What Deafness Teaches Us About Parenting & Resilience

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted, I sit down with Dr. Anne McIntosh to talk about growing up deaf, advocacy, and resilience. She shares her experience navigating a hearing world without full access, the power of high expectations, and how problem-solving becomes a lifelong strength. We also dive into communication barriers in healthcare, the inspiration behind Clear Masks, and why trusting your instincts as a parent matters more than anything. In this episode, we cover: Growing up deaf in a mainstream setting The importance of high expectations Advocacy and trusting your gut as a parent Communication barriers and accessibility The power of resilience and problem-solving Links & Resources: 🎙 YouTube: https://youtu.be/4a4tzTqaxpg📸 Instagram: @parenthood.unscripted🌐 Guest: safeandclear.com 🌐 Guest email: Anne.McIntosh@safenclear.com⭐ Advocacy Accelerator: www.empoweredparentnetwork.org🧠 Olive Speech Therapy: www.olivespeechtherapy.org If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and share with someone who needs it 🤍