Episodes

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@...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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@...

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 ...

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 ...

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,...

Shawn & Brian have an open discussion about the state of the U. S. & world economy and its impact on special needs families & what we can do to prepare. Apps Mentioned: https://www.gasbuddy.com/ https://www.upside.com/ — eMai...

Shawn & Brian discuss the value of love & friendship in general but especially between men, amongst dads, the benefits & societal challenges regarding the expression of that love & above all, its effects & need among dads to ...

Dr. LaQuista Erinna is a licensed therapist, autism mom/advocate, and founder of The AuSome Mom Society (https://ausomemomsociety.com/). Mothers rely on her education and advocacy to confidently navigate the challenges they f...

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh (https://www.doreengranpeesheh.com/) stops by for a visit. She has dedicated over thirty years to helping individuals with autism lead healthy, productive lives. founded the Center for Autism & Related ...

Mother, Author, & Advocate, Kate Swenson stops by Just two dads for a visit with Shawn & Brian to share her journey & how being a mom to a son with Autism has inspired her & served as the impetus for her book, "Forever Boy, a...

Shawn & Brian have an open, honest, discussion about how men cope (or don't cope) with emotion, how that affects parenting, well being, & in particular, being a special needs parent. Real talk! — Instagram: https://www.instag...

Chris Wenger is an enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapist and creator of the Dynamic Assessment of Social Emotional Learning, as well as the Neurodiversity Affirming IEP Course. He is an internationally-acclaimed presenter ...

Laura Hales visits Shawn & Brian to talk inspiration & advocacy! She's a mother of two autistic children, a published author of two children's books.. Alex & the Drummer (https://alexandthedrummer.square.site/) and Alex & th...

Shawn & Brian are again visited by Jordan Quinones who is Brian's daughter & one of the inspirations for Just two dads. They will reflect on past episodes, discuss Shawn & Brian's vision for the future of the show, & the 1,00...

Change is a guarantee in life, a necessity but it can also be difficult for anyone. But for a parent or caregiver to one with special needs, it can be especially daunting. The Autism Dad (https://www.theautismdad.com/), Rob G...

Shawn & Brian discuss the importance, need, & effects of children being raised in an environment or home with dreams versus a home run by parents who have no dreams & why this especially matters in homes of special needs fami...

Did you know that there are 3 domains & TEN categories of life skills? Julie Swanson visits with Shawn Francis to discuss these life skills and more. Julie Swanson is a parent to a thriving child with Autism. She's a special ...

Pakalana Phillips is a wife, the mother of 6 children, ages 8-23, & has spent 14 years with the Hawaii Department oF Education teaching at the Elementary, Pre-school & High School levels. Her students included the visually i...

Michelle Rogers visits Shawn & Brian to share her journey from her child's autism diagnosis to providing families with the hope she sought & found. Michelle B. Rogers is an Autism Mom & Life Coach for Parents of Children with...