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Episodes

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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Why Traditional Therapy Fails Parents and What We Can Do About It with Stephanie Fluger - Episode 95
April 29, 2025

Why Traditional Therapy Fails Parents and What We Can Do About It wit…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron sits down with Stephanie Fluger, founder of Connection Therapy Clinic, to explore the raw realities of parenting a neurodivergent child. Stephanie shares her personal ...

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Smashing Stereotypes: Nurturing Masculinity with Jack Kammer - Episode 94
April 25, 2025

Smashing Stereotypes: Nurturing Masculinity with Jack Kammer - Episod…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Jack Kammer, retired social worker and men's advocate, for a heartfelt discussion about the importance of fatherhood, inclusion, and nurturing masculinity. The...

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The Blind Kitchen: Inclusion Through Adaptive Cooking with Debra Erickson - Episode 93
April 22, 2025

The Blind Kitchen: Inclusion Through Adaptive Cooking with Debra Eric…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron sits down with Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen, to talk about blindness, independence, and inclusive cooking. Debra shares her journey of losing her sight...

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Creative Motherhood and the Power of Storytelling with Heidi Fiedler - Episode 92
April 18, 2025

Creative Motherhood and the Power of Storytelling with Heidi Fiedler …

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes writer and editor Heidi Fiedler for a heartfelt conversation about parenting, inclusion, and navigating the IEP process. Heidi shares her family’s journey with...

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Neurodiversity at Work: Why We All Benefit with Pazbi Zavatzki - Episode 91
April 15, 2025

Neurodiversity at Work: Why We All Benefit with Pazbi Zavatzki - Epis…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes entrepreneur and neurodiversity advocate Pazbi Zavatzki. Pazbi shares his journey from childhood cancer survival and temporary paralysis to a late ADHD diagnos...

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From Behavior to Belonging: Shifting the Education Lens with Danielle Sullivan - Episode 90
April 11, 2025

From Behavior to Belonging: Shifting the Education Lens with Danielle…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Danielle Sullivan, a neurodivergent educator, writer, and founder of Neurodiverging, about redefining inclusion through the lens of neurodiversity. Danielle...

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The Power of Music in Raising Kids with Special Needs with Craig Parks - Episode 89
April 8, 2025

The Power of Music in Raising Kids with Special Needs with Craig Park…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Craig Parks — a dad, musician, and longtime advocate for kids with special needs. Craig shares his journey raising a son on the autism spectrum, the power of m...

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The Fight Against Ableism: Disability Advocacy in Action with Hollis Peirce - Episode 88
April 4, 2025

The Fight Against Ableism: Disability Advocacy in Action with Hollis …

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron welcomes Hollis Peirce — a disability advocate, historian, and podcaster — to discuss accessibility, ableism, and the power of inclusive design. Hollis shares personal...

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Navigating Career Loss, Disability, and Entrepreneurship with Maria Chapman - Episode 87
April 1, 2025

Navigating Career Loss, Disability, and Entrepreneurship with Maria C…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Maria Chapman, a ghostwriter and founder of Journey 2 Success , a nonprofit supporting disabled entrepreneurs. Maria shares her powerful journey from teaching ...

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From Isolation to Community: Building Support Networks with Sara Willoughby - Episode 86
March 31, 2025

From Isolation to Community: Building Support Networks with Sara Will…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes author and chronic illness advocate Sara Willoughby. Sara shares her journey with chronic illness, discussing the challenges of misdiagnosis, navigating relati...

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