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The Lucky Few

The Lucky Few Podcast

Hey friends! Welcome to the Lucky Few Podcast where we are shifting the narrative by shouting the worth of people with Down syndrome. With your hosts, Heather Avis, Micha Boyett, and Mercedes Lara.

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159. The Trouble With Self-Care

The Lucky Few ·

2022/05/03

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt alienated by the pressure to practice “self-care!” (We know we have). And today as Mother’s Day approaches, we’re chatting about the trouble with many self-care practices and giving our own definitions to this popular term. As parents of kids with disabilities, most of us already feel like we’re at max capacity, so how can we schedule in a yoga session or weekly date night? We can’t just leave our kids with any babysitter and take off for the evening. Don’t worry,

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00:57:27

158. Faith, Healing, & Disability, ft. Amy Julia...

The Lucky Few ·

2022/04/26

It’s no secret that far too often, our loved ones with Down syndrome are seen as “problems” to be “fixed,” individuals in desperate need of “healing” or medicine.. whatever that might be. While we know this is NOT the case, our society’s love of “perfection,” prescriptions and productivity has ALL of us chasing unattainable goals of “success.” But what if we pursued healing instead? Today we have Amy Julia Becker, a wife, mother, and author, on to discuss family, faith, and disability. And she’s

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00:55:36

157. Sibling Dynamics & Down Syndrome

The Lucky Few ·

2022/04/19

When you receive your child’s Down syndrome diagnosis, your mind imagines a thousand different scenarios for how their life will go.. but what happens when we consider their siblings? What happens when they realize that the world won’t always be kind to their sibling with Down syndrome? Are they annoyed with each other because that’s their sibling or because they have Down syndrome? How do help our kids connect with one another? We’re chatting about all things SIBLINGS today! Join us as we discuss

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01:00:47

156. From Special Educator to Education Advocate, ft....

The Lucky Few ·

2022/04/12

Markeisha Hall is a mother to 4, including her autistic son, a former special educator, an IEP expert, a podcaster, and so much more! And today she’s joined us to chat all about practical tips to take with you to your next IEP meeting (hint: send notes to the WHOLE team ahead of time, bring someone with you, & stay focused). Plus, she’s giving us insight into the minds of the teachers as they prepare for IEP meetings and sharing about why it’s important for parents to chat with each other about

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00:55:34

155. A Candid Conversation About Raising a Child with...

The Lucky Few ·

2022/04/05

Hey friends, it’s April! And in honor of April being Autism Acceptance Month, we’re chatting about Micha’s journey parenting Ace, her son with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism. And before we get started, we want to just say that we’re not experts on this topic and we are approaching it as learners. That’s why we’re grateful for the many autistic adults who share their stories for us all to learn from! And we appreciate your grace as we navigate this conversation too. So join us as we

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00:44:46

154. Community Over Competition, ft. Chantele Holm -...

The Lucky Few ·

2022/03/29

We’re fresh off of the excitement of World Down Syndrome Day and we LOVE seeing all the ways our community advocates to celebrate our loved ones on 3/21. But does anyone else ever feel a little (okay a LOT) of pressure during these busy months, especially when it comes to advocating online? Does it ever seem like everyone is doing more? Or like all the good ideas are already taken? Today we’re chatting about how the scarcity mindset hurts our community and how we can support our fellow advocates

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01:02:28

153. It's World Down Syndrome Day!

The Lucky Few ·

2022/03/21

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! And happy 3 year (or maybe 4 year??) anniversary to our podcast! If you listen.. you’ll see that we’re still really not sure. Annnyway, today in honor of 3/21, we are chatting all about.. well pretty much everything! Because we have a special Q and A from each of you. Join us for a chat about what educators should know about our kids, how we balance our family dynamic for siblings without Down syndrome, and of course.. our #WDSD plans! Happy 3/21, friends. Hug your

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00:44:22

152. Restoring the Down Syndrome Story - ft. Katie...

The Lucky Few ·

2022/03/15

We talk all the time about the importance of story telling when it comes to shifting the Down syndrome narrative.. but how do we actually do that?! What if we’re not an influencer? What if we don’t have a stage or online platform? We’ve all thought things before.. but what if we told you that the most transformative stories are actually told around a dinner table? Today we are chatting with Katie Quesada, a speaker, storytelling coach, and Heather’s friend of many years! As someone so close to The

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00:54:31

151. Finding People That Don't Feel Sorry For You...

The Lucky Few ·

2022/03/08

Today we are joined by Jo Lopez, a fellow lucky mama + IRL assistant to Heather Avis! Jo has made it her mission to find community within the Down syndrome space and today she’s sharing all about how she’s found her people. It started with an early (and confusing) diagnosis, an overwhelming google search, and then a sweet Facebook message that changed everything! We’re also chatting about finding your people in-person, the right time to join an online group, and how having a child with DS shapes

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00:47:56

150. Cole Sibus on Being An Actor w/Down Syndrome,...

The Lucky Few ·

2022/03/01

Friends! We have Cole Sibus (maybe you’ve heard of him!?) on the podcast today and in case you couldn’t tell.. we’re so excited! He’s a 24-year-old actor with Down syndrome who starred on ABC’s Stumptown. And when he’s not working, he’s living with his roommates, learning how to surf, spending time with his girlfriend, and working at a restaurant! We’re chatting about all of it today.. everything from moving out of his parents house to inclusivity in Hollywood! Cole is also sharing about the pranks

