Episodes
Podcasting, Inclusion and Authenticity with Sam Mitchell - Episode 31
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron interviews Sam Mitchell, an autism advocate, podcast host of Autism Rocks and Rolls , and public speaker. Sam shares his journey of overcoming exclusion, bullying, and...
Creating Space for Neurodiversity in Eating Disorder Recovery with Ne…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron interviews Nefrit El-Or, an advocate for eating disorder recovery and late-diagnosed autism awareness. Nefrit shares her journey from feeling broken to embracing self-...
Disability, Independence, and Breaking Stereotypes with Tracee Garner…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron interviews Tracee Garner, an author, disability advocate, and wheelchair user. Tracee shares insights on redefining inclusion, the challenges of accessibility, and her ...
Empathy and Equity: Building Belonging in Education with Dr. Kendra H…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Dr. Kendra Hall, an educator specializing in equity and inclusion in higher education. They explore the nuances of inclusion, focusing on creating environments...
The Power of Play-Based Learning and Music with Bryson Tarbet - Episo…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron welcomes Bryson Tarbet, a neurodiverse former music educator and foster dad, to discuss practical approaches to inclusion. Bryson shares his personal experiences growi...
Building Bridges: Parents and Teachers as Partners with Alexis Welch …
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Alexis Welch, a seasoned special education teacher and master IEP coach, to discuss practical strategies for fostering inclusion for children with disabilities...
Inclusive Conversations: How Curiosity Leads to Connection with Dr. J…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron interviews Dr. Julie Pham, a Vietnamese refugee and entrepreneur who founded CuriosityBased. Dr. Pham discusses “curiosity-based inclusion,” a concept encouraging open ...
Challenging Myths and Stereotypes in Disability Inclusion with Nicola…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron welcomes Nicolas Comstock, a disability advocate who shares his personal journey with inclusion. Nicolas discusses his view that true inclusion means being valued for ...
Beyond Inclusion: Building True Belonging for Kids with Disabilities …
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron interviews disability advocate John Fela about his experiences as a father to a child with autism and his work with Joni and Friends, a global Christian disability org...
Empathy and Inclusion: Lessons from a Cancer Survivor with Lindsay Pe…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron interviews Lindsay Perry, who shares her personal journey with breast cancer and reflections on inclusion, empathy, and resilience. Lindsay describes how her cancer exp...
Advocacy in Action: A Guide to True Inclusion with Win Charles - Epis…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron interviews motivational speaker and author Win Charles, who shares her personal journey with cerebral palsy and her experiences with inclusion, advocacy, and resilience...
Fatherhood, Advocacy, and Overcoming Bias with Jey Young - Episode 20
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron welcomes Jey Young, a remarried father and mental health clinician. Jey shares his experiences growing up with a rare neuromuscular disorder called Andersen-Tawil synd...
The Power of Self-Advocacy and Inclusion with Katey Fortun - Episode …
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron speaks with Katey Fortun, a motivational speaker and advocate for people with disabilities. Katey shares her personal journey of growing up with a learning disability ...
Customizing Life: Embracing Disability and Creativity with Dōmo Jones…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron interviews Dōmo Jones, an author, entrepreneur, and podcast host. Dōmo shares her journey with a disability, detailing her diagnosis with a brain tumor at age nine, whi...
How Connection Fuels Mental Health and Inclusion with Kimberly Michel…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron interviews Kimberly Michelle, a mental health advocate and tabletop gamer, about her journey in mental health advocacy and the importance of inclusion. Kimberly shares...
Autism, Empathy, and Global Inclusion with Joanne Copeland - Episode …
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron interviews Joanne Copeland, who shares her story as a mother of twins with autism in Australia. Joanne opens up about the challenges of balancing different educational ...
Breaking Barriers: Ableism, Disability Pride, and Inclusive Communiti…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Tiffany Yu, CEO & Founder of Diversability and author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto . Tiffany shares her personal journey into disability advocacy following...
Inclusion Is More Than Presence: From Student to Special Ed Teacher w…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron interviews Rebecca Engle, a special education teacher diagnosed with autism. Rebecca shares her experiences as both a special education student and teacher, discussing ...
Navigating Inclusion and Accessibility in Life and Business with Erin…
In this episode of the Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron interviews Erin Perkins, a deafblind accessibility strategist, who shares her personal journey navigating life with dual sensory impairments. The conversation explores ...
Strengths, Vision, and Presuming Competence with Michelle Tetschner -…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron and guest Michelle Tetschner discuss their shared experiences advocating for inclusion in education for their children with disabilities. Michelle, the mother of a son...
How to Foster True Inclusion in Schools with Kayla Coburn - Episode 11
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron speaks with Kayla Coburn, an inclusion specialist and author, about the challenges of fostering inclusion in schools. Kayla shares her journey from paraprofessional to ...
The Power of Empathy and Inclusion: A Conversation with Joe Carr - Ep…
On this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, AAron welcomes Joe Carr, who discusses his journey with cerebral palsy and the use of an AAC device. Joe shares his experiences of inclusion in school, adaptive sports, and his ch...
Redefining Inclusion: The Social Model of Disability and Advocacy Str…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, AAron speaks with Dr. Cheryl Blankman, an experienced school psychologist and advocate for inclusivity in education. They discuss the nuances of inclusion, emphasizing the importa...
Barred from Your Child’s Special Ed Class? Take Action and Get Back I…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , AAron addresses the issue of parents being denied access to visit their child in special education classrooms. He discusses the common reasons given—privacy and safety—and explai...