What if technology wasn’t something to fear, but something that could finally meet our kids where they are?

In this episode of Parenting Impossible, Annette Hines sits down with Abby Brody, educator, innovator, and founder of the N=1 movement. Abby shares her powerful story of surviving back-to-back cancer diagnoses in her husband and young son, and how that experience reshaped everything from how she views education, to how she uses tech to advocate for personalized learning and healthcare. As a parent who has overcome massive challenges, Abby’s insights are personal, practical, and deeply hopeful.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How Abby’s experience as a caregiver and parent led her to champion individualized, tech-supported learning.

• What the N=1 movement is and why the “average” child or patient doesn’t really exist.

• Why AI can transform education, freeing up time for creativity, recess, and personalized learning while supporting teachers.

• Simple ways parents can start using AI to support their child’s growth even if they feel intimidated by technology.

• How precision medicine could revolutionize healthcare by treating the patient, not just the protocol.

Resources from this Episode:

Website: https://www.abbybrody.com/

LinkedIn: @abby-brody

Instagram:@abbybrody

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As many of you know, this time of year is always layered for me. Mother’s Day brings both sweet memories and aching absences.

In this episode of Parenting Impossible, I open up about my own motherhood journey. I’ve lived through the joy of raising two incredible daughters, and I’ve lived through the unimaginable grief of losing one of them. I wanted to share a few things I’ve learned along the way—things I wish I’d known when I was in the thick of it. To those of you parenting children with disabilities, caring for aging parents, or simply doing your best to hold it all together: I see you. You are not alone. And whatever Mother’s Day looks like for you this year, I hope you find a moment to honor the incredible work you're doing.

In this episode, you will hear:

• It’s okay if motherhood doesn’t feel magical all the time.

• A shift can come when you least expect it.

• Choose joy where you can.

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When it comes to protecting a loved one with disabilities, few decisions are as overwhelming as choosing the right trustee. But in a world of nonprofit pooled trusts, legal jargon, and alarming headlines about financial misconduct, how do you separate peace of mind from potential pitfalls?

In this episode of Parenting Impossible, I break down everything you need to know about Pooled Special Needs Trusts, from how they work to when they make sense. I share hard-earned wisdom as both a lawyer and a special needs parent, guiding you through what questions to ask, how to vet your options, and why sometimes the best Trustee choice isn’t family, but a professional with heart and structure. You’ll walk away not just more informed, but more empowered.

In this episode, you will hear:

• What a Pooled Trust actually is, and who should consider one.

• The difference between First-party and Third-party Special Needs Trusts.

• What went wrong in the recent $100M nonprofit scandal (and how to avoid it).

• Why transparency, independence, and communication are non-negotiable.

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25% off any courses, masterclasses and minisodes in Special Needs Academy here

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