About this episode

Bonnie and her son Isaac share their journey from fear and uncertainty after a Down syndrome diagnosis to Isaac becoming a top powerlifter in Iowa.

Twenty-eight years ago, Bonnie received a diagnosis that changed everything. She was scared. Unsure of the future. Unsure of how the world would see her son—or her family. Today, Issac is thriving. In this episode of Chromosomes & Chaos, Bonnie and her son Isaac sit down to share their journey—from fear and uncertainty to confidence, independence, and strength. Isaac lives on his own and is now one of the top three powerlifters in the state of Iowa, redefining what’s possible every ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Amber Robinson, Patty Sneddon-Kisting

Guests: Bonnie, Isaac

Topics covered

• Down syndrome
• powerlifting
• family journey
• independence
• confidence
• strength

Keywords

• Down syndrome
• powerlifting
• Iowa
• independence
• family
• strength
• confidence

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Places: Iowa

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