Conversations with Catherine- Special Guest, Mandy Rawls
About this episode
Becky Davidson discusses the emotional complexities of parenting a child with special needs with Catherine Virden and Mandy Rawls.
Title: Conversations with Catherine- Special Guest, Mandy Rawls Episode Summary: On this episode of “Rising Above with Becky Davidson,” Becky Davidson is joined by Licensed Professional Counselor Catherine Virden and special guest Mandy Rawls, mom to a teenage daughter with spina bifida. Together, they explore the emotional complexities of parenting a child with special needs, discussing trauma, self-care, vulnerability, and the importance of modeling emotional health for our children. Mandy shares her personal journey, while Catherine offers professional insight and practical strategies for maintaining emotional well-being. This episode also launches a new recurring feature of the show. Every few months, Catherine will return to speak with different parents of children with disabilities, offering encouragement, tools, and real-life wisdom to support families on their journey.
People in this episode
Host: Becky Davidson
Guests: Catherine Virden, Mandy Rawls
Topics covered
- parenting
- special needs
- emotional health
- self-care
- trauma
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