<p>In this episode of the Extra Lucky Podcast, Taryn and Jess sit down with Amanda Owen, a children&#39;s book author and nonprofit founder, to discuss her journey growing up with her brother Nick, who has a rare disability. Amanda shares her experiences as a sibling, her transition from teaching to founding Puzzle Pieces, a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities, and her insights on caregiving and community inclusion. The conversation highlights the importance of communication within families, the impact of Amanda&#39;s books, and the small steps individuals can take to create inclusive communities. Amanda emphasizes the need for resilience and the power of sharing stories to inspire others. </p><p><br></p><p>Amanda recently published her first book, Rarely Different, to help disability parents navigate the beautiful, challenging and often unspoken uncertainty of raising both a neurotypical child along side a child with a disability.</p><p><br></p><p>You can pick up Amanda’s new book at <a href="https://piecesofme.org/my-memoir/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://piecesofme.org/my-memoir/</a> and find her on Instagram @piecesofmebyamanda where you can see all of her work. </p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Taryn, Jess &amp; the Extra Lucky Community on Instagram @extraluckymoms, @tarynlagonigro and @jessquarello</p><p><br></p><p>The Extra Lucky Podcast is produced by Andie Amit of Sprouting Productions.</p>