Episodes

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...

Estate planning Attorney, Glen Wagstaff returns to the show to talk with Shawn & Brian about EXACTLY how estate plans work & why they are especially important to special needs families.. now more than ever. Website: https://w...

Katie Asher visits Shawn & Brian to discuss her incredible personal spiritual journey of triumph over tragedy as well as her son, Houston who went from an autism diagnosis & challenge with communication, to in vivid detail, e...

Rob Gorski is a single dad to three.. yes THREE boys on the autism spectrum. He's the founder & CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC, an award winning blogger & host of The Autism Dad podcast. All of this is nothing compared to his act...

Shawn & Brian have an unusually candid conversation about financial education, financial literacy, & what it means to the special needs community Financial Planning Event Registration: https://www.wearebravetogether.org/event...

Shawn & Brian are visited by Tamara Wiggins who's taken her daughter's diagnosis & not only turned it into a business but with unique vulnerability, invites the world into her daily experience as a parent, through social medi...

Shawn & Brian are visited by Diane Rambo as she shares her story about how she took her son's autism diagnosis & turned it into a business to serve others as a travel agent specializing in serving special needs families. Dian...

Dr. Kathy Macleay visit with Shawn & Brian to share the extraordinary story of her & her family's lifelong commitment to those with special needs Personal Investments:: A Practical Guide to How to Use Psychotherapy as an Inve...

Shawn & Brian are visited by Sequoia Houston, host of the podcast, "Diversity be like". Tune in as they discuss the challenges, needs, & benefits for all, when diversity is part of the special needs community. Mentioned: The ...

Sri Hatharasinghe-Gerschler, M.A., stops by to talk with Shawn & Brian about her journey from her own experience as a student in special education, to her choice to now become a warrior for those in a similar position. Websit...

April 20, 2022 | Episode 85 Shawn & Brian are visited by Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson who shares her story of inspiration & triumph over challenge & her mission to serve others. Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson is a former Emmy award winnin...

April 13, 2022 | Episode 84 Shawn & Brian are visited by Athalie Malone who lost her sight after suffering a stroke. She discusses how she turned that challenge into a blessing for others. Athalie Malone was born December 28...

April 6, 2022 | Episode 83 We are joined by award winning actress, philanthropist, mother, wife, & special needs warrior& then some, Holly Robinson Peete. You may recognize her from her work on TV shows "Sesame Street", "21 ...

March 30, 2022 | Episode 82 Shawn & Brian chat with Maisie Soetantyo, founder of Autism Career Pathways. Maisie is an openly autistic advocate and inclusivity trainer. In 2019, Maisie started the nonprofit Autism Career Pat...

March 23, 2022 | Episode 81 Shawn & Brian discuss the myriad of ways that special needs families are affected financially. From personal finance to how benefits are attained, protected, & even affected by the pandemic. Menti...

March 16, 2022 | Episode 80 For each diagnosis, each person, & each situation, things may differ but there are certainly experiences that are also shared or common. Shawn & Brian discuss these today...from the perspective of...

March 9, 2022 | Episode 79 Actor, Warrior, & Advocate, Greg Grunberg visits with Shawn & Brian to discuss being a father to a child with epilepsy, his mission to remove the stigma associated with it, & his non-profit organiz...

March 2, 2022 | Episode 78 Shawn & Brian discuss the very personal matter of how one chooses to identify their child or loved one with special needs. — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://po...