The Challenge What Holds You Back Podcast with Stephanie King Mattingly

9. Breaking the Stigma: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Down Syndrome with Georgia Snodgrass

Season 1 Episode 9

Do you want to create a society that embraces and includes individuals with special needs, specifically children with Down syndrome? If so, I have the solution you've been searching for. Join me as I welcome Georgia Snodgrass, an expert in overcoming fear and stigma associated with Down syndrome, as she shares the key to achieving a more accepting and inclusive world for our children. Together, we can foster an environment that celebrates the unique abilities and potential of every individual, transcending the limitations of fear and stigma.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Delve into the complex yet rewarding journey of raising a child with Down syndrome.
  • Grasp the innovational opportunities in prenatal diagnosis through noninvasive genetic testing.
  • Discover effective ways to dispel common fears and misunderstandings about Down syndrome.
  • Recognize the crucial role of normalizing conditions like Down syndrome for a diverse and accepting society.
  • Empower yourself with advocacy tactics to promote inclusive and accepting attitudes towards individuals with special needs. List 3:

My special guest is Georgia Snodgrass

Meet Georgia Snodgrass, an independent consultant who turned the uncertainty of her son’s Down syndrome diagnosis into an empowering journey. Drawing on her personal experiences, she has become an inspiring advocate for bridging the gap between the special needs community and the rest of society. With great compassion and understanding, she shares her story that carries an important message of acceptance, love, and joy that pierces the stigma around Down syndrome.

Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/PFvRshpoqmA

Video podcast: https://youtube.com/@challengewhatholdsyouback

Links and Resources:
Stephanie King Mattingly
Author, Speaker, Media Host, Wellpreneur
Author of the forthcoming book:
The Secret You Hide Holds You Back: How Letting Go Sweetens Life & Makes You Free

https://stephaniekingmattingly.com
stephanie@stephaniekingmattingly.com
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Book Press Release: https://bit.ly/3Q360J3

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