Episodes

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_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads #justTwoDads #SpecialNeedsParenting #AlternativeLivingArrangements

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 22 year old brother with ADHD and Autism. His name is Michael. Making Authentic Friendships (MAF) are also her brothers initials. He inspired this initiative. He is very lonely due to his lack of social skills and ability to make friends. She just recently finished her MBA ...

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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads #justTwoDads #SpecialNeedsParenting #SpecialNeedsParentingandMarriage

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 Manifesting for Non-Gurus by Robert MacPhee, who we are at our core. — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook...

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_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads #justTwoDads #SpecialNeedsParenting #TheBestofDays

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/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads #justTwoDads #SpecialNeedsParenting #BeingADad

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 The Law Offices of Georgianna Junco-Kelman located in Studio City, California. Ms. Kelman’s law practice is exclusively dedicated to the representation of students with disabilities from ages 3 to 22 years old. A fluent Spanish speaker, Ms. Kelman was born in Cienfuegos, C...

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 kids gym franchise that caters to children with autism and special needs. An autism mom from Tarzana, CA, she is a passionate advocate for children and has dedicated her life to developing and growing resources for the special needs population. In 2010, she opened the first WR...

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 an accomplished litigator with his own firm in Century City. Sam is a long-time community leader, serving on the boards of Bet Tzedek Legal Services, special needs housing provider ETTA, the Jewish Community Foundation, the Anti-Defamation League, and several other organiza...

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 the last 8 years has provided coaching to autistic teens and adults to help them reduce their daily overwhelm and get the things they want and need in their lives. The coaching Autism Personal Coach provides is in person or through zoom, so no matter where you live you can ...

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 teacher specializing in working with young adults on the autism spectrum. Lieberman holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from California State Bakersfield and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from California State Northridge. Additionally, Li...

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 stems from her own successful weight loss journey where she lost 87 pounds and experienced a total mind & body transformation. She has since created a life of purpose around inspiring and empowering others through online programs, one on one coaching, and workshops to create t...

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 trade, a 42 year old single mom, and and autism advocate, supporting other families who have children with autism/special needs through her podcast "Rise with the Light" and helping others push through what they are going through to reach their goals, working through their ch...

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 is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and business strategist who achieved financial independence over a decade ago and he has committed his effort to mentoring others to accomplish the same goal. He is a leader in the field of personal and professional development and he overs...

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 Community College in 2017 as the Associate Dean of Student Support Services. Currently, Susan teaches as an Adjunct Faculty at Middlesex Community College and at Bunker Hill Community College, delivering courses focused on Developmental Disabilities, Special Education and Firs...

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 writer, and Private Pilot. Has been an advocate for our young people for 20 years. The founder and creator of the down street people Youth in Action Program, St Thomas. The Boyz II Men mentorship program St. Croix. Morehead believes in the philosophy of I Am My Brother's Keep...

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 ALS and many other films on disability-related topics. Habib is a filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability. His latest documentary, Intelligent Lives, examines our society’s narrow perceptions of intelligence. The Intelligent Lives project al...

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 independent future. He is a Special Education teacher at NYC DOE, program coordinator and a Community Habilitation coach, providing a tremendous amount of experience working with a wide range of ages and disabilities. The trainings and teaching techniques he employs are typi...

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. She has been married to her husband, Chris, for 23 years and they reside in the Palos Verdes area of Southern California. They have two sons and a daughter, all teenagers. Their second son, age 17, was born with a rare, medically complex genetic disorder, called Prader-Wil...

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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/just-two-dads-9421b8202/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads

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.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/just-two-dads-9421b8202/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads

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. #justtwodads #neurodiverseparenting #neurodiverselifecoach

December 16, 2020 | Episode 17 In this episode Shawn & Brian talk about vulnerability. #justtwodads #specialneedsparenting #beingvulnerable

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 impact publications. She earned a PhD in Pharmaceutical Science with a major in Natural Medicine. She is a mother of two boys and a girl. The second boy, Muhammad has been diagnosed stage 3 nonverbal autism with developmental delays at age 2 in Bangladesh, where they are ...