When life doesn’t go as planned, how do you keep going — and still find joy along the way? In this moving conversation, pediatrician, rare disease advocate, and author Dr. Tasha Faruki joins me to share her extraordinary journey as a mother navigating her daughter’s complex medical needs. From the first whispers that something was different, to the raw reality of “failure to thrive,” to redefining joy through Make-A-Wish surfboards in Hawaii, Dr. Tasha’s story is one of grit, surrender, and radical love. We talk about: <ul class="ak-ul" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="bulletList" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block= "true"> Trusting your instincts when everyone says “don’t worry” </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block= "true"> Letting go of the plan you thought your life would follow </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block= "true"> Siblings, family repair, and the unspoken challenges behind the scenes </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block= "true"> The power of asking “Why not?” instead of “Why me?” </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block= "true"> Living by the family motto: Suck the joy out of life </li> </ul> Some quotes from the episode: <ul class="ak-ul" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="bulletList" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block= "true"> "Our children carry the medicine we need." </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block= "true"> "I had to stop waiting for joy to fall into my lap and start intentionally finding it." </li> <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="listItem" data-prosemirror-node-block= "true"> "It’s incredibly brutal and it’s incredibly beautiful — and both can be true." </li> </ul> 📖 Pre-order Dr. Tasha’s memoir Keep Your Head Up — proceeds benefit children’s organizations. 📌 Follow Dr. Tasha’s work and connect through the links below. Whether you’re a parent, a caregiver, or simply someone learning to make space for big feelings, this episode will meet you in the messy middle — where it’s incredibly brutal and incredibly beautiful, often at the same time. Pre-order her book here: <a href= "https://a.co/d/cDtfa8i">https://a.co/d/cDtfa8i</a> Dr. Tasha Faruqui: <a href= "https://www.tashafaruqui.com/about">https://www.tashafaruqui.com/about</a>   RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE TO “DON’T CUT YOUR OWN BANGS”  Like your favorite recipe or song, the best things in life are shared. When you rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast, your engagement helps me connect  with other listeners just like you. Plus, subscriptions just make life easier for everybody. It's one less thing for you to think about and you can easily keep up to date on everything that’s new. So, please rate, review, and subscribe today.    DANIELLE IRELAND, LCSW I greatly appreciate your support and engagement as part of the Don't Cut Your Own Bangs community. Feel free to reach out with questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share. You can connect with me at any of the links below.   Connect with Danielle: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@danielleireland8218/featured">Watch the show on YouTube</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/danielleireland_lcsw">Instagram</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://danielleireland.com/journal">The Treasured Journal</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://danielleireland.com/wrestling-a-walrus">Wrestling a Walrus</a> </li> </ul>   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:08 Introducing Dr. Tasha Fari 04:22 Dr. Tasha's Journey Begins 05:24 Early Signs and Medical Challenges 07:21 Navigating Medical Advice and Doubts 09:36 The Breaking Point and Advocacy 12:05 Diagnosis and Urgency 14:36 Facing the Unknown and Seeking Answers 16:12 The Emotional Toll and Medical System Challenges 18:44 A Mother's Intuition and Medical Advocacy 20:21 The Long Road Ahead 20:52 Military Life and Medical Support 23:23 Preparing for the Next Steps 36:36 Emotional Appointment and Medical Decisions 38:22 Surrendering to Uncertainty 41:44 The Role of Joy and Acceptance 44:14 Make-A-Wish and Family Transformation 46:24 Balancing Family and Medical Challenges 50:32 Parenting and Personal Growth 55:06 The Decision to Have a Third Child 01:00:26 Repairing Relationships with Children 01:05:34 Final Reflections and Lessons Learned 01:10:58 Don't Cut Your Own Bangs Moment

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