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Episodes

Sept. 12, 2025

134 - Rare by Design: Building Spaces for Disability & Rare Disease V…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Kendra Gottsleben, a rare disease and disability advocate, to explore what true inclusion looks like in practice. Kendra shares her journey with Mucopoly...

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Sept. 9, 2025

133 - Dyslexia, Trauma, and the Power of Empathy with Ellen Busch

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes author and coach Ellen Busch for a powerful conversation on resilience, identity, and inclusion. Ellen shares her journey with dyslexia, the barriers she faced...

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Sept. 5, 2025

132 - Creating Inclusive School Cultures That Thrive with Dr. Robin H…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron sits down with Dr. Robin Harwick, founder and director of The Pearl Remote Democratic High School. Together, they dive into what true inclusion looks like in schools a...

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Sept. 2, 2025

131 - Veterans, Disability, and the Power of Community with Lyubim Ko…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron sits down with Lyubim Kogan, former Olympic ski jumper, 9/11 survivor, and founder of Wings for Heroes. Lyubim shares his powerful journey from growing up in the Sovie...

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Aug. 29, 2025

130 - Inclusion in Action: Parenting, Politics, and Policy with Carol…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes community activist and mother of three, Carol Waldman, for an engaging conversation on inclusion, advocacy, and the journey of raising a son on the autism spec...

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Aug. 26, 2025

129 - Dating with Disability: Strategies for Confidence and Connectio…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with counselor and coach Kathy O’Connell to explore the intersection of disability, inclusion, and dating. Kathy, who lives with cerebral palsy, shares her pe...

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Aug. 22, 2025

128 - Inclusion Beyond Labels: Lessons from a Sister’s Perspective wi…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes author, volunteer firefighter, and gym co-owner Mila Maxwell to share her story of growing up with a sister who has cerebral palsy and how that shaped her view...

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Aug. 19, 2025

127 - Disability, Determination, and More Than Able with Margie Ainsw…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Margie Ainsworth, host of the More Than Able podcast. Margie shares her perspective on growing up with hydrocephalus and agenesis of the corpus callosum, na...

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Aug. 15, 2025

126 - Lessons from Caregiving: Inclusion at Home and Beyond with Andr…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Andrew Davie, a clinical mental health counselor, author, and former educator whose life took an unexpected turn after surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm. And...

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Aug. 12, 2025

125 - Rethinking ADHD: From Disorder to Human Experience with Roman W…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Roman Wyden, life coach and host of ADHD IS OVER . Roman shares his journey of questioning his son’s ADHD diagnosis, choosing not to medicate, and focusing on ...

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Aug. 8, 2025

124 - Behavior is Communication: Understanding Inclusion Deeply with …

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron welcomes Rebecca Prejean, CEO of EB Graphics & Consulting, to discuss how her personal journey as a parent of an autistic child led to building a business focused on a...

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Aug. 5, 2025

123 - Inclusion, Autism, and Creativity in Action with Kyle Wright

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron talks with Kyle Wright, a content creator and advocate who received a late autism diagnosis during the COVID pandemic. Kyle shares how losing structure triggered his se...

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Aug. 1, 2025

122 - Inside Mama’s Heart: A Personal Story of Advocacy and Purpose w…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with nurse, author, and advocate Allyssa Meyerhofer to discuss her journey into disability advocacy following her daughter Gabby’s rare diagnosis of Trisomy 9...

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July 29, 2025

Inclusive by Design: Practical Tools for Neurodivergent Success with …

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes autistic self-advocate and tech leader Shea Belsky for a candid and insightful conversation on neurodiversity, leadership, and authentic inclusion. Shea shares...

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July 25, 2025

Inclusion Starts With You: A Deep Dive into Self-Acceptance with Duff…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes hypnotist and coach Duff McDuffee for a powerful conversation on neurodivergence, self-acceptance, and shifting from punishment to progress. Duff shares his pe...

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July 22, 2025

Empowering Neurodivergent Voices Through AI with Derek Crager - Episo…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Derek Crager, founder of Practical AI and AIforAutistics.com, for a powerful conversation about late autism diagnosis, the intersection of AI and neurodiversit...

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July 18, 2025

Beyond the Sentence: Disability, Bias, and the Legal System with Matt…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Matt Melvin, author of Bullied Behind Bars , about inclusion, transformation, and the role faith plays in healing and justice. Matt opens up about his exper...

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July 15, 2025

How to Be a Better Ally at Work and Beyond with Dr. Victoria Mattingl…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Dr. Victoria Mattingly, CEO of Mattingly Solutions and author of Inclusalytics , for a powerful conversation on allyship, inclusive leadership, and redefining ...

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July 11, 2025

Navigating College with Neurodivergence: A Parent's Guide with Dr. Er…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Dr. Eric Endlich, founder of Top College Consultants, to explore college readiness and inclusion for neurodivergent students. From practical advice on navig...

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July 8, 2025

Inclusion Starts with Literacy: Eye Reading & Ear Reading with Daniel…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Daniela Feldhausen, founder of Kids Up Reading Tutors, to explore the connection between literacy and inclusion. Daniela shares her inspiring journey from lawy...

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July 4, 2025

Building Life After High School for Autistic Adults with April Ratchf…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with April Ratchford, an autistic occupational therapist and advocate for neurodivergent young adults. April shares her personal journey as a late-diagnosed auti...

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July 1, 2025

Disability, Motherhood, and the Fight for Belonging with Julie Barth …

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Julie Barth, a mother of six and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach. Julie shares her journey raising a daughter with primordial dwarfism. Together, ...

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June 27, 2025

Faith, Disability, and the Power of Empathy with Desiree Taylor - Epi…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron sits down with Desiree Taylor, a deaf author, advocate, and mom, to discuss her personal journey with hearing loss and raising a child with the same condition. Desiree...

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June 24, 2025

Beyond the Diagnosis: Seeing the Divine in Our Children with Kanika V…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Kanika Vasudeva, an energy coach and Akashic records healer, for a powerful conversation on soul contracts, energetic healing, and inclusion. Kanika shares how...

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