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00:51:28

149. The Only Black Mama In The Room - ft. Ashley...

The Lucky Few ·

2022/02/22

Heather met Ashley Dirks last fall at a retreat for moms of children with Down syndrome. And one of their first conversations was about how Ashley wanted to leave the retreat. She was the only black mama the whole weekend and it left her wondering, “Do I fit in.. Am I supposed to be here.. Where are the other black moms?” And all this makes us realize that the Down syndrome community is not immune to exclusion. So today, we’re talking about it. Join as we chat about tokenism, toxic positivity,

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00:38:11

148. Diversity in the Down Syndrome Community

The Lucky Few ·

2022/02/15

A few months ago we had the chance to attend the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network Rockin’ Mom’s Retreat and meet SO many wonderful women! And our girl Mercedes grabbed a microphone and sat down with a few lucky mamas from the DSDN Black Families group to chat all about diversity within the Down syndrome community! These mamas shared about what it’s like to google “Down syndrome” and not see a picture of a child that looks like yours, how the recent events in the country have continued to shape them,

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00:39:24

147. Resources for Black History Month - Movies,...

The Lucky Few ·

2022/02/08

This month is all about listening to and learning from the Black community. And if you don’t know where to start, we got you covered! We’ve compiled a list of our favorite resources for Black History Month into this episode! From board books for your littlest kiddos to thought-provoking shows for your teens, there’s a little something for everyone! We’re chatting about our favorite podcasts, IG accounts, books, & movies — say hello to a guilt free night on Netflix! You do not want to miss this

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00:29:27

146. It's Black History Month! Let's Talk About It.

The Lucky Few ·

2022/02/01

Friends! February is Black History Month! You know what that means.. lots of important conversations between us and some of our favorite Black advocates in the Down syndrome space. Because let’s face it, many of us have been able to skip out on these tough conversations our whole lives. Growing up, the month of February just meant coloring a picture of Martin Luther King Jr and then moving on with the day. Not anymore friends. We’re doing our best to highlight Black voices this month (and all the

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00:51:22

145. Just the Three of Us.. on Grief, New Year's...

The Lucky Few ·

2022/01/25

Three weeks into January isn’t too late to wish y’all a Happy New Year right? Let’s just go with it! Because today we’re catching up with each other after our holiday break.. we’re talking all things schedule changes, behaviors, covid cancellations, (already failed) resolutions, and how to entertain our children during their school break (and why it’s okay not to)! We’re also discussing some heavier topics today as Micha is diving deep into how the loss of her father in December has affected her and

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00:57:50

#THROWBACK: What do you wish you knew when you got...

The Lucky Few ·

2022/01/18

We’re back with one of our favorite episodes with one of our favorite questions.. “If you could go back and talk to yourself when you got your diagnosis, what would you say..” Micha grabbed a microphone and walked all around the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network’s Rockin’ Moms Retreat and asked this question. We got the most amazing (and tear-jerking) responses from you rockin’ mamas. And we’re sharing them with you all today. This episode is full of wisdom from mamas of adults, teens, toddlers, and

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00:53:44

#Throwback: Disability Representation In The Media...

The Lucky Few ·

2022/01/11

We’re back with another one of our favorite videos, featuring one of our favorite advocates. Here we go.. “There’s not a right way to have worth.. you just have worth.” - Heather Avis. We’re honored to chat once again with Gail Williamson who has been showing the media the worth of actors with Down syndrome for many years! It all started when her son Blair auditioned for a running commercial.. he’s built quite the acting career since and so has Gail - but in a much different way! She developed the

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00:32:28

#THROWBACK: Tell Me You're Raising A Child w/DS...

The Lucky Few ·

2022/01/04

Time for another one of our favorite episodes! You might have seen the popular social media trend where people describe a relatable situation and others know exactly what they’re talking about - or at least that’s what we think it means.. So we’re here with a fun game of “tell me you’re raising a child with Down syndrome without telling me you’re raising a child with Down syndrome.” If you are parenting a kiddo w/DS, you might relate to the endless amounts of abbreviations you have to learn (OT, PT,

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00:37:08

#THROWBACK: "A Life Meant to be Lived," w/Karen...

The Lucky Few ·

2021/12/28

What better way to kick off the new year than with this extraordinary self-advocate? She’s the first person with Down syndrome to swim across the English Channel, she’s spoken to crowds across the nation, she’s started a non-profit foundation, she’s earned an honorary doctorate degree, she’s been a hard working employee for several years and she hasn’t let this pandemic stop her. She’s Karen Gaffney. And today she’s telling us all about her motto: “Down syndrome is a life meant to be lived.” From

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01:00:20

#THROWBACK: Discussing "Dignity Beyond...

The Lucky Few ·

2021/12/21

Time to revisit an important conversation about the connection between dignity, accomplishment, and disability. We love our friends with Down syndrome (many of whom have been on this show) who are doing BIG things in the world! Representation is important and we are cheering them on! But what about the people with DS who aren’t running marathons or starring in movies? Does society see them as important too? Or does our world only see people with DS as valuable when they accomplish something big

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