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Honest conversations with dad’s who have kids with disabilities. We are not just talking about the journey, we are living it. Each conversation in Disabled Expectations is about embracing the struggle, facing the pain, and finding the strength through the stories we tell. Each conversation you hear is a step toward building a community of fathers who get it, who know the complexity of loving a child whose path looks different from what you imagined.
disabledexpectations hosts Disabled Expectations, a kids show with 21 episodes published.
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with John Boersma to talk about raising his 8-year-old son, Wrigley, who has Down syndrome. We get into the real impact on family life, marriage, and how John believes
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with John Gleason to talk about his journey raising his 30-year-old daughter Kendra, who has cerebral palsy. The daily routines, the constant responsibility, and the w
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I talk with Dan Hartwell, dad to Mikey, his 23-year-old son with autism. Dan shares what it was like realizing his son had autism, how he responded when he heard the diagnosis, a
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, Andy sits down with Dan Schmidt, a dad whose 18-year-old daughter, Jessica, has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Dan shares what it looks like to intentionally fight for his
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Geof Coeling to talk about his daughter Vivian and the whirlwind of her early days. Vivian was diagnosed with KCNQ2-DEE, and Geof shares what it felt like to beco
In this episode, Mark Mulder shares the raw truth of raising two sons with Sanfilippo Syndrome (MPS III) — a degenerative disease that reshapes every part of family life. He opens up about the nonstop caregiving, the str
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, we sit down with Mark Meier, father of Annika, whose journey began like so many others—until a diagnosis of medulloblastoma, a childhood brain tumor, changed everything. What fol
Jason Blain is a dad to two boys living with MPS II (Hunter Syndrome), a rare and exhausting disease. In this episode, we talk about what it's really like to raise kids with severe disabilities—no sugarcoating. Jason ope
In this episode, I talk with Bill Barton—dad to Lucas, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We get real about the painful weight of a degenerative diagnosis and how it doesn’t just affect the child, but reshapes the enti
Joel Keck joins me on Disabled Expectations to share his journey as a dad to Cade, who was born with Dandy-Walker and Joubert syndrome. We talk about life in the NICU for 22 days, the tough choices families face in times
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, we sit down with Brian, a father whose son Chris has cerebral palsy. Brian shares his powerful journey of advocating for his son, the importance of community, and the life-alteri
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Jeff Weir, a dad whose son Landon lives with Schaaf-Yang Syndrome, an extremely rare genetic condition. Jeff opens up about the joys, heartbreaks, and traumatic e
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Cameron Kinney, dad to Wells, who has Dandy-Walker Syndrome. We dive deep into the importance of being open and honest as dads, the mental and emotional weight of
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Ben Lawrence, a dedicated father whose son, Jory, was born with spina bifida. Ben shares how he and his wife have prioritized building a life where everyone has a
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Collin Hubbell, whose daughter Palmer has a rare disease called Bilateral open lip schizencephaly. We dive into the difficult reality of diagnosis day, the streng
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with John Arlt to talk about his family's journey through his daughter's hemispherectomy—a life-altering brain surgery—and what it means to trust God in the hardest mo
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Dan Vainner, a dedicated husband, adventurer, and all-in dad to a son with Au-Kline Syndrome—a rare condition with only about 100 known cases worldwide. We dive i
In this episode, Baron Grutter shares his journey as a dad to a child with Type 1 SMA. With 12 years of experience, he offers powerful insights, hard-earned wisdom, and encouragement for families navigating disabilities.
In this Episode you will get to know Tim. A real family man who puts in the work to be the best dad he knows how to be. He is honest and open about having a daughter who has disabilities.
In this episode, Mike shares his family’s incredible 11-month journey in the NICU with their son, Evan. He opens up about the challenges they faced, how they found strength to persevere, and the importance of saying “yes
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