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Changing The Chances

82 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Follow our hosts Alisha and Jesse Chance talk about their story growing and learning to be special needs parents. New episodes every Monday unless something explodes.

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Episodes

Episode 81 - New year, new school

February 05, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 68.7 MB

Hey we are back! We may have missed some weeks, our bad. You know how it be. But Piper is going to that new school! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 80 - Christmas Special

December 25, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 90 MB

We actually have an episode about Christmas ON Christmas! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 79 - Finding the words

November 20, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MB

Our hosts talk about updates to Piper's communication. What has worked, what doesn't, and what they are doing to hopefully help give Piper a voice. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 78 - Really? That's what you asked?

November 13, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MB

We're back... again! Sorry for the delays. Today we're talking about things we've been asked. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 77 - I guess all things change

October 09, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MB

Sorry we've been away! Everything is fine but we do have some upcoming news for Piper. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 76 - T.R.I. DOUBLE GRR that spells trigger

September 11, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MB

In this episode our hosts talk about a something everyone deals with in their own way, trauma. It's out there, and we all experience it differently. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 75 - Easy peasy, quick and easy

August 28, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 47.2 MB

School has started! Today our hosts talk about some updates and the brand new school year! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 74 - How we were raised

August 21, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MB

We're back! After a lot of events happening this summer our hosts return with a talk about how they were raised differently. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 73 - We made it

July 17, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44 MB

Piper is home from surgery! Our hosts talk about how it went and what is to come hopefully. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 72 - Short and to the point, surgery

July 03, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 38.5 MB

Surgery is around the corner, our hosts talk about what Piper will be undergoing in more detail. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 71 - Prepping for surgery

June 26, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MB

Piper is having a surgery soon, our hosts talk about how they are preparing for the hospital stay and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 70 - For the dads, well we tried

June 12, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 88.8 MB

Father's day is around the corner! Our hosts talk about Dad's and Jesse's thoughts about being a parent to celebrate the upcoming holiday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 69 - Found the groups but still searching for our people

June 05, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MB

Today our hosts talk about communities and how it can be difficult to feel like you fit even when you do. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 68 - Oh the abundance

May 29, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MB

You never realize how much your kids accumulate... everything over the years. Our hosts talk about the struggles of having a lot of toys, clothes, and more that build up but you just can't quite get rid of it easily. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 67 - The end is near, School the end of school

May 15, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 60.1 MB

May is here, school is almost over, and the sun is (sort of) out. Our hosts talk about the upcoming plans for summer and hopefully the fun things in the future! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 66 - Sometimes work gets the best of you

May 08, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 76.7 MB

Our hosts talk about the topic of people in their line of work. Sometimes you start a career with high hopes only to spend all your time hating what you do and sometimes it effects the people around you. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 65 - Road trips, Birthdays, and more!

May 01, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 50 MB

We're back! Sorry we missed a few weeks but we have come back with news about the vacation and more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 64 - GG, here we come

April 10, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 48.3 MB

The Chances are going on vacation! Our hosts talk about the experience and preparation it takes to go on a vacation or really anywhere. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 63 - Labels and titles and things, Oh my!

March 27, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 81 MB

Our hosts talk about how they see labels. Everyone has different terms they prefer and don't and we share our thoughts on ours. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 62 - One small step for us, one giant leap for Piper

March 20, 2023 09:01 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MB

Alisha's birthday was recently! Along with the fun times of that, Piper got to spend the night somewhere for the first time in a long time. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/ Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 61 - Extra human in the mix

March 13, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MB

Over the week our hosts had someone stay with them for a while. What it was like to have another human in the house and what changed in the day to day. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 60 - The way people see you

February 27, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 71.2 MB

Today our hosts talk about how others talk to Piper. Some of the difficulties they have had in the past with others and how she shouldn't be babied. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 59 - Mo' Money Mo' Problems

February 20, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MB

Our hosts talk about their experience with how they deal with finances before and after the twins were born. There are 2 sides to every coin. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 58 - If you don't know, you don't know

February 06, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 67.7 MB

In today's episode we get a taste of what really grinds our host's gears. A couple things that should be brought to attention for some people. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 57 - Relationships: the unknown, the uncertain, and the changes

January 23, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 74.5 MB

Our hosts talk about the struggles of building relationships with other people over the years. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 56 - Communication is more than words

January 16, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MB

We're back! Today our hosts talk about how Piper has grown with her communication skills and what it's like. Everyone communicates in their own ways. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 55 - All the good small things

