEASE NOTE : DISCLAIMER I am not medically trained, always</p><p>consult your child's health professionals before trying any therapies,</p><p>exercises or tasks I talk about in ANY of my episodes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Please connect with me at</p><p>www.instagram.com/raising_the_extraordinary</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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