Podcasts by The Lucky Few

134. Social Stories for Kiddos with Down Syndrome (ft. Dr. Lina Patel, PsyD) from 2021-09-28T07:00

Alright friends, it’s time to talk SOCIAL STORIES, those magical little books that help our kiddos with Down syndrome understand what’s expected of them in a new environment. Social stories are ...

133. BTS Pt 4 - So how's school (really) going for us and our kiddos? (updates, advice, + more) from 2021-09-21T07:00

Whether you’re a few weeks or a few days into #BACKTOSCHOOL season, you might be feeling it. And by ‘it’ we mean allll the feelings and stress that you’re child is experiencing as they get used ...

132. BTS Pt 3 - What's the impact of inclusion? (ft. Kristin Enriquez) from 2021-09-14T07:00

We talk a LOT about inclusion. But why? Why is it important to us to fight for it? Does it actually make a difference in our kids lives? In the lives of their peers? (Yes!)

Today we have ...

131. BTS Pt 2 - Preparing for the School Year.. IEPS + Special Education w/Ashley Barlow from 2021-09-07T14:56

Looking for practical tips to prepare for this school year?! Look no further. Ashley Barlow is a lawyer, former teacher, member of federal and state DS advocacy boards, and basically an expert i...

130. BTS Pt 1 - Q & A with Listener Questions! from 2021-08-31T07:00

Well friends it’s officially #BACKTOSCHOOL season and we’re here with your (unofficial) guide to all things inclusion, IEPS, + more! But first, we’re kicking things off with a Q & A featurin...

129. How To Keep Your Kids with DS Healthy While Traveling ft. Dr. Spinazzi from 2021-08-24T06:00

After over a year of social distancing, many of us have finally started traveling again! But when it comes to vacationing with kiddos who have Down syndrome, there’s so much more to consider! Af...

128. What To Expect From Inclusive Settings from 2021-08-17T06:00

We’ve all felt that sense of anxiety as we prepare to bring our children with DS to a new activity. How much can we expect the people in charge to support them? Are staff members prepared to sup...

127. All Things Feeding Your Kiddos w/Down Syndrome, ft. Sara & Sabrina (Able Appetites) from 2021-08-10T07:00

Meet Sara and Sabrina. They are mothers raising children with Down syndrome who have made it their mission to use social media to educate fellow lucky mamas on feeding strategies. They run the a...

126. Creating Opportunities & Changing Perspectives Through Inclusive Employment ft. Wendy Lacey (Cornerstone Montclair) from 2021-08-03T07:00

The last thing Wendy Lacey thought she would do is open a general store in the middle of downtown Montclair, New Jersey. But after raising her daughter with Down syndrome and realizing that “onc...

125. The Third Way from 2021-07-27T07:00

If you’re like us, you may have felt the need to take control and schedule ALL the therapies once you received your child’s DS diagnosis. Suddenly, you’re spending most of your time driving to d...

124. Self-Advocacy, Mentoring, + More w/Johanne Meyer from 2021-07-20T07:00

Friends! We are so excited to introduce you to Johanne Meyer! She’s an adult woman with Down syndrome, mentor at a community college, and (maybe most importantly) a dog mom! When she’s not spend...

123. Finding Your People from 2021-07-13T07:00

Have you ever gone to a birthday party,  a summer BBQ, or a coffee shop and just felt your shoulders up the entire time? Maybe you even noticed that your child has their shoulders up too..<...

122. Cohome: An Inclusive Housing Program That Everyone Should Know About! from 2021-07-06T07:00

When Jeremy’s family realized that he needed a place to live at age 22, they visited a few local group homes, and soon realized, this model just wasn’t the right fit. Jeremy’s older brother Nath...

121. "Different-- A Great Thing To Be!" by Heather Avis (ft. the Avis fam!) from 2021-06-29T07:00

“Scoot closer in and sit next to me while I tell you the story of my friend Macy..”

Friends! “Different— A Great Thing To Be” by Heather Avis is out right NOW, and we’re celebrating with ...

120. Happy Father's Day! (Ft. Our Husbands) from 2021-06-20T07:00

Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there shouting the worth of your kiddos! We’re here today with a very special episode from a couple of our favorite fathers (but we might be biased) - Josh...

119. Tell Me You're Raising A Child w/DS Without Telling Me You're Raising A Child w/DS from 2021-06-15T07:00

You might have seen the popular social media trend where people describe a relatable situation and others know exactly what they’re talking about - or at least that’s what we think it means.. So...

118. Life As An Olympian, Mother, & DS Advocate (Ft. Elana Meyers Taylor) from 2021-06-08T07:00

Elana Meyers Taylor is a three time Olympic medalist and a two time women’s world champion (woah!) in bobsledding. She also happens to have the cutest little training buddy.. her son Nico, who h...

