Episodes
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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....
just Two Dads | Goal Setting
January 6, 2021 | Episode 20 Shawn & Brian talk New Years and the importance of setting goals. #justTwoDads #specialNeedsParenting #settingGoals2021 — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podc...
just Two Dads | Special Needs & Income
December 30, 2020 | Episode 19 In this episode Shawn & Brian talk about navigating income needs for special needs families. #justTwoDads #specialNeedsParenting #specialNeedsFinancialEducation Instagram: https://www.instagram....
just Two Dads, A Mom & A Daughter | Holiday Traditions
December 23, 2020 | Episode 18 In this episode Shawn & Brian chat with Life Coach Susanna Peace Lovell and Brian's daughter Jo Quinones. They discuss holiday traditions and the challenges and blessings of the seasons. #justt...
just Two Dads | The Vulnerability Project
December 16, 2020 | Episode 17 In this episode Shawn & Brian talk about vulnerability. #justtwodads #specialneedsparenting #beingvulnerable
just Two Dads & A Dr. | The Neurodiverse Nerd
December 9. 2020 | Episode 16 In this episode Shawn & Brian have a chat with The Neurodiverse Nerd herself Dr. Tasnuva Sarwar Tunna. Dr. Tasnuva Sarwar Tunna is a pharmacist, educator, and research scientist with several high...
just Two Dads | Why just Two Dads?
December 2, 2020 | Episode 15 This week's show will be a preview of the special event happening the evening of the same day. Shawn & Brian will talk about the importance of dreaming again despite challenges and adversity. Th...
just Two Dads & A Friend | Invictus
November 25, 2020 | Episode 14 In this episode Shawn & Brian sit down with their friend and limited mobility guide & mentor Adam Hancock. When an accident over 30 years ago resulted in a spinal cord injury that left him with...
just Two Dads & A Councilman | Embracing Your Story
November 18, 2020 | Episode 13 Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian sit down with Burbank Advisory Council Member Konstantine Anthony - Burbank City Council. Konstantine Anthony was diagnosed with autism in 2008 and has worked in...
just Two Dads & Dr. Jen | Behavior is Communication
November 11, 2020 | Episode 12 Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian chat with globally recognized, autism specialist, researcher & author Dr. Jennifer Dustow. It is Dr. Dustow’s personal mission to assist children in learning and ...
just Two Dads & One Mom | Life Coaching Special Needs Families
November 4, 2020 | Episode 11 Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian sit down with special needs family life coach Susanna Peace Lovell. Susanna Peace Lovell received her B.A. from UC Berkeley, and is a certified professional life c...
just Two Dads & The Gotts | Give It All You've Gott!
October 28, 2020 | Episode 10 On this episode Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian talk with Jim & Cathy Gott. Jim and Cathy Gott have been married 30 years and have 6 children – two of whom have autism. They live in the Marina...
just One Dad & A Wife, Mother & Blogger | Loving, Living & Married wi…
October 21, 2020 | Episode 9 In this episode Shawn Francis has a candid conversation with Rebecca Campol. Rebecca Campol is a Canadian Autism/ Parent Blogger, from the Okanagan, BC. Her blog, https://www.meohmy.ca/ is a plac...
just Two Dads | In Review
October 14, 2020 | Episode 8 A review of our past guests
just Two Dads & An Estate Planner | Estate Planning & Special Needs
October 7, 2020 | Episode 7 Brian Altounian & Shawn Francis are joined by their guest, estate planning Attorney Glen Wagstaff. They discuss the value of estate planning, what happens without it, and what it means in particul...
just Two Dads & A Lawyer | Special Education Law
September 30, 2020 | Episode 6 Our guest for this show is special education law Attorney, Georgiana Junco-Kelman. Georgianna was born in Cuba and immigrated to the US at the age of 10. She has been practicing law for 22 ye...
just Two Dads | Just Bee The Change
September 23, 2020 | Episode 5 Our guest is Layla Luna. She’s an Olympic trained gymnast, internationally acclaimed dancer & mom to three children, one of which is her 12-year-old son who was diagnosed with autism spectrum d...
just Two Dads | The Value of the Village
September 16, 2020 | Episode 4 In this episode Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian discuss how it takes a village to raise children of special needs. When you become a parent of a child with special needs, you immediately becom...