{"podcast":{"title":"A Contagious Smile Podcast","slug":"a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951","podcast_index_feed_id":5769951,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2071161.rss","website_url":"http://www.acontagioussmile.com","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dbum0oge2hqv9ztlzu752xdie805?.jpg","author":"Victora Cuore; A Contagious Smile, Who Kicked First, Domestic Violence Survivor, Advocate, Motivational Coach, Special Needs, Abuse Support, Life Skill Classes, Special Needs Social Groups","episode_count":403,"summary":"Stop surviving and start thriving. A Contagious Smile is a globally ranked podcast providing a safe haven for abuse survivors and special needs families navigating the journey of trauma recovery . Whether you are healing from domestic violence , narcissistic abuse , childhood trauma , or the daily challenges of disability advocacy , our mission is to turn your pain into power. Each episode features raw, authentic conversations with survivors , mental health experts , and advocates who share actionable resources for PTSD healing , resilience building , and emotional wellness . We go beyond the struggle to highlight the triumphs of the special needs community , offering support for caregivers and individuals with disabilities who are rewriting their own narratives. Hosted by Victoria Cuore , an award-winning trauma advocate and survivor, this podcast delivers the \"blueprints\" for recovery—not just Band-Aids. Join our community to find hope , humor , and the unstoppable spirit needed to rekindle your inner light.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T18:17:31.637838+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951"},"episode":{"title":"Grits, Cravings, And Caregiver Burnout | Special Needs Health Crisis","slug":"grits-cravings-and-caregiver-burnout-special-needs-health-crisis","published_at":"2026-04-09T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/grits-cravings-and-caregiver-burnout-special-needs-health-crisis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951","url":"https://acontagioussmile.mn.co/","audio_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2071161/episodes/18986300-grits-cravings-and-caregiver-burnout-special-needs-health-crisis.mp3","summary":"Send us Fan Mail When Michael's A1C hits 9, denial stops working. In this raw conversation, we explore how trauma survivors and caregivers navigate health crises, lifestyle change, and the hidden cost of managing a loved one's chronic illness. From trauma responses to GLP-1 medications, we talk about breaking old patterns—and why that's harder than it sounds. A blood test can be louder than any argument, and we start there: Michael’s A1C comes back at a 9, and suddenly “I’ll deal with it late...","meta_description":"Send us Fan Mail When Michael's A1C hits 9, denial stops working. In this raw conversation, we explore how trauma survivors and caregivers navigate health…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3483,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/episodes/grits-cravings-and-caregiver-burnout-special-needs-health-crisis/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/grits-cravings-and-caregiver-burnout-special-needs-health-crisis.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}