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Fathers mentoring fathers of kids with special needs - presented by the Special Fathers Network. Host David Hirsch interviews some amazing fathers of kids with special needs.
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Dad to Dad 197 - Josh LaBelle, ED at Seattle Theatre Group&Father of Two Including a Son With Extreme ADHD&Other Challenges from 2022-04-15T15:01:40
Our guest this week is Josh LaBelle, Executive Director of the Seattle Theatre Group, a former drummer for musicians Sam Phillips and T Bone Burnett and a father of two including son Levi (8) who ...
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Dad to Dad 196 - Spela Mirosevic of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Co-Founder Of The CTNNB1 Foundation, Mother of Two, Including A Son With CTNBB1 from 2022-04-08T13:53:07
Our guest this week is Spela Mirosovic. who is a psychotherapist and biopsychologist, working as a researcher at the Medical University Ljubljana. Her work is focused on exploring unmet needs of c...
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Dad To Dad 195 - Susanna Peace-Lovell of Marina del Rey, CA Is An Outspoken Advocate for Families Raising Children With Special Needs from 2022-04-01T11:53:39
Our guest this week is Susanna Peace-Lovell, a single mother, certified life coach and advocate for the health and wellness of all special needs families. Susanna's daughter, Arizona, has ADHD, Ec...
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Dad to Dad 194 Dr. Al Freedman of West Chester, PA, A Psychologist Specializing In Rare Disease&Disability Lost A Son To SMA Recently. from 2022-03-25T12:49:55
Our guest this week is Al Freedman of West Chester, PA a Psychologist who specializes in counseling families touched by rare disease and disability. Al is a divorced father of two adult children;...
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Dad to Dad 193 Miguel Sancho of Larchmont, NY, An Emmy Award Winning TV Producer, Author&Father Of Two, Including a Son With CGD from 2022-03-18T12:48:37
Our guest this week is Miguel Sancho, of Larchmont, NY a journalist and an Emmy award winning TV producer. Miguel and his wife, Felicia Morton, have been married for 16 years and are the proud par...
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Dad to Dad 192 - Eliya Stromberg of Jerusalem, Author, Fatherhood Advocate&Father of Three, Including A Son With Down syndrome. from 2022-03-11T11:54:09
Our guest this week is Eliya Stromberg, the founder of Fathers Connect and author of Chosen Fathers. Eliya and his wife Esther have several grandchildren and parent of three grown children, includi...
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Dad To Dad 191 - Special Report Ukraine - With SFN Mentor Father Ruslan Vasyutin from 2022-03-09T20:15:40
Our guest on this SFN Dad To Dad Podcast 'Special Report' is SFN Mentor Father Ruslan Vasyutin of Kiev Ukraine, the father of a nine year old daughter with Cerebral Palsy, who is unable walk or tal...
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Dad to Dad 190 - Shandra Cubin Co-Founder of Special Hearts, A Dating App For Parents Of Kids With Special Needs&Who Has A Son Hyperlexia from 2022-03-04T16:40:18
Our guest this week is Shandra Cubin, co-founder of Special Hearts, a dating app for parents of kids with special needs. Shandra and her husband, Rich, have two children, including a son, Koen, who...
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Dad to Dad 189 - Amjad Farah, of Livonia, MI Father Of Three Including A Son With Epilepsy&Cognitive Impairment from 2022-02-25T06:24:49
Our guest this week is Amjad Farah, of Livonia, MI who is a global account director at PPG. Amjad and his wife Buthayna, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of three children:...
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Dad to Dad 188 - Tom D'Amato of St. Charles, IL, A Patent Advocate At Horizon Therapeutics, Serving Those With Special Healthcare Needs from 2022-02-18T14:52:53
Our guest this week is Tom D’Amato of St. Charles, IL who is a Patient Advocate at Horizon Therapeutics, a company dedicated to delivering medicines for rare, autoimmune and severe inflammatory dis...
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Dad to Dad 187 - Edgar Pacheco, Sr. of Pearland, TX, Father of Three Including Son Edgar, Jr. Who Was Born Without Arms Or Legs from 2022-02-11T11:01:50
Our guest this week is Edgar Pacheco, Sr., of Pearland, TX, a senior paralegal and father of three, including oldest child Edgar Jr. who was born without arms or legs. We’ll hear the story of the ...
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Dad To Dad 186 - Mark Miller of Marietta, GA, Leadership Guru&Author, Chick-fil-A Exec, Enlightened By A Son With Cerebral Palsy&Autism from 2022-02-04T14:25:55
Our guest this week is Mark Miller, of Marietta, GA a self proclaimed 'chicken salesman' and one of the original employees at Chick-fil-A, where he has worked for more than 40 years and currently s...
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Dad to Dad 185 - Lenn Boston of Kalamazoo, MI Retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, Father of Four Including A Child With Angelman Syndrome from 2022-01-28T06:53:23
Our guest this week is Leonard Boston of Kalamazoo, MI, a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, real estate agent, board member of Parent To Parent (P2P) USA, and father of four, including a daugh...
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Dad to Dad 184 Agust Kristmanns of Reykjavik, Iceland, Board Member of Einstokborn, Father of 3, Including a Son with 2Q37 Deletion Syndrome from 2022-01-21T13:35:47
Our guest this week is Agust Kristmanns, of Reykjavik, Iceland an electrician with three children, including middle child Ingi (20) who was diagnosed with 2Q37 Deletion Syndrome, a rare chromosome ...
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Dad to Dad 183 Jason Hsieh of University Park, WA, Founder of LakiKid&Father of Three, Including a Son With Autism from 2022-01-14T15:32:30
Our guest this week is Jason Hsieh of University Park, WA. Jason and his wife Miho have been married for 11 years and are the proud parents of three children: Moani (3) who has speech delays, Luan...
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Dad to Dad 182 - Dr. John DeGarmo, of Monticello, GA, Father of Six, Foster Parent to More Than 60&Outspoken Foster Care Advocate from 2022-01-07T14:35:45
Our guest this week is Dr. John DeGarmo of Monticello, GA. John and his wife, Kelly, are parents to six children and have opened their hearts and home to more than 60 foster children. John is found...
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Dad to Dad 181 - Don 'DJ' Joss of Renton, WA Is The Father Of 21, including 14 Adopted Kiddos&10 with Special Needs from 2021-12-31T13:01:45
Our guest this week is Don “DJ” Joss, owner of DJ’s Sportscards in Renton, Washington. Don and his wife, Amy, are parents to 21 children, including 14 adopted children (from China, Guatemala, Eth...
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Dad to Dad 180 - Josh Poynter of Bowling Green, KY - The Father Of Two Boys With Hemophilia from 2021-12-17T12:17:48
David Hirsch’s guest this week on the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast is Josh Poynter of Bowling Green, KY who is an estimator with Snake Steel in Nashville, TN. Josh and his wife, Monica, are parents to t...
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Dad to Dad 179 - Scott Newport Of Royal Oak, MI, A Carpenter&Father of Three - Lost His Son Evan, At Age 7, To Noonan Syndrome from 2021-12-10T13:14:31
David Hirsch’s guest this week is Scott Newport, an advocate for those with disabilities and special needs. Scott and his x-wife are parents of three including Evan, who sadly passed away at age 7...
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Dad to Dad 178 - Gary Martinez Of Colorado Springs, A Personal Fitness Trainer, Author&Single Father Of 2, Including A Child With Autism from 2021-12-03T06:06:30
David Hirsch’s guest this week on The Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Gary Martinez of Colorado Springs, CO, a personal fitness trainer, author and single father of two, including Mon...
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Dad to Dad 177 - Louis Geigerman, Founder Of National ARD/IEP, Father Of Two Including A Son With Aspergers Who Tragically Took His Own Life from 2021-11-26T12:35:27
David Hirsch’s guest this week is Louis Geigerman, founder of National ARD/IEP Advocates, a firm that represents parents of children with special needs in schools throughout Texas. Louis is the fa...
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Dad to Dad 176 - U.S. Army Colonel Mark Huhtanen Of Columbia, SC Is A 25 Year Combat Veteran With A 15 Year Old Non-Verbal Son With Autism from 2021-11-19T03:38:02
David Hirsch’s guest this week is Colonel Mark Huhtanen of Columbia, SC, a 25 year combat veteran of the US ARMY, who has served four active duty tours, and is the father of two, including a non-ve...
