Changing The Chances

By Maxwell Myers

Follow our hosts Alisha and Jesse Chance talk about their story growing and learning to be special needs parents. New episodes every Monday unless something explodes.

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Episode 51 - Holidayzz

Changing The ChancesNov 28, 2022

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Episode 85 - Catching Up

Hey so, due to life and some technical difficulties we have been gone... but we're back! Time to play some catch up on the last few weeks!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

May 06, 202436:07

Episode 84 - Breaking down caregivers breaking down

Today our hosts talk about some of the physical struggles that have happened since the twins were born.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Apr 01, 202436:04

Episode 83 - Stages of parenthood

Our hosts talk about the whole experience of parenthood and how it changes throughout the years.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Mar 11, 202428:39

Episode 82 - Realizations of being comfortable

Sorry if the audio is a little weird, we can now record without Maxwell here to make it easier for him and this is our first try! Today we talk about what we do that might be considered odd around Piper.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Feb 26, 202433:16

Episode 81 - New year, new school

Hey we are back! We may have missed some weeks, our bad. You know how it be. But Piper is going to that new school!

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Feb 05, 202429:54

Episode 80 - Christmas Special

We actually have an episode about Christmas ON Christmas!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Dec 25, 202339:14

Episode 79 - Finding the words

Our hosts talk about updates to Piper's communication. What has worked, what doesn't, and what they are doing to hopefully help give Piper a voice.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Nov 20, 202323:04

Episode 78 - Really? That's what you asked?

We're back... again! Sorry for the delays. Today we're talking about things we've been asked.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Nov 13, 202338:59

Episode 77 - I guess all things change

Sorry we've been away! Everything is fine but we do have some upcoming news for Piper.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Oct 09, 202324:02

Episode 76 - T.R.I. DOUBLE GRR that spells trigger

In this episode our hosts talk about a something everyone deals with in their own way, trauma. It's out there, and we all experience it differently.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Sep 11, 202330:08

Episode 75 - Easy peasy, quick and easy

School has started! Today our hosts talk about some updates and the brand new school year!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Aug 28, 202320:32

Episode 74 - How we were raised

We're back! After a lot of events happening this summer our hosts return with a talk about how they were raised differently.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Aug 21, 202347:53

Episode 73 - We made it

Piper is home from surgery! Our hosts talk about how it went and what is to come hopefully.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Jul 17, 202319:09

Episode 72 - Short and to the point, surgery

Surgery is around the corner, our hosts talk about what Piper will be undergoing in more detail.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Jul 03, 202316:46

Episode 71 - Prepping for surgery

Piper is having a surgery soon, our hosts talk about how they are preparing for the hospital stay and more.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Jun 26, 202331:13

Episode 70 - For the dads, well we tried

Father's day is around the corner! Our hosts talk about Dad's and Jesse's thoughts about being a parent to celebrate the upcoming holiday!

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Jun 12, 202338:45

Episode 69 - Found the groups but still searching for our people

Today our hosts talk about communities and how it can be difficult to feel like you fit even when you do.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Jun 05, 202332:45

Episode 68 - Oh the abundance

You never realize how much your kids accumulate... everything over the years. Our hosts talk about the struggles of having a lot of toys, clothes, and more that build up but you just can't quite get rid of it easily.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

May 29, 202331:50

Episode 67 - The end is near, School the end of school

May is here, school is almost over, and the sun is (sort of) out. Our hosts talk about the upcoming plans for summer and hopefully the fun things in the future!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

May 15, 202326:10

Episode 66 - Sometimes work gets the best of you

Our hosts talk about the topic of people in their line of work. Sometimes you start a career with high hopes only to spend all your time hating what you do and sometimes it effects the people around you.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

May 08, 202333:27

Episode 65 - Road trips, Birthdays, and more!

We're back! Sorry we missed a few weeks but we have come back with news about the vacation and more!

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

May 01, 202321:48

Episode 64 - GG, here we come

The Chances are going on vacation! Our hosts talk about the experience and preparation it takes to go on a vacation or really anywhere.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Apr 10, 202321:03

Episode 63 - Labels and titles and things, Oh my!

Our hosts talk about how they see labels. Everyone has different terms they prefer and don't and we share our thoughts on ours.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Mar 27, 202335:19

Episode 62 - One small step for us, one giant leap for Piper

Alisha's birthday was recently! Along with the fun times of that, Piper got to spend the night somewhere for the first time in a long time.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Mar 20, 202320:52

Episode 61 - Extra human in the mix

Over the week our hosts had someone stay with them for a while. What it was like to have another human in the house and what changed in the day to day.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Mar 13, 202331:15

Episode 60 - The way people see you

Today our hosts talk about how others talk to Piper. Some of the difficulties they have had in the past with others and how she shouldn't be babied.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Feb 27, 202331:03

Episode 59 - Mo' Money Mo' Problems

Our hosts talk about their experience with how they deal with finances before and after the twins were born. There are 2 sides to every coin.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Feb 20, 202322:45

Episode 58 - If you don't know, you don't know

In today's episode we get a taste of what really grinds our host's gears. A couple things that should be brought to attention for some people.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Feb 06, 202329:30

Episode 57 - Relationships: the unknown, the uncertain, and the changes

Our hosts talk about the struggles of building relationships with other people over the years.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Jan 23, 202332:27

Episode 56 - Communication is more than words

We're back! Today our hosts talk about how Piper has grown with her communication skills and what it's like. Everyone communicates in their own ways.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Jan 16, 202331:13

Episode 55 - All the good small things

Our hosts wanted to give their thoughts on the opposite side of the spectrum from the last 2 episodes, accomplishments. No matter how small they may seem to someone, they are huge to another.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Dec 26, 202237:36

