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Special Needs Diaries

Special Needs Diaries

Written by: My Kabuki Girl
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Welcome to Special Needs Diaries.

Previously called How We... Special Needs, this podcast aims to open conversations around the world of Special Needs and how it transforms people, carers, families and communities.


I’m Minie Minarelli, an Italian special needs mum living in Sydney, sharing my personal diary as I walk alongside my daughter’s journey with Kabuki Syndrome. But this podcast isn’t just about us - it’s about us.

Through heartfelt stories, sometimes interviews with other special needs parents, and honest conversations, we’ll explore the challenges, victories, and emotions that come with raising extraordinary children. Together, we’ll share the tears, the laughter, and the questions we might be too afraid to ask.

Whether you’re part of the special needs community or simply curious about this roller coaster called life, you’re welcome here. This podcast offers a raw, relatable, and unconventional window into the world of disabilities, genetic conditions, and medical families.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback along the way. So feel free to reach out to me on social media at My kabuki Girl, or on the website www.mykabukigirl.com


Let’s celebrate the love, strength, and stories that make this journey unforgettable. 💚

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Episodes
  • ‘Hospital Talk’ | 8 Things Every Parent Needs to know

    ‘Hospital Talk’ | 8 Things Every Parent Needs to know
    Mar 14 2026

    In this podcast episode, I share how I address the "hospital talk" every time our daughter has a regular check-up or hospital visit.

    I got lots of positive comments on this topic, on the social media of My Kabuki Girl, so I thought I could expand it a little bit, for the podcast and the blog.

    So, in case you missed it on socials, here it is for you. I hope it can help!

    Send me a feedback!

    Support the show

    🎙️ ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?

    If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps other families find us when they need it most. 🙏 Share it with a fellow mum, carer, or anyone who might feel less alone after listening. 💚


    🎧 LISTEN TO SPECIAL NEEDS DIARIES

    ▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/special-needs-diaries/id1782035233

    ▶️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zp384wlxzIZyYAEEEqZlh

    ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING

    This episode may contain discussions of [medical challenges/grief/diagnosis/mental health]. Please listen with care if these topics are sensitive for you.

    📍 CONNECT WITH MINIE

    🌐 Website: https://www.mykabukigirl.com

    ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mykabukigirl

    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090362986609

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mykabukigirl

    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mykabukigirl

    💼 LinkedIn: ...
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    13 mins
  • She got an ASD Diagnosis | Our daughter's developmental assessment

    She got an ASD Diagnosis | Our daughter's developmental assessment
    Mar 6 2026

    In this unscripted episode of Special Needs Diaries I share with you our newest updates: our child got an autism diagnosis and moderate developmental delays, on top of her rare syndrome.

    I want to share with you what I loved about our appointment, what I really didn't like, the lessons I learned and possibly the thoughts, or "tips" I would give to a parent who receives their child's autism diagnosis.


    Send me a feedback!

    Support the show

    🎙️ ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?

    If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps other families find us when they need it most. 🙏 Share it with a fellow mum, carer, or anyone who might feel less alone after listening. 💚


    🎧 LISTEN TO SPECIAL NEEDS DIARIES

    ▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/special-needs-diaries/id1782035233

    ▶️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zp384wlxzIZyYAEEEqZlh

    ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING

    This episode may contain discussions of [medical challenges/grief/diagnosis/mental health]. Please listen with care if these topics are sensitive for you.

    📍 CONNECT WITH MINIE

    🌐 Website: https://www.mykabukigirl.com

    ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mykabukigirl

    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090362986609

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mykabukigirl

    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mykabukigirl

    💼 LinkedIn: ...
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    29 mins
  • New Year, New Podcast

    New Year, New Podcast
    Jan 14 2026

    For the second season of the podcast “How we…special needs”, I thought of keeping the tone a bit more conversational, talking about topics that matter to us (me and you guys!) the most, sharing with you the blog posts, maybe doing fewer interviews (as I’m not that great an interviewer!).

    Surely, I will keep sharing my and our experience with Kabuki syndrome and neurodivergence.


    What do you think? Is there a topic you’d like me to discuss with you?

    Send me a feedback!

    Support the show

    🎙️ ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?

    If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps other families find us when they need it most. 🙏 Share it with a fellow mum, carer, or anyone who might feel less alone after listening. 💚


    🎧 LISTEN TO SPECIAL NEEDS DIARIES

    ▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/special-needs-diaries/id1782035233

    ▶️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zp384wlxzIZyYAEEEqZlh

    ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING

    This episode may contain discussions of [medical challenges/grief/diagnosis/mental health]. Please listen with care if these topics are sensitive for you.

    📍 CONNECT WITH MINIE

    🌐 Website: https://www.mykabukigirl.com

    ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mykabukigirl

    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090362986609

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mykabukigirl

    🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mykabukigirl

    💼 LinkedIn: ...
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    8 mins
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