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Dad to Dad 175 - Dr. Harsha Rajasimha, Founder of Jeeva Informatics, Lost A Child To Edwards Syndrome (AKA Trisomy 18) Shortly After Birth from 2021-11-12T12:15:10
Our guest this week is Dr. Harsha Rajasimha of Herndon, VA who is the father of three as well as CEO and Founder of Jeeva Informatics, a human-centric software as a service, also known as SaaS, ena...
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Dad to Dad 174 - Jeremy Knakmuhs of Colorado Springs, CO Who Is The Father Of Three Including A Daughter With PFIC from 2021-11-05T07:05:08
Our guest this week is Jeremy Knakmuhs of Colorado Springs, CO who is a structural project engineer at CTL Thompson.
Jeremy and his wife, Emily, have been married for 8 years and are th...
Dad To Dad 173 - Marilyn York of Reno, NV Who Is The Mother Of Four&A Family Law Practitioner Who Specializes In Men’s Rights from 2021-10-29T05:06:29
Meet Marilyn York of Reno, NV the mother of four and one of the country's top family law practitioners who leads an all female practice specializing in men's rights.
Marilyn and Mike, h...
Dad to Dad 172 - Greg Hubert of Torrance, CA&Leader At Joni&Friends, Reflects On Having Three Boys On The Autism Spectrum from 2021-10-22T05:00:33
Meet Greg Hubert of Torrance, CA, who is an executive at Joni & Friends, the Christian Global Disability Ministry and father of three boys on the Autism spectrum.
Greg and his wife, Gina...
Dad to Dad 171 - Dan Habib of Concord, NH, Father of a Son with GNAO1&Award-Winning Nationally Recognized Documentarian from 2021-10-15T14:08:11
Our guest this week is Dan Habib, an outspoken advocate for the disabled, a gifted photojournalist and award winning documentarian. One of those documentaries is “Including Samuel” which profiles...
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Dad To Dad 170 - Paul Mannino, CFO At The Archdiocese of Chicago And Father Of Four, Including A Daughter With Down Syndrome from 2021-10-08T12:08:03
Our guest this week is Paul Mannino of Libertyville, IL, who is CFO at the Archdiocese of Chicago and the father of four, including Sofia (18) who has Down syndrome. Paul talks very openly and aut...
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Dad to Dad 169 - Frederick Jefferson of Houston, TX - Army Veteran&Founder Of Man II Man, A Group For Dads Raising Children With Autism from 2021-10-01T15:54:34
Our guest this week is Frederick Jefferson of Houston, TX, who is the father of three, an Army veteran, retiree from the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons and founder of Man II Man, a non-pro...
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Dad to Dad 168 - John Rosemond, Family Psychologist, Author, Speaker&'America's Most Widely Read Parenting Expert' from 2021-09-24T06:22:27
Our guest this week is John Rosemond of New Bern, NC, who is the father of two, grandfather of seven, a licensed family psychologist, the author of a dozen books on childrearing, a widely syndicate...
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Dad to Dad 167 - Mike Ensminger of Conroe, TX - A Stepfather To Three, Including A Son With Autism, Shares His Journey from 2021-09-17T05:33:51
Our guest this week is Mike Ensminger of Conroe, TX. Mike is the father of three, including Aaron, 15, who is autistic. We’ll hear about Mike’s journey as a stepfather to a child with special nee...
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Dad to Dad 166 - Dr. Taruj Ali - Father of Three&A Pulmonologist Reflects On Raising A Son With Severe Autism. from 2021-09-10T12:33:48
Our guest this week is Dr. Taruj Ali, a pulmonologist and father of three, including Daanish (20) who has severe Autism and is non-verbal. We’ll hear the Ali family story and with the help of orga...
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Dad to Dad 165 - Chad Lunt of Menlo Park, CA Reflects On Raising A Daughter with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy from 2021-09-03T13:56:33
Our guest this week is Chad Lunt of Menlo Park, CA. Chad is married to Cherisse and they have three children including Lucy, age 12, who has Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy. We’ll hear how the Lun...
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Dad to Dad 164 - Brian Martin - Father Of Twin Boys Born at 23 Weeks Weighing A Total Of 28 Ounces, The Smallest Ever To Survive&Thrive from 2021-08-27T13:15:26
Our guest this week is Special Father Brian Martin, father of eighteen-year-old twins born at 23 weeks, weighing 11 ounces and 1 lb 1 once, the smallest surviving twins on record. We’ll hear about...
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Dad to Dad 163 - Jim Stovall Founder Of The Narrative TV Network, Author of 51 Books And Gifted Speaker, Despite Being Blind. from 2021-08-20T13:21:43
Sometimes you come across a person who seems almost superhuman. A person who overcomes every obstacle thrown their way and constantly breaks new ground. Today’s guest is such a person. Jim Stovall...
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Dad to Dad 162 - Bailey Pratt, Father of Three, Co-Founder of The Jiselle Lauren Foundation, Named After His Daughter with Rett Syndrome from 2021-08-13T14:24:50
Our guest this week is Bailey Pratt of Franklin, TN. Bailey and his wife Jill are parents to three children, including Jiselle who has Rett Syndrome, a rare neurological genetic disorder that caus...
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Dad to Dad 161 - Canadian Entrepreneur Chris Jones, Father of Two, Including A Son With Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) from 2021-08-06T13:13:01
Our guest this week is Canadian entrepreneur Chris Jones, father of two boys; Trey (14) and Derek (17), who has Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as Dyspraxia. Interestingly,...
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Dad to Dad 160 - Osman Arain - A Financial Advisor of Pakistani Descent Reflects on Raising a Child Who is a Spastic Quad with CP&Autism from 2021-07-30T13:29:29
Our guest this week is Osman Arain, who is the father of four including Sarina, his oldest, who is a spastic quadriplegic with Cerebral Palsy and Autism.
Osman was born in Scotland, r...
Dad to Dad 159 - Ray Arata Co-Founder of The Better Man Movement&Author, Helps Men&Fathers Embrace Their Role in Families&Society from 2021-07-23T12:26:11
Our guest this week is Ray Arata, co-founder of the Better Man Movement, whose mission is "to Transform Culture Through Heart-Based Leadership." The Better Man Movement provides resources, support...
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Dad to Dad 158 - Tom Hamilton's Daughter, Bethany, Lost An Arm In A Shark Attack At 13&Has Inspired Others Around The World To Overcome from 2021-07-16T11:53:20
Our guest this week is Tom Hamilton. Tom has three children, one of whom, Bethany, is a champion surfer who lost an arm in a shark attack at age 13. But that didn’t stop Bethany! She still surfs, ...
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Dad to Dad 157 - Mary Anne Ehlert, Founder of Protected Tomorrows - Reflects On Life&Lessons Learned From Her Sister With Cerebral Palsy from 2021-07-09T09:22:08
Our guest this week is Mary Anne Ehlert, founder of Protected Tomorrows. Mary Anne reflects on the impact serving as a caregiver for her younger sister, Marcia, as well as her parents, on being a ...
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Dad to Dad 156 - Kyle Malone of Indianapolis, Father of Two, Including A Son Who Is An Elite Track Star&Legally Blind from 2021-07-02T09:44:24
Our SFN Mentor Father this week is Kyle Malone of Indianapolis has two children: Zion (12) and Noah (19). We’ll hear about the Malone family and how Noah has overcome his inability to see and is ...
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Dad to Dad 155 - Jeff Johnson of Anderson, SC, Father of Two, Including A Son With Hydrocephalus&Encephalocele from 2021-06-25T16:52:50
Our guest this week is Jeff Johnson of Anderson, SC. Jeff and his wife Michelle are parents of two boys, one of whom, Daniel, has hydrocephalus and encephalocele, and is unable to walk or talk. W...
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Dad To Dad 154 - Shane Madden of Collierville, TN - Works At Pfizer And Has A Son With Cerebral Palsy from 2021-06-18T18:36:06
Our guest this week is Shane Madden who works at Pfizer and is father to Marshall (6), who has Cerebral Palsy. We’ll hear how Shane and his wife, Emily, have raised young Marshall, about their as...
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Dad To Dad 154 - Shane Madden of Collierville, TN - Works At Pfizer And Has A Son With Cerebral Palsy from 2021-06-18T18:36:06
Our guest this week is Shane Madden who works at Pfizer and is father to Marshall (6), who has Cerebral Palsy. We’ll hear how Shane and his wife, Emily, have raised young Marshall, about their as...
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Dad to Dad 153 - Ray Morris, Former Firefighter, Father To A Son With Hemimegaloencephaly&Founder of Dads 4 Special Kids from 2021-06-11T09:52:09
Our guest this week is SFN Mentor Father Ray Morris, a former firefighter who does contract work for FEMA. Ray has two boys, including older son Zachary (32) who was diagnosed with Hemimegaloencep...
