For Our Special Kids

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By: Jen Lansink

For Our Special Kids is simply that...For Our Special Kids. When you realize you have a magic child on your hands, you do everything you can for them. So...I started a podcast to honor and highlight the magic and the mess of raising a child with special needs. What I have learned over the past 6 years is profound.1. My child is WAY smarter than me.2. She has opened me up to the incredible world of intuition, psychic abilities, mediumship, healing, telepathy, galactic travel, the angel realms, spirit guides, and a whole lot more.3. If we can learn to le...

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Teal's Higher Self Asks for a Bromine Foot Bath!
#6
Today at 5:00 PM

Yeap. You read that right. I connected with Teal's Higher Self a bit ago and they gave me an entire protocol for Teal. This focused on her extreme cellular fatigue. After contacting medical professionals, doing research, and then following my intuition, we did the 1st of 9 baths last night.

Here's the episode!

Enjoy! And...Happy Halloween.

Jen

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Animal Communication, Abstract Art, and Oracle Cards with Nicole Harp
Animal Communication, Abstract Art, and Oracle Cards with Nicole Harp episode artwork
#4
10/01/2026

Today we speak with Nicole Harp, Animal Communicator, Artist & Author about her incredible new Animal Truth Oracle Deck & Guidebook.

We talk about all sorts of things...the gentle spirit or animals, telepathy, neurodivergence and  top-down vs. bottom-up thinking, abstract art. animal communication techniques and so much more.

At the end of the recording, Nicole pulls a card for us all!

To support her Kickstarter, please visit https://tinyurl.com/3h2v79p7.

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10 Lessons from a Traveling Mom
#3
08/12/2026

Well, 3 weeks, 10 flights, 4 airlines, 5 hotel rooms, 2 rental cars, a lost wallet, and many other moving parts...Jen and Teal learned 10 lessons for life!  She shares with you today how expecting more can actually get you more!!

Enjoy.

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Parenting Through Perimenopause
#2
05/18/2026

Today Jen is back with some eye opening, honest conversation about the struggles about parenting while in perimenopause.

She does reference a few articles.  Here are a few that might help your journey:

Parenting During Perimenopause

What Happens When Menopause Meets Motherhood | Psychology Today

What Happens When Menopause Meets Motherhood | Psychology Today

We hope you enjoy!!  And let us know what your solutions are for this time in our lives!

Thanks.

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Begin Again in 2026: A new podcast is coming your way!!
#1
01/30/2026

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Part 2 of Meet Amazing Mama: Sandra Loëb - The Woo Edition
10/21/2025

In today's episode we go a little more woo on you!  Sandra shares her favorite essential oils, types for detoxing and decreasing puffiness after drinking too much, perimenopause hacks, crystals and LifeWave patches she loves and so much more!

Note, the beginning of this episode includes a bit of a rant from me about incorporating more intuition into our everyday lives and how we have to do more than just a 1-day protest!!!

Enjoy and let me know what you think.

Things we discussed:

The Collective NewsletterDose: www.dosedaily.coLive Wa...


Part 1 of Meet Amazing Mama: Sandra Loëb - All Things Autism from MRNI, Intuition, to HBOT
#5
10/07/2025

Part 1 of my conversation with Sandra Loëb is full of content.  We discuss her son's autism diagnosis, MRNI and the successes we've experienced with our kids, Western Medicine, Intuition and Functional Medicine, the powerful impact of Martial Arts on reflexes, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and so much more!!!

Enjoy!

To learn more about the topics we discussed today or to connect with Sandra, use the links below:

MNRI: www.Masgutovamethod.com  

Holistic Medical Clinic: www.healingprovisions.net

Instragram: @sandovalintx 

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A Message from Jen's Deceased Dad on His One Year Anniversary
#4
07/28/2025

It's been a while since we last chatted and today I'm coming at you with something very different!!  I did a shamanic journey to talk with my dad who passed a year ago today.

I hope you find some meaning in his words!

Enjoy and let me know what you think.

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All Things Tongue and Breathing with Dr. Verano
#3
06/02/2025

Today's episode will hopefully positively impact your entire family.  Jen learned so much with Dr. Verano today.  They discussed the important of our tongue and tongue posture, how to "diagnose" a tongue tie, the impact on children as they grow, nursing, bed wetting, misdiagnosed ADHD, patterns to look for, nose vs. mouth breathing, sleep disorders and so much more!!

