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Episodes

Empowering Neurodivergent Voices Through AI with Derek Crager - Episode 119
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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Beyond the Sentence: Disability, Bias, and the Legal System with Matt Melvin - Episode 118
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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How to Be a Better Ally at Work and Beyond with Dr. Victoria Mattingly - Episode 117
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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Navigating College with Neurodivergence: A Parent's Guide with Dr. Eric Endlich - Episode 116
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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Inclusion Starts with Literacy: Eye Reading & Ear Reading with Daniela Feldhausen - Episode 115
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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Building Life After High School for Autistic Adults with April Ratchford - Episode 114
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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Disability, Motherhood, and the Fight for Belonging with Julie Barth - Episode 113
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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Faith, Disability, and the Power of Empathy with Desiree Taylor - Episode 112
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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Beyond the Diagnosis: Seeing the Divine in Our Children with Kanika Vasudeva - Episode 111
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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Faith, Disability, and the Power of Belonging with Jeannie Ewing - Episode 110
June 20, 2025

Faith, Disability, and the Power of Belonging with Jeannie Ewing - Ep…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes author and speaker Jeannie Ewing for a heartfelt conversation about parenting, inclusion, grief, and redefining faith. Jeannie shares her journey of raising a ...

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Empowered Parents: Bridging the Gap to Inclusive Schools with Dr. Diana Fannon - Episode 109
June 17, 2025

Empowered Parents: Bridging the Gap to Inclusive Schools with Dr. Dia…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Dr. Diana Fannon—special education director, bilingual school psychologist, and parent of a child with autism. Together, they explore the power of informed con...

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Judgment-Free Notes: Inclusion and Empathy Through Music with Lital Yohay - Episode 108
June 13, 2025

Judgment-Free Notes: Inclusion and Empathy Through Music with Lital Y…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Israeli singer-songwriter and genre-blending artist Lital Yohay. Lital shares her personal journey with a hearing disorder, her unique definition of inclusion,...

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Making Music Matter: Inclusion Through Music Therapy with Samantha Foote - Episode 107
June 10, 2025

Making Music Matter: Inclusion Through Music Therapy with Samantha Fo…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Samantha Foote, a board-certified music therapist, neurodivergent mom of three, and podcast host of Every Brain is Different . They explore Samantha’s journey ...

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Seizures, Strength and Storytelling: Parenting Through Challenges with Constance Lewis - Episode 106
June 6, 2025

Seizures, Strength and Storytelling: Parenting Through Challenges wit…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Constance Lewis, a nurse practitioner turned children’s book author and mom of three, to explore how emotions, inclusion, and advocacy intersect. Constan...

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Jesus, Justice, Inclusion and the LGBTQ+ Believer with Romell Parks-Weekly - Episode 105
June 3, 2025

Jesus, Justice, Inclusion and the LGBTQ+ Believer with Romell Parks-W…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Pastor Romell Parks-Weekly for a powerful conversation on faith, identity, and inclusion. Romell shares his journey as an openly gay pastor in a formerly non-a...

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Beyond the Label: Creating a Life of Inclusion and Joy with Karen Hale - Episode 104
May 30, 2025

Beyond the Label: Creating a Life of Inclusion and Joy with Karen Hal…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Karen Hale—life coach, podcast producer, and mother of a son on the autism spectrum. Karen shares her family’s powerful journey through diagnosis, exclusion, a...

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Delilah vs. the Ghastly Grimm: A Story of Inclusion and Strength with T.L. McCoy - Episode 103
May 27, 2025

Delilah vs. the Ghastly Grimm: A Story of Inclusion and Strength with…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron welcomes author and psych nurse T.L. McCoy, who shares the heartfelt inspiration behind her children's book Delilah vs. the Ghastly Grimm . Written for her granddaught...

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Neurodivergent, Not Broken: Rethinking What ‘Normal’ Means with Dr. Kristen Williamson - Episode 102
May 23, 2025

Neurodivergent, Not Broken: Rethinking What ‘Normal’ Means with Dr. K…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Dr. Kristen Williamson, a late-diagnosed neurodivergent counselor, autism advocate, and proud “neurospicy” mom. Together, they explore how inclusion look...

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How Companies Are Bleeding Money by Ignoring Inclusion with Paolo Gaudiano - Episode 101
May 20, 2025

How Companies Are Bleeding Money by Ignoring Inclusion with Paolo Gau…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron sits down with Paolo Gaudiano, author of Measuring Inclusion and founder of Aleria.tech, to explore a data-driven, business-savvy approach to inclusion. Paolo shares h...

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Building Resilience Through Chronic Illness and Caregiving with Jenn Fredericks - Episode 100
May 16, 2025

Building Resilience Through Chronic Illness and Caregiving with Jenn …

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with resilience coach and chronic illness warrior Jenn Fredericks. Together, they explore Jenn’s journey through two kidney transplants, her daughter's courag...

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Breaking ADHD Myths & Building Inclusive Spaces with Sue Day - Episode 99
May 13, 2025

Breaking ADHD Myths & Building Inclusive Spaces with Sue Day - Episod…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes ADHD coach and author Sue Day for a powerful conversation about inclusion, neurodiversity, and practical strategies for thriving with ADHD. Sue shares her pers...

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How Accessible Design Fuels Independence with Marlee Kivens - Episode 98
May 9, 2025

How Accessible Design Fuels Independence with Marlee Kivens - Episode…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Marlee Kivens, a trailblazer in disability advocacy and independent living. Marlee shares her powerful journey of living with spina bifida, gaining indep...

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The Story Behind Chandler the Handler and Inclusive Leadership with Kem Frasier - Episode 97
May 6, 2025

The Story Behind Chandler the Handler and Inclusive Leadership with K…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Kem Frasier, an inspiring educator and leader who shares her journey and powerful insights on creating real inclusion in schools and communities. Together, the...

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The Power of Advocacy: Inclusion Starts at Home with Emily Levy - Episode 96
May 2, 2025

The Power of Advocacy: Inclusion Starts at Home with Emily Levy - Epi…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Emily Levy, founder of EBL Coaching, to explore practical strategies for inclusive education. Emily shares her journey growing up in special education, t...

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