Discovering the Special in Our Needs with Susanna Peace Lovell
“Arizona is my greatest gift…I remember when I first found out that my daughter was different, and that she would potentially have a different life trajectory than most families that I knew of. And I always love to have that trip down memory lane because it makes me appreciate so much what is right now. Which is, by the way, nothing I thought would be possible back then.”
Raising a child with special needs is a life-altering experience. This episode’s guest describes her experience with candor and love. Come join us on a uniquely authentic conversation that touches on the various themes regarding the gift that comes from the least likely of sources. You will leave feeling uplifted and hopeful…and wishing to meet a beautiful young adult named Arizona.
Susanna Peace Lovell received her B.A. from UC Berkeley and is a certified professional life coach and advocate dedicated to the health and wellness of special needs families everywhere. Her own daughter Arizona has multiple challenges and diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety and myriad food allergies. On her journey of navigating through the worry and heartbreak of raising a special needs child, Susanna found her true life calling: to help other parents find and realize joy and passion in their own lives. Susanna works with clients 1:1, in workshops, through her online course "Life Management for Special Needs Families, An Ultimate Resource Guide to Creating a Thriving Life", speaks on panels, gives presentations to children and families on autism awareness, consults with companies regarding diversity and inclusion. Susanna sits on the Board of Directors of Cheerful Helpers Child & Family Study Center (early intervention therapeutic preschool in Los Angeles), is a support group facilitator and member of WABT (We Are Brave Together - a national community for special needs mothers) and is a partner with Poppy Life Care in offering services and support to special needs families through Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach.
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