Conversations with Catherine- Special Guest- Mikayla McKenzie
About this episode
Becky Davidson and guests discuss the hidden toll of caregiving and the importance of community support for special needs moms.
Hey mama, you deserve a weekend that fills your cup! Join us for By The Brook, a weekend designed just for special-needs moms! Grab your ticket at risingaboveministries.org/bythebrook Episode Summary: In Part 2 of Conversations with Catherine on Rising Above with Becky Davidson, Becky is joined by special needs mom Mikayla McKenzie and trauma counselor Catherine for an honest conversation about the hidden toll of caregiving. Together, they explore how trauma shows up in the body and nervous system—not just in diagnoses—and why many caregivers live in constant survival mode. Mikayla shares her real-life journey caring for her son, while Catherine offers insight into how unresolved trauma, shame, and isolation impact caregivers. The episode highlights practical tools like EMDR, somatic experiencing, and simple grounding rituals to help regulate the nervous system and begin healing. At its core, this conversation reframes vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness, and emphasizes the importance of community and support. It’s a hopeful, practical episode for anyone feeling overwhelmed—reminding caregivers they don’t have to carry it all alone.
People in this episode
Host: Becky Davidson
Guest: Mikayla McKenzie
Topics covered
- caregiving
- trauma
- special needs
- community support
- mental health
- vulnerability
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Rising Above Ministries, risingaboveministries.org
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