Co-Parenting Through the Storm: Coping with Child Illness Post-Divorce with Dr. Stephen Johnston on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #356

Susan Guthrie welcomes Dr. Stephen Johnston for a moving conversation about his co-parenting journey, shaped by his son's rare illness and the looming challenge of blindness. 

Together with his co-parent, Dr. Johnston has faced the complex realities of their son's condition and the needs of their daughter, all while co-founding A Race Against Blindness Foundation in their quest for a cure. Their remarkable story is not only inspiring but also offers invaluable insights and practical advice for those navigating tough times in their co-parenting adventures. 

Tune in for an episode that promises to uplift and equip you with guidance for your co-parenting journey.

Featured topics and Golden Nuggets:

• Navigating co-parenting while coping with a child’s illness or diagnosis
• Stephen and his co-parent’s journey to co-founding A Race Against Blindness 
• The effects on extended family or friends in the face of a hard diagnosis
• Advice for parents navigating a hard diagnosis, Stephen says, “Focus on your why.”
• How we can support A Race Against Blindness 

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About this week's special guests: Dr. Stephen Johnston

Stephen Johnston, MD, MBA, is a father, radiologist, non-profit founder, and Ironman athlete. When he found out his nine-year-old son, Luke, was going blind as a result of a rare disease, he founded A Race Against Blindness to fund sight-saving research for his son and thousands of others like him.

Though Stephen is relatively new to the nonprofit world, he’s a man on a mission to raise $1 Million for a clinical trial and taking on challenges like Ironman to raise money and be an example for his son. So far, they’ve raised over six figures, been featured on GoodMorningAmerica.com and the Dan Karaty if I’m Being Honest podcast, and had TV spots in multiple major markets.

Stephen lives outside of Phoenix and spends his spare time training for his next Ironman and traveling with his family to create lifelong sighted memories for Luke. 

A Race Against Blindness: https://araceagainstblindness.org

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