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SFN 152 - Jeremy Meinhardt, A Financial Advisor With Edward Jones Has A Daughter With Spina Bifida Who Loves To Play Wheelchair Basketball from 2021-06-04T16:14:51
Our guest on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Jeremy Meinhardt. Jeremy and his wife Meg have two children, Beck, 15 and Nellie, 12, who has Spina Bifida. We’ll hear about Jeremy,...
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SFN 151 - Rolando Lopez of Lewisville, TX - On A Mission To Rescue Youth&Women From Sex&Human Trafficking from 2021-05-28T16:10:42
Our guest this week is Rolando 'Ro' Lopez. Ro is a retired FBI special agent who rescues victims of child sex trafficking through the Freedom Shield Foundation. He’s a man on a mission: to save a...
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Dad to Dad 150 - Mitch Gardner of Jacksonville, FL Father of Four Including a Son With Autism from 2021-05-21T14:22:35
Our guest on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Mitch Gardner of Jacksonville, FL. Mitch and his wife Ellen have four children including 14-year-old Davis who has severe Autism and...
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Dad to Dad 149 - Felimon Hernandez of Olympia, WA Father Three Including Twins; One With Spina Bifida&The Other With Epilepsy from 2021-05-14T13:55:14
Our guest this week is Felimon Hernandez of Olympia, Washington. Felimon is a graphic designer and photographer. He and his wife have three children including 8-year-old twins, a son who has epil...
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Dad to Dad 148 - Ruslan Vasyutin of Kiev, Ukraine Has A Daughter With Cerebral Palsy&Is An Outspoken Advocate For Special Needs from 2021-05-07T11:48
Our guest on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Ruslan Vasyutin, a native Ukrainian businessman who has a daughter with Cerebral Palsy. In his mission to provide support, Ruslan fo...
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Dad to Dad 147 Azim Khamisa - Lost His Son To Gun Violence&Through TKF.org Has Reached Millions About Forgiveness&Teaching Non-Violence from 2021-04-30T11:31:40
Our guest on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Azim Khamisa. Azim was born in Kenya and is a successful international businessman. In 1995, Azim’s world was turned upside down when...
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Dad to Dad 146 - Larry Kaufman, Author&LinkedIn Expert Sheds Light On Overcoming Bullying from 2021-04-23T15:04:29
Our guest this week on the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Larry Kaufman. Larry talks to us about an issue we haven’t discussed before, the problem of bullying. Larry grew up being ...
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Dad to Dad 145 - Jeremy Kredlo of Seattle, WA Is Raising His Two Granddaughters with Special Needs from 2021-04-16T10:55:44
Our guest this week on the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast is Jeremy Kredlo. Jeremy is single and has two granddaughters with special needs, making Jeremy a senior member of the Special Fathers Network, a ...
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Dad to Dad 144 - Andy McCall of Greeneville, TN, Father of Three, Lost His Oldest Child Before Her 2nd Birthday from 2021-04-09T17:40:58
Our guest this week is Andy McCall of Greenville, TN. Andy is a career teacher and coach who has three children, including daughter, Penelope, who, sadly, passed away at age two, due to severe spe...
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Dad to Dad 143 - Warren Rustand: Husband, Father, Grandfather, Leader&Role Model To Countless Others - Part 2 from 2021-04-02T13:15:01
This week we’ll hear the final installment of David Hirsch’s conversation with Warren Rustand. Warren has led an exemplary life. He’s been a serial entrepreneur, a former White House Fellow, forme...
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Dad to Dad 142 - Warren Rustand: Husband, Father, Grandfather, Leader&Role Model To Countless Others - Part 1 from 2021-03-26T21:20:10
Our guest this week is legendary Warren Rustand. Warren’s career is as varied as it is interesting. He’s been a serial entrepreneur, served on 50 for-profit and non-profit boards, a former White H...
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Dad to Dad 141 - Rob Harris, Father Of Three, Two Who Passed At Birth - Advocates For 'Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep' A National Non-Profit from 2021-03-19T05:36:37
Our guest this week on the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Rob Harris of Littleton, CO. Rob tells the heartbreaking story of how he and his wife Gina lost two children at childbirth...
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Dad to Dad 140 - Young Girl With Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Benefits From The Love Of Her Father&Mother's Significant Other from 2021-03-12T20:08:04
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks to two Dads, Chris Wade and Travis Jorgensen. Chris is a divorced dad of three kids one of whom, Luca, has Wolf Hirschhor...
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Dad to Dad 139 - Lyle Liechty's Daughter with Down syndrome Inspired Him To Help Create DADS (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome) from 2021-03-05T23:09:35
Our guest this week is Lyle Liechty, a father of three including a daughter with Down syndrome. We’ll hear Lyle’s family story, which includes being adopted, and about his work with DADS (Dads App...
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Dad to Dad 138 Don Raineri - Father of Four Including Twins; One With Down Syndrome, The Other Who Passed Away At Childbirth from 2021-02-26T14:55:36
Our guest this week is Don Raineri, president of Dads of Steele. Don is the father of four children,, including twins; one with Down Syndrome and the other who, sadly, died at childbirth. We’ll h...
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Dad to Dad 137 Tony Gayle - US Marine&Army Veteran, Lost His Wife Days After Delivering Their Son, Who Has Special Needs - Part 2 from 2021-02-19T14:51:27
Our guest this week is Tony Gayle, a US Army and US Marine veteran as well as father of a son with special needs. He has an amazing story to tell and we’re hearing it in two parts. Last week we h...
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Dad to Dad 136 - Tony Gayle, A Marine&Army Veteran, Lost His Wife Days After Delivering Their Son, Who Has Special Needs - Part 1 from 2021-02-12T14:40:48
Our guest this week on the Dad to Dad Podcast is Tony Gayle, an Army and Marine veteran whose son has special needs. He’s got an amazing story to tell and we’ll hear it in two parts. This week, w...
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Dad to Dad 135 - Rob Kenney 'The YouTube Dad'&Creator Of The 'Dad How Do I?' Video Series With Over 3M Subscribers from 2021-02-05T19:52:57
Our guest on this Dad to Dad Podcast is Rob Kenney of Seattle, WA, who is also known as 'The YouTube Dad' with over 3 million subscribers. Rob has created more than 60 'Dad How Do I?' videos that ...
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Dad to Dad 134 - James Mack of Columbia, SC Has Been Dedicated to Serving the Autism Community Since 1982 from 2021-01-29T23:49:58
Our guest this week is James Mack of Columbia, SC. James has spent his career working with people who have Autism. He also has a step-son who is autistic. We’ll hear James’ unique story and many w...
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Dad to Dad 133 - Seven Time Emmy Award Winning Broadcast Journalist Rob Johnson Reflects On Growing Up With A Brother With Down Syndrome from 2021-01-22T18:37:54
Our guest this week is Rob Johnson who is a seven time Emmy award winning broadcast journalist and an outspoken advocate for those with disability. He has a brother, Edward (48) who has Down Synd...
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Dad to Dad 132 - Casey Parks of Mercer Island, WA Has A Son With CTNNB1 Syndrome, A Rare Genetic Deletion from 2021-01-15T19:37:38
Our guest on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Casey Parks of Mercer Island, WA., who is a deputy prosecuting attorney and father of two children, one of whom, Ford, was diagnosed ...
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Dad to Dad 131 - Phil Irwin Father of Successfully Separated Conjoined Twin Daughters - Part 2 from 2021-01-08T17:27:01
Our guest on this two-part Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Phil Irwin. Phil is the father of three girls including 1½ year old twins who were conjoined until August 2020, when surgeon...
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Dad to Dad 130 - Phil Irwin Father of Successfully Separated Conjoined Twin Daughters - Part 1 from 2021-01-01T16:11:37
Our guest on this special two-part Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Phil Irwin. Phil is the father of three girls including 1½ year old twins who were conjoined until jAugust, when su...
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Dad to Dad 129 -- Teacher Michael Striegl Dedicates His Life To Kids Including His Two Children With Autism from 2020-12-18T18:11:32
David Hirsch’s guest on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Michael Striegl. Michael is a teacher whose core mission is to help children. Michael himself has two kids who are both au...
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Dad to Dad 128 - Navy Veteran Evan Spotswood of San Clemente, CA Has Two Young Children With Autism from 2020-12-11T17:23:14
Our guest this week is Evan Spotswood of San Clemente, CA. Evan works in facilities management at Chapman University and has two children; Fletcher and June, who are both autistic. He served 5 1...
