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Episodes

June 30, 2021

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 ...

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June 24, 2021

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...

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June 16, 2021

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...

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June 4, 2021

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...

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May 27, 2021

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...

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May 19, 2021

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...

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May 13, 2021

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...

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May 5, 2021

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...

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April 29, 2021

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...

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April 21, 2021

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_...

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April 14, 2021

just Two Dads | Being a Dad

April 14, 2021 | Episode 34 just Two Dads discuss What it means to be a dad & how is that different when your child has special needs? — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com...

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April 7, 2021

just Two Dads & A Feisty Attorney | Special Kids Attorney

April 7, 2021 | Episode 33 Special Education Attorney & Special Needs Advocate Georgianna Junco-Kelman join Shawn & Brian in discussing special education needs. Georgianna Junco-Kelman is the founder and managing attorney of...

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March 31, 2021

just Two Dads & A CEO | Franchise Warrior

March 31, 2021 | Episode 32 Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian, just Two Dads, have a heart to heart with Dina Kimmel, We Rock The Spectrum Franchise Owner. Dina Kimmel is the CEO & Founder of We Rock the Spectrum (WRTS), a kid...

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March 24, 2021

just Two Dads & A Candidate | Empathy, Compassion, & Love

March 24, 2021 | Episode 31 Shawn Francis and Brian Altounian interview Sam Yebri, community activist, special needs advocate and candidate for LA City Council. A graduate of Yale University and USC Law School, Sam Yebri is ...

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March 17, 2021

just Two Dads & An Autism Personal Coach | Autism Personal Coaching

March 17, 2021 | Episode 30 just Two Dads (Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian) is joined by Autism Personal Coach founder, Doug Blecher for a chat. Doug Blecher is the founder of Autism Personal Coach, an organization that for ...

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March 11, 2021

just Two Dads & A Music Professor | Unity Through Music & Education

March 10, 2021 | Episode 29 just Two Dads, Brian Altounian & Shawn Francis, sit down with music professor Bret Lieberman. Bret Lieberman brings to YIC over 20 years of experience working as a mild/moderate special education ...

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March 3, 2021

just Two Dads & A Health Coach | Intuitive Health

March 3, 2021 | Episode 28 just Two Dads sit down with intuitive health expert Aimee Ibarra. Aimee is passionate about helping others take back their power and reclaim their voice through health and wellness. Her passion ste...

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Feb. 24, 2021

just Two Dads & A Podcaster | Rise with the Light

February 24, 2021 | Episode 27 “just two dads”, Brian Altounian & Shawn Francis are joined by special needs Warrior & then some, Susan Fink. We can’t wait for you to hear her story!! Susan Fink is a marketing executive by tr...

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Feb. 17, 2021

just Two Dads & A Philanthropist | All for One

February 17, 2021 | Episode 26 just Two Dads have a sit down chat with entrepreneur, philanthropist, & mentor Jeff Levitan. Jeff Levitan is a husband and father of five children, two of which are on the Autism Spectrum. He ...

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Feb. 12, 2021

just Two Dads & An Educator | College Just Ahead

February 11, 2021 | Episode 25 just Two Dads talk to Susan B. Woods, a Development Consultant helping college-age Special Needs Students transition to successful college careers! Susan Woods, M.ed, retired from Middlesex Com...

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Feb. 3, 2021

just Two Dads & A Radio Talk Show Host | I Am My Brother's Keeper

February 3, 2021 | Episode 24 In this episode just Two Dads sit down with radio talk show host Robert B. Moorhead. Robert B. Moorhead. Small business owner, Community activist, and senatorial candidate 2022. Federal grant wr...

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Jan. 27, 2021

just Two Dads & A Filmmaker | A Champion of Human & Civil Rights

January 27, 2021 | Episode 22 just Two Dads have a sit down with Emmy Nominated filmmaker Dan Habib. Dan Habib is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Including Samuel, Who Cares About Kelsey?, Mr. Connolly Has ...

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Jan. 20, 2021

just Two Dads & A Teacher | Special Education Teacher

January 20, 2021 | Episode 22 just Two dads have a heart to heart talk with Special Education Teacher Marc Esposito. Marc helps develop "self-direction" plans with families to improve their loved one's progress towards an in...

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Jan. 13, 2021

just Two Dads & A Founder/Executive Director | We Are Brave Together

January 13, 2021 | Episode 21 In this episode just Two Dads chat with Founder & Executive Director of WE Are Brave Together, Jessica Patay. Jessica Patay is a mother, wife, and advocate/cheerleader for Special Needs Mothers....

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