What happens when parenthood doesn’t go to plan?
Episode #
59
28
Min
Friday, February 20, 2026

What happens when parenthood doesn’t go to plan?

The Storyworth Podcast
Episode Description

When prenatal testing showed that their daughter Harper would be born with Down syndrome, John and Nicole began a journey that upended everything they thought they knew about parenthood. In this episode, they reflect on moving through grief and uncertainty, finding community and purpose, and ultimately watching Harper grow into a confident teenager with big dreams, a bold personality, and an unabashed love of K-pop.

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