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Dad to Dad 127 Dr. Bob Franks - President&CEO of The Judge Baker Children's Center&Author of: Be A Better Parent from 2020-12-04T16:39:27
Our guest this week on The Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Dr. Bob Franks, who is a nationally recognized child psychologist, is the president and CEO of the Judge Baker Children’s Ce...
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Dad to Dad 126 Blair Cornell - Father of Four Including A Son With Dandy Walker Syndrome - JoyRide Car Club For Kids from 2020-11-27T18:08:07
Our guest on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Blair Cornell. Blair is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services and founder of JoyRide.org, a not for profit whose mission i...
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Dad to Dad 125 - New York Times Best Selling Author Bill Danko Lost His Father&Brother, Tony, to Multiple Sclerosis from 2020-11-20T19:04:36
Our guest on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is New York Times best selling author, Bill Danko. Sadly, Bill's dad, Milton, a WWII veteran, died at 38 from MS and his older brother,...
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Dad to Dad 124 - Legendary Endurance Bike Rider Lon Haldeman - Daughter Ericka Passed Away Before Her 1st Birthday Due to Infantile ALS from 2020-11-13T19:16:50
Our guest this week on the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast is Lon Haldeman, one of the world’s most well respected long distance, endurance bike riders of all time. He’s also and a mentor, of sorts, to our...
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Dad to Dad 123 - From Russia With Love: Alex Lyubelsky Has a Daughter with Autism, ADHD&Cognitive Challenges from 2020-11-06T20:01:56
David Hirsch’s guest on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Alex Lyebelsky. Alex and his family came to the U.S. from Russia when he was a boy. He now lives in Wheaton, Illinois and ...
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Dad to Dad 122 - SOAR Founder Stephen "Doc" Hunsley Lost His Son At Age 5 To Dravet Syndrome and Autism from 2020-10-30T11:58:45
Our guest this this week is Stephen "Doc" Hunsley . Doc is a father of three children, one of whom, Mark, sadly passed away at age five due to complications from Dravet Syndrome and Autism. Doc is...
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Dad to Dad 121 Attorney Bruce Hearey, Father of 7 Including A Daughter Who Is A Spastic Quadriplegic With Cerebral Palsy from 2020-10-23T20:48:06
Bruce Hearey is our guest this week on the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Bruce is an attorney who has 7 children, including 36-year-old Jill who is a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, unable to ...
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Dad to Dad 120 - Mark Arnold of Bournemouth, England, Advocates For Fathers Raising Children Like His Son, Who Has Autism&Epilepsy from 2020-10-16T14:11:39
Our guest on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast is Mark Arnold. Mark and his wife Clare live in Bournemouth, South England and are parents to Phoebe and James, who is autistic, has epi...
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Dad to Dad 119 - Al Feria Father Of Four Including A Non-verbal Son With Autism&Works With One Collective from 2020-10-09T12:07
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with special father Al Feria. Al has four children, including John, who is autistic and non-verbal. Al works for One Coll...
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Dad to Dad 118 - Dwayne Wiseman Reflects On Fathering Three Children With Dwarfism&Growing Up As A Little Person Himself from 2020-10-02T12:00
Our guest on this Dad to Dad Podcast is Dwayne Wiseman. Dwayne was born with Dwarfism and is short statured. He and his wife Sandy, who is also short statured, have four children; two with differe...
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Dad to Dad 117 Chris LaFriniare: Co-Creator of A Bunch Of Dads Facebook Group&Father of Zachary Who Has Autism from 2020-09-25T19:27:38
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Chris LaFriniere. Chris is the founder of the Bunch of Dads Facebook group that currently has over 120,000 members. ...
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Dad to Dad 116 - Daniel DeFabio Part 2 - Co-Founder of DISORDER: The Rare Disease Film Festival, Reflects On Losing A Son To Menkes Disease from 2020-09-18T18:30:43
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast It's the conclusion of host David Hirsch's conversation with multi media producer, director and marketer, Daniel DeFabio. Daniel and his wife Tin...
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Dad to Dad 115 - Daniel DeFabio Part 1 - Co-Founder of DISORDER: The Rare Disease Film Festival, Reflects On Losing A Son To Menkes Disease from 2020-09-11T16:22:47
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast host David Hirsch talks with multi media producer, director and marketer, Daniel DeFabio. Daniel and his wife Tina lost their oldest son Lucas (1...
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Dad to Dad 114 - SEND International Missionary Nathan Woerner And His Daughter with Angelman Syndrome from 2020-09-04T13:33:54
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, we hear from Nathan Woerner, a missionary with SEND international and a father of two children including Ada. (2), who has Angelman Syndrome. Nat...
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Dad to Dad 113 - Business Coach Jim Vaselopulos Talks of His Son's Dyslexia&Discovering His Own from 2020-08-28T15:44:53
In this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, guest and entrepreneur Jim Vaselopulos talks of the challenges faced by people with Dyslexia, including his 20-year-old son, Spyros and himself. ...
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Dad to Dad 112 - Jack Lavin, CEO of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Reflects on Raising a Child with Down Syndrome from 2020-08-21T22:38:42
Meet Jack Lavin. Jack has a storied business career including his current role as CEO/President of the Chicago Chamber of Commerce. He’s the father of three children including Emily, 24, who has Do...
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Dad to Dad 111 - Registered Nurse Roddy Vannoy Juggles Caring For COVID Patients And Two Daughters with Autism from 2020-08-14T16:47:24
In this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Roddy Vannoy about the challenges of being a single father of three girls, including two with autism. Roddy is a r...
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Dad to Dad 110 - Retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Stephen Drum Reflects On His Brother With Severe Special Needs from 2020-08-07T14:34:57
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Stephen Drum, a retired Navy SEAL who has a brother with significant special needs. Steve is a public speaker who t...
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Dad to Dad 109 Brian&Allen Lynch, Medal Of Honor Recipient, Reflect On Raising A Child With A Super Rare Genetic Disorder from 2020-07-31T17:57:36
This is the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. When we say Dad to Dad that’s exactly what we have today, because David Hirsch is talking to special father Brian Lynch and his father Allen...
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Dad to Dad 108 - Nik Nikic's Son Chris Who Has Down Syndrome Is Training for Ironman Florida - 1% Better Every Day from 2020-07-24T20:33:49
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast we hear from SFN father Nik Nikic. Nik has two children including son Chris (20), who has Down Syndrome. Nik has developed the 1% Better Every Day...
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Dad to Dad 107 - Mike Carmody Has A Brother With Down Syndrome&Is Co-Founder of Opportunity Knocks from 2020-07-17T13:41:30
Meet Mike Carmody whose brother John has Down syndrome. Mike has spent the last decade running Opportunity Knocks, a non profit that provides activities, programs and general kindness to young adul...
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Dad to Dad 106 - Meet Jose Velasco Who Has Two Kids On the Spectrum&Leads The SAP Autism At Work Program from 2020-07-10T14:29:38
In this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks to Jose Valesco, a VP at SAP Software Solutions and director of the SAP Autism at Work Program. Jose has two children who...
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Dad to Dad 105 - Dr. Richard Shuster, a Clinical Psychologist, CEO of Your Success Insights&Every Kid Rocks from 2020-07-03T12:07:44
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with
Dr. Richard Shuster, a clinical psychologist, CEO of Your Success Insights, a psychological assessment company...
Dad to Dad 104 - Dr. Stephen Grcevich, A Child&Adolescent Psychiatrist&Founder Of Key Ministry from 2020-06-26T11:51:36
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Dr. Stephen Grcevich, a child & adolescent psychiatrist and founder of Key Ministry, promoting meaningful connection...
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Dad to Dad 103 - HopeAnew.com Co-Founder Jonathan McGuire Talks About Raising A Son With Autism&Advocating For Other Families from 2020-06-19T13:38:28
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Jonathan McGuire. Jonathan and his wife Sarah are parents to Josiah and Jordan who is autistic. Jonathan and Sarah ...
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Dad to Dad 102 - Successful Serial Entrepreneur Robert Blackwell Has A Daughter With Autism Who Is Thriving from 2020-06-12T05:07:47
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Robert Blackwell, a successful serial entrepreneur who is founder of Killerspin, a luxury table tennis company that'...
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SFN Dad to Dad 101 Dr. Ben Satterfield - Has Two Kids with Down Syndrome&Spent a Career Helping Special Needs Kids Communicate from 2020-06-05T15:45
Ben Satterfield is David Hirsch’s guest on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast. Ben and his wife Pat are parents to five children, including Kathleen and Blake who both have Down Syndr...
