HEATHER AVIS: New York Times bestselling author and Down Syndrome advocate shares what it's like being front row to miracles!

Get Real with Caroline Hobby

Nashville Podcast Network

Music Interviews, Music, Society & Culture

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 22 August 2022

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

This week, I get real with Heather Avis. Heather is a New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, Down Syndrome advocate, and mother of three adopted children. She is a true force of nature and gift to this world! In this episode, we talk all about:
• Her journey of adopting
• Tips for people wanting to adopt
• Being front row to miracles
• The inspiration behind her newest book, "Everyone Belongs"
• How to let go of expectations and step into the unexpected
Talking with Heather truly moved me to tears. I really cannot wait for you to listen to this episode! Stay tuned for our How-To Minisode on Thursday!

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0:41.6	The case comes down to who is believed and who is ignored.
0:46.0	Oh my goodness, we did come into medicine, man.
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1:24.2	One of a kind.
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1:31.7	I-Hard Radio app, Apple podcasts, or whatever you get your podcasts.
1:54.1	I am so, so, so happy to be here with Heather, Avis.
2:09.3	I am such a fan of women doing powerful things with their lives.
2:15.0	That's sort of what I love to focus on most in my podcast.
2:17.9	And I know you also have a podcast.
2:20.2	I am so honored to talk to you because you are a mother of three and two of your children
2:30.4	have Down syndrome and you have become, you adopted all three and you have become an advocate
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