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Episodes

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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Why Traditional Math Education Fails & How to Fix It with Dr. Craig Hane aka Dr. Del - Episode 85
March 30, 2025

Why Traditional Math Education Fails & How to Fix It with Dr. Craig H…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron interviews Dr. Craig Hane aka Dr.Del, a math educator passionate about making math accessible and practical. Dr.Del shares his insights on why traditional math educatio...

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The Future of Accessibility: Why We Must Go Above & Beyond with Jenna Udenberg - Episode 84
March 29, 2025

The Future of Accessibility: Why We Must Go Above & Beyond with Jenna…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes disability advocate Jenna Udenberg. Jenna shares her journey from being diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis at age seven to becoming a passionate acce...

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Everybody Dance: The Power of Inclusion in the Arts with Dan Watt - Episode 83
March 28, 2025

Everybody Dance: The Power of Inclusion in the Arts with Dan Watt - E…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Emmy-winning filmmaker Dan Watt, director and producer of Everybody Dance , a documentary about the transformative power of dance for children with disabilitie...

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The Power of Advocacy: Lessons from The Alien Savant with Janet Elliott - Episode 82
March 27, 2025

The Power of Advocacy: Lessons from The Alien Savant with Janet Ellio…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Janet Elliott, author of The Alien Savant , to discuss her nonverbal autistic brother Michael’s journey. Janet shares personal stories of her family's fight fo...

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Beyond the Stigma: Disability, Independence & Social Perceptions with Devon Wieters - Episode 81
March 26, 2025

Beyond the Stigma: Disability, Independence & Social Perceptions with…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron interviews Devon Wieters, a disability advocate and podcast host. Devon shares her advocacy work on the SSI Restoration Act and the struggles disabled individuals face ...

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The Power of Self-Acceptance: How Disability Shaped My Life with Emily Goodson - Episode 80
March 25, 2025

The Power of Self-Acceptance: How Disability Shaped My Life with Emil…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with writer and speaker Emily Goodson about her journey with disability, self-acceptance, and inclusion. Emily shares her experience of acquiring a disability at...

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Inclusion Beyond the Classroom: Social & Emotional Learning Matters with Lois Letchford - Episode 79
March 24, 2025

Inclusion Beyond the Classroom: Social & Emotional Learning Matters w…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron welcomes Lois Letchford, a literacy specialist and author, to discuss her son’s journey from being labeled as a failure in first grade to earning a PhD in Applied Math...

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Making Inclusion Practical: Jobs, Education & Policy for Autism with Crystal Jordan - Episode 78
March 23, 2025

Making Inclusion Practical: Jobs, Education & Policy for Autism with …

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron welcomes autism advocate and philanthropist Crystal Jordan. Crystal shares how her son’s autism diagnosis ignited her passion for advocacy, inclusion, and employment o...

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Planning for Two Lifetimes: Securing Your Child’s Future with Michael Ringel - Episode 77
March 22, 2025

Planning for Two Lifetimes: Securing Your Child’s Future with Michael…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes financial expert Michael Ringel to discuss essential financial planning for families of children with disabilities. They explore the importance of planning for...

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Building Bridges, Not Barriers: The Power of Social Connection with Wendy Hooton - Episode 76
March 21, 2025

Building Bridges, Not Barriers: The Power of Social Connection with W…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron welcomes Wendy Hooton, an author and advocate for Down syndrome inclusion. Wendy shares her journey of raising her son with Down Syndrome, highlighting the evolving me...

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Beyond Sight: Inclusion, Tech, and Music with Curtis Jackson - Episode 75
March 20, 2025

Beyond Sight: Inclusion, Tech, and Music with Curtis Jackson - Episod…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Curtis "Curveball" Jackson, a blind entrepreneur, hip-hop artist, and podcast host. Curtis shares his journey growing up blind, navigating public school, an...

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Parenting Through Challenges: Finding Strength in Resilience with Jason Tuttle - Episode 74
March 19, 2025

Parenting Through Challenges: Finding Strength in Resilience with Jas…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Jason Tuttle, a devoted father and advocate, about his journey raising two children with complex medical needs. Jason shares the profound challenges and joy...

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Inclusion Matters: Shining a Light on Hidden Disabilities with Michelle Steiner - Episode 73
March 18, 2025

Inclusion Matters: Shining a Light on Hidden Disabilities with Michel…

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Michelle Steiner, a writer, speaker, and paraeducator, about her journey living with a learning disability. Diagnosed with dyscalculia in kindergarten, Mich...

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Unlocking Communication: The Power of Patience with Jennifer Celeste Briggs - Episode 72
March 17, 2025

Unlocking Communication: The Power of Patience with Jennifer Celeste …

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Jennifer Celeste Briggs, author of Watching Sarah Rise , to discuss her journey parenting a daughter with special needs. Jennifer shares how the Son-rise...

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