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Dad to Dad 100 - IDF Ret. Major General Doron Almog: Lost His Son With Autism&Was The Force Behind Creating Aleh-Negev in Southern Israel from 2020-05-29T20:46:18
In this 100th episode of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, we are both honored and pleased to welcome a truly exceptional father, Doron Almog, retired Major General, Israel Defense Fo...
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Dad to Dad 99 - Dr. Lawrence Fung - Director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project&Father of a Child with Autism from 2020-05-22T15:58:51
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Dr. Lawrence Fung, a psychologist and Director of the Stanford University Neurodiversity Alliance. Dr. Fung and his...
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SFN 98 - David Hall Autism Advocate Who Also Has 3 Children On The Autism Spectrum from 2020-05-15T01:05:22
In this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks to Special Father David Hall, the founder of Life Guides For Autistics and Neuroguides. David has three children who are...
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Dad to Dad 97 - SFN Mentor Fathers&Adaptive Sports: A Compilation from 2020-05-08T18:27
We’ll hear excerpts of some of host David Hirsch’s conversations with five special fathers. These Fathers of kids with special needs have used adaptive sports to give their children’s lives purpose...
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Dad to Dad 96 - Hamilton and Broadway Star Miguel Cervantes Recounts the Passing of Daughter, Adelaide, Due to Epilepsy&Infantile Spasms from 2020-05-01T14:48
We are proud to present this very special edition of the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Host David Hirsch talks to special father Miguel Cervantes. Miguel performed the lead role of Al...
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Dad to Dad 95 - Joe Lofino Has A Two&Three Year Old With Fragile X Syndrome from 2020-04-24T11:00:26
The Special Fathers Network was created so that dads with an average of 10 or more years of experience raising a child with special needs, could share their insights with and mentor younger fathers...
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Dad to Dad 94 - Air Force Reservist, Youth For Christ Director and Stand Up Comic Jarell Roach Has Two Childen With Autism. from 2020-04-17T14:16:20
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks to Special Father, Air Force reservist and stand-up comic Jarrell Roach. Jarell, and his wife Kinesha, have four children...
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Dad to Dad 93 - Sam Rodriguez Turns Tragic Loss Into Incredible Acts Of Kindness. from 2020-04-10T14:23:47
From terrible tragedy comes forgiveness, which leads to incredible acts of kindness.
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks to Special Father Sam Ro...
Dad to Dad 92 Montage Of SFN Mentor Fathers Reflecting On Raising Children With Down Syndrome Dads from 2020-04-03T22:54:01
This is the Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast. Of the close to 100 Dads we’ve interviewed thus far, many are the proud parents of kids with Down Syndrome. So today we’re going to hear cli...
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Dad to Dad 91 Rob Wrubel, CFP, Special Needs Planner, Author and Father of a Daughter with Down Syndrome from 2020-03-27T19:08:08
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch speaks with Rob Wrubel, a father of three, including Sarah, who has Down Syndrome. Rob is a financial planner who specializes i...
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Dad to Dad 90 - Doctor&Boxer Hackie Reitman's Daughter's Aspergers Has Propelled Him To Advocate For Neurodiversity from 2020-03-21T13:46:38
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch speaks with Dr. Harold Reitman, a retired orthopedic surgeon and former professional heavy weight boxer, an author, a filmmaker...
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Dad to Dad 89 - SFN Mentor Fathers: Reflections On The Loss Of A Child With Special Needs from 2020-03-14T02:21:14
This SFN Podcast is a compilation of excerpts from earlier interviews of SFN Mentor Fathers who each lost a child with special needs. They are listed here in alphabetical order. The number relate...
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Dad to Dad 88 - Mark O'Halloran Has Six Adopted Children: 4 from Russian&2 from Mexican Orphanges from 2020-03-06T14:33:02
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch speaks with special father Mark O’Halloran. Mark and his wife, Gerlinde, have adopted six children, four from Russia and two ...
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Dad to Dad 87 - Juan Vagilenty Has Two Children with Special Needs: Pallister-Kallian&Down Syndrome from 2020-02-28T13:47:45
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch speaks with special Father Juan Vagilenty, a lawyer from Chicago. Juan and wife Anna, have two children with special needs. Ame...
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Dad to Dad 86 - Dan Morrissey Helped His Daughter with Cerebral Palsy To Start Emily's Bracelets from 2020-02-21T12:28:27
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch speaks with special father, Dan Morrissey. Dan and his wife Kristin have two children, one of whom, Emily, has Cerebral Palsy. ...
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Dad to Dad 85 - Don Garner's Daughter Frannie Was Diagnosed With a Brain Tumor at Age 8 from 2020-02-14T12:58:28
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch speaks with Don Garner. Don and his wife Alisa have three girls, one of whom, Francesca, was diagnosed with a brain tumor when ...
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Dad to Dad 84- Special Moments of the Dad to Dad Podcast from 2020-02-07T21:22
We’ve talked to over 80 Dads in the Dad to Dad podcast, presented by the Special Fathers Network, and in this episode we present a “greatest hits” version of the podcast. You'll hear many fathers c...
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Dad to Dad 83 - Jon Heckert Makes it Possible For His Son With Special Needs to Race and Hunt Among Other Activities. from 2020-02-01T02:57:37
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch speaks with Jon Heckert. Jon and his wife Doris are parents of a son, Jackson, who was diagnosed early in life with special nee...
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Dad to Dad 82 - Josh Avis, Father of 3 Adopted Children (2 With Down Syndrome)&Co-Founder of The Lucky Few from 2020-01-24T14:09:04
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch speaks with Josh Avis, father of three and cofounder of The Lucky Few Instagram account and podcast. Josh and his wife Heather ...
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Dad to Dad 81 - Jude Morrow Of Derry, Northern Ireland, Is A Father With Asperger's Syndrome. from 2020-01-17T14:45:19
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch speaks with special father Jude Morrow, of Derry Northern Ireland. Jude’s son, Ethan, doesn’t have special needs, Jude himself,...
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Dad to Dad 80 - Steve Mogul, Father of Two Daughters, Both with Very Rare Genetic Disorders from 2020-01-10T11:27:08
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch speaks with special father Steve Mogul, a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services and a father of two children who both h...
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Dad to Dad 79 - John Kimec, Principal at St. John de Sales High School, Father of Five&Son Michael Who Has Pierpont Syndrome from 2020-01-03T08:00:02
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, Host David Hirsch speaks with special father John Kimec, principal of St. John De Sales, a Catholic High School in Chicago, Illinois. John and hi...
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Dad to Dad 78 - Chad Johnson (ret. Army) Confronts PTSD With The Help Of Retrieving Freedom&His Oldest of Six Kids' CHARGE Syndrome from 2019-12-27T21:11:55
On this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad podcast, Host David Hirsch speaks with Chad Johnson. Chad is a father of six children and a military veteran with three tours of duty. Chad talks frankly...
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Dad to Dad 77 - Co-Founder/Owner Michael Kohler's Special Kneads&Treats Bakery Employs Dozens with Special Needs Including Son w Fragile X from 2019-12-20T16:37:10
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks to Special Kneads and Treats bakery co-founder/owner Michael Kohler. Michael is the father of two young adults, Ashley and Bradley, who at age 29...
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Dad to Dad 76 - Talk Radio Host Jeff Katz Treasures His Daughter, Julia, Who Has Global Development Delays from 2019-12-13T15:23:21
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with special father Jeff Katz. Jeff is the afternoon host of The Jeff Katz Show at News Radio WRVA, in Richmond Virginia. He has three children i...
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Dad to Dad 75 - Mark Paterson Speaks About the Challenges of Raising a Son With Autism&Little City from 2019-12-06T07:11
That’s Mark Paterson, an executive in the industrial equipment industry, and father of a boy who is autistic. Mark speaks candidly with our host David Hirsch about some of the difficulties of raisi...
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Dad to Dad 74 - Pastor Cory Estby Adopted Two Brothers Who Both Have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy from 2019-11-29T17:28:58
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks to special father, Cory Estby, the pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Grant Park, Illinois. Cory and his wife Christena have four children includi...
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Dad to Dad 73 - Dr. Jim Rigg's Son Daniel is Autistic and Diabetic from 2019-11-22T04:13
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks to special father, Jim Rigg, the superintendent of catholic education at the Archdiocese of Chicago. Jim has four children including Daniel, who ...
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Dad to Dad 72 - Shane Sondergeld, A Doctor From Down Under Whose Son Has 4Q Deletion Syndrome from 2019-11-15T08:47:42
In this Dad to Dad podcast host David Hirsch talks to Shane Sondergeld, a doctor from Brisbane, Australia. Shane is a father of three children including William, who was diagnosed with 4Q deletion ...
