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Episodes

180 - The Future of Inclusive Education & Workforce Readiness with Kenneth Mims
Feb. 20, 2026

180 - The Future of Inclusive Education & Workforce Readiness with Ke…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes physicist and educator Kenneth Mims, founder of Neurodiversity Education Research Center (NERC) and Science Prep Academy. Kenneth shares how his personal journ...

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179 - Why “Fixing Bodies” Is the Wrong Conversation with BE Alink
Feb. 17, 2026

179 - Why “Fixing Bodies” Is the Wrong Conversation with BE Alink

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron DeVries sits down with BE Alink, inventor, author, and founder of the Alinker walking bike, for a bold and thought-provoking conversation about inclusion, identity, and...

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178 - ADHD Is Not Laziness: Rethinking Inclusion for Kids and Adults with Tiara Brumberg
Feb. 13, 2026

178 - ADHD Is Not Laziness: Rethinking Inclusion for Kids and Adults …

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with ADHD and executive functioning coach Tiara Brumberg for a deeply human conversation about neurodiversity, inclusion, and grace. Tiara shares her personal...

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177 - When Parenting Becomes Caregiving: What No One Tells You with Lynette Weldon
Feb. 10, 2026

177 - When Parenting Becomes Caregiving: What No One Tells You with L…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with certified caregiver coach and mom of a daughter with Down syndrome, Lynette Weldon. Together, they explore the often unseen realities of caregiving—from ...

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176 - Gaming, Confidence, and Inclusion: Helping Kids Belong with Coach Yana
Feb. 6, 2026

176 - Gaming, Confidence, and Inclusion: Helping Kids Belong with Coa…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host Aaron sits down with Coach Yana, a children’s confidence coach using video games like Roblox and Minecraft to build social skills, confidence, and belonging. Together, they ...

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175 - Humor, Healing, and Inclusion: Rethinking Mental Health with Hufsa Ahmad
Feb. 3, 2026

175 - Humor, Healing, and Inclusion: Rethinking Mental Health with Hu…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes therapist, TEDx speaker, and disability advocate Hufsa Ahmad for a candid conversation about mental health, recovery, and what true inclusion requires. Hufsa s...

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174 - Decoding Cody: Faith, Inclusion, and the Voices We’ve Overlooked with Joe Infranco
Jan. 30, 2026

174 - Decoding Cody: Faith, Inclusion, and the Voices We’ve Overlooke…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes pastor, attorney, and author Joe Infranco to explore a fascinating intersection of faith, neurodiversity, and communication. Joe shares the story behind his bo...

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173 - Inclusion Is Built In: Designing Systems That Actually Work with Jon Zweifler
Jan. 27, 2026

173 - Inclusion Is Built In: Designing Systems That Actually Work wit…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Jon Zweifler, autism dad and founder of Reed AI, to explore what inclusion really looks like when it’s built into everyday systems—not just good intentio...

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172 - Inclusion Starts With Curiosity, Not Judgment with Jane Singleton
Jan. 23, 2026

172 - Inclusion Starts With Curiosity, Not Judgment with Jane Singlet…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with executive coach and neurodiversity advocate Jane Singleton to explore what inclusion really looks like in everyday life. Jane reframes inclusion as a beh...

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171 - Play From Your Heart: Inclusion, Disability, and the Power of Resilience with Scott Martin
Jan. 20, 2026

171 - Play From Your Heart: Inclusion, Disability, and the Power of R…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Scott Martin—husband, father, author, coach, teacher, and quad amputee—for a powerful conversation about resilience, identity, and inclusion. Scott share...

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170 - The Leonardo Trait: Creativity Beyond the Box with Angie Dixon
Jan. 16, 2026

170 - The Leonardo Trait: Creativity Beyond the Box with Angie Dixon

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with author and creative thinker Angie Dixon to explore late autism diagnosis, autistic burnout, and what true inclusion really looks like. Angie shares how d...

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169 - Supporting Grandchildren with Autism: Inclusion Starts at Home with Jennifer Kaufman
Jan. 13, 2026

169 - Supporting Grandchildren with Autism: Inclusion Starts at Home …

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with educator, school principal, author, and autism advocate Jennifer Kaufman to explore inclusion through the lens of grandparenting. Jennifer shares how her...

