{"podcast":{"title":"Rooted in Connection: Where Relationship Moves us Forward","slug":"rooted-in-connection-where-relationship-moves-us-forward-7616071","podcast_index_feed_id":7616071,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10bc869f8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.erinforwardslp.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44826510/44826510-1764606173045-b032693029ad8.jpg","author":"Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP, CLC","episode_count":16,"summary":"Rooted in Connection is a podcast about the relationships that shape us in our work, our families, and the moments in between. Hosted by relationship-based speech and feeding therapist Erin Forward, this show explores the stories, science, and small shifts that help us understand ourselves and each other. Through honest conversations with clinicians, caregivers, and community voices, we look at how connection guides growth, healing, and the way we show up in the world.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-in-connection-where-relationship-moves-us-forward-7616071"},"episode":{"title":"Advocacy Is a Relationship: Navigating IEPs Through Connection, Collaboration, and Trust","slug":"advocacy-is-a-relationship-navigating-ieps-through-connection-collaboration-and-trust","published_at":"2026-01-26T15:43:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-in-connection-where-relationship-moves-us-forward-7616071/advocacy-is-a-relationship-navigating-ieps-through-connection-collaboration-and-trust","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-in-connection-where-relationship-moves-us-forward-7616071","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rooted-in-connection/episodes/Advocacy-Is-a-Relationship-Navigating-IEPs-Through-Connection--Collaboration--and-Trust-e3e73du","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10bc869f8/podcast/play/114576254/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-26%2F416863339-44100-2-fba6f99adc981.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Rooted in Connection , Erin Forward sits down with Brooke Nutting to explore a relationship-based approach to advocacy for children with disabilities, especially within the IEP process. Brooke shares her journey from mental health professional to caregiver advocate and reflects on how relationships, vulnerability, and collaboration shape meaningful change. Together, they unpack why advocacy is not about conflict or perfection, but about connection: with educators, clinicians, caregivers, and communities. This conversation dives into navigating IEP meetings with clarity and confidence, understanding evidence-based practices, and building partnerships that truly support children’s individual needs. Erin and Brooke also discuss the emotional weight caregivers carry, the challenges within education systems, and how empowerment begins when caregivers feel seen, informed, and supported. Whether you’re a caregiver, clinician, or educator, this episode offers practical insights and grounding reminders that advocacy works best when it’s rooted in trust, communication, and human connection. Topics include: Navigating IEPs through relationship-based advocacy Building collaborative relationships with educators The role of vulnerability in effective advocacy Empowering caregivers and children to use their voices Community resources and systems-level change Because advocacy isn’t a battle. It’s a relationship.","meta_description":"In this episode of Rooted in Connection , Erin Forward sits down with Brooke Nutting to explore a relationship-based approach to advocacy for children wit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4140,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rooted-in-connection-where-relationship-moves-us-forward-7616071/episodes/advocacy-is-a-relationship-navigating-ieps-through-connection-collaboration-and-trust/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-in-connection-where-relationship-moves-us-forward-7616071/advocacy-is-a-relationship-navigating-ieps-through-connection-collaboration-and-trust.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}