A Sister Shines a Light on Special Needs
Sun Jul 06 2025
Episode SummaryIn this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Kylainah Zacharcuk, author of You Can Find Me in Her Shadow: My Sister Has Special Needs and This is My Story. Kylainah opens up about the unique and often complex experience of growing up as the sibling of someone with special needs. We talk about her book, which gives voice to the often-overlooked sibling perspective, and explore the emotional layers that come with love, responsibility, and identity. Kylainah also shares candidly about her own mental health journey. We hear how treatment modalities like Anat Baniel Method NeuroMovement® helped both Kylainah and her sister. Passionate, authentic, and deeply thoughtful, Kylainah brings honesty and heart to this powerful conversation.About KylainahKylainah Zacharcuk currently lives in Southwestern Ontario with her Golden Doodle, Lenny. <a href="https://youcanfindmeinhershadow.ca/">You Can Find Me in Her Shadow: My Sister Has Special Needs and This is My Story</a> is Kylainah's first novel. In the first week of the book's release, it was on the number-one bestseller list in multiple categories on Amazon Canada. It currently holds five stars and is a recommended must-read. My book has also been picked up by Barnes & Noble, BAM! Books-A-Million, and <a href="http://bookshop.org/">Bookshop.org</a>.From This Episode<a href="https://grin2b.com/about-grin2b/" target="_blank">GRIN2B</a><a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13354-biofeedback" target="_blank">Biofeedback</a><a href="https://www.anatbanielmethod.com/" target="_blank">Anat Baniel Method NeuroMovement®</a><a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd" target="_blank">Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)</a>
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Episode SummaryIn this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Kylainah Zacharcuk, author of You Can Find Me in Her Shadow: My Sister Has Special Needs and This is My Story. Kylainah opens up about the unique and often complex experience of growing up as the sibling of someone with special needs. We talk about her book, which gives voice to the often-overlooked sibling perspective, and explore the emotional layers that come with love, responsibility, and identity. Kylainah also shares candidly about her own mental health journey. We hear how treatment modalities like Anat Baniel Method NeuroMovement® helped both Kylainah and her sister. Passionate, authentic, and deeply thoughtful, Kylainah brings honesty and heart to this powerful conversation.About KylainahKylainah Zacharcuk currently lives in Southwestern Ontario with her Golden Doodle, Lenny. <a href="https://youcanfindmeinhershadow.ca/">You Can Find Me in Her Shadow: My Sister Has Special Needs and This is My Story</a> is Kylainah's first novel. In the first week of the book's release, it was on the number-one bestseller list in multiple categories on Amazon Canada. It currently holds five stars and is a recommended must-read. My book has also been picked up by Barnes & Noble, BAM! Books-A-Million, and <a href="http://bookshop.org/">Bookshop.org</a>.From This Episode<a href="https://grin2b.com/about-grin2b/" target="_blank">GRIN2B</a><a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13354-biofeedback" target="_blank">Biofeedback</a><a href="https://www.anatbanielmethod.com/" target="_blank">Anat Baniel Method NeuroMovement®</a><a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd" target="_blank">Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)</a> Find and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:<a href="https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/">https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/</a>Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomSharedCaroleBlueweiss" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>Follow and send a message on <a href=" https://www.facebook.com/caroleblueweiss" target="_blank">Facebook</a>Follow and send a message on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-blueweiss-pt-dpt-23970279/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>Follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carole_blueweiss/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Follow on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdom_shared" target="_blank">TikTok</a>Follow on <a href="https://www.threads.net/@carole_blueweiss" target="_blank">Threads</a>The Wisdom Shared TeamAudio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting WorksCo-Producer and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla NelsonProduction Assistant: Becki Leigh