Enjoy and please let us know what you think. Your reviews and positive ratings help our little podcast get found!!!

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Radical Compassion with Teacher Mrs. G
#2
05/12/2025

Meet Mrs. G, a passionate 3rd grade teacher who’s redefining what it means to create an inclusive classroom. 💛 From asking brave questions to celebrating every child's uniqueness, her philosophy reminds us that curiosity, compassion, and a good book can change everything.📚✨ 

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Part 2 with Ditte Young - Animal Communicator and Telepathy Expert
#1
04/25/2025

Today, we are talking about the podcast Kate and Jen did with Sacred Soul Sisters, celebrating the incredible news about our Kickstarter campaign, and finally giving you Part 2 of my conversation with intuitive expert, Ditte Young where we explore:

How communication around intuition has evolvedNavigating being an intuitive in a skeptical worldUnderstanding the 7th sense How our children mirror our emotions and issuesHow Ditte teaches telepathy 

We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think!


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The Story Behind Clair’s Magic with Kate and Jen
#36
04/08/2025

Today, Kate and Jen talk about their new children's book, Clair and Her Magical Friends and how it can help to guide you as a parent and your children as well.

 If you’ve ever looked at your child and thought, “I want to protect that light…”
 Then we invite you to help us bring this book to life.

There’s details below about the Kickstarter campaign we have going on right now to fund the printing and distribution of Clair and Her Magical Friends.
 
Because…well, we can’t do it without you.

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Hello Telepathy Tapes: Ditte Young Shares Her Telepathy Secrets - Part 1
#35
03/26/2025

Where even to begin? This episode is jam packed with information and fun conversation. Ditte shares when she 1st noticed that she had extremely sensitive telepathic abilities, how she trained herself and her son to become better versions of themselves, and how you, as a parent, can take a few easy steps to begin enhancing yours!!

We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think! 

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The World of PANDAS, Diagnosis Struggles, CBD, CBT and more with Ethan Pompeo
#34
03/07/2025

In early January… we did an episode with Rhona x about her CBD oils and the life she has created for her children.  

That episode received a lot of attention and as a result, I was approached by Ethan Pompeo. Ethan shares his story today with us. And, while we do talk about CBD, we talk about a lot more. He introduces me to PANDAS, which I had never heard of. We talk about how not having an accurate diagnosis as a 13 year old lead him down a pretty disruptive path. While he had extremely supportive parents, his...


Teal's Behavior Analysis by Teal's Higher Self!
#33
02/26/2025

This week Jen is sharing a channeled message from Teal's Higher Self. Teal shared with Jen why she was acting out at school and how she could be soothed. 

This episode is a reminder that we can connect with our verbalish children in a variety of ways.  To learn more, reach out to Jen at [email protected] to a reading.


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Getting Off the Treadmill with Tania Ginsberg-Jambou
#32
02/19/2025

Warning...we do mention the BIG O in this episode and the value of it for staying sane as mothers.

Tania and I talk about lots of other things to: 

What has happened since our intensive in San Diego with MNRI?How we encourage everyone to make communityThe "treadmill" and why we stay on and how we get off itOur child's treadmill and how we hit pause

And...so much more!!

I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think!

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Meet Amazing Intuitive Medical Mama: Ashley Matthews
#31
02/05/2025

Today I get an opportunity to speak with an Intuitive Medical Mama, Ashley Matthews.  We talk about her son, his complicated diagnoses, the lack of knowledge surrounding those diagnoses, the complexity around being a medical mama, adhd, intuition, telepathy, and so much more.

Be sure to check her out at www.somaticmagicmama.com.


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All Things CBD Oil with Rhona...x
#30
01/08/2025

In today's fast-talking episode, Rhona and Jen discuss the impact an organic CBD oil has had on 3 children with disabilities and a mom.  Rhona started using CBD oil over 7 years ago and hasn't looked back.  She now has her own line of oils and works 1-on-1 with many families to get this solution "just right!" 

