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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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243. Still, The Best We Can (w/Heather & Josh Avis)

The Lucky Few ·

2024/02/06

Friends, last February we (Heather & Josh!) had an unscripted conversation about challenges with IEP’s and what the best setting for Macy’s education would look like. They say a lot can happen in a year, and when it comes to school, that’s an understatement. We’re talking about Macy’s journey in the last year, from a Charter school program and ultimately her decision to return to a life skills program. The importance of seeking advice, but most importantly, following our kid's lead, and

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00:58:20

242. Is Inclusion A Privilege?

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/30

Friends, today we’re diving deep into the heart of our favorite topic: inclusion! We chat about the barriers preventing true inclusion and we're challenging societal norms and asking the important questions about what defines human worth. What kind of person gets to be celebrated? What kind of person with Down syndrome gets to be celebrated? We explore the buzzword status of “inclusion,” the role of privilege in accessing support and services, and so much more. As we navigate this journey, we

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00:38:41

241. Developing A Down Syndrome Health Instrument...

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/23

We love any opportunity to have our friends from Massachusett’s General Hospital’s Down Syndrome Clinic on the show today we’re joined by Dr. Stephanie Santoro! Dr. Santoro, a renowned geneticist and pediatrician, discusses her impactful research in developing a Down syndrome instrument to enhance healthcare for individuals with Down syndrome. From prioritizing patient outcomes to filling gaps in resources, join us in exploring the unique aspects of health for those with Down syndrome and how

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01:09:08

Throwback: Creating Inclusion For All Learners (w/Tim...

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/19

Throwback Episode 218: Creating Inclusion For All Learners (w/Tim Villegas - Originally aired 8/1/23)Friends, we’re taking the month of August to talk all things Back to School, today we kick off the series with a discussion on implementing inclusion in the classroom. We’re joined by Tim Villegas, he’s the director of communications for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE), a nonprofit that seeks to be the catalyst for the meaningful and successful inclusion of all learners in

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00:53:52

Throwback: Is There Such A Thing As A Difficult Parent?

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/18

Throwback Episode 237. Is There Such A Thing As A Difficult Parent? (Originally aired 12/12/23) There are so many feelings when we enter spaces alongside our loved ones with Down syndrome and disabilities. The question, “Is there such a thing as a difficult parent?” It made us think deeply about advocacy, boundaries, and how gender, race, and cultural stereotypes can play a role in this question. What does it mean to advocate? What is your job as your child's advocate? If you make people

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00:49:41

Throwback: Shifting the Narrative Through Unexpected...

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/17

Throwback Episode 232: Shifting the Narrative Through Unexpected News Curriculum for Providers (w/Carissa Carroll & Dr. Erin Plummer - Originally aired 11/9/23) Friends, we’re excited to have Jack’s Basket founder Carissa Carroll back on the show! Today she’s joined by Dr. Erin Plummer to chat with us all about a new curriculum they are launching for medical providers. They’re providing practical online training for providers to review the literature and allow reflection on their own experiences

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00:50:36

Throwback: Producing A Diverse, Authentic, & Honoring...

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/16

Throwback Episode 234: Producing A Diverse, Authentic, & Honoring Netflix Series (w/ Down For Love Producer Robyn Paterson - Originally aired 11/21/23) On episode 226 we shared our thoughts on the hit Netflix series Down For Love which follows several people with Down syndrome as they navigate “the triumphs and trials of dating.” If you listened to “Our Thoughts On The Netflix Series Down For Love,” then you know how much we loved this show and appreciated the conversations that it started

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00:48:38

Throwback: Our Thoughts On The Netflix Series “Down...

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/15

Throwback Episode 226. Our Thoughts On The Netflix Series “Down For Love” (Originally aired on 9/26/23) Have you heard about the Netflix series “Down For Love”?! We’ve