117. Discussing "Dignity Beyond Accomplishment," An Article by Justin Hawkins (ft. author, Justin Hawkins) from 2021-06-01T07:00

We love our friends with Down syndrome (many of whom have been on this show) who are doing BIG things in the world! Representation is important and we are cheering them on! But what about the pe...

116. "Forget Me Not" Documentary, ft. Olivier & Hilda Bernier from 2021-05-25T07:00

When Oliver and Hilda Bernier began filming what they thought would be a documentary about inclusive education, they couldn’t have predicted the end result. Now, their film Listen

115. How The ABLE Act Supports Your Child's Future (ft. Catherine Beck) from 2021-05-18T07:00

If you’re anything like us, then the thought of your child’s financial future might be a little (okay a LOT) scary. But it doesn’t have to be, thanks to Catherine Beck and the MANY parents who a...

114. Let's Talk PT! (Ft. Dr. Emily Heisey, Pediatric Physical Therapist) from 2021-05-11T07:00

If you have a loved one with Down syndrome, you’ve probably heard about low muscle tone, gross motor skills, physical therapy, and more.. but what does it all mean!? Do all children with DS need...

Happy Mother's Day! (Ft. Our Very Own Moms) from 2021-05-04T09:00

Hello and happy (early) mother’s day to you all! We are celebrating with a very special treat.. our OWN mamas have joined us for this episode to chat all about being grandparents to children wit...

113. Happy Mother's Day! (Ft. Our Very Own Moms) from 2021-05-04T07:00

Hello and happy (early) mother’s day to you all! We are celebrating with a very special treat.. our OWN mamas have joined us for this episode to chat all about being grandparents to children wit...

112. Disability Representation In The Media w/Gail Williamson (Talent Agent & Mother) from 2021-04-27T07:00

“There’s not a right way to have worth.. you just have worth.” - Heather Avis. We’re honored to chat once again with Gail Williamson who has been showing the media the worth of actors with Down ...

111. Dual Diagnosis + Autism Acceptance Month, ABA, & More! from 2021-04-20T06:00

Friends! It’s April and you know what that means.. Autism Acceptance Month! So we sat down with our very own Micha Boyett to discuss the last 18 months after receiving her son Ace’s ASD diagnosi...

110. Parenting A Teenager w/Down Syndrome, ft. Jen Jones from 2021-04-13T06:00

What do you do when your oldest child realizes her little sister will begin driving soon and wonders why they can’t do the same? Or when they ask for a not so “age-appropriate” toy as a gift? Ho...

109. Let's talk about the Covid-19 Vaccine - ft. Dr. Spinazzi from 2021-04-06T13:12:45

With so much talk about the Covid-19 vaccine, it’s hard to know what to believe! And when we’re trying our best to protect our loved ones with Down syndrome, it gets even more complicated. That’...

108. The One Where We Interview Our Kids from 2021-04-01T17:06:57

We’re finishing the month of March with a very special interview with our favorite self-advocates.. our own children! That’s right, we have Ace, Sunny, Macy, and August on the podcast today for ...

107. Cookies & Confidence w/Collette Divitto (Collettey's Cookies) from 2021-03-23T07:00

Collette Divitto graduated college and moved to Boston with the hopes of finding a job and getting her adult life started. But when she got there, every job she applied for told her she just “wa...

BONUS: 21 Things We Love About Down Syndrome! from 2021-03-21T07:00

Happy World Down Syndrome Day, friends! It’s 3/21 and that means today the 3 of us are sharing 21 things we LOVE about Down syndrome! From the good news, the dance moves, the button noses, and a...

106. "A Life Meant to be Lived," w/Karen Gaffney (Self-Advocate & Open-Water Swimmer) from 2021-03-16T07:00

She’s the first person with Down syndrome to swim across the English Channel, she’s spoken to crowds across the nation, she’s started a non-profit foundation, she’s earned an honorary doctorate ...

105. The Grace Effect w/Grace & Linda Strobel from 2021-03-09T08:00

When it comes to inclusion in the modeling industry, we don’t always see people with disabilities on the front page. But Grace Strobel, a 24 year old self advocate with Down syndrome, is on a mi...

104. Becoming An Ironman w/Chris Nikic & Coach Dan Grieb from 2021-03-02T08:00

Imagine swimming 2.4 miles, riding a bike 112 miles, running 26.2 miles, and then finishing the race and making history. That’s Chris Nikic, he became the first person with Down syndrome to ever...

103. An Important Conversation About The Black Disabled Lives Matter Movement w/Elena Fong from 2021-02-23T08:00

We’ve talked a lot about the Black Lives Matter movement this past year, and today we’re learning more about the Black Disabled Lives Matter movement from Elena Fong. She is a wife, mother of tw...

