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Dad to Dad Podcast

Fathers mentoring fathers of kids with special needs - presented by the Special Fathers Network. Host David Hirsch interviews some amazing fathers of kids with special needs.

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SFN Dad To Dad 304 - Dr. Greg Pursley of Jackson, MO...

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2024/05/03

Our guest this week is Dr. Greg Pursley of Jackson, MO who is a chiropractor, owner of PC Medical Centers, father of two and author of two books.Greg and his wife, Sheree, have been married for 19 years and are the proud parents of two children: daughter, Eveekay(18) and son, Izaac(16), who has dwarfism.We’ll hear about the many organizations that have played an influential role in the Pursley family, including:Make A Wish FoundationChallenged Athlete FoundationLittle People of America Dwarf

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50:12

SFN Dad To Dad 303 - Allan Turner of Mansfield, TX...

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2024/04/26

Our guest this week is Allan Turner of Mansfield, TX proprietor of Turner Insurance Group and father of three including one with Down Syndrome.Allan and his wife, Ebony, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of three children: Anaiah (19), Jael (17) and Isaiah (10), who has Downs Syndrome.Allan owns an insurance brokerage agency, which is how he supports his family. Not satisfied with the level of life and health insurance available to families touched by disability, Allan has

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44:05

SFN Dad To Dad 302 - Gabe Perna of Newtown, CT An...

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2024/04/19

Our guest this week is Gabe Perna of Newtown, CT who is an award winning journalist, a digital health editor with Modern Healthcare and father of two young boys, including one with Autism. Gabe and his wife, Amanda, have been married for 10 years and are the proud parents of two children: Logan (3) and Spencer (6) who has Autism. We learn about the Perna family story, the the changes and adaptations the family has made and the importance of embracing your child for who they are so you can help them

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52:47

SFN Dad To Dad 301 - Jonathan Bennett of Ontario, CAN...

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2024/04/12

Our guest this week is Jonathan Bennett of Ontario, Canada, an executive and leadership coach, a poet and author of seven books and father of two. Jonathan and his wife, Wendy, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of two children who are 17 and 19 years old.We’ll hear some sage advice from Jonathan about raising an Autistic child who is also non-binary. That’s all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Notes - Email - jonathan@clearlythen.comWebsite

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43:34

SFN Dad To Dad 300 - David Hirsch, Founder Of 21st...

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2024/04/05

To celebrate the 300th episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast, David Hirsch, founder of 21st Century Dads Foundation and host of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast offers his heartfelt thanks to all those who have been involved with and supported 21CD & SFN. He reflects on:addressing the issue of father absence in society,his journey as a fatherhood advocate,starting the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative, making an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show, starting the 21st Century Dads Foundation, Dads Honor

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49:36

SFN Dad To Dad 299 - Steve Thomas of Manhattan, IL...

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2024/03/29

Our guest this week is Steve Thomas of Manhattan, IL father of eight, serial entrepreneur and author of Catholic Joe Superhero. Steve and his wife, Ginny, have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of eight children: Steve (32), 30 year old twins David & John, Joseph (28), Francis (26), Mary (25), Grace (23) and Gabriel (21). The twins are the ones with additional needs. The twins were diagnosed in their 20s with issues including; anxiety, Autism, OCD and schizophrenia.

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34:49

SFN Dad to Dad 298 - Keith Harris of Albuquerque, NM...

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2024/03/22

Our guest this week is Keith Harris of Albuquerque, NM, an entrepreneur and father of four including one who has Down Syndrome. Keith and his wife, Jeannie, have been married for 44 years and are the proud parents of four: Daniel (39), Tim (38), Thomas (35) and John (33). Tim is the one with Down Syndrome.Tim's got a big heart which he opens to virtually everyone he meets. And he's a busy guy. They opened and ran Tim's Place Restaurant for five years, where 'hugs' were listed on the menu, which

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SFN Dad to Dad 297 - Keith Harris of Albuquerque, NM...

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2024/03/15

Our guest this week is Keith Harris of Albuquerque, NM, an entrepreneur and father of four including one who has Down Syndrome. Keith and his wife, Jeannie, have been married for 44 years and are the proud parents of four: Daniel (39), Tim (38), Thomas (35) and John (33). Tim is the one with Down Syndrome.Tim's got a big heart which he opens to virtually everyone he meets. And he's a busy guy. They opened and ran Tim's Place Restaurant for five years, where 'hugs' were listed on the menu, which

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33:20

SFN Dad to Dad 296 - Adam Goldman of Houston, TX...

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2024/03/08

Our guest this week is Adam Goldman of Houston, TX, a real estate investor, serial entrepreneur, coaching consultant and author of the book The Franchisee Lifestyle.Adam and his, wife, Dori, have been married for 15 years and are the proud parents of five children: Lila (6), Dalia (8) and Amelia (12), as well as twins; Eli and Ariella who were born at 23 weeks, in 2010, and very sadly passed away shortly after birth. Adam reflects on the harsh reality of some miscarriages as well as losing their

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39:17

SFN Dad To Dad 295 - Eric Nixon of Lansdale, PA...

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2024/03/01

Our guest this week is Eric Nixon of Lansdale, PA who works for a blood plasma company and is the father of three all with Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID), a rare autoimmune disease. Eric and his wife, Candy, have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of three: Benjamin (30), Hannah (27), and Daniel (24) all who have CVID, or Common Variable Immune Deficiency, a rare autoimmune disease. Eric also has Multiple Sclerosis and has been on disability for 17 years. Despite all the

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40:13

SFN Dad To Dad 294 - Bob Manganelli A Photojournalist...