To learn more about Rhona and her oils, go to:
Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/ourcbdjourneybyrhonax?igsh=MWZ0OWdxOHI1czdhag==
TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonacullinan?_t=8rNrRv283Kz&_r=1
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When Expectations Don't Match a Parent's Reality with Michelle Gauthier
#29
12/04/2024

Today's episode with Michelle Gauthier, host of the Overwhelmed Working Woman podcast goes from professional recording to a chat among friends really quick. 

However, we do cover some great content:

·         When to control and what to control

·         The skill of the pause

·         Expectations and when to lower them

·         Hope

·         Society’s role with our children

·         What to throw over the boat

We also chat about my junk piles and at times, this turns into a little therapy/processing session for me.  

In the end, Ihope you enjoy and let me k...


Thanksgiving Updates, Gratitude, and A Channeled Message from Jen's Ohana
#28
11/27/2024

Giving thanks to all of you this week.  We've had some very fun new listeners...so welcome to the community.

The card I pulled today was from the book Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson.  You can learn more at Medicine Cards – The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals.

The team I connect with is called my "Spirit Ohana."  They have specifically requested that I call them my family in Hawaiian.  There is a short podcast covering this discovery if you have interest.

I hope you take a few bits o...


What is MNRI? Reflexes Matter!
#27
11/19/2024

 If you listened to last week’s episode, you’ll know that I asked Samantha and Kevin to come back on and talk about a conference they are hosting in San Diego in January.  The conference is based on Svetlana Masgutova’s research and therapy approach around reflexes.  

Today, we dive into why the function of our reflexes is so important to development, what MNRI is and how the therapy works, some symptoms we see that indicate when the reflexes aren’t functioning properly, specific benefits to the therapy, and the conference in San Diego.

I hope you...


Meet Amazing with Samantha and Kevin
#26
11/11/2024

Kevin and Samantha join me today to talk about their journey as parents to Parker, a 20 year old college student with CP.  Their take on how to navigate life with their son is truly inspiring.   Kevin and Samantha share their opinions on Western Medicine, why doctors should be looked at as consultants, how to ask for money when you need help, when to get creative, and so much more.

The charity they mention is Bridge to Healing and can be found at www.bridgetohealinginc.com.

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Pre-Election Grounding Tips with Jenny Gwinn McGlothern
#25
10/28/2024

As the 2024 election looms, Jen finds herself feeling ungrounded, anxious, and flighty.   She's asked Jenny, author of Mama Needs a Refill, to join her again this week to review some easy tips to stay grounded. Jenny covers ways to Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, and Spiritually ground. And Jen adds her ideas on oils and crystals. 

They talk about journaling, how to process anger, and a lot more!

We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think!

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Mama Needs a Refill with Jenny Gwinn McGlothern
#24
10/24/2024

The author of Mama Needs a Refill joins Jen today to talk all things self, soul, and sips.  Jenny is honest and real about her journey through parenthood and why taking care of the one who gives is so very important.
We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think.

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Skin Care for All Our Kids with Kim from Good for You Girls
#23
10/10/2024

Be sure to use the discount code 4OSK20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order!!

Good For You Girls - Every product from Good For You Girls has been formulated to treat, pamper and protect with safe skin-loving natural ingredients. All products are free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, petrochemicals, dyes or synthetic fragrance.
Our products are also Vegan, Gluten- Free, Cruelty-Free and proudly Made with love in the USA.

Visit www.GoodForYourGirls.com for more information!

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Gone Fishing!!
#22
10/02/2024

Jen had some snafus this week with editing...so, she's gone fishing!
Check out her quick message to see what epiphany she had while searching for her lost files!!!!

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Getting a Universal Nudge: Jen's Thoughts
#21
09/19/2024

Jen got a couple nudges this week and she decided to share!
If you'd like to receive her .pdf 6 Steps to Enhance Your Intuition or if you're interested in her Intuitive Parenting Course, shoot her an email!!

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Fall and Recovery with Author, Joanne De Simone
#20
09/09/2024

In this week's episode, Jen and Joanne talk about the struggles and challenges presented in Joanne's newest book, Fall and Recovery.  Joanne is an extremely honest writer who sheds light on the way movement and dance helped her recover from the perceived fall of having two children with different disabilities.

