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Disabled Expectations- Dan Hartwell
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I talk with Dan Hartwell, dad to Mikey, his 23-year-old son with autism. Dan shares what it was like realizing his son had autism, how he responded when he…
Disabled Expectations 18- Dan Schmidt
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, Andy sits down with Dan Schmidt, a dad whose 18-year-old daughter, Jessica, has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Dan shares what it looks like to…
Disabled Expectations 17- Geof Coeling
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Geof Coeling to talk about his daughter Vivian and the whirlwind of her early days. Vivian was diagnosed with KCNQ2-DEE, and Geof shares what…
Disabled Expectations 16- Mark Mulder
In this episode, Mark Mulder shares the raw truth of raising two sons with Sanfilippo Syndrome (MPS III) — a degenerative disease that reshapes every part of family life. He opens up about the…
Disabled Expectations 15- Mark Meier
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, we sit down with Mark Meier, father of Annika, whose journey began like so many others—until a diagnosis of medulloblastoma, a childhood brain tumor, changed…
Disabled Expectations 14- Jason Blain
Jason Blain is a dad to two boys living with MPS II (Hunter Syndrome), a rare and exhausting disease. In this episode, we talk about what it's really like to raise kids with severe disabilities—no…
Disabled Expectations 13- Bill Barton
In this episode, I talk with Bill Barton—dad to Lucas, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We get real about the painful weight of a degenerative diagnosis and how it doesn’t just affect the child,…
Disabled Expectations 12- Joel Keck
Joel Keck joins me on Disabled Expectations to share his journey as a dad to Cade, who was born with Dandy-Walker and Joubert syndrome. We talk about life in the NICU for 22 days, the tough choices…
Disabled Expectations 11- Brian Hagler
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, we sit down with Brian, a father whose son Chris has cerebral palsy. Brian shares his powerful journey of advocating for his son, the importance of…
Disabled Expectations 10- Jeff Weir
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Jeff Weir, a dad whose son Landon lives with Schaaf-Yang Syndrome, an extremely rare genetic condition. Jeff opens up about the joys,…
Disabled Expectations 9- Cameron Kinney
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Cameron Kinney, dad to Wells, who has Dandy-Walker Syndrome. We dive deep into the importance of being open and honest as dads, the mental…
Disabled Expectations 8- Ben Lawrence
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Ben Lawrence, a dedicated father whose son, Jory, was born with spina bifida. Ben shares how he and his wife have prioritized building a life…
Disabled Expectations 7- Collin Hubbell
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Collin Hubbell, whose daughter Palmer has a rare disease called Bilateral open lip schizencephaly. We dive into the difficult reality of…
Disabled Expectations Episode 6- John Arlt
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with John Arlt to talk about his family's journey through his daughter's hemispherectomy—a life-altering brain surgery—and what it means to trust…
Disabled Expectations Episode 5- Dan Vainner
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Dan Vainner, a dedicated husband, adventurer, and all-in dad to a son with Au-Kline Syndrome—a rare condition with only about 100 known cases…
Disabled Expectations 4- Baron Grutter
In this episode, Baron Grutter shares his journey as a dad to a child with Type 1 SMA. With 12 years of experience, he offers powerful insights, hard-earned wisdom, and encouragement for families…
Disabled Expectations 2- Tim McManus
In this Episode you will get to know Tim. A real family man who puts in the work to be the best dad he knows how to be. He is honest and open about having a daughter who has disabilities.
Disabled Expectations 3- Mike VanderWoude
In this episode, Mike shares his family’s incredible 11-month journey in the NICU with their son, Evan. He opens up about the challenges they faced, how they found strength to persevere, and the…
Disabled Expectations 1- Dave Hodge
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, Dave Hodge shares his story and insight into the disability world. We cover everything from work to faith, family and construction projects! You will love…
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Disabled Expectations has published 19 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
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