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Dad to Dad 71 - John Crowley Saved His Kids' Lives By Finding a Cure to Pompe Disease from 2019-11-08T14:05:44
Meet John Crowley, a special father of three kids with special needs. Two of those children have a rare genetic disorder called Pompe disease. John and his wife Aileen were told that Meghan and Pat...
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Dad to Dad 70 - Dan Tepperman, Father of Two Including a Son with Autism Who is Thriving At Little City from 2019-11-01T15:29:53
Host David Hirsch talks to special father, Dan Tepperman. Dan has two boys including 20 year old Scott who is autistic. Dan talks about the challenges and rewards of raising a child with special ne...
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Dad to Dad 69 - Tom Costello Is The Father Of Incredible Twin Boys With Autism. from 2019-10-25T13:00
Host David Hirsch talks to special father, Tom Costello. Tom has twin 17 year-old boys, both with Autism. Tom tells us their story and how they’re both are blessed with incredible empathy. It’s a ...
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Dad to Dad 68 - John Dodd, A Father of a Girl With Down Syndrome is Incredibly Upbeat! from 2019-10-04T16:57:34
John Dodd is our guest on this Dad to Dad podcast. John has a daughter with Down Syndrome. He’s also had some significant challenges in his life but has remained incredibly upbeat. He’s a model f...
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Dad to Dad 67- Jim Abrahams found a miracle cure to stop his son's seizures. from 2019-09-13T19:18
He’s written and directed some of the funniest movies to come out of Hollywood:
Airplane and Naked Gun among them. He’s Jim Abrahams, and he’s our guest on this Dad to Dad Podcast. Jim has a ...
Dad to Dad 66 - Jerry Castro's son Jack made a profound impact on his family&others before passing away at 15, due to his premature birth. from 2019-08-17T20:14:16
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Special Father Jerry Castro, a financial industry veteran and father of 8, including Jack who passed away from complications due to prematur...
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Dad to Dad 65 - John Felageller, Father of a Son With Autism, School Teacher, Blogger and Writer from 2019-08-09T12:46:18
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Special Father John Felageller, a 4th grade teacher and father of 11-year-old Christopher, who is autistic. John and his wife Elizabeth h...
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Dad to Dad 64 - Shane Lee, father of 5 children, 3 diagnosed with SMA including Jocelyn, who sadly passed away at age 4 1/2 from 2019-08-02T16:45:12
On this Dad to Dad podcast host David Hirsch talks to Shane Lee, a systems administrator and a father of five, including Jocelyn, who sadly passed away at age 4 ½ from complications related to Spin...
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Dad to Dad 63 - Kelly Moynihan, special father of Nicki who has Down Syndrome with some great advice. from 2019-07-26T16:07:50
Meet Kelly Moynihan, a retired oil industry veteran and a father of three, including Nicki who has Down Syndrome. Kelly has some sage advice for fathers of kids with special needs and he’s our gue...
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Dad to Dad 62 - Non-Profit Leader John Wagner wrote a book about his son David who has Down Syndrome. from 2019-07-19T12:47:56
On this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks to John Wagner, a father of three, including David who has Down Syndrome. John has also written a book his about his family called “Perfect: Sacr...
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Dad to Dad 61 - Jason Lehmbeck's son Noah has Fox-G1, a rare genetic disorder. from 2019-07-11T14:52
On this Dad to Dad podcast host David Hirsch talks to Jason Lehmbeck a father of three children, including Noah, who was diagnosed with Fox G1, a rare genetic disorder. We’ll hear about Jason’s fa...
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Dad to Dad 60 - Martin Cuevas: One of his 4 year old twin daughters has the rare Pitt Hopkins Syndrome from 2019-06-07T16:37:46
On this Dad to Dad podcast host David Hirsch talks to Martin Cuevas, father of twin 4-year-old girls, one of whom has the incredibly rare Pitt Hopkins syndrome. We’ll hear how Martin and his wife A...
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Dad to Dad 59 - Sean Farrell wouldn't change a thing about his son with Down Syndrome. from 2019-05-28T15:50:41
On this Dad to Dad podcast we hear from a father who feels blessed to have a boy with Down Syndrome, saying families that have someone with Down Syndrome, are statistically happier and have a bett...
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Dad to Dad 58 - Bob Mendez' son Robert was born with no arms and no legs and is a varsity high school football coach. from 2019-05-22T04:04:53
On this Dad to Dad podcast we hear the story of a boy who was born with no arms and no legs, who went on to become an inspiring and successful high school varsity football coach. Host David Hirsch...
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Dad to Dad 57 - Tim Kuck, co-founder of Nathaniel's Hope, named after his son who passed away at age 4 from 2019-05-15T03:53:27
In this Dad to Dad Podcast we talk with special father, Tim Kuck. Tim not only builds boats - he’s the COO of Regal Marine, but he’s also a special father to three children, including Nathanial who...
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Dad to Dad 56 - Chicago singing legend Wayne Messmer, a special Grandfather and Grand "Dude".. from 2019-05-07T20:07:37
In this Dad to Dad Podcast we talk with the legendary Chicago voice, Wayne Messmer. For decades Wayne has sung the national anthem for every sports team in Chicago. He’s been on TV, the radio, the...
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Dad to Dad 55 - Becky Davidson, a solo parent of a son with profound special needs. from 2019-04-28T20:59:07
In this Dad to Dad Podcast we talk with our first Mom. Becky Davidson is a podcaster, author and mother to Jon Alex, who has multiple special needs. Becky and her husband Jeff formed Rising Above M...
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Dad to Dad 54 - Rich Gathro, father of two young adults, including son, Will, who was born with a rare genetic disease, Schizencephaly. from 2019-04-21T23:13:46
In this Dad to Dad Podcast we meet Rich Gathro. Rich and his wife Kathy are parents of two young adults, one of whom, Will, was born with a rare birth defect, Schizencephaly. We’ll hear the Gathro...
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Dad to Dad 53 - Steve Duffley's son Christopher is a blind&Autistic internet singing sensation from 2019-04-14T19:16:04
In this Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with special father, Steve Duffley. Steve’s son Chris, who is blind and autistic, is an internet singing sensation who has inspired millions with...
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Dad to Dad #52- John Shouse, advocate for people with autism and dad of autistic son, Evan. from 2019-04-07T19:50:35
In this Dad to Dad Podcast host David Hirsch talks with John Shouse, father of three, including Evan, who is autistic. John advocates on behalf of people with autism in his home state of Tennessee...
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Dad to Dad 51- Bo Bigelow, father of two, including a child with Autism and USP7, a rare gene mutation. from 2019-03-28T15:26:32
In this Dad to Dad Podcast host David Hirsch talks with special father Bo Bigelow, a lawyer, cofounder of Disorder: A rare film festival and father of two, including Tess, who has a rare disease r...
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Dad to Dad 50 - Rick Bovell father five, including two boys on the autism spectrum from 2019-03-14T16:04
In this Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Rick Bovell, an ordained minister and father of five, including two boys on the autism spectrum. Rick works with other dads and families as...
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Dad to Dad 49 - Haki Nkrumah is devoted to helping teen fathers. from 2019-03-07T23:05
In this Dad to Dad Podcast we hear from the inexhaustible Haki Nkrumah, who has devoted his life to helping young fathers be better dads. Haki started the charitable organization Young Fathers of ...
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Dad to Dad 48 - Gregg Chalmers' son Ryan didn't let Spina Bifida keep him from being a sports champion. from 2019-02-28T20:59
In this Dad to Dad Podcast we hear from an amazing father with three amazing children. One of those kids, Ryan, is a Paralympic champion with Spina Bifida who has pushed his wheelchair all the way ...
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Dad to Dad 47- Seth Keiffer, country music artist, dad&stepdad of 4 including a child with autism from 2019-02-22T03:08:05
In this Dad to Dad podcast we hear from country music artist, Seth Keiffer, a fatherland stepfather of four including a child with autism. Seth has great stories to tell and great music as well. H...
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Dad to Dad 46 - Jon Ebersole, father of twin girls with Cerebral Palsy from 2019-02-14T17:39:19
In this Dad to Dad podcast we hear from special father, Jon Ebersole. Jon and his wife Peggy have three children including twin girls who both have Cerebral Palsy, Jon is also the Senior Director o...