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Each of Us Has A Journey To Share: An Interview with Jay Silverman of CAMERA
#19
09/04/2024

Jay Silverman, Producer and Director of the film CAMERA, joins For Our Special Kids today to share his personal story as a father of daughters and the lessons he learned. and wants to share, in his new film CAMERA! 
Their discussion takes many turns, but you'll hear a common theme about the power of raw and real story telling and the power we have when perceiving our journey through a different lens.

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Talking with Our Kids about Death with Death Doula, Allison Hinesley
#18
08/21/2024

How do we talk with our children about death? 
How do we prepare them for the funeral?
How do we best remember them?
That’s today’s topic and while it might seem heavy, my chat with Allison Hinesley was really positive, easy, and full of tangible information. 
Let us know what you think!

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Teal's Surfing & TruDOSE Experience!
#17
08/12/2024

This week Jen provides an update on her last 2.5 weeks. Surfing in Santa Cruz with High Fives Foundation and her IV PRP with Dr. Carlos Rios' in Capitola. 
While there were many incredible things to share, she does end with some sad news about her father's unexpected passing. Thanks for understanding the delay on publishing episodes as she took some time travel home to celebrate her dad.

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Teal's TruDOSE Experience - The Pre-Dose Announcement
#16
07/22/2024

We are excited to share that Teal will be getting her 1st IV-PRP dose with TruDOSE on Tuesday, July 23rd! Jen talks through the preparation process with you and anxiously awaits Tuesday morning!
Please send good energy as they travel and prepare!
Enjoy!

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Setting Expectations with your Spirit Ohana: A Channeled Message
#15
07/15/2024

Jen hadn't connected with her spirit ohana for a while and today, they were very present with her.  They wanted to send this message to help you not have to be so thoughtful when asking for their guidance, love, support, and positive energy they want to offer you.  Let the spirit smoke guide you!

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When Speech Therapy Isn't Working with Tracy Lockwood
#14
07/10/2024

Well, it took me a while to get today’s guest on the show but I’m so happy we could finally get our schedules to coordinate.  Tracy is a wonderful human being and also Teal’s primary speech therapist. I say primary because even though she lives in the LA area and we only do Zoom calls with her, she has created more movement and change within Teal in 1 year than any other speech therapist we’ve worked with.  And, we’ve worked with a lot.

So, if you look back on all the hours of speech thera...


Emotional Frequency and Coping Strategies with Annette Moreau
#13
07/01/2024

Ever wonder why you can't get out of your emotional rut? Or, why some people seem to just attract great things to them? Annette Moreau joins us today to talk about the best strategies to transcend negative emotion to help better cope with life on our journey as medical mamas.
I hope you enjoy and let us know what you think.

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Looking Through the Window with Claire McMurray
#12
06/24/2024

Today, Claire McMurray joins us to talk all thing friendship.  The friendships our children do or don't have, the friendships we have as parents and caregivers, and the community of friends we have as a result of our journey. Claire wrote an essay in Becoming Brave Together called Behind the Window and I encourage you to grab the book to read all the essays to better embrace our community.
I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think.

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Will YOU ever be enough? A conversation with Jen and Noelle...
#11
06/10/2024

In this episode, Jen and Noelle just talk all sorts of things. You'll get to contemplate your soul's journey and purpose, the existence of past lives and their role in our journey,  what we are doing here as moms and caregivers, telepathy, the definition of fully functioning, and so much more!
Enjoy and send Jen an email if you got a little nugget of info that'll positively impact your life.

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Brave Together on this Journey with Jessica Patay
#10
06/05/2024

Jessica Patay in our conversation today said, "A life filled with brutal moments and beautiful moments and all of it mixed together..."

Our conversation was a treat for me as we talked about community, personal healing, connection, and so much more!  

We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think!

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A 33 Second Meditation Challenge
#9
05/27/2024

Can you commit to meditating 33 second a day? Take the challenge with Jen and see what happens.
Enjoy.

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Transitional IEP Preparedness with Wendy Andersen
#8
05/22/2024

Thank you!!  Jen asked for some ideas for future episodes and one listener asked for guidance on how to approach transitional IEPs. Wendy Andersen joins Jen today to discuss the best ways to approach IEPs in general and how making a few requests can improve a child's transition from school to school.

We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think.

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