# 228: Season 13 Finale | Biggest Impacts, Hardest Listens, + A Special Guest

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Podcast: [The Rare Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rare-life-1239619)
Published: 2026-05-28T14:31:33+00:00
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## Resource

Season 13 is coming to a close, and this season covered a lot of heavy, but necessary ground. In this finale episode, Madeline and Alyssa are joined by Caitlyn, a listener and mom to Miles, to look back on the episodes that were the hardest, most impactful, and most validating to hear. We’re also sharing listener reflections, talking through the clips from all 14 episodes, and discussing why this season felt especially deep for our community. And finally, we’re sharing a few personal and behind-the-scenes updates, including Madeline preparing to become a foster parent, Alyssa editing with a broken foot, and a peek at the summer mini episodes coming next. Thank you for listening, sharing your stories, and being part of The Rare Life community. We’re so grateful you’re here. Links: Join The Rare Life newsletter and never miss an update! Fill out our contact form to join upcoming discussion groups! Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life ! Donate to the podcast or Contact me about sponsoring an episode. Follow the Facebook page . Join the Facebook group Parents of Children with Rare Conditions . Access the transcript on the website here . And if you love this podcast, please leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

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