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Dad to Dad 45 - Author Rick Daynes, Father of 5 including 3 Kids With Special Needs: Autism, Aspergers & Down Syndrome from 2019-02-08T01:11
In this Dad to Dad podcast we hear from special father, Rick Daynes. Rick doesn’t have a child with special needs, he has three children with special needs. And he’s written a book to help other ...
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Dad to Dad 45 - Author Rick Daynes, Father of 5 including 3 Kids With Special Needs: Autism, Aspergers&Down Syndrome from 2019-02-08T01:11
In this Dad to Dad podcast we hear from special father, Rick Daynes. Rick doesn’t have a child with special needs, he has three children with special needs. And he’s written a book to help other ...
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Dad to Dad 44 Tom Delaney - father of Jack, who has Down Syndrome from 2019-01-29T03:16:02
In this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with his guest Tom Delaney. Tom’s the president of Bankers Insurance Services, he has two boys Charlie and Jack who has Down Syndrome. We’ll he...
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Dad to Dad 43 - Charles Ware, whose son was seriously injured playing basketball from 2019-01-21T23:18:21
In this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Dr. Charles Ware, president emeritus of Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Ware’s son Matt was seriously injured while a...
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Dad to Dad 42 Paul Koza, a father of triplets, two of whom are autistic from 2019-01-14T19:18
Meet Paul Koza, a retired sales executive. Paul has four boys, two whom were diagnosed with autism. He’s an engaging guy and he’s our special guest on this Dad to Dad podcast. To find out more abo...
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Dad to Dad 41 - Author Stacy Tetschner wrote a book to help parents of kids with Down Syndrome. from 2019-01-07T18:13:47
He wrote the book “Windows into Heaven - Stories Celebrating Down Syndrome” He’s the father of three, including an adopted boy with Down Syndrome. He’s Stacy Tetschner and he has an amazing story t...
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Dad to Dad 40- Brent Chase works to help his autistic brother, Alec. from 2018-12-29T03:30:51
Our guest in this Dad to Dad podcast is special brother, Brent Chase. Brent grew up having a younger brother who’s autistic. We’ll hear Brent’s stories and how he’s working to develop products that...
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Dad to Dad 39 - Author Mark Maguire on raising a son with Cri Du Chat Syndrome. from 2018-12-21T20:50:52
He’s an author, a blogger and a special father. He’s Mark Wallace Maguire and he’s David Hirsch’s guest in this Dad to Dad podcast, presented by the Special Fathers Network. Mark is the author of...
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Dad to Dad 38 - Attorney Josh Jacobs on raising a child with Cerebral Palsy and a rare seizure disorder. from 2018-12-14T16:52:28
He’s a fellow who in believes in the human spirit and that people really want to help people. They just need to be asked. He’s Joshua Jacobs and he’s our guest in this Dad to Dad podcast. Josh an...
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Dad to Dad 37 - Matt Mooney lost his son Eliot after 99 days, then adopted Lena, with special needs from a Ukraine orphanage. from 2018-12-08T03:14:50
He’s an amazing guy. After living through the loss of his son, Eliot, after only 99 days, due to Trisomy 18, or Edwards Syndrome, Matt and his wife Ginny went on to form the charitable group 99 Bal...
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Dad to Dad 36 - Dave Elsinger, father of an autistic son and missionary at Reach Global. from 2018-11-14T18:13
David Hirsch talks to Dave Elsinger a father of two children including an autistic son. Dave is a leader and missionary with Reach Global of the Evangelical Freee Church of America and he’s our gue...
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Dad to Dad 35 - Ascendigo President Peter Bell on raising an autistic son. from 2018-10-21T19:00
Special Father Peter Bell tells David Hirsch about life raising an autistic son. Peter also shares his experiences helping other families deal with autism in his role as president of Ascendigo Aut...
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Dad to Dad 34 - Steve Bundy, Father of a Son with Autism&Muscular Dystrophy, Author&Exec at Joni&Friends from 2018-10-15T04:39
Meet Steve Bundy, author and Vice President of Joni and Friends, providing assistance to families with special needs around the world. Steve is father of two children, Jaron and Caleb who is autis...
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Dad to Dad 34 - Steve Bundy, Father of a Son with Autism&Muscular Dystrophy, Author&Exec at Joni&Friends from 2018-10-15T04:39
Meet Steve Bundy, author and Vice President of Joni and Friends, providing assistance to families with special needs around the world. Steve is father of two children, Jaron and Caleb who is autis...
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Dad to Dad 33.5 Highlights Podcast from 2018-10-08T02:49
Welcome to the Dad-To-Dad Highlights Podcast presented by the Special Fathers Network. Here’s a brief overview of host David Hirsch’s decades long commitment to fathers as well as snippets from so...
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Dad To Dad 33 - Lee Jorwic, a father of an autistic son, creates opportunities for the disabled. from 2018-09-28T16:10
Lee Jorwic, a manufacturers sales rep tells about his life with an autistic son and how facilitative communication has allowed Chris to share his thoughts with the world around him. We’ll also hear...
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Dad To Dad 32 - Special Father Bob Bjerkaas raises a child with Tourettes Syndrome and Rolandic Epilepsy from 2018-09-21T17:32
Special Father Bob Bjerkaas is David Hirsch’s guest in this Special Fathers Network Podcast. Bob and his wife Kerrie are parents of four children, Christopher, Maggie, Timmie and Nate. Christopher...
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Dad To Dad 31 - Sedona firefighter Kris Kazian on the loss of his daughter, Lexie, and the formation of the Lexie Kazian Foundation. from 2018-09-14T14:35
He’s a fire chief in Sedona Arizona, he had a daughter with special needs who sadly passed away at age two, and through it all he continues in his quest to help people. He’s Kris Kazian and he’s D...
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Dad To Dad 30 - A conversation with special father Paul Miller, author of "Love Walked Among Us." from 2018-09-07T17:19
In This Special Fathers Network podcast, David Hirsch talks to special father Paul Miller, an author of many books including, “Love Walked Among Us.” He’s also Executive Director of See JESUS, a g...
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Dad To Dad 29 - Kim "Rooster" Rossiter, founder of Ainsley's Angels, talks of his daughter with Neuroxinal Dystrophia. from 2018-08-28T23:03
In This Special Fathers Network podcast, David Hirsch talks to special father and just retired U.S. Marine, Kim “Rooster” Rossiter. Rooster and his wife Laurie are parents of three children, Briley...
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Dad To Dad 28 - How Minister and Special Father Joe Butler formed Ability Tree from 2018-08-22T00:49
In This Special Fathers Network podcast, David Hirsch talks to special father and ordained minister, Joe Butler. Joe and his wife Jen are parents of three children, Clara, Hanna and Micah, who has...
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Dad To Dad 27 - Lessons learned from Brian Rubin, an attorney who represents families with special needs kids. from 2018-08-15T02:56
In This Special Fathers Network podcast David Hirsch talks to special father, Brian Rubin, a lawyer who works with families with special needs kids. Brian and his wife Linda have been married 41 ye...
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Dad To Dad 26 - How David Friedman and his family of 6 worked together to raise their autistic son/ brother. from 2018-08-07T10:04
In This Special Fathers Network podcast David Hirsch talks to special father, David Friedman. David and his wife Diane are the parents of 4 children, Stacy, Jenna, Helene and Mathew who is autisti...
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Dad To Dad 25 - Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson opens up about his twins, one who is severely autistic. from 2018-07-28T12:31
In This Special Fathers Network podcast, David Hirsch talks to Special Father Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson. Rabi Artson and his wife Elana are parents of 25 year old twins, Shira and Jacob, who’s ...
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Dad To Dad 24 - Peter Morici, sight impaired dad, talks of life with an autistic child and another with ADHD. from 2018-07-21T16:15
In this Special Fathers Network podcast, host David Hirsch talks to Special Father Peter Morici, a father of two who has been visually disabled for the past several years. Peter and his wife Elena ...
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Dad To Dad 23 - Joe Ciriano of Cary, NC Reflects On Becoming A Widower&Raising Four Children Including A Daughter With Down Syndrome from 2018-07-14T15:05
Host David Hirsch talks to Special Father, Joe Ciriano. Joe and his late wife, Joy were married for 21 years and had four children. Ashley, 28, Emily, 25, Charles,18 and 14-year-old Grace who has ...
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Dad To Dad 23 - Joe Ciriano of Cary, NC Reflects On Becoming A Widower&Raising Four Children Including A Daughter With Down Syndrome from 2018-07-14T15:05
Host David Hirsch talks to Special Father, Joe Ciriano. Joe and his late wife, Joy were married for 21 years and had four children. Ashley, 28, Emily, 25, Charles,18 and 14-year-old Grace who has ...
