This Unexpected Life

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Raising a Daughter with Spina Bifida: Faith, Caregiving, Grief, and Hope After Loss with Lacy Williams

October 13, 2026

What does it look like to trust God through the unexpected realities of raising a child with complex medical needs—and how do you find hope after losing a child? In this special Spina Bifida Awareness Month episode of The Unexpected Life, Lacy Williams shares the story of her daughter, Autumn, who lived with spina bifida, autism, and additional medical complexities for 17 years before passing away in March 2026. Lacy opens up about the realities of medical caregiving, how she never expected s...

A Prenatal Diagnosis and Spina Bifida: When Motherhood Doesn’t Go as Planned with Mandy Rawls

October 06, 2026

What happens when the future you imagined for your child suddenly changes?In this episode, Carrie M. Holt sat down with Mandy Rawls, who shares how a prenatal diagnosis of Spina Bifida turned pregnancy into a season of uncertainty, grief, and fear. She relates her journey of navigating her daughter's diagnosis of spina bifida, the emotional and medical challenges faced, and how faith and community have been vital in her family's life. This heartfelt conversation offers insights into...

When Caring for Yourself Feels Impossible: Grace, Nourishment, and Freedom for the Caregiver with Brandice Lardner

September 22, 2026

What if caring for yourself didn't mean adding one more thing to your already-full life?As we close out our month with the theme of Caring for the Caregiver, Brandice Lardner joins me for an honest conversation about food, stress, self-care, grace, and what it means to care for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.Brandice is the founder of Grace Filled Plate and the author of the book, Fully Nourished. After years of believing her struggle with food and body image was simply a lack o...

Christians With Chronic Illnesses · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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This Unexpected Life is hosted by Carrie M Holt. Its publicly listed email is thisunexpectedlifepodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for This Unexpected Life?

The publicly listed email for This Unexpected Life: thisunexpectedlifepodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does This Unexpected Life have?

Podseeker estimates This Unexpected Life reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for This Unexpected Life?

This Unexpected Life typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed counselors and other mental-health professionals, Christian authors, caregiving and relationship specialists, coaches, and advocates with relevant lived experience of disability parenting, chronic illness, grief, or long-term caregiving. Common among recent guests: Published books; Professional counseling or coaching practice; Relevant lived caregiving or chronic-illness experience. Recent guests include Brandice Lardner, Angela Vinokur, and Leslie Hansen.

How hard is it to get booked on This Unexpected Life?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does This Unexpected Life cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting, Caregiver Support, and Christianity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.