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2024/02/23

Our guest this week is Robert "Bob" Manganelli formerly of southern California, a photo-journalist and filmmaker, reflects on the joys and challenges of being a father of two deaf children. Bob and Terrylene are the proud parents of two children: daughter Catalene (19) and son Gianni 'Gio' who lost his hearing at age three and, who very sadly, took his own life at age 23, in March 2014. Bob reflects about the deaf community, Terrylene's and their children's deafness and the intersection of the

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44:28

SFN Dad To Dad 293 - Bob Manganelli A Photojournalist...

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2024/02/16

Our guest this week is Robert "Bob" Manganelli formerly of southern California, a photo-journalist and filmmaker, reflects on the joys and challenges of being a father of two deaf children. Bob and Terrylene are the proud parents of two children: daughter Catalene (19) and son Gianni 'Gio' who lost his hearing at age three and, who very sadly, took his own life at age 23, in March 2014. Bob reflects about the deaf community, Terrylene's and their children's deafness and the intersection of the

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66:19

SFN Dad To Dad 292 - Allan Shedlin of Chevy Chase,...

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2024/02/09

Our guest this week is Allan Shedlin of Chevy Chase, MD, who is a father, grandfather, former educator and outspoken advocate for all things related to 'Daddying.'Allan and his x-wife, Michelle, were married for 32 years and are the proud parents of three adult daughters: Raya, Samantha and Christina as well as grandparents of five. Allan was a career educator and was founding Executive Director of the National Elementary School Center. He has also been a freelance writer for 39 years with work

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43:57

SFN Dad to Dad 291 - Dave Jereb, of Sydney,...

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2024/02/02

Our guest this week is Dave Jereb, of Sydney, Australia an occupational therapist, co-founder of MoveAbout Therapy Services and an author.Dave and his wife, Kathy, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of two children: Harry (8) and Hugo (5). Dave & Kathy are also co-founders of MoveAbout Therapy Services a multi-location firm that provides individual and group therapy services for children to enable them to participate in the activities of everyday life. They also provide

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46:23

SFN Dad To Dad 290 - Graham Caldow, of Brighton,...

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2024/01/26

Our guest this week is Graham Caldow of Brighton, England who is co-founder and a coach at Red Giraffe Solutions, an author and father of two young adult daughters, one who has additional needs. Graham and his wife, Debra, have been married for 30 years and are the proud parents of two young adult daughters. Graham & Debra are co-founders of Red Giraffe Solutions, helping plan a better future for young adults with additional needs. They are parents to two young daughters, one of whom has a

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43:34

SFN Dad to Dad 289 - James Myles, of Georgetown,...

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2024/01/19

Our guest this week is James “Jamo” Myles of Georgetown, Grand Cayman who is father of seven, including two with ASD and who is a coordinator with the Department of Youth Services for the Cayman Islands.James and his wife, Melissa, have been married for two years and between them they are the proud parents of seven children; his children: Ahmed (28), Jamar (23), Jarrod (23) and Sarah (14) and Melissa’s children; Novano (22), Myra (17) and Jade (13). Both Jarrod and Sarah have Autism.James is a proud

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48:56

SFN Dad to Dad 288 - Jonathan Eig of Chicago, IL,...

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2024/01/12

Our guest this week is Jonathan Eig, of Chicago, a journalist, best-selling author, father of two daughters and guardian.Jon and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of two daughters: Lillian (20) and Lola (14) as well as Jeffrey (33) who Jon mentored from Jeffrey's age seven through Big Brothers/Big Sisters before the couple formally became his guardian. With a degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, he began his career at the

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46:30

SFN Dad To Dad 287 - Bob Bourke of Evanston, IL A...

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2024/01/05

Our guest this week is Bob Bourke of Evanston, IL, a retired banker, father of four including a daughter with Down Syndrome and a advisory board member at Misericordia in Chicago.Bob and his wife, Peggy, have been married for 44 years and are the proud parents of three boys: Bo (40), Matt (36), and Nick (32) as well as daughter, Molly (38) who has Down Syndrome. Bob had a storied career in banking. We learn about the wide range of programs and services Molly benefited from and that have helped her

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46:16

SFN Dad to Dad 286 - Faye Simon-Harac Editor-In-Chief...

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2023/12/29

Our guest this week is Faye Simon-Harac of Sparta, NJ, a former teacher and current Editor-in-Chief at Exceptional Parent Magazine as well as president and founder of the Irene & Eric Simon Brain Research Foundation. After serving as an educator in the Teaneck, NJ school district for a decade, Faye founded and became president of the Irene & Eric Simon Brain Research Foundation, named in honor of her parents, while they were still alive. Eric was an internationally recognized neuroscientist

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SFN Dad to Dad 285 - Florence Ann Romano of Hinsdale,...

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2023/12/22

Our guest this week is Florence Ann Romano of Hinsdale, IL a village and child care advocate, entrepreneur, author of two books and the oldest of four siblings, including a brother with Autism. Florence Ann served as a nanny for more than 15 years, which led to a variety of opportunities including; starting the web series The Windy City Nanny, which covered the lives of 12 families, her first book entitled 'Nanny and Me' and more than 200 speaking engagements. She also founded Kindred Content, a

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