102. "More Than A Moment," w/Kelli Caughman from 2021-02-16T08:00

Kelli Caughman is a mother, wife, and a leading Black advocate in the Down syndrome community. Not only is she the Black Families Director for the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, she created th...

101. Jalondra Davis On Race, Disability, & Advocacy from 2021-02-09T08:00

Have you ever thought about what enables you to ignore certain injustices in the world but not others? Do you feel safer advocating in certain spaces as opposed to others? Is privilege allowing ...

100. How did we get here? from 2021-02-02T08:00

It all started when Micha tried to find a Down syndrome podcast that could help her get her son Ace to brush his teeth. When she couldn’t find one, she called Heather, who called Mercedes, and y...

99. Our Response to "The Last Children of Down Syndrome" by Sarah Zhang from 2021-01-26T08:00

Only 18 children with Down syndrome were born in Denmark in the year of 2019.

The article “The Last Children of Down Syndrome” by Sarah Zhang is exploring all the reasons why.. starting w...

98. Looking Back on 2020 & Moving Forward in 2021 from 2021-01-19T08:00

Happy New Year, friends! We mustered up the courage to look back on our 2020 resolutions from last January.. and let’s just say, we didn’t quite meet all our goals for the year. But that’s okay....

Throwback: Unlearning the Advocacy Language from 2021-01-12T08:00

We’re re-releasing one of our favorite episodes all about advocacy and language. This conversation never gets old! Enjoy..

When it comes to finding the right language to use in this advoc...

Throwback: Is Inclusion Always the Best Option? from 2021-01-05T08:00

We’re starting this year off strong with an important conversation all about school and inclusion. If you’re parenting a child with a disability, we think you’ll relate! Enjoy..

When Mich...

Throwback: Unpacking Privilege & Understanding Intersectionality w/Jalondra Davis from 2020-12-29T08:00

As we head into the new year, we invite you to confront your privilege and pursue justice alongside us. Start by listening (or listening again) to this interview with Jalondra Davis. Enjoy..

Throwback: Public Speaking & Self-Advocacy w/Matthew Schwab from 2020-12-22T08:00

We’re back with another one of our favorite interviews! Join us for a fun and insightful conversation with an extraordinary self-advocate! Enjoy..

At 22 years old, Matthew Schwab is a pub...

Throwback: Shelley Gottsagen On Her Son Zack Gottsagen's Fame, The Oscars, + More! from 2020-12-15T08:00

Who remembers this awesome episode from earlier this year?! Listen (or listen again) for an amazing interview about an amazing self-advocate/celebrity! Enjoy..

You’ve seen Zack Gottsagen ...

97. Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide! from 2020-12-08T08:00

Looking for the perfect gift (that’s actually meaningful) to give your friends and family this year? We’ve got you covered! Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide is here and we are so excited to tell you ...

96. Handling Holiday Expectations from 2020-12-01T08:00

Covid-19 may have wiped out our December calendars, but let’s talk about the magic of a quieter holiday season.. Kids waking up in their own beds, playing in the snow without a care in the world...

95. What Are You Thankful For? from 2020-11-24T08:00

As we head into the holidays and the end of 2020 (we made it!), we’re giving thanks for all the lessons learned this year. Let’s face it, 2020 hasn’t been easy and socially-distant holidays hold...

94. IEPs during Covid-19, ft. IEP Lawyers Amanda Selogie & Vickie Brett from 2020-11-17T08:00

“There’s no way to make virtual learning fair for everyone…” Micha said it best but we’re all thinking it right?! Getting your child’s IEP needs met during virtual learning seems nearly impossib...

93. The (Older) Sibling Perspective, ft. Pat Valentine from 2020-11-10T08:00

You may have been one of the 5 million people (no big deal right?) to see Zach & Pat’s viral videos on tik tok. This brother duo has taken social media by storm with their Down syndrome advo...

92. Politics & Down Syndrome w/Kayla McKeon & Ashley Helsing from 2020-11-03T08:00

The last time we chatted with Kayla McKeon back in November 2018, she was lobbying for the ABLE to Work act that allows individuals with disabilities to save money without losing their benefits....

91. Putting the "Social" In Social Distancing w/Jessica Hunter & Larkin O'Leary from 2020-10-27T07:00

Jessica Hunter and Larkin O’Leary may have started their advocacy journey as @justtwomomssr on Instagram, but they’ve now c...

90. How To Advocate Right Where You Are from 2020-10-20T07:00

Alright friends, you asked! And we’re answering.. What’s the most challenging part of advocacy for you? How do you advocate if you don’t have tons of followers? What do you wish people knew abou...

89. Let's Talk About Transitions. ft. Kenzie Clark from 2020-10-13T07:00

Kenzie Clark is a former special educator and the brains behind Able Transition Consulting, a service that equips individuals with disabilities with the resources to enter adulthood and thrive! ...

