There Is More with Kelle Hampton - Episode 16

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There Is More with Kelle Hampton – Episode 16

The Recap

Kelle Hampton is a mother, blogger, and author of the New York Times best-seller, Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected, which centers on the birth of her second daughter, Nella. Kelle’s story is an inspirational journey that perfectly captures the triumph of the human spirit. After giving birth to a daughter with Down Syndrome, Kelle’s world was forever changed. While this wasn’t what she planned for her life, Kelle realized that the happiness she found in her daughter Nella was more than enough for her.

In this episode, Kelle and Jennifer discuss Nella’s birth story and the range of emotions Kelle felt during that week. Kelle discusses her family dynamic and the choice to celebrate Down Syndrome rather than hide or glorify it. Kelle recalls emotionally charged moments of motherhood and the transformation she went through personally throughout this journey. Finally, Jennifer and Kelle advocate for parents to start talking to their kids about Down Syndrome, dyslexia, and other topics that society has deemed taboo.

Episode Highlights

01:20 – Introducing Kelle
03:03 – Kelle talks about life pre-husband and children, including her childhood
05:06 – How Kelle met her husband, Brett
06:14 – Kelle describes the birth of her daughter, Nella
09:08 – Kelle recalls the moment the doctors told her that Nella had Down Syndrome
12:15 – The inspirational speech Kelle’s sister gave when she first visited the hospital
14:26 – The importance of writing the birth story a week after Nella was born
17:40 – Kelle educates the audience on Down Syndrome
23:25 – How Kelle, Brett, and Nella communicate with one another
24:56 – Why Kelle and her family made a commitment to celebrating Down Syndrome
27:03 – How Nella’s birth led to Kelle becoming more aware and compassionate
28:58 – Jennifer and Kelle discuss the importance of ‘naming and claiming’
32:32 – Advocating for parents to talk to their kids about Down Syndrome
35:09 – Kelle talks about her work and holding onto her identity as an individual
38:28 – Kelle urges women everywhere to act and start working towards their dreams
40:31 – Kelle’s upcoming projects
42:45 – What does Kelle think about when she hears the word MILF?
43:28 – What is something Kelle has changed her mind about recently?
46:01 – How does Kelle define success?