Episode 54 - Everybody's pain is different

This is a follow up to our previous episode except let's talk about pain tolerance. Both emotionally and physically, everyone is different.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Dec 19, 202235:46

Episode 53 - It's death, not a contest cause everyone dies

Today we talk about something everyone will deal with in some way, shape, or form, death. Jesse and Alisha talk about their thoughts and how everyone should respect other's feeling about it.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Dec 12, 202231:07

Episode 52 - A year and still rolling... Kinda

We have reached episode 52 which, if we released an episode every week like we planned, would have been a full year of episodes! Our hosts talk about why they wanted to make the podcast.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Dec 05, 202229:49

Episode 51 - Holidayzz

The holidays are around the corner! Our hosts talk about upcoming events and how Piper acts around the holidays.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Nov 28, 202230:31

Episode 50 - Making big decisions for someone else

Piper sadly has some upcoming surgeries, our hosts talk about the new ones approaching and how it never get's easier.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Nov 07, 202238:34

Episode 49 - This is Halloween!

Halloween has come! Jesse and Alisha's favorite holiday is right around the corner! Not only are they excited for the holiday but also the yearly cousin birthday brunch is here!

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Oct 24, 202229:12

Episode 48 - Kat's got your back

Today we have another special guest! Alisha's friend Kat has joined the podcast today and they talk about what they have learned together as their 2 daughters grew up together.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Oct 17, 202235:06

Episode 47 - Winter is coming

Winter is coming, Alisha and Jesse talk about their experience with Piper during the cold months. Come listen to the small tips they use to keep her sick free.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Oct 10, 202240:03

Episode 46 - Go-Go-Gadget Hospital

Our hosts talk about tips and experiences that they have learned with all of their hospital visits with Piper. Maybe one of their previous adventures might help you out in the future with your hospital visits.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Oct 03, 202237:33

Episode 45 - Just hanging, talking

Today is kind of a chill day! Our hosts talk about some fun stuff that's happened recently along with updates to how Piper is doing in school. We also have the answer to the first trivia question we posed last week!

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Sep 26, 202231:21

Episode 44 - Jealousy, a thief of joy

Jealousy, we all experience it within our lives. Our hosts talk about their experience with it since the twins were born and share a few stories.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changingthechances/

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Sep 19, 202252:11

Episode 38 - Disability Pride month baby!!!!!

July is Disability Pride month! We may not have planned ahead but today we talk how Disability Pride month came to be, the flag, all the things!

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance

Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm

Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers

Song by: Sophie's Place

Aug 08, 202234:31

Episode 37 - Dogs are family too, let me tell you about it

Sorry we missed a week but we're back with an update! All the things that happened over the 2 weeks both good and bad. The Chance's got to spend a day at Lagoon!

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance
Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm
Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers
Song by: Sophie's Place

Aug 01, 202229:33

Episode 36 - All the medical hullabaloo

Today the hosts take a deep dive into all the conditions Piper goes through. We also have our first ever listener submitted question!

Hosts: Alisha and Jesse Chance
Podcast logo by: Rebecca Wolf Kalm
Producer and Editor: Maxwell Myers
Song by: Sophie's Place

Jul 18, 202240:56

Changing The Chances

By Maxwell Myers

Available on

Episode 51 - Holidayzz

Changing The ChancesNov 28, 2022

Episode 85 - Catching Up

Episode 84 - Breaking down caregivers breaking down

Episode 83 - Stages of parenthood

Episode 82 - Realizations of being comfortable

Episode 81 - New year, new school

Episode 80 - Christmas Special

Episode 79 - Finding the words

Episode 78 - Really? That's what you asked?

Episode 77 - I guess all things change

Episode 76 - T.R.I. DOUBLE GRR that spells trigger

Episode 75 - Easy peasy, quick and easy

Episode 74 - How we were raised

Episode 73 - We made it

Episode 72 - Short and to the point, surgery

Episode 71 - Prepping for surgery

Episode 70 - For the dads, well we tried

Episode 69 - Found the groups but still searching for our people

Episode 68 - Oh the abundance

Episode 67 - The end is near, School the end of school

Episode 66 - Sometimes work gets the best of you

Episode 65 - Road trips, Birthdays, and more!

Episode 64 - GG, here we come

Episode 63 - Labels and titles and things, Oh my!

Episode 62 - One small step for us, one giant leap for Piper

Episode 61 - Extra human in the mix

Episode 60 - The way people see you

Episode 59 - Mo' Money Mo' Problems

Episode 58 - If you don't know, you don't know

Episode 57 - Relationships: the unknown, the uncertain, and the changes

Episode 56 - Communication is more than words

Episode 55 - All the good small things

Episode 54 - Everybody's pain is different

Episode 53 - It's death, not a contest cause everyone dies

Episode 52 - A year and still rolling... Kinda

Episode 51 - Holidayzz

Episode 50 - Making big decisions for someone else

Episode 49 - This is Halloween!

Episode 48 - Kat's got your back

Episode 47 - Winter is coming

Episode 46 - Go-Go-Gadget Hospital

Episode 45 - Just hanging, talking

Episode 44 - Jealousy, a thief of joy

Episode 43 - Kids and their curiosity

Episode 42 - Maybe hard but not sad

Episode 41 - School dayz

Episode 40 - Back to school jitters

Episode 39 - Staycation's all I ever wanted

Episode 38 - Disability Pride month baby!!!!!

Episode 37 - Dogs are family too, let me tell you about it

Episode 36 - All the medical hullabaloo