88. (Un)learning The Advocacy Language from 2020-10-06T07:00

When it comes to finding the right language to use in this advocacy space, it can be tricky.. to say the least! Do we go with person-first or identity-first language? Should we say disabled or d...

87. Life Update: Moving Mishaps + More! from 2020-09-29T07:00

In the midst of moving (and yes all three of us are moving this month!), we feel unorganized and uncomfortable, and we know our kids must feel it too! So how do we help our kiddos with Down Synd...

86. Palliative Care & Parenting Our Heroes w/Jen Bartz from 2020-09-22T07:00

Not only is Jen Bartz a mother to three, she is a narrative shifter in the healthcare community, especially when it comes to palliative care for our medically-complex kiddos. After her son James...

85. Is Inclusion Always The Best Option? from 2020-09-15T07:00

When Micha and her family moved across the country this summer, she realized it might be time to shift her son’s classroom setting as well. In this week’s episode, Micha’s discussing her decisio...

84. Michelle Sie Whitten on Creating the Global DS Foundation, Media Representation, + More from 2020-09-08T07:00

After giving birth to her daughter with Down Syndrome, Michelle Sie Whitten noticed a gap in medical research and quality healthcare for people with DS. And from that moment on, she sought to fi...

83. So Everything's Going Wrong, Now What? from 2020-09-01T07:00

This week we’re sharing a special recording we did at a recent event with the We Are Brave Together community, hosted by Jessica Patay. We Are Brave Together is “passionate about supporting, ser...

82. All things Speech & Feeding w/Shandy Laskey (CCC-SLP) from 2020-08-25T07:00

If you’re anything like us, you may have wondered (AKA worried) about your child’s speech! How much therapy do they need? What can we do at home? The questions never end! That’s why today we hav...

81. Pregnant In A Pandemic w/Abby Green from 2020-08-18T10:40:41

What do you do when your pregnancy isn’t what you thought it would be.. when Covid-19 and a shocking diagnosis leave you looking for answers? Well if you’re anything like Abby Green, you discove...

80. Assuming Intelligence in Our Kids w/Down Syndrome, ft. Dr. Sarathy from 2020-08-11T07:00

“Who decides how smart you are?” Dr. Sarathy is back on the show to chat about this idea from her Tedx talk, as well as her son’s extraordinary educational journey that involves poetry, patterns...

79. Understanding Functional Nutrition for Our Kids w/Down Syndrome, ft. Dr. Sarathy from 2020-08-04T07:00

When it comes to feeding our kids with Down Syndrome, we’re all just doing the best we can right? Some days our best is a PBJ and some days it's fresh baked gluten free bread! But everyday, we w...

78. Building Trust (not barriers) w/Your Child's IEP Team from 2020-07-28T07:00:15

Have you ever felt like you’re preparing for battle when you’re getting ready for an IEP meeting? You’ve gathered all your resources, you’ve been to all the conferences, and you’ve asked everyon...

77. Back to School or Back to the Screen? (Covid-19 & the Upcoming School Year ft. Dr. Spinazzi) from 2020-07-21T07:00

Anyone else feeling more uncertain about the upcoming school year than ever before? We know we are! That’s why we have Dr. Spinazzi back on the show for a special episode about her insights into...

76. Making the Shift w/Kenny Clutch, “The Dancing Dad” from 2020-07-14T07:00

In just one day, Kenny Clutch went from dancing in the hospital room for his son Kristian who had cancer, to speaking on the news and being reposted by celebrities everywhere. Not only is he “Th...

75. What makes a family? (Adoption + Motherhood w/Kayla Craig) from 2020-07-07T07:00

Kayla Craig is a mother, author, podcaster, journalist, and so much more. She and her husband lead a diverse family made up of four beautiful children -- including two adopted kiddos and one wit...

74. Building Brain Power in People w/Down Syndrome, ft. Dr. Brian Skotko from 2020-06-30T07:00

As parents of children with Down Syndrome, we’ve heard of about 1 million things we should be doing to improve the brain power of our kiddos… and we’re guessing you’ve heard them too! Do we say ...

73. What to do when things feel out of control (IEPs, summer, social distancing, + more) from 2020-06-23T07:00

Just when we thought IEPs couldn’t get any more complicated (and summer couldn’t sound any better!)... Enter Covid-19! Join us for a chat about how we’re handling unfinished plans for kids going...

72. What do we stand for? - A Conversation About #BLM, Protests, Resources, + More from 2020-06-16T07:00

As our country has wrestled with the realities of racism over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been reflecting quite a bit over here and we’re guessing that many of you have too.  So let’s t...

