Episodes
Episode 59: Seth Kanor - Enabling Devices: Labor of Love
October 6, 2021 | Episode 59 Seth Kanor visits with Shawn & Brian to discuss how his company, Enabling Devices, makes toys for ALL children, neurotypical & neurodiverse. At the age of 13, Seth Kanor was working a few hours a...
Episode 58: Dr. El Brown - KinderJam Early Learning System
September 29, 2021 | Episode 58 Shawn & Brian are joined by Dr. El Brown, Educator, Family Engagement Advocate, Mom, and Founder & CEO of KinderJam an Early Learning System. Dr. El Brown is the Founder of KinderJam and host ...
Episode 57: A Tribute to Special Education Teachers
September 22, 2021 | Episode 57 Shawn & Brian pay homage to special education educators. — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedI...
Episode 56: Susanna Peace Lovell - Sum~Day is Today Summit 2021
September 15, 2021 | Episode 56 Susanna Peace Lovell joins Shawn & Brian to discuss their first special needs summit. Susanna is a repeat guest that provides so much value and is just a fierce mother and warrior in the speci...
Episode 55: Wendy Zanders - Your Declutter Coach
September 8, 2021 | Episode 55 Personal Organizer & Special needs warrior, Wendy Zanders visits Shawn & Brian to share her story & the solutions she offers to help special needs families. Wendy Zanders is a Professional Orga...
Episode 54: Natashia Kletter - Augmentative & Alternative Communicati…
September 1, 2021 | Episode 54 Brian & Shawn are joined by Natashia Kletter to tell us about her story, the communication system she designed & uses to help children in general & about her journey as a mom to a child with s...
Episode 53: Moira Cleary | Surviving the Waiting Room
August 25, 2021 | Episode 53 Moira Cleary is a mindfulness practitioner, certified Life Coach, & mom to 2 daughters with debilitating conditions. She visits with Shawn & Brian to share her story. Moira Cleary (more-a), is a ...
just Two Dads & A Learning Disability Coach | LD & ADHD, Self Awarene…
August 18, 2021 | Episode 52 Learning disability & ADHD Coach Alex Gilbert joins Shawn & Brian for a chat. Alex Gilbert is a New Yorker, a Mets fan, a yogi, and a brunch enthusiast. She also has dyslexia and ADHD. After spen...
just Two Dads & A Personal Trainer | Special Needs, Culture, & Commun…
August 11, 2021 | Episode 51 Michelle Hobgood visits Shawn & Brian to discuss her experience as a single parent to a son with autism, finding love that lead to an interracial marriage where she is happy & thriving, the value...
just Two Dads & A Coach | Master IEP Coach
August 4, 2021 | Episode 50 Shawn & Brian are joined by IEP coach, autism mom, & warrior, Sandy Santeiro Website: https://sandysanteiro.com/ Organizations: https://21andchange.org/ https://www.facebook.com/Lawyers-Autism-Awa...
just Two Dads | Mental Health Today
July 28, 2021 | Episode 49 Shawn & Brian discuss current events around mental health — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: h...
just Two Dads | Medications & Vaccinations
July 21, 2021 | Episode 48 Just Two Dads Medications and Vaccines - to get or not to get..... #justTwoDads #SpecialNeedsParenting #MedicationsandVaccinations
just Two Dads | The Value of Trust & Vulnerability
July 14, 2021 | Episode 47 Shawn & Brian discuss the importance of trust & vulnerability for special needs parents/caregivers — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...
just Two Dads & A Mom | Defining Mental Health
July 7, 2021 | Episode 46 Shawn & Brian are joined by Susanna Yang Lovell, life coach for special needs families to discuss how we define mental health. Website: https://www.susannapeacelovell.com/ — Instagram: https://www.i...
just Two Dads & 2 SDP Warriors | Self-Determination is Here!!!
June 30, 2021 | Episode 45 Shawn & Brian are joined by Self Determination expert Mark Altieri & Advocate, Warrior, wife, & mom, Cathy Gott. They'll discuss what is self-determination & what does it mean to the special needs ...
just Two Dads | Social Media
June 23, 2021 | Episode 44 just Two Dads, Shawn & Brian, talk about utilizing Social Media and the possible pitfalls as well as exercising caution. Mentioned Link: https://jelliesapp.com/blog/5-reasons-not-to-post-about-your...
just Two Dads | Father's Day
June 16, 2021 | Episode 43 Shawn & Brian share thoughts and stories for Father's Day 2021 — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 Linked...
just Two Dads & A Champion | Tres Padres!!!!
June 2, 2021 | Episode 41 just Two Dads, Shawn & Brian, are joined by fellow dad podcaster, The Mindful Inspiration Champion, Matt Faler. Matt Faler is a husband to Julia and they have been together for 12 years and approach...
just Two Dads & An Executive Director | The Campbell Center
May 26, 2021 | Episode 40 just Two Dads sit down the Executive Director of The Campbell Center, David Fields. David Fields was born and raised in Los Angeles. After graduating from U.C.L.A., he entered the teaching professio...
just One Dad | Alternative Living Arrangements
May 19, 2021 | Episode 39 Today just one of the two dads, Shawn Francis, talks about what to consider when taking into account alternative living arrangements for loved ones. — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_d...
just Two Dads & A Sister Warrior | Making Authentic Friendships
May 12, 2021 | Episode 38 In this episode just Two Dads, Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian, have a young sister warrior, founder, and CEO of Making Authentic Friendships, Juliana Fetherman. Juliana is 24 years old, and has a 2...
just Two Dads | Special Needs Parenting & Marriage
May 5, 2021 | Episode 37 Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian, just Two Dads, discuss raising children with special needs and the impact it has on marriage. — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://p...
just Two Dads & An Inspiration | Who Are We?
April 28, 2021 | Episode 36 just Two Dads, Shawn & Brian, are joined by Brian's awesome daughter Jordan "Jo" Quinones, who an inspirational special education aid. They discuss one of the topics addressed in the book Manifest...
just Two Dads | The Best of Days
April 21, 2021 | Episode 35 Do you feel like your best days are behind you, that you are living them, or that they lie ahead? In this episode Shawn & Brian explore this topic. — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_...