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Episode 133: Justin Nahama - NuroLux
May 10, 2023

Episode 133: Justin Nahama - NuroLux

Justin Nahama visits Just Two Dads. Justin is a passionate and highly accomplished leader, business strategist and attorney committed to creating impact for all. He specializes in working with companies focused on optimizing ...

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Episode 132: Kyle Stock - Special Needs Educator
May 3, 2023

Episode 132: Kyle Stock - Special Needs Educator

It's always fascinating to learn how those with no family members in the Special Needs community come upon the choice to make it their mission to serve our community. Kyle Stock is both a Special Education teacher, and an adv...

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Episode 131: David & Tiger Villec - The Autistic Tiger
April 26, 2023

Episode 131: David & Tiger Villec - The Autistic Tiger

David & Tiger Villec visit with Shawn & Brian to discuss his path as a father to his 10 year old son, Tiger who was not only diagnosed with ASD, but is a self taught, world renowned artist, the youngest to participate at New ...

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Episode 130: The Den: Men’s Group for Fathers & Caregivers
April 19, 2023

Episode 130: The Den: Men’s Group for Fathers & Caregivers

Shawn & Brian discuss the need for comradery amongst men in general, but in particular, how it fits in today's world, especially for those who are dads or caregivers to those with special needs and how it became the impetus f...

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Episode 129: Melissa Gagne - Your Special Education Rights!
April 5, 2023

Episode 129: Melissa Gagne - Your Special Education Rights!

Melissa Gagne is a partner with the Law firm of Laviano & Gagne, LLC in Sherman, Connecticut. She is the Executive Vice President of the Board of Directors for CCARC, a nonprofit agency that provides day and residential servi...

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Episode 128: Sasha Long - The Autism Helper
March 22, 2023

Episode 128: Sasha Long - The Autism Helper

Sasha Long, BCBA, M.A., is the founder and president of The Autism Helper, Inc. She is a board certified behavior analyst and former special education teacher. Sasha works full time as a consultant, writer, and behavior analy...

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Episode 127: Larkin O’Leary - Common Ground Society
March 8, 2023

Episode 127: Larkin O’Leary - Common Ground Society

Larkin O'Leary is the Chief Operating Officer & Co-founder of Common Ground Society, a passionate educator, credentialed through CSU, Chico, having taught grades ranging from Pre-K-8th grade, & has won several awards. She a...

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Episode 126: Jelly Robinson - Peace & Love Studios
March 1, 2023

Episode 126: Jelly Robinson - Peace & Love Studios

Angelica "Jelly" Robinson is a 31 year old server of dreams who is based in Houston, Texas. At a young age, she began cutting & styling her classmates’ and cousins’ hair for fun. As she grew older, she realized that she wante...

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Episode 125: Shelley Cox - Step by Step Programs & Services
Feb. 22, 2023

Episode 125: Shelley Cox - Step by Step Programs & Services

Shelley Cox's family is her strength. She is a mom to three children including one daughter whom she says is her alter ego who holds her accountable, a son who she describes as a steady thinker, her daughter who has cerebral ...

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Episode 124: Oliver James - Who Is Oliver James?
Feb. 15, 2023

Episode 124: Oliver James - Who Is Oliver James?

Slipped through the cracks of special education, graduated high school with a second grade reading level, faced trauma, became incarcerated, started a personal trainer business in his native Pennsylvania, saw the pandemic bri...

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Episode 123: Kelley Coleman - You Will Feel Better: A Guidebook to Parenting a Disabled Child
Feb. 8, 2023

Episode 123: Kelley Coleman - You Will Feel Better: A Guidebook to Pa…

Kelley Coleman is a writer and a mom to two boys, one of whom has multiple disabilities. She's served as an advocate in multiple capacities with organizations such as Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, The Los Angeles Unifie...

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Episode 122: Chris Felton - Think & Grow YOU!
Feb. 1, 2023

Episode 122: Chris Felton - Think & Grow YOU!

After securing a career with an established entity in the corporate space, Chris Felton found himself faced with a mountain of challenges. He re-invented himself by first demolishing his previous mindset, & changed industrie...

