A Diagnosis Changes Everything: Suddenly Brave Together

A Diagnosis Changes Everything: Suddenly Brave Together

May 14, 2026 · 33 min · Season 5 · Episode 146

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The episode discusses the impact of a diagnosis on families and the concept of bravery in caregiving, featuring insights from Jessica Patay.

Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend! We talk with Jessica Patay about the moment a diagnosis changes a family’s life and what “bravery” looks like when caregiving becomes a daily reality. We share how community support can protect caregiver mental health and why her book, "Suddenly Brave Together" aims to meet moms right at the defining moment. • founding We Are Brave Together to reduce isolation for caregiving mothers • defining bravery as showing up, ...

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