71. Down Syndrome, Autism, & Motherhood w/Teresa Unnerstall from 2020-05-26T07:00

Teresa Unnerstall is an author, speaker, consultant, and mother to Nick - her 26 year old son with a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism. She has nearly 3 decades of experience on dual di...

70. The Power of "Just Two Moms" w/Jessica Hunter & Larkin O'Leary from 2020-05-19T07:00

Jessica Hunter and Larkin O’Leary are on Instagram as @JustTwoMomssr but we all know there’s no such thing as “just a mom!”...

69. Project Understood: Down Syndrome & Voice Technology w/Ed Casagrande & Matthew MacNeil from 2020-05-12T07:00

Let’s face it, we all love voice-command technology (maybe even a little too much sometimes..) and our kiddos love it too. But Siri and Alexa and Google Home can’t always understand our loved on...

68. Approaching Mother's Day While Grieving w/Katie Jameson from 2020-05-05T07:00

When all you see on Instagram is happy moms smiling with their children on Mother’s Day, it can be hard to remember that not every woman approaches the holiday the same way. That’s why we are so...

67. Unpacking Privilege & Understanding Intersectionality w/Jalondra Davis from 2020-04-28T07:00

We know that Down Syndrome does not affect one more race more than another so why is the advocacy space not more diverse? We have Jalondra Davis - author, scholar, feminist, and mother, on to ad...

66. Public Speaking & Self Advocacy w/Matthew Schwab from 2020-04-21T07:00

At 22 years old, Matthew Schwab is a public speaker, employee, volunteer, ambassador, intern, campaign manager, and so much more. You may have even seen him advocating for employing people with ...

65. The Quarantine Chronicles from 2020-04-14T07:00

Raise your hand if your quarantine situation is nothing like you and your Pinterest board thought it would be! (We’ve got both arms up at this point). And it’s okay if you do too, friends. Becau...

64. Building Bridges Towards Inclusion w/Barbara Butler from 2020-04-07T07:00

Magical Bridge playgrounds are beautiful places where ALL kiddos can play together. Think accessible ramps, wide paths, kindness corners, and the cutest little huts for when you just need some s...

63. Health & Down Syndrome w/Dr. Noemi Spinazzi from 2020-03-31T07:00

“Stay home, wash your hands, don’t touch your face….” you’ve heard it all before. But now you can hear from pediatrician Dr. Noemi Spinazzi, who specializes in Down Syndrome! She works at a chil...

62. Micha & Ace's Dual Diagnosis Journey from 2020-03-24T07:00

“Our kids do not have to fit any measurement for their value or worth.” Micha said it here first but we’re pretty sure we all agree, right? That’s why today we’re discussing all things dual diag...

BONUS: Happy World Down Syndrome Day! from 2020-03-21T07:00

Thanks to Covid-19, it seems like #EverythingIsCancelled… except World Down Syndrome Day! We might not be presenting about DS in our kid’s classrooms but we can still shout their worth! Because ...

61. Behind the Scenes of El Candidato, the extraordinary documentary about Bryan Russell from 2020-03-18T07:00

Bryan Russell is the first person with Down Syndrome to ever run for political office anywhere in the world, and we are here for it! This past January, Bryan showed Peru (and the world) what he’...

60. What's Ours to Share? from 2020-03-10T07:00

Anyone else ever questioned how much you share about your child or loved one with Down Syndrome on social media? We sure have! (Would I say this out loud to her friends? What would she think if ...

59. Finding Community at GiGi's Playhouse w/Nancy Gianni from 2020-03-03T08:00

When Nancy Gianni received her daughter GiGi’s Down Syndrome diagnosis, it was “all condolences and no congratulations.” But it didn’t take long for Nancy to decide that she wanted to live in a ...

58. A Conversation About Race & Down Syndrome w/Mercedes Lara & Kelli Caughman from 2020-02-25T08:00

We all know what it feels like to receive a Down Syndrome diagnosis and realize that you hardly ever see people with DS represented anywhere. But what does it feel like if your child with Down S...

57. Shelley Gottsagen On Her Son Zack Gottsagen's Fame, The Oscars, + More! from 2020-02-18T08:00

You’ve seen Zack Gottsagen on the big screen during his hit movie, The Peanut Butter Falcon, and you’ve seen him onstage at the Oscars, but have you ever wondered about the woman who’s supported...

56. The One About Marriage w/Micha & Chris! from 2020-02-11T08:00

Ever feel like you’re keeping score in your marriage? You’re not alone! In this very special couples episode (Happy Valentine's Day!), Micha and her husband Chris are chatting about all things m...

55. All Things Puberty & DS w/Dr. Rebecca Partridge! from 2020-02-04T08:00

Nervous about raising your kids with Down Syndrome through puberty? Don’t worry friends, we’re right there with you! That’s why we’re chatting with Dr. Rebecca Partridge about all things puberty...