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Episode 121: Dr. Sohee Jun - Reinventing Yourself
Jan. 18, 2023

Episode 121: Dr. Sohee Jun - Reinventing Yourself

Dr. Sohee Jun visits with Shawn & Brian. She is a top Leadership coach, Amazon Best selling author, works with world renowned Fortune 500 companies, across a variety of industries helping emerging leaders & executive teams to...

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Episode 120: Debra Vines - The Answer Inc. | Autism Awareness & Support
Jan. 11, 2023

Episode 120: Debra Vines - The Answer Inc. | Autism Awareness & Suppo…

If you were faced with raising a son diagnosed with autism, becoming a widow, and being faced with all the challenges that life brings anyway, what would you do? If your name is Debra Vines, here is what you might do. Become ...

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Episode 119: Adapting To Change (Planned & Unplanned)
Jan. 4, 2023

Episode 119: Adapting To Change (Planned & Unplanned)

Happy New Year! In the first episode of the new year, Shawn & Brian discuss the matter of change. How do you respond to it & how does being a parent caregiver to one with special needs affect it all? — eMail:wearejusttwodads@...

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Episode 118: Time Investment, Solid ROIs, and Life Plans Vs. Resolutions
Dec. 28, 2022

Episode 118: Time Investment, Solid ROIs, and Life Plans Vs. Resoluti…

Shawn & Brian discuss REAL tangible strategies for implementing not a list of resolutions, but a life plan. What if you could get an actual rate of return on the investment of your time? — eMail:wearejusttwodads@gmail.com Ins...

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Episode 117: We Are Brave Together - Financial Literacy Series
Dec. 14, 2022

Episode 117: We Are Brave Together - Financial Literacy Series

Episode 117: We Are Brave Together - Financial Literacy Series Shawn & Brian discuss the union they have formed with a nonprofit organization, We Are Brave Together (https://www.wearebravetogether.org/), and a Financial Liter...

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Episode 116: Kayla Coburn - Inclusion Starts NOW
Dec. 7, 2022

Episode 116: Kayla Coburn - Inclusion Starts NOW

Inclusion Consultant, Kayla Coburn sits with Shawn & Brian to share her passion for inclusion, mainstreaming, reverse mainstreaming, education where she has worked since 2009, & building a bridge between the special needs com...

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Episode 115: Faith & Being a Caregiver to One with Special Needs
Nov. 30, 2022

Episode 115: Faith & Being a Caregiver to One with Special Needs

On this episode, Shawn & Brian have an open discussion about how the challenges of being a parent or caregiver to one with special needs can weaken or strengthen one's faith or religion. If you are a parent or caregiver, how ...

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Episode 114: Wealth Maximization Strategies for Special Needs Families
Nov. 23, 2022

Episode 114: Wealth Maximization Strategies for Special Needs Families

On this week's edition of Just two dads, Shawn & Brian discuss money mindset & wealth maximization strategies for families who have members with special needs — eMail:wearejusttwodads@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagr...

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Episode 113: Mortality & Having The Best Quality of Life
Nov. 16, 2022

Episode 113: Mortality & Having The Best Quality of Life

Shawn & Brian have an open, candid discussion about the fragility of life, living it to the fullest, & how that can be challenged as well as a gift, by being a caregiver to one with special needs. — eMail:wearejusttwodads@...

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Episode 112: Billy Price - Making a Measurable Difference One Foot at a Time
Nov. 9, 2022

Episode 112: Billy Price - Making a Measurable Difference One Foot at…

Billy Price returns for a visit with Shawn & Brian. As a teenager, Seattle native Billy Price suffered a spinal cord injury and became paralyzed from the chest down, losing the ability to move his fingers. Daily tasks became ...

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Episode 111: Jacqueline Nixon - Children’s Book Author
Nov. 2, 2022

Episode 111: Jacqueline Nixon - Children’s Book Author

Jacqueline Nixon visits with Shawn & Brian. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, & special needs advocate. After 15 years in the oil & gas industry & serving as veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She became a published author at ...

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Episode 110: Areva Martin - America’s Advocate
Oct. 26, 2022

Episode 110: Areva Martin - America’s Advocate

This week on Just two Dads, Attorney, CNN Legal Analyst, & special needs warrior, Areva Martin stops by to visit with Shawn & Brian. She is an award-winning civil rights Attorney, best-selling Author, television & radio host,...

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