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For Our Special Kids

Jen Lansink

For Our Special Kids is simply that...For Our Special Kids. 
When you realize you have a magic child on your hands, you do everything you can for them. So...I started a podcast to honor and highlight the magic and the mess of raising a child with special needs. 

What I have learned over the past 6 years is profound.
1. My child is WAY smarter than me.
2. She has opened me up to the incredible world of intuition, psychic abilities, mediumship, healing, telepathy, galactic travel, the angel realms, spirit guides, and a whole lot more.
3. If we can learn to let go of expectations, the universe will blow your mind.
4. I wouldn't want to spend another day of my existence without her in my life. 
5. I am a better person because she chose me as her mom. 

So...while I originally intended to focus on providing tools and therapies and amazing stuff for parents/caregivers with a child with special needs...this has really morphed into a podcast for parents that are curious about new and innovative ways to better connect with their child. How can you use CranioSacral Therapy to be a better parent? How might crystals help soothe the energy within your home?How can your child's birth chart help you become a better home schooling parent?What is the best way to maneuver an IEP while celebrating the differences your magic child brings to the school?

So, thanks for joining me...it's gonna be a fun ride and I promise we'll make mistakes along the way. But hell...that's parenting for ya!!!
Smooches,Jen

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  • 20 episodes
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  • S5 · E3
    August 12 · 17 min

    10 Lessons from a Traveling Mom

    Well, 3 weeks, 10 flights, 4 airlines, 5 hotel rooms, 2 rental cars, a lost wallet, and many other moving parts...Jen and Teal learned 10 lessons for life! She shares with you today how expecting more can actually get you more!! Enjoy. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S5 · E2
    May 18 · 14 min

    Parenting Through Perimenopause

    Today Jen is back with some eye opening, honest conversation about the struggles about parenting while in perimenopause. She does reference a few articles. Here are a few that might help your journey: Parenting During Perimenopause What Happens When Menopause Meets Motherhood | Psychology Today What Happens When Menopause Meets Motherhood | Psychology Today We hope you enjoy!! And let us know what your solutions are for this time in our lives! Thanks. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S5 · E1
    January 30 · 13 min

    Begin Again in 2026: A new podcast is coming your way!!

    We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • Oct 21, 2025 · 15 min

    Part 2 of Meet Amazing Mama: Sandra Loëb - The Woo Edition

    In today's episode we go a little more woo on you! Sandra shares her favorite essential oils, types for detoxing and decreasing puffiness after drinking too much, perimenopause hacks, crystals and LifeWave patches she loves and so much more! Note, the beginning of this episode includes a bit of a rant from me about incorporating more intuition into our everyday lives and how we have to do more than just a 1-day protest!!! Enjoy and let me know what you think. Things we discussed: The Collective Newsletter Dose: www.dosedaily.co Live Wave Patches We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S4 · E5
    Oct 7, 2025 · 29 min

    Part 1 of Meet Amazing Mama: Sandra Loëb - All Things Autism from MRNI, Intuition, to HBOT

    Part 1 of my conversation with Sandra Loëb is full of content. We discuss her son's autism diagnosis, MRNI and the successes we've experienced with our kids, Western Medicine, Intuition and Functional Medicine, the powerful impact of Martial Arts on reflexes, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and so much more!!! Enjoy! To learn more about the topics we discussed today or to connect with Sandra, use the links below: MNRI: www.Masgutovamethod.com Holistic Medical Clinic: www.healingprovisions.net Instragram: @sandovalintx We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S4 · E4
    Jul 28, 2025 · 13 min

    A Message from Jen's Deceased Dad on His One Year Anniversary

    It's been a while since we last chatted and today I'm coming at you with something very different!! I did a shamanic journey to talk with my dad who passed a year ago today. I hope you find some meaning in his words! Enjoy and let me know what you think. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S4 · E3
    Jun 2, 2025 · 44 min

    All Things Tongue and Breathing with Dr. Verano

    Today's episode will hopefully positively impact your entire family. Jen learned so much with Dr. Verano today. They discussed the important of our tongue and tongue posture, how to "diagnose" a tongue tie, the impact on children as they grow, nursing, bed wetting, misdiagnosed ADHD, patterns to look for, nose vs. mouth breathing, sleep disorders and so much more!! Enjoy and please let us know what you think. Your reviews and positive ratings help our little podcast get found!!! We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S4 · E2
    May 12, 2025 · 46 min

    Radical Compassion with Teacher Mrs. G

    Meet Mrs. G, a passionate 3rd grade teacher who’s redefining what it means to create an inclusive classroom. 💛 From asking brave questions to celebrating every child's uniqueness, her philosophy reminds us that curiosity, compassion, and a good book can change everything.📚✨ We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S4 · E1
    Apr 25, 2025 · 37 min

    Part 2 with Ditte Young - Animal Communicator and Telepathy Expert

    Today, we are talking about the podcast Kate and Jen did with Sacred Soul Sisters, celebrating the incredible news about our Kickstarter campaign, and finally giving you Part 2 of my conversation with intuitive expert, Ditte Young where we explore: How communication around intuition has evolved Navigating being an intuitive in a skeptical world Understanding the 7th sense How our children mirror our emotions and issues How Ditte teaches telepathy We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think! We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S3 · E36
    Apr 8, 2025 · 19 min

    The Story Behind Clair’s Magic with Kate and Jen

    Today, Kate and Jen talk about their new children's book, Clair and Her Magical Friends and how it can help to guide you as a parent and your children as well. If you’ve ever looked at your child and thought, “I want to protect that light…” Then we invite you to help us bring this book to life. There’s details below about the Kickstarter campaign we have going on right now to fund the printing and distribution of Clair and Her Magical Friends. Because…well, we can’t do it without you. Every pledge helps. Every share matters. Every child reached… is one more voice reminded of their own worth. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy! We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S3 · E35
    Mar 26, 2025 · 34 min

