Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives

Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives

Spotify Wrapped 2025 Instant Hit Show!

Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
34%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives – named by Spotify Wrapped as a 2025 Instant Hit Show, Most Shared Show and top 25% of videos. As mothers of children with Down Syndrome, Anne Lewis and Monique Garner wanted a space to talk authentically about their experiences. Their friend, Leigh Frillici, joins them as a cohost and executive producer. The podcast embraces different perspectives which is “a particular way of viewing something, influenced by one's experiences & beliefs”. Our goal is to inspire our listeners with laughter, learning & a desire to engage with our community! Join us!

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Recent Episodes

S2E17 Episode 17 - Camp for All Expands!

Mar 11, 2026 31m

Camp For All is growing! learn how a donated 380-acre ranchin Washington County, Texas will become the second home for Camp for All. Pat  Prior Sorrells shares a behind the sceneslook at the how…

S2E17 Episode 17 - Camp for All Expands! Trailer

Mar 11, 2026 0m Trailer

A sneak peak into our next episode! A second camp for Camp for All is in the works. Here the exciting story behind Camp for All's expansion on our next podcast episode of Down Syndrome 21st…

S2E16 Episode 16 - Crafts, Community and Heart at Mikey's Place

Feb 25, 2026 32m

In this episode, guest Mallory Zbylot shares about Mikey’s Place, a Houston-based nonprofit vocational program serving adults with disabilities after high school. She explains how the program focuses…

S2E16 Episode 16 - Crafts, Community and Heart at Mikey's Place

Feb 25, 2026 0m Bonus

Here's a sneak peek at our latest episode with Mallory Zbyblot of Together at Mikey's Place. What a wonderful opportunity for adults with disabilities. Listen to our episode to hear the full story!

S2E15 Episode 15 - Gigi's Playhouse

Jan 21, 2026 26m

In our newest episode, Antonella Signori of GiGi’s Playhouse Houston shares how this incredible nonprofit is empowering individuals with Down syndrome through free programs—from infancy through…

S2E15 Episode 15 - Gigi's Playhouse Trailer

Jan 21, 2026 0m Bonus

Check out our latest episode where we talk about all things Gigi's Playhouse. Locations for Gigi's Playhouse are all over the country and it's a fantastic resource for families who have loved ones…

S2E14 Episode 14 FULL - Living in the "And" with Jillian Benfield

Dec 03, 2025 34m

In this powerful episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, hosts Anne Lewis and Leigh Frillici speak with journalist and author Jillian Benfield about her newest book Overwhelmed and Grateful as…

S2E14 Episode 14 Trailer - On Living in the "And" - Author Jillian Benfield

Dec 03, 2025 0m Bonus

Former TV journalist Jillian Benfield joins Anne Lewis and Leigh Frillici to share her powerful story of raising a child with Down Syndrome. Jillian opens up about her journey from grief to…

S2E13 Episode 13 Sneak Peak - Empowering Kids with IDD to Dance

Nov 13, 2025 0m Bonus

New Episode Alert! Empowering Kids with IDD to Dance - Cammie O'Hara shares the joy of teaching her students with IDD how to dance and how her Empower Dance Group performs at some big venues! No…

Episode 13 - Empowering Dancers One Step at a Time

Nov 13, 2025 19m

In this uplifting episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, hosts Monique Johnson and Leigh Frillici welcome Cammie O’Hara, owner of The Dance Pointe, a studio dedicated to providing inclusive…

S2E12 Episode 12 - The Journey to Adoption and Advocacy

Oct 03, 2025 40m

In this episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, we talk with Carly Durham—nurse practitioner, client care manager, and mom of three, including two children with Down syndrome. Carly shares her…

S2E12 Episode 12 Trailer - A Journey from Adoption to Advocacy

Oct 03, 2025 0m Bonus

On this episode of Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives, Carly Durham shares her journey from adopting a child with Down Syndrome from Ukraine to their experiences navigating complex medical needs, and…

S2E11 Episode 11 - Queen of Connection - On Reading and Responsive Classrooms

Sep 03, 2025 35m

In this inspiring episode, host Anne Lewis speaks with Amber Jackson, a dedicated homeschool educator to Anne’s son, Fritz. Amber shares her journey from early dreams of teaching to founding her own…

Episode 11 Trailer - On Reading and Responsive Classrooms

Sep 03, 2025 0m Bonus

In this short clip, check out how one teacher is unlocking the joy of reading and learning for Anne's son who was born with Down Syndrome. Our new podcast season begins with a Back-to-School episode,…

S1E10 Episode 10 - Camp for All: Where Barriers Disapear

Jul 22, 2025 25m

In this inspiring episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, hosts Anne Lewis and Leigh Frillici welcome Pat Prior Sorrells, President and CEO of Camp For All—a truly barrier-free camp serving…

S1E9 Episode 9 - Beloved and Beyond Camp

Jul 04, 2025 26m

Join hosts Anne Lewis, Monique Johnson, and Leigh Frillici, as they welcome Laura Elder, co-founder and co-director of Beloved and Beyond, a faith-based, fully inclusive camp that transforms the…

S1E8 Episode 8: Father's Day - We're going to love him...

Jun 13, 2025 49m

In this special Father’s Day episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, hosts Anne Lewis, and Monique Johnson, and Leigh Frillici welcome a deeply personal guest—Anne’s husband, Jake Lewis—for a…

S1E7 Episode 7: Batter up! West U. Challenger's Baseball

Jun 04, 2025 25m

Batter up! Little League's Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program that opens the world of baseball to children with disabilities. In this episode, cohosts Monique Johnson and Leigh…

S1E6 Episode 6: My Little Brother Has Down Syndrome

May 10, 2025 47m

Monique Johnson and Anne Lewis' daughters share heartfelt stories about growing up with brothers who have Down syndrome. From tech troubles to spontaneous dance parties, they reflect on how their…

S1E5 Episode 5 - A New Extraordinary

Apr 08, 2025 47m

In this inspiring episode, Geralyn Spiesz, OT and founder of the Down Syndrome Action Plan, shares her journey from a Down syndrome diagnosis of her child in 2007 to becoming an advocate for…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives have?

Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives has published 24 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives still active?

Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.

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