When Johanna and Peter’s son was born, they were immediately met with the unexpected: a rare congenital diagnosis they had never heard of. This is the raw, vulnerable story of what came next.

From a home birth to navigating dismissive doctors, terrifying decisions, and finding their voice as holistic-minded parents, this episode lays the foundation for the entire Born for This Stories movement.

Whether you’re parenting through the unimaginable or searching for a sign that you're not alone, you’ve found it.

In this episode:

• Their son being diagnosed and what came next

• Why they chose the long road over the "easy" one

• The emotional toll of medical decision-making

• Building a supportive space for families like yours

💬 “You were never meant to carry this alone. You were born for this.”

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This is Born For This Stories — the podcast for parents who never thought they'd be medical advocates, but became experts by necessity. Each week, we share raw, real stories from families navigating rare diagnoses, surgeries, and healing — blending holistic hope with practical insight. You're not alone. Whether you're in the hospital, researching at 3 a.m., or just trying to hold it together, you were born for this. Subscribe now to join the movement.