1. The Heart Behind More Than Milestones: My Journey as a Mom, A Pediatric PT, & A Woman Finding My Voice Again

Welcome to the very first episode of More than Milestones ! In this debut conversation, host KC Rickerd introduces herself, sharing her story as a pediatric physical therapist, mom of three, and advocate for caregivers navigating child development. KC opens up about how her journey was shaped by her own mother’s career, her transition from a physical therapist assistant to a Doctor of physical therapy & pediatric specialist, and her shift into early intervention services. She reflects on the challenges of adapting therapy to telehealth during the pandemic and how that season inspired her to build a supportive community for parents & caregivers on Instagram. But KC’s story isn’t just about milestones—it’s about real-life motherhood, marriage after kids, navigating mental health struggles and diagnoses, the pressure of showing up authentically on social media, and everything in between. Through More than Milestones , she’s creating a space where parents and professionals can come together, share honest stories, and learn practical tools for supporting children’s growth and development. Whether you’re a parent looking for child development resources, navigating early intervention, or simply craving community in your motherhood journey, this podcast is for you. Be sure to subscribe to More than Milestones wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss the upcoming episodes packed with insights, encouragement, and conversations about parenting beyond the typical milestones. Links 💻 Website & Blog: https://www.milestonesandmotherhood.com/ 📱Follow KC for daily motor milestone tips & parenting support: https://www.instagram.com/milestones.and.motherhood/ 🎧 Follow podcast updates & new episode drops: https://www.instagram.com/more.than.milestones/ 🆓 Get my free tummy time training: Mastering Milestones with Confidence https://www.milestonesandmotherhood.com/freetraining 📬 Join the email list for milestone tips + podcast updates https://idyllic-hat-942.myflodesk.com/fwefz61097 🛒 Shop KC’s favorite mom & baby finds: https://links.milestonesandmotherhood.com/amazon/amazonstorefrontmm 🤝 Sponsor or guest inquiries? Contact us at podcast@milestonesandmotherhood.com Love what you’re hearing? Follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow mom or caregiver who needs a little less pressure and a little more support. 🤍 This episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.