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Ep. 61: Breaking the Cane Shame, Esmeralda’s Story of Strength, Sass, and Stepping Up
In Episode 61, we met Esmeralda—PTA president, Girl Scout troop leader, mother of three, wife of 18 years, and certified badass. The conversation was filled with laughs, deep reflections, a few drunk girl moments, and a whole lot of truth about blindness, motherhood, and yes, cane shame. Read more on our blog.
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Ep. 60 Recap: Diarrhea Tia (The Return of Tremaine)
🎙️ Episode 60 starts off with laughs and libations—but don’t be fooled. Behind the drinks and jokes is one of our most powerful episodes yet. Tremaine returns to share what life looks like after her viral story shook the blind parenting world. Read more about her story on our blog.
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When Blindness Is Treated Like Neglect: what to do if CPS comes knocking. 
When a blind mother in Illinois recently lost custody of her child—despite no abuse or neglect—it sent a chilling message and reminder to disabled parents everywhere. We’ve drafted a guide that breaks down what to do if CPS comes knocking, with practical, empowering steps and resources to protect your family and your rights. Read more…
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Ep. 59: It Was a Bond Struggle with My NICU Baby – A Real Look at Life in the NICU
In Episode 59 of *Babies Down, Bottles Up*, the crew gets real about one of the most emotional and complicated experiences a parent can go through: having a child in the NICU. This week’s guest, Alyssa Hicks, doesn’t hold anything back as she shares her story of dialysis, micro-preemie survival, and the hard-won bond she…
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Pride, Not Pity: Celebrating Disability Pride Month 
Disability pride means embracing your disabled identity as something worthy, valuable, and strong. It’s about rejecting the idea that our worth is tied to how close we appear to nondisabled norms. It’s not about being inspirational just for existing. It’s about existing loudly and fully, knowing we belong.
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Ep. 58: Keep It Safety Positive
In Episode 58, the team gets real about a topic that affects everyone, especially within the blind and visually impaired community: safety, consent, and self-advocacy. This episode brings on two powerhouse guests—Amy SP Wilson, founder of the Safety Positive Foundation, and Erica Kress, better known online as Blind Barbie and a fierce advocate for safety…
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Ep. 57: Shane Lowe,A Blind Dad’s Journey Through Music, Fatherhood, and Making Sh*t Happen
For the grand finale of the Blind Dads series, the team sat down with a man who isn’t just living life; he’s conquering it. Meet Shane Lowe: a blind father, a teenage dad, a prodigious music director, and a professional who is actively building legacies while the rest of us are still hitting the snooze…
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Ep. 56: I Got Doey Buns in My Bigback Trailmix — The Ultimate Summer Survival Chat
In episode 56, the ladies dive headfirst into everything this sticky, sun-drenched season brings—from food battles to finding free fun, from slow family moments to keeping your kids from eating you out of house and home. So, what’s the vibe? Read more in our blog.
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Ep. 55: FromGoalball to Parenthood with Tyler Merren
In this episode, we continue our Blind Dad Month series with an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation featuring five-time Paralympian, creator of the Revision Fitness program, and all-around powerhouse dad, Tyler Merren. Read more in our blog.
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Ep 54: “Adding Life To My Days”: with Tanner Gers
“In our Blind Dads series kickoff, Tanner shares his journey from trauma to triumph—through sports, mindset, and fatherhood.” Read more in our blog.