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Dad To Dad 22 - A premature birth and the complications afterward help Adam Levy launch The Nora Project. from 2018-07-07T20:13
Host David Hirsch talks to special father Adam Levy. Adam is a personal trainer who lives in the Chicago area. He and his wife Lauren are parents of four year old Nora, who has complex medical n...
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Dad To Dad 21 - Sports radio legend Dan McNeil on raising his Autistic son and best friend, Patrick. from 2018-06-28T17:31
In this Special Fathers Network Podcast, Host David Hirsch talks to Chicago Sports radio legend, Dan McNeil. Dan has been broadcasting all across the radio dial throughout his 30 plus year career i...
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Dad To Dad 20 - Gene Andrasco Tells of Raising a Daughter With Alternating Hemiplegia a Rare Neurological Disorder.. from 2018-06-22T01:18:20
Meet Gene Andrasco. Gene and his wife Kelley are the proud parents of 2 children, 18 year-old Ryan and 17 year-old Kiley who has been diagnosed with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, or AHC. ...
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Dad To Dad 19 - How Brian Page, VP Shepherds College, raised a son with a brain bleed. from 2018-06-15T02:39:29
In this Special Fathers’ Network Podcast, David Hirsch talks to special father Brain Page. Brian and his wife Natalie are parents of four young adults including 21-year-old Benjamin who was born wi...
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Dad To Dad 18 - How Tom Landis hires and trains special needs employees at Howdy's Homemade Ice Cream. from 2018-06-07T15:46:20
In this Special Fathers Network Podcast we’re saying Howdy to Tom Landis of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, in Dallas Texas. In addition to serving great ice cream, Howdy’s is staffed almost exclusively...
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Dad To Dad 17 - How John Cronin, who has Down Syndrome, and his dad Mark launched John's Crazy Socks. from 2018-05-29T02:18:48
Meet John Cronin. John and his Dad, Mark, own the successful on-line business John’s Crazy Socks. John has Down Syndrome and it was his idea to start a business selling colorful crazy socks with ...
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Dad To Dad 16 - Rob Gorski Father of Three Boys With Autism&The Autistic Dad Blog&Website. from 2018-05-21T23:18:48
This Special Fathers Network Podcast features a series of conversations David Hirsch had over the last few months with The Autism Dad, Rob Gorski. Rob and his wife Liz are parents to three special ...
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Dad To Dad 15 - Dan Marquardt Father of 10 Including Six Adopted Kids With Special Needs. from 2018-05-14T14:43
In this Special Fathers’ Network Podcast, David Hirsch talks with Dan Marquardt, from Marquardt of Barrington, Buick GMC. Dan and with his wife Jennifer are parents to 9 children, including six ...
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Dad To Dad 14 - Rob Greenlee, VP Spreaker, tells of raising two children with ADHD. from 2018-05-07T17:06
David Hirsch talks to a special father who’s a media marketing manager, the head of partnerships at Voxnet and Spreaker and a podcaster extraordinaire, Rob Greenlee.
Rob has two children...
Dad To Dad 13 - Special Father Jim Mueller tells of raising a quadriplegic son with Cerebral Palsy. from 2018-04-29T00:06
David Hirsch talks to special father Jim Mueller. Jim and his wife Margot are parents of three children, Jessica, Lili and Luke, who was born as a spastic quaraplegic with cerebral palsy.
Jim...
Dad To Dad 12 - Shanne Sowards, a Former Teen Father, Steps up to Raise His Daughter&Mentor Teen Fathers from 2018-04-21T15:46
David talks to a special father who’s making a difference in Portland, Oregon. His name is Shanne Sowards who at the age of 15 became a father to his daughter Kendra. While the
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Dad To Dad 11 - The Legendary Dick Hoyt Who Has Pushed His Son Rick In 1,200+ Races Including 32 Boston Marathons&Six Ironman Triathlons. from 2018-04-14T21:43
David Hirsch talks to special father Dick Hoyt. Dick and his son Rick, a non-verbal spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, have competed in over 1200 races including 34 Boston Marathons and Six...
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Dad To Dad 11 - The Legendary Dick Hoyt Who Has Pushed His Son Rick In 1,200+ Races Including 32 Boston Marathons&Six Ironman Triathlons. from 2018-04-14T21:43
David Hirsch talks to special father Dick Hoyt. Dick and his son Rick, a non-verbal spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, have competed in over 1200 races including 34 Boston Marathons and Six...
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Dad To Dad 10 - Air Force vet Bob Roybal raises a gold medal winning Paralympic athlete. from 2018-04-07T23:29
David Hirsch talks with Air Force Vet Bob Roybal. Bob and his wife Michelle are parents of Brody Roybal, a forward for the U.S. Paralympic Hockey Team. Brody, 19, just won his second gold medal...
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Dad To Dad 9 - Scott Sowers Father Of a Daughter With Autism&Director of the Film Special Needs, from 2018-03-21T22:42:38
David Hirsch talks with film producer and director Scott Sowers. Scott and his wife Sharon live outside of Atlanta and are parents of a special needs daughter, Gloria. Scott produced and directed...
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Dad To Dad 9 - Scott Sowers Father Of a Daughter With Autism & Director of the Film Special Needs, from 2018-03-21T22:42:38
David Hirsch talks with film producer and director Scott Sowers. Scott and his wife Sharon live outside of Atlanta and are parents of a special needs daughter, Gloria. Scott produced and directed...
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Dad To Dad 8 - Jeff Aeder&His Wife Co-Founded Wolcott College Prep For Youth With Learning Differences from 2018-02-28T15:42
Jeff is a well respected Chicago real estate investor who has parlayed his success into so many different directions.
Along with his wife Jennifer Levine, they founded Wolcott College ...
Dad To Dad 8 - Jeff Aeder&His Wife Co-Founded Wolcott College Prep For Youth With Learning Differences from 2018-02-28T15:42
Jeff is a well respected Chicago real estate investor who has parlayed his success into so many different directions.
Along with his wife Jennifer Levine, they founded Wolcott College ...
Dad To Dad 7 - Clayton Frech&the Story Behind Founding Angel City Sports&Adaptive Athletics from 2018-02-21T17:29:39
David Hirsch talks with Clayton Frech, father of Ezra Frech. Ezra was born missing his left knee and fibula and with only one finger on his left hand, but through spirit, grit and determination Ez...
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Dad To Dad 6 - Paul Gianni And The Founding of Gigi's Playhouses for Individuals With Down Syndrome. from 2018-01-21T15:34
Paul and his wife Nancy are co-founders of Gigi's Playhouse, which are Down syndrome achievement centers for individuals, like their daughter Gigi, who have Down syndrome. There are now more than 3...
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Dad To Dad 5 - Actor Joe Mantegna's journey with his daughter Mia, who has Autism from 2017-12-21T17:45
Movie, television and Broadway star Joe Mantenga and his wife Arlene discovered that daughter Mia --- at two and a half years old --- was autistic. Joe shares his journey with listeners of raising ...
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Dad To Dad 4 - Jim Elliott: The Story Behind Founding Diveheart.org&Scuba As Therapy from 2017-11-21T17:41
Jim Elliott, the father of two daughters with disabilities and founder of Diveheart.org, changes lives by people with all abilities through scuba diving, scuba therapy and related activities.
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Dad To Dad 3 - Skip Gianopulos: Raising Four Daughters Including Two With Down Syndrome from 2017-11-14T19:32
Skip Gianopulos Is the father of four daughters; two with special needs. Take a listen to see just how this man's life has been changed, and how he's helped change the lives of many more through hi...
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Dad To Dad 2 - Randy Lewis: The Walgreens Story&Providing Employment For Those With Disability from 2017-11-07T19:38
The Father Who Was Transformed By His Son's Autism.
And it would lead him, to then transform the lives of thousands of other "differently-abled" Americans. Former Walgreens executive Randy Lew...
Dad To Dad 1 - Tony Oommen: The Story Of How A Virus Caused His 6 Year Old Son To Suffer A Traumatic Brain Injury from 2017-10-28T18:43
This is the story of a virus that changed Ben Oommen's life, starting at age six and how it has shaped the heart of his dad and impacted the rest of the family. It's an uplifting story about faith...
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Dad To Dad #00 - Meet David Hirsch, Host Of The SFN Dad To Dad Podcast&Founder of 21st Century Dads Foundation&IL Fatherhood Initiative from 2017-10-26T15:13
In this Special Fathers Network Podcast introduction, hear host David Hirsch tell why he feels fathers are so important. David also explains the mission of the 21st Century Dads Foundation and obj...
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