Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.8 (18)
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

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Side effects of this podcast may include: joy, advocacy, and inclusion! Join host and disability parent Anna Kohl as she talks to guests about advocacy, parenting, and all things disability and medical.

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Episode 20 - Dear Mom

May 04, 2026 48m Transcript

In this episode, I chat with Jaycie right after she got back from the Dear Mom conference in southern California! Jaycie is the mom of a child with Down syndrome, and she got to take a weekend to…

Episode 19 - Adopting and Advocating

Mar 06, 2026 1h 17m Transcript

Join me and guest Cameron Cornell as we discuss disability advocacy, the journey of adopting children with complex needs, and the importance of intersectional support and representation in media. Our…

Episode 18 - Rare Disease Day - Ataxia Telangiectasia

Feb 26, 2026 56m

This week, in honor of Rare Disease Day on February 28, I talked with a good friend and mom of a rare disease warrior, Marissa. Our conversation covers Marissa's journey with her daughter Lavender,…

Episode 17 - Raising Cool Kids in Uncool Schools

Feb 12, 2026 1h 8m

In this episode, I talk Ashley from Virgo Designs about the challenges and triumphs of disability advocacy, focusing on Ashley's personal journey with her son who has cerebral palsy. We dive into the…

Episode 16 - Love, Buddies, and Inclusion

Jan 29, 2026 1h 9m

This week I talked with Sarah Robinson about the the experience of receiving a birth diagnosis of twins with Down syndrome, the dual diagnoses of Down syndrome and autism, the implementation of the…

Episode 15 - Navigating the Complexities of Disability Advocacy

Jan 14, 2026 1h 8m

In this episode, I talk with Mash Makhlyagina about the complexities of disability advocacy, the current landscape of education, and the challenges faced by parents of children with disabilities. We…

Episode 14 - Dads Advocate Too

Dec 11, 2025 46m

In this episode of The Inclusion Effect, Anna speaks with Nic Flores about his journey as a father of a neurodivergent child and the importance of disability advocacy. They discuss the challenges and…

Episode 13 - DIsability Justice and Intersectionality

Nov 21, 2025 55m

In this episode, Anna talks with Kris, the founder of Advocates Empowered, a company that helps other companies be more inclusive from the inside out. They discuss the ways that advocacy is…

Episode 12 - IEP Navigation from the Other Side

Nov 06, 2025 38m

In this episode of The Inclusion Effect, Anna speaks with Jade Adkins, founder of The Special Education Navigator, about the complexities of disability advocacy and navigating the special education…

Episode 11 - IEPS and Courtrooms

Oct 30, 2025 52m

I spoke with Jaycie Conley about our advocacy journeys, the legal battles she faced for educational rights, and the importance of community support!Find Jaycie on Instagram @mrs.conley_213 and Tiktok…

Episode 10 - Advocacy, Self Care, and Mental Health

Oct 29, 2025 1h 6m

In this episode, I talk with Stephanie about her journey as a disability advocate and mother of a child with Down syndrome. We discuss the challenges of navigating a world that isn't always…

Episode 8 - Unintentional Ableism and Parenting

Oct 23, 2025 46m

I spoke with Savannah, mom of Nayah, a 3 year old who has Down syndrome, all about being a first time parent, going through open heart surgery, and how she applies her background in sociology to…

Episode 9 - My Diagnosis Story and the First Few Months of Life

Oct 21, 2025 34m

In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness month, I'm sharing a solo bonus episode! I share our diagnosis story of finding out that our child will have Down syndrome all the way up until her cardiac arrest…

Episode 7 - Emotional Intelligence and Advocacy

Oct 16, 2025 52m

I had the pleasure of speaking with Shatanese Reese, a speaker, coach, author, and parent to 6, including her youngest who has Down syndrome. Shatanese and I talk advocacy, emotional intelligence,…

Episode 6 - More Alike Than Different

Oct 09, 2025 46m

This week I talked with Matthew Schwab, a business owner, self advocate, public speaker, and actor who also has Down Syndrome. You can find Matthew on Instagram and Facebook at @matthewschwabspeaks…

Episode 5 - Happiness is Down Syndrome

Oct 02, 2025 1h 2m

This week I talked with Misty Coy Snyder, the creator behind Happiness is Down Syndrome, Creative Director at Rods Heroes, advocate, and mom to Clay and Jed. Misty shares about her professional…

Episode 4 - Part Two: Loss, Community, and the PICU

Sep 25, 2025 41m

This week is the second half of my conversation with Tiffany, an amazing mother, architect, friend, and also the mother of twins born with Down Syndrome. This week we talk about leaving the NICU,…

Episode 3 - Part One: Twins, Down Syndrome, and the NICU

Sep 18, 2025 49m

This week I spoke with Tiffany, an amazing mother, architect, friend, and also the mother of twins born with Down Syndrome. This week we talk about the pregnancy journey, the NICU, the loss of her…

Episode Two - Medical Parenting After Loss and Finding a Purpose

Sep 11, 2025 37m

Join me as I chat with Saprina about parenting in the NICU, finding out she was pregnant again after loss, cerebral palsy and what that diagnosis was like, and turning pain into purpose.Find Saprina…

The Very First Episode - Get to Know Me!

Sep 06, 2025 11m

Hey advocates, welcome to the very first episode of The Inclusion Effect! In this episode, I just give a quick rundown about myself and my family, and talk about what I'd like to see this podcast…

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