Episodes
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...