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168 - Thriving Where Life Finds You: Disability, Purpose, and Inclusion with Stephen Wagstaff
Jan. 9, 2026

168 - Thriving Where Life Finds You: Disability, Purpose, and Inclusi…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Stephen Wagstaff to explore what it truly means to thrive where life finds you. After a life-altering spinal cord injury at 19, Stephen shares his journe...

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167 - Why Schools Must Stop Being Afraid of Inclusion with Jake Edgar
Jan. 6, 2026

167 - Why Schools Must Stop Being Afraid of Inclusion with Jake Edgar

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with special education leader and advocate Jake Edgar to unpack what inclusion really looks like in practice. Drawing from nearly 15 years in self-contained c...

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166 - “You Matter”: Inclusion, Fatherhood, and the Power of Belonging with Jacob Esser
Jan. 2, 2026

166 - “You Matter”: Inclusion, Fatherhood, and the Power of Belonging…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Jacob Esser—dad, advocate, and founder of Dads of Down Syndrome—to explore what inclusion really looks like when it’s lived out daily. Jacob shares his p...

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165 - What Educators and Parents Get Wrong About Behavior with Dr. David Palmer
Dec. 30, 2025

165 - What Educators and Parents Get Wrong About Behavior with Dr. Da…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Dr. David Palmer, educator, advocate, and father of six neurodivergent children, for a powerful conversation about inclusion, belonging, and nervous system reg...

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164 - Inclusion Isn’t Optional: Lessons from the Professor of Perseverance with Dr. James Perdue
Dec. 26, 2025

164 - Inclusion Isn’t Optional: Lessons from the Professor of Perseve…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Dr. James Perdue, known as the “Professor of Perseverance,” to talk about resilience, inclusion, and life after a spinal cord injury. James shares the li...

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163 - Beyond Placement: What Real Inclusion Looks Like with Tim Villegas
Dec. 23, 2025

163 - Beyond Placement: What Real Inclusion Looks Like with Tim Ville…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Tim Villegas, Director of Communications for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education and founder of the Think Inclusive podcast. Tim shares his pe...

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162 - Redefining Neurodivergence: Inclusion for All Minds and Bodies with Pasha Marlowe
Dec. 19, 2025

162 - Redefining Neurodivergence: Inclusion for All Minds and Bodies …

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with neuroinclusion expert and therapist Pasha Marlowe for a powerful conversation about what true inclusion really looks like. Together, they unpack late-in-...

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161 - Different, Not Broken: Rethinking Neurodiversity with Lila Low-Beinart
Dec. 16, 2025

161 - Different, Not Broken: Rethinking Neurodiversity with Lila Low-…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with psychotherapist and neurodiversity educator Lila Low-Beinart for a powerful conversation on what true inclusion looks like from the inside out. Lila shar...

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160 - Making Every Child a Reader: Inclusion from Day One - The Eyewords Approach with Jennifer Orr
Dec. 12, 2025

160 - Making Every Child a Reader: Inclusion from Day One - The Eyewo…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with educator and inclusive literacy expert Jennifer Orr to explore how early learning, empathy, and universal design create meaningful access for every child...

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159 - Cultural Responsiveness That Sparks Real Inclusion with Jebeh Edmunds
Dec. 9, 2025

159 - Cultural Responsiveness That Sparks Real Inclusion with Jebeh E…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with educator, author, and cultural consultant Jebeh Edmunds for a rich conversation on inclusion, cultural responsiveness, and the power of storytelling. Jeb...

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158 - Guilt, Grace & Growth: What Parents with Chronic Illness Need to Hear with Hilary Hodge
Dec. 5, 2025

158 - Guilt, Grace & Growth: What Parents with Chronic Illness Need t…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with author and advocate Hilary Hodge to explore the realities of parenting with a chronic condition. Hilary shares her journey through severe asthma and Addi...

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157 - Grit, Gratitude, and Growing Through Change with Laura Bratton
Dec. 2, 2025

157 - Grit, Gratitude, and Growing Through Change with Laura Bratton

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with speaker and change-navigation expert Laura Bratton to explore her journey of losing sight as a teenager and learning to live fully in a sighted world. La...

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