I grew up playing team sports, so I remember how good coaches helped me rise to my potential, build skills, break out of ruts, and sometimes, just get out of my own head. I realize now, that when I became a KIND mom, I needed a coach for those very same reasons.  Maybe you do too. If so, today’s guest, Kara Ryska, may be just the resource you are looking for. Kara is a devoted mother of four, ranging in ages from 7 to 17. Kara's son Levi is the survivor of multiple brain tumors, and is a child with diverse disabilities, encompassing physical, visual, behavioral, and medical challenges. Driven by her personal experiences, Kara has become an advocate for families facing similar hurdles, offering support as a life coach and through her role as the host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast. She created the "Pathway to Peace," a transformative group coaching community that has touched and changed countless lives. She also offers one-on-one coaching, and her resilience and wisdom make her a sought-after speaker. Today Kara shares her difficult backstory, which is evidence of just how resilient she is. But as we find so often, the painful circumstances of Kara’s life led her to understand her purpose. She emerged from a state of surviving to a place of thriving and is helping KIND parents just like you do the same. We discuss the difference between coaching and therapy, the myth that doing more is the solution, and the importance of community in the healing process. Follow Kara on Instagram at @thespecialneedsmompodcast, listen to The Special Needs Mom Podcast wherever you find your podcasts, and visit her website https://kararyska.com for more information on her group and individual coaching services. Have you picked up a copy of my book yet?  Finding KIND: Discovering Hope and Purpose While Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences is available now! Visit Amazon to purchase a hard cover, paperback, or ebook by clicking HERE! Want a free preview of the book before you buy? Click HERE and I will send you a pdf of the foreword, (written by my amazing son, Brady!), the introduction and the first chapter. Also, ask about the new Group Study Guide for Finding KIND!  Connect with Kari on Instagram @kariabaker Connect with Kari on Facebook @kariabaker Connect with Kari on LinkedIn @kariabaker Visit www.kariabaker.com and www.kindfamilies.com for more content! Subscribe HERE!