Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 81 episodes
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Are you a parent raising a child with special needs? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to turn for guidance and encouragement? Welcome to The Unspecial Podcast, dedicated to empowering and inspiring parents like you on your unique journey. Each week, we bring you heartfelt conversations with a diverse range of guests who offer invaluable insights and personal stories. Hear directly from individuals with special needs who share their triumphs, challenges, and perspectives on living fulfilling lives. We'll also sit down with parents who've walked similar paths, offering practical advice, emotional support, and the wisdom gained from their experiences. But that's not all. We'll connect with dedicated educators who provide strategies for navigating the school system and fostering your child's learning. Plus, we'll feature leading experts—from therapists and medical professionals to advocates and researchers—who will equip you with evidence-based information, innovative tools, and a deeper understanding of various special needs. The UNspecial Podcast is more than just a podcast; it's a community. It's a place where you'll find encouragement to face challenges head-on, inspiration to celebrate every milestone, and the practical knowledge you need to advocate effectively for your child. Join us as we explore the rich and diverse world of special needs, fostering a sense of connection, understanding, and unwavering hope.
Unknown Host hosts The UNspecial Podcast, a kids show with 81 episodes published.
The host and Olivia Rojo (“Praying Through Autism”) discuss the unseen burdens of profound autism—seizures, sleeplessness, isolation, grief, and constant medical battles—arguing autism is often deeply medical and worsene
On the Unspecial Podcast, the host interviews Jessi Mansfield about disabilities and the church, focusing on whether inclusion is a slogan or a lifestyle and how faith, autism, and families collide. Jessi shares her back
The host interviews Tommy Rhyne of Spectrum and Camouflage about the unseen mental battle parents—especially dads—face in the autism journey, emphasizing real mindset over “toxic positivity.” They discuss exhaustion, gri
The speaker describes apraxia as a major misconception in autism, noting that during five years teaching profound autism it was never discussed, and says recent experiences have exceeded what they thought possible. They
Zach interviews Megan Vondrak, founder of the Unlonely Moms Club, about motherhood, loneliness, and caring for her son Miller, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age three after symptoms on a Costa Rica trip led to a pedi
Two dads, Zach and Tyler, troubleshoot audio on an Instagram Live, swap dad jokes, then discuss autism: what it is, misconceptions from the DSM-5, and how the broadened label can dilute understanding of profound autism a
On the Unspecial Podcast, Zach interviews Brittany Brooks of “The Lemonade Family,” who describes raising five children (12 and under) all diagnosed with autism and reframing daily challenges—meltdowns, elopement, heavy
On the Unspecial podcast, the host interviews J. Brad Britton about his book Real Words with Sam and themes of potential, autism, and daily life with his nonspeaking son Sam (turning 25). Britton describes a “Day in the
On the Unspecial Podcast, Zach interviews Joe and Kaylee (Parents Unheard) about their five-year-old son Ronnie and their recent five-day PX Docs intensive, which they say immediately improved his sleep, reduced aggressi
The speaker recalls reaching a breaking point, screaming in anger and calling out to God after learning her 42-year-old husband, a third grade teacher, had cancer while their kids played downstairs. In the middle of her
On the Unspecial Podcast, host interviews Ellie (LA) Brink, founder of Hype Disability Success in Port Macquarie, Australia, and co-host of the new Behave Podcast, about reframing disability support away from milestones,
Host Zach welcomes Australian mom, advocate, and fitness business owner Bianca Coghlan to discuss her Hyrox race experience and her life raising five-year-old Skyler, who has Dravet syndrome, a genetic epilepsy caused by
The host interviews Kelsey Spanbauer (Family.un Doctor), clinic director of Getti Wellness, about cell danger response and why kids with autism, PANS/PANDAS, and related issues may be stuck in survival mode when their bo
On the Unspecial podcast, Annika Warley shares how her twin daughters, Hazel and Hadley (turning five), were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2 after being premature NICU babies whose missed milestones w
On the Unspecial podcast, the host interviews Stephanie (awesome_insights), a mom describing her three-and-a-half-year-old son Liam’s regression and moderate-to-severe autism diagnosis as a survival story and critique of
Host Zach interviews Lucia Silver, founder of the Brain Health Movement, arguing that modern life profits from nervous system dysregulation driven by the attention economy, ultra-processed food, fear-based media, and dow
On the Young Special Podcast, host interviews Brooke Wagner, owner of Therapeutic Approach to Growth (TAG) and host of the “Finding Hope on the Spectrum” podcast, about her 25+ years in autism services and how the field
Nicole Renovo (Autism_Our_Story), an autism mom and host of the Autism Our Story podcast, joins the Unspecial podcast to discuss her advocacy for non-speaking autistic people and spellers. She shares how her podcast bega
The episode opens by challenging fear-based medical control and arguing that parents should be allowed to question, think, and choose without being labeled “misinformation,” framing the conversation as pro-healing rather
In this special podcast episode, the host is joined by Kelly Carlson, an autism mother known as I am Kelly Leanne on Instagram. Together, they discuss how mold exposure has significantly impacted Kelly's life and her son
Tyler
Pastor · Gym Church
1 appearance on this show
Zach
Pre PT · Jimmy Eat World
1 appearance on this show
Joe
lawyer-dad · Cornerstone City Church
1 appearance on this show
Kaylee
Founder & CEO · The Home Room: Educating Educators
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Stephanie
Doctor · Umami Crave the Fifth
1 appearance on this show
Tracy Slepcevic
certified integrative health practitioner, speaker, bestselling author · Autism Health Inc.
1 appearance on this show
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