December 26, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 86.3 MB

Our hosts wanted to give their thoughts on the opposite side of the spectrum from the last 2 episodes, accomplishments. No matter how small they may seem to someone, they are huge to another. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 54 - Everybody's pain is different

December 19, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 82.1 MB

This is a follow up to our previous episode except let's talk about pain tolerance. Both emotionally and physically, everyone is different. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 53 - It's death, not a contest cause everyone dies

December 12, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MB

Today we talk about something everyone will deal with in some way, shape, or form, death. Jesse and Alisha talk about their thoughts and how everyone should respect other's feeling about it. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 52 - A year and still rolling... Kinda

December 05, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MB

We have reached episode 52 which, if we released an episode every week like we planned, would have been a full year of episodes! Our hosts talk about why they wanted to make the podcast. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 51 - Holidayzz

November 28, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 70 MB

The holidays are around the corner! Our hosts talk about upcoming events and how Piper acts around the holidays. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

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November 28, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 70 MB

The holidays are around the corner! Our hosts talk about upcoming events and how Piper acts around the holidays. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 50 - Making big decisions for someone else

November 07, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 88.5 MB

Piper sadly has some upcoming surgeries, our hosts talk about the new ones approaching and how it never get's easier. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 49 - This is Halloween!

October 24, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 67 MB

Halloween has come! Jesse and Alisha's favorite holiday is right around the corner! Not only are they excited for the holiday but also the yearly cousin birthday brunch is here! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 48 - Kat's got your back

October 17, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 80.5 MB

Today we have another special guest! Alisha's friend Kat has joined the podcast today and they talk about what they have learned together as their 2 daughters grew up together. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 47 - Winter is coming

October 10, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 91.9 MB

Winter is coming, Alisha and Jesse talk about their experience with Piper during the cold months. Come listen to the small tips they use to keep her sick free. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 46 - Go-Go-Gadget Hospital

October 03, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MB

Our hosts talk about tips and experiences that they have learned with all of their hospital visits with Piper. Maybe one of their previous adventures might help you out in the future with your hospital visits. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 45 - Just hanging, talking

September 26, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MB

Today is kind of a chill day! Our hosts talk about some fun stuff that's happened recently along with updates to how Piper is doing in school. We also have the answer to the first trivia question we posed last week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 44 - Jealousy, a thief of joy

September 19, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

Jealousy, we all experience it within our lives. Our hosts talk about their experience with it since the twins were born and share a few stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/  Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 43 - Kids and their curiosity

September 12, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MB

Our hosts talk about Alisha's experience going to Piper's class and answering questions from Piper's fellow classmates. You would be surprised what kids will ask about! Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 42 - Maybe hard but not sad

September 05, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 89.4 MB

Today our hosts talk about the small things that maybe people don't realize has happened as Piper has grown up. How relationships change, going out to do things, stuff like that. Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 41 - School dayz

August 29, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MB

It's official! Piper has been in school for a full week! Alisha and Jesse talk about how the start of a new school year has been as well as the updates with meeting all the teachers, aids, etc. Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 40 - Back to school jitters

August 22, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MB

School is starting! We talk about what we hope to achieve this year and what we have done to prepare. Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 39 - Staycation's all I ever wanted

August 15, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MB

Our hosts took a staycation! They had a lot of adventures during the time and come listen to all the fun (And possibly a story about revenge) times! Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 38 - Disability Pride month baby!!!!!

August 08, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MB

July is Disability Pride month! We may not have planned ahead but today we talk how Disability Pride month came to be, the flag, all the things! Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 37 - Dogs are family too, let me tell you about it

August 01, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 67.9 MB

Sorry we missed a week but we're back with an update! All the things that happened over the 2 weeks both good and bad. The Chance's got to spend a day at Lagoon! Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 36 - All the medical hullabaloo

July 18, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 94 MB

Today the hosts take a deep dive into all the conditions Piper goes through. We also have our first ever listener submitted question! Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 35 - Summer time and the livin's easy

July 11, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 67.1 MB

It's finally summer!... Well at least in Utah where the weather can't make up it's mind. The hosts talk about their summer plans with Piper along with hopeful future activities. Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 34 - Really America? Really....

July 04, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 94.8 MB

Our hosts talk about the most recent big change in the United States, Roe Vs. Wade. We are talking about our views on the situation and we are not trying to persuade you one way or the other. Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place

Episode 33 - Brains suck

June 27, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 108 MB

Today's episode Alisha and Jesse talk about mental health. What it was like before the twins, after, and everything in between. Mental health is important to anyone and everyone. Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers Song by: Sophie's Place