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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.
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Ep 53: The Baby Bops Take Over
No Danny, No Filter: The Girlies Take the Mic Episode 53 of Babies Down, Bottles Up hits differently—and not just because Danny’s MIA this round. The ladies take full control in this Patreon teaser episode, bringing nothing but raw honesty, chaotic storytelling, and off-the-wall commentary on everything from snakes and strep throat to cardboard tampons…
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Ep. 52: Navigating Blind Motherhood, Publishing Dreams, and NICU Chaos with Daisy Russell
At just six years old, Daisy lost her vision due to a rare pediatric stroke—but that was only the beginning of her story. Today, she’s a published author, a devoted mom, and a powerful reminder that blindness is not the end—it’s just a different beginning. 💪📚