    Hello Telepathy Tapes: Ditte Young Shares Her Telepathy Secrets - Part 1

    Where even to begin? This episode is jam packed with information and fun conversation. Ditte shares when she 1st noticed that she had extremely sensitive telepathic abilities, how she trained herself and her son to become better versions of themselves, and how you, as a parent, can take a few easy steps to begin enhancing yours!! We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think! We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S3 · E34
    Mar 7, 2025 · 45 min

    The World of PANDAS, Diagnosis Struggles, CBD, CBT and more with Ethan Pompeo

    In early January… we did an episode with Rhona x about her CBD oils and the life she has created for her children. That episode received a lot of attention and as a result, I was approached by Ethan Pompeo. Ethan shares his story today with us. And, while we do talk about CBD, we talk about a lot more. He introduces me to PANDAS, which I had never heard of. We talk about how not having an accurate diagnosis as a 13 year old lead him down a pretty disruptive path. While he had extremely supportive parents, his journey was challenging. He shares all sorts of lessons learned with us today. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S3 · E33
    Feb 26, 2025 · 10 min

    Teal's Behavior Analysis by Teal's Higher Self!

    This week Jen is sharing a channeled message from Teal's Higher Self. Teal shared with Jen why she was acting out at school and how she could be soothed. This episode is a reminder that we can connect with our verbalish children in a variety of ways. To learn more, reach out to Jen at jen@forourspecialkids.com to a reading. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/christopher-galovan/viae-reprise License code: E6BXGQJWLXAOZH95 We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S3 · E32
    Feb 19, 2025 · 47 min

    Getting Off the Treadmill with Tania Ginsberg-Jambou

    Warning...we do mention the BIG O in this episode and the value of it for staying sane as mothers. Tania and I talk about lots of other things to: What has happened since our intensive in San Diego with MNRI? How we encourage everyone to make community The "treadmill" and why we stay on and how we get off it Our child's treadmill and how we hit pause And...so much more!! I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think! We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S3 · E31
    Feb 5, 2025 · 48 min

    Meet Amazing Intuitive Medical Mama: Ashley Matthews

    Today I get an opportunity to speak with an Intuitive Medical Mama, Ashley Matthews. We talk about her son, his complicated diagnoses, the lack of knowledge surrounding those diagnoses, the complexity around being a medical mama, adhd, intuition, telepathy, and so much more. Be sure to check her out at www.somaticmagicmama.com. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S3 · E30
    Jan 8, 2025 · 42 min

    All Things CBD Oil with Rhona...x

    In today's fast-talking episode, Rhona and Jen discuss the impact an organic CBD oil has had on 3 children with disabilities and a mom. Rhona started using CBD oil over 7 years ago and hasn't looked back. She now has her own line of oils and works 1-on-1 with many families to get this solution "just right!" To learn more about Rhona and her oils, go to: Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/ourcbdjourneybyrhonax?igsh=MWZ0OWdxOHI1czdhag== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonacullinan?_t=8rNrRv283Kz&_r=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@byrhonax/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@byrhonax?si=IF6RZlQJDVRakzIX Joshua's Journey: https://youtu.be/5SN6IPYkPiw?si=BTFHFnUeb2yoOl0d We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S3 · E29
    Dec 4, 2024 · 37 min

    When Expectations Don't Match a Parent's Reality with Michelle Gauthier

    Today's episode with Michelle Gauthier, host of the Overwhelmed Working Woman podcast goes from professional recording to a chat among friends really quick. However, we do cover some great content: · When to control and what to control · The skill of the pause · Expectations and when to lower them · Hope · Society’s role with our children · What to throw over the boat We also chat about my junk piles and at times, this turns into a little therapy/processing session for me. In the end, Ihope you enjoy and let me know what you tthink. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S3 · E28
    Nov 27, 2024 · 23 min

    Thanksgiving Updates, Gratitude, and A Channeled Message from Jen's Ohana

    Giving thanks to all of you this week. We've had some very fun new listeners...so welcome to the community. The card I pulled today was from the book Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson. You can learn more at Medicine Cards – The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals. The team I connect with is called my "Spirit Ohana." They have specifically requested that I call them my family in Hawaiian. There is a short podcast covering this discovery if you have interest. I hope you take a few bits of information today and truly know how much I appreciate your love and gratitude for this podcast. Enjoy your holiday (in the US)! We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S3 · E27
    Nov 19, 2024 · 46 min

    What is MNRI? Reflexes Matter!

    If you listened to last week’s episode, you’ll know that I asked Samantha and Kevin to come back on and talk about a conference they are hosting in San Diego in January. The conference is based on Svetlana Masgutova’s research and therapy approach around reflexes. Today, we dive into why the function of our reflexes is so important to development, what MNRI is and how the therapy works, some symptoms we see that indicate when the reflexes aren’t functioning properly, specific benefits to the therapy, and the conference in San Diego. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

  • S3 · E26
    Nov 11, 2024 · 43 min

    Meet Amazing with Samantha and Kevin

    Kevin and Samantha join me today to talk about their journey as parents to Parker, a 20 year old college student with CP. Their take on how to navigate life with their son is truly inspiring. Kevin and Samantha share their opinions on Western Medicine, why doctors should be looked at as consultants, how to ask for money when you need help, when to get creative, and so much more. The charity they mention is Bridge to Healing and can be found at www.bridgetohealinginc.com. Please reach out to me if you'd like to connect with Samantha and Kevin. They are amazing! We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journey License code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E

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