Episodes
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...
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...
156 - Changing Minds, Changing Worlds: Inclusion from the Inside Out …
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Joshua Dvorkin—a psychotherapist, coach, and spinal cord injury survivor—who shares his extraordinary journey of defying medical odds and rebuilding his life a...
155 - We Are the Most Beautiful People: Redefining Disability and Bea…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron welcomes artist, activist, and art therapist Zian Chavez, producer of the award-winning documentary We Are the Most Beautiful People: Adults with Disabilities . Zian s...
154 - Beyond Presuming Competence: Seeing Every Learner’s Brilliance …
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron sits down with Dr. Vaish Sarathy — educator, scientist, and mom to an 18-year-old non-speaking poet with Down syndrome and autism. Together they unpack what it truly m...
153 - Mind, Body and Inclusion: A New Approach to Neurodiversity with…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron welcomes London-based healer and coach Jacob Reimann, who shares his transformative journey from trauma and mental illness to developing an integrative process for hea...
152 - Holding Space, Not Pity: A Conversation on Dignity and Disabili…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron sits down with Dr. Kim Fields, a former corporate executive turned educator, advocate, and coach, who shares her journey from burnout to rediscovering purpose after lo...
151 - Curiosity as the First Step Toward Inclusion with Dr. Kristen D…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron sits down with Dr. Kristen Donnelly — researcher, social worker, and co-owner of an intentional, nontraditional manufacturing company in Philadelphia. Together, they u...
150 - I Can Totally Do That: Youth Leadership and Disability Advocacy…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron talks with high school senior and disability advocate Alena Skinner, who shares her journey of inclusion through 4-H, adaptive horseback riding, and her own podcast, I...
149 - Created in God’s Image: Rethinking Disability with Jeremy Neuhe…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron sits down with Jeremy Neuheisel, a passionate advocate for disability inclusion, faith, and purpose. Jeremy shares his personal journey navigating life with a disabili...
148 - Something Special Be: Family, Disability, and the Fight for Dig…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron talks with author and advocate Hugh Flynn, whose memoir Something Special Be captures the journey of seeking conservatorship for his brother with a disability. Hugh sh...
147 - Radical Self-Compassion and the Power of Authenticity with Elen…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron sits down with trans non-binary life and recovery coach, Elena Rangel, for an honest conversation about inclusion, authenticity, and self-compassion. Elena shares thei...
146 - Advocacy with Grace: Redefining Digital Inclusion with Eric Din…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with legally blind entrepreneur and inclusion advocate Eric Dingler to unpack what it really means to make digital and physical spaces accessible for all. Eri...
145 - Inclusion by Design: Building Learning Spaces That Work for Eve…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Tracy King, CEO of InspirEd, to unpack the intersection of neurodiversity, inclusion, and leadership. Tracy shares their late-in-life AuDHD diagnosis and...
144 - Stripping Away Labels: Inclusion and the Mind of Christ with Ja…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes James Early, host of The Bible Speaks to You podcast, to explore what it truly means to live with the mindset of Christ. James shares insights from his prison ...
143 - Yoga, Coaching, and Intuition: Tools for Inclusive Living with …
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Tera Ajeet, a coach, spiritual guide, and advocate born blind in the Netherlands. Together they explore the meaning of inclusion, reframing limitations as stre...
142 - Beyond Accommodations: True Inclusion for Dyslexic Learners wit…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes dyslexia researcher and advocate Russell Van Brocklen to share his journey from struggling with a first-grade reading level to transforming the way students wi...
141 - Magnetosphere: Film, Synesthesia, and Inclusion with Nicola Rose
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes filmmaker and storyteller Nicola Rose to discuss her latest feature film, Magnetosphere , a coming-of-age story centered on a neurodivergent girl discovering s...
140 - Disability Curious: Rethinking Inclusion and Accessibility with…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Roxy B. Rocker, a disability advocate, entrepreneur, and media creator who has lived through decades of change in the disability rights movement. Roxy sh...
139 - Breaking Myths: Neurodivergence and Sexuality with Amy Lang
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with sexuality educator Amy Lang to explore how parents can approach conversations about bodies, relationships, and sexuality—especially with neurodivergent c...
138 - Undivided.io: Empowering Parents Through Technology and Inclusi…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Seth Besse, CEO of Undivided.io, to explore how technology, advocacy, and lived experience can transform support for families raising children with disab...
137 - Myelin My Shoes: Inclusion, Music, and Living with MS with Robe…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Robert “B-Cide” Cardillo II, a rapper, author, and entrepreneur whose journey through music and life was reshaped by his multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Ro...
136 - Redefining Inclusion: Strengths, Structure, and Support with Bl…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Blake Baumann and Pickens Calhoun for a powerful conversation on neurodiversity, parenting, and inclusion. Blake shares his journey of being diagnosed with aut...
135 - Designing Therapy Spaces That Truly Support Families with Brook…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Brooke Garren, an autistic, ADHD, and dyslexic licensed clinical social worker and founder of Uniquely You Behavioral Health and Affirming Minds Coaching an...