54. When, Why, & HOW to Own Your Story! from 2020-01-28T08:00

Your story has the power to shift narratives. We repeat, YOUR story has the power to shift narratives. That’s right, friends! You are a world changer and today we’re encouraging you to own that....

53. Our Goals for 2020! from 2020-01-21T08:00

Happy New Year, dear listeners! It may have taken us a few weeks to celebrate 2020 with you all, but that’s because we were dreaming up big ideas for future episodes! Today, we’re sharing a few ...

52. Our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! from 2019-12-02T08:00

Happy Holidays, friends! We’re celebrating BIG this year with our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! Once again, we’ve put together a list of a few of our favorite small shops and online businesses so you...

51. LIVE w/Inclusive Talent Agent + Amazing Actors! from 2019-11-25T08:00

LIVE from Southern California, we have actors Jamie Brewer, Cole Sibus, Jared Kozak, and their amazing talent agent, Gail Williamson here to chat all about Down Syndrome and the media! Jamie, Co...

50. Memories, Mishaps, and More! from 2019-11-18T08:00

50 episodes, friends! Can you believe it? (It’s okay, we can’t either)!  We hope you’ve enjoyed listening to these past 50 episodes as much as we have recording them! We’ve enjoyed it so mu...

49. Trading Stress for Rest w/Rebekah Lyons from 2019-11-11T08:00

Raise your hand if you need to rest!  (Don’t worry, we’re right there with you!)  That’s why we’ve invited Rebekah Lyons to sit down and chat all about her new book: Listen

48. Mikayla Holmgren on Pageants, College, and Self-Advocacy from 2019-11-04T08:00

Mikayla Holmgren is a dancer, pageant star, winner of Miss Minnesota’s Spirit Award and Director’s Award, college graduate, Best Buddies ambassador, and most recently -- a Sephora representative...

47. Planning for the Future w/Phillip Clark from Enable SNP from 2019-10-28T07:00

What does the future look like for your child with Down Syndrome? It’s a tough question that can overwhelm even the greatest planners. That’s why Phillip Clark created Listen

46. Behind the Scenes with Incredible Narrative Shifters from 2019-10-21T07:17:09

Wondering how to turn your passions into narrative-shifting movements? (So are we!) That’s why we sat down and chatted with some incredible advocates at the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network’s Roc...

45. Adoption & Down Syndrome w/Stephanie Thompson from the NDSAN from 2019-10-14T07:00

“My doctor told me that my baby would have Down Syndrome and then they brought up termination, so I came home and googled Down Syndrome and adoption and you were the first thing that came up..” ...

44. Shifting the Diagnosis Narrative w/Carissa Carroll from Jack's Basket from 2019-10-07T07:00

Last month, we went to DSDN’s Rockin’ Mom Retreat in Nashville, Tennessee and partied with over 700 moms who have kiddos with Down Syndrome. And we even sat down to interview a few.. including <...

43. Back to School & All Things Best Buddies w/Val Schlieder & Allison Covell from 2019-09-30T07:00

We’re all hoping for great friends for our kiddos, right? And as parents of kids with Down Syndrome, we might be hoping for those great friends even more than most. That’s why we are so excited ...

42. More Than A Handbag: An Interview w/Shivam Punjya from 2019-09-23T07:00

The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) gave his family hope when his sister was born, and now he’s giving it right back. Friends, meet Shiv...

41. Back to School & All Things Teaching, Learning, & Growing! from 2019-09-16T14:00

Another week back to school and we feel all kinds of grateful for the amazing teachers in our lives who literally make learning happen for our kiddos every single day.  Teachers, we’re here...

40. Back to School: All Things Education, Inclusion, and Down Syndrome from 2019-09-09T07:00

Anyone else feel overwhelmed and under-qualified when the back to school season begins?!  We know we do! But here’s the thing: when it comes to your child’s education, YOU DO YOU.  If ...

39. Back to School w/IEP Experts Vickie Brett & Amanda Selogie from 2019-09-02T07:00

It’s official friends, we are back to school.. and we are taking you all with us!  First things first, let’s talk IEPs with the founders of Listen

38. Remembering Jimbo from 2019-08-26T07:00

This week on The Lucky Few Podcast, we are remembering James Eugene Lanto, better known as Jimbo, and even better known as J...

37. Redefining the Down Syndrome Diagnosis w/Meg Wilkes & Stephanie Meredith from 2019-08-19T07:00

Do you want to help us shift the Down Syndrome narrative in a super practical and very simple way?  Then this is the episode for you!

We talk a lot about how doctors deliver a Down S...

36. A Tough Conversation About Sexual Abuse In The Down Syndrome Community from 2019-08-12T07:00

“This is a complicated issue, but I truly believe that the Down Syndrome community is powerful enough to tackle this,” Lindsey Strickland on sexual abuse against children with Down Syndrome. &nb...

35. Traveling with The Lara Family from 2019-08-05T07:00

Hi friends- Mercedes & Andy Lara (@hooray4sunny) here!  We’ve been traveling with our three kiddos all summer long ...

34. Our Response to the East Family's Negative Down Syndrome Diagnosis from 2019-07-29T07:00

With all the chatter surrounding the recent videos from Shawn and Andrew East and their negative Down Syndrome diagnosis, we thought it best to chime in (with grace and compassion, we might add!...

33. How Has Down Syndrome Created Your Family Norm? from 2019-07-22T07:00

Heather and Josh Avis (@theluckyfewofficial) here! This week, we’re answering a question that we get asked a whole lo...

32. The (Beautiful) Reality of Befriending Someone with Down Syndrome from 2019-07-15T07:00

We believe that one of the most powerful ways to shift the Down Syndrome narrative is by creating meaningful friendships with people who have DS.  But we’re not just talking about those for...

31. Abortion and Down Syndrome from 2019-07-08T07:00

Buckle up, friends. Today we’re diving into an important yet tricky topic: abortion and Down Syndrome. You may have seen in recent news that many states are suggesting laws that allow for aborti...

30. Surviving (And Thriving) This Summer! from 2019-07-01T15:57

Hi friends, we’ve missed you! Summer is here and so are we! What better way to kick off your vacay season than with an episode full of tips, tricks, and travel strategies to keep you and your fa...

29. Heather Avis on her new book: Scoot Over and Make Some Room from 2019-05-20T07:00

Hey friends! Welcome to the last episode of season three, and it’s a treat. We’re finishing up with a special BONUS interview with one of our favorite people (though we may be a little biased), ...

28. Owning Your Influence In ALL Your Spaces! from 2019-05-15T15:33:32

“Moral of the story: Potty training is the worst.” - Heather. That’s right friends. We’re tackling this fun topic today, but most importantly, chatting all about the many memorable moments from ...

27. Owning your Influence by Using your Gifts with Michelle Sullivan from 2019-05-06T07:30:47

Michelle Sullivan has found her voice, and she’s using it to host a podcast, run a clothing company, and most importantly— advocate like a mother. She credits all of this to her 5 year old son, ...

26. Owning Your Influence By Using Your Words with Amy Julia Becker from 2019-04-29T06:14:05

When Amy Julia Becker received her daughter Penny’s Down Syndrome diagnosis, she mourned the loss of a hypothetical child, the one she had always expected. However, Amy Julia and her husband qui...

25. Owning Your Influence and Broadening The Spaces - Tesney Davis on Dual Diagnosis from 2019-04-22T07:00

Tesney Davis always knew she wanted to adopt a child with different abilities, but she never checked the box for Autism. When she discovered her adopted son with Down Syndrome had an additional ...

24. Owning Your Influence in the Business World with Mica May from 2019-04-15T07:00

Mica May believes every day life can be magical and lovely. She strives to delight her family, friends and community by creating spaces to connect and products to inspire creativity and producti...

23. Owning Your Influence in the Spotlight with Lisa Gungor from 2019-04-08T06:18:32

Hey, friends! Thanks for joining us for Episode 4 of this season. You picked the right day to tune in. We’re chatting with Lisa Gungor, a wife, musician, and mama to two girls, one who has Down ...

22. Owning Your Influence in Down Syndrome Spaces with Jen Jacob from 2019-04-01T21:22:12

“Congratulations! You’re going to have a baby with Down Syndrome..” the words Heather dreams a doctor would say when delivering a Down Syndrome diagnosis. Thankfully, fierce advocates like Jen J...

21. Owning Your Influence in Front of the Camera With Amanda Booth from 2019-03-25T07:00

Hi friends! Welcome back to Season Three, Episode Two of The Lucky Few Podcast. Today, we’re chatting with Amanda Booth, an actress, model, and mama based in Los Angeles. She has appeared on net...

20. Owning Your Influence: WDSD & Dear Mom, Conference from 2019-03-21T07:00

Hi friends! Welcome to Season 3 of The Lucky Few Podcast. We are SO glad you found your way here, and on World Down Syndrome Day of all days! There is no better time to...

19. Q & A! from 2018-12-03T08:00:44

Hey, friends! We are so glad you’re here for the final episode of Season Two of The Lucky Few Podcast! Listen along as we relive the best of this season and answer questions from you lovely listene...

18. The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2018 from 2018-11-26T08:00:24

Welcome to The Lucky Few Podcast, friends! Thanksgiving is behind us and the holiday season is ahead! Struggling with gift ideas for your friends and family? We’ve got you covered. Listen along for...

17. Self Advocacy: Down Syndrome in DC with Kayla McKeon from 2018-11-19T08:00:38

This week on the Lucky Few Podcast, we have the honor of sitting down with Kayla McKeon, the first registered lobbyist with Down Syndrome! Not only is Kayla active in her church and Special Olympic...

16. Looking Back and Shooting Forward | LIVE from Dear Mom, Conference Utah from 2018-11-12T08:00:48

Coming at you LIVE from Orem, Utah - the ladies of The Lucky Few podcast take the stage at Dear Mom Conference! Heather, Micah, and Mercedes are reading their “Dear Mom” letters to their former sel...

15. Discipline: Down Syndrome with Dr. David Stein from 2018-11-08T06:54:09

This week on The Lucky Few Podcast, we’re talking about all things discipline and behavior with Dr. David Stein, a psychologist and former Co-Director of the Down Syndrome Program at Boston Childre...

14. Marriage & Relationships: Parents Raising a Child with Down Syndrome from 2018-10-29T07:00:23

What happens when five married couples get together to talk about raising kids who have Down Syndrome? Join us around the campfire for this episode to find out! We’re talking all about growing stro...

13. Inclusion and the Church with Jamie Lim Lee from 2018-10-22T19:42:48

This week on The Lucky Few Podcast, we’re breaking through cultural and religious stereotypes that discriminate against people with Down Syndrome, with the help of none other than Jamie Lee! Jamie ...

12. Education: So Happy to Learn with Terry Brown from 2018-10-15T07:00:19

This week on The Lucky Few Podcast we’re talking all about education! And we’re learning from none other than Mrs. Terry Brown, the creator of the “So Happy to Learn” program. She is passionate and...

11. Inclusion: A Parent's Perspective with Kristin Enriquez Pt. 2 from 2018-10-08T06:46

The inclusion-conversation continues with our friend, Kristin Enriquez this week! She is an inclusion expert and educational consultant, who has the unique perspective of both an educator and mom, ...

10. Inclusion: An Educator’s Perspective, with Kristin Enriquez Pt. 1 from 2018-10-01T07:01:09

W E R E B A C K ! ! ! ! For our first two episodes of this second season, we’re chatting with Kristin Enriquez, an inclusion expert and educational consultant, who has the unique perspective of bo...

9. Q & A + Recap! from 2018-07-11T06:23:07

It’s our Season One finale! And we’re celebrating by taking your questions! From adoption to social media to navigating extracurricular activities, Heather, Mercedes and Micha are here to answer yo...

8. Therapy and All the Feelings from 2018-06-27T07:01:04

It is finally here! Welcome to the episode where we talk about all things therapy, and trust us… you won’t want to miss this one. What do you do when it feels like therapies are taking over? How mu...

7. The Dad's Episode from 2018-06-13T07:00:14

Welcome to the Dad episode. In honor of Father’s Day coming up the dads take over this episode and talk all about being a dad and what it specifically looks like when parenting kids with Down syndr...

6. Friendship Pt. 2 - Guest Melynn Henry from 2018-05-30T07:01:02

We continue our conversation about friendship, this time focusing on one particular relationship between two little girls in Amarillo, Texas in the 80’s. Micha sits down with her lifelong friend Me...

5. Friendship with GiGi's Playhouse and Just Like Me from 2018-05-16T07:01:02

Welcome to the latest episode of The Lucky Few Podcast. On this episode we talk all about friendship. We get to hear from another awesome Heather who works for the awesome Gigi’s Playhouse and her ...

4. Adoption - Guest Lisa Eicher from 2018-05-02T07:01:06

Welcome to our latest episode of The Lucky Few Podcast! Today we are talking about all things adoption; from the hope, joy, and true magic it provides to the daily struggles that not enough people ...

3. College - Guest Liz Plachta of Ruby's Rainbow from 2018-04-18T07:01:03

Here at The Lucky Few Podcast we are all about raising the bar for individuals with Down syndrome. One great way that we have seen that is through Ruby’s Rainbow and we are so excited to have the L...

2. Siblings & Special Guests from 2018-04-04T07:01

On this second episode of The Lucky Few Podcast we talk about siblings, and because siblings can be difficult, we brought in some of the best ones we know! We get to talk to @Jimbo_Is_The_Man’s ...

1. World Down Syndrome Day 2018 from 2018-03-21T07:02:33

Welcome to our first official episode of The Lucky Few Podcast! In this episode, we chat about our own World Down syndrome Day celebrations that range from waking the kids up in the morning to fulf...

Welcome to the Lucky Few Podcast! from 2018-02-11T22:55:21

Welcome to The Lucky Few Podcast. We are so excited to announce the official podcast for The Lucky Few. In this episode we take the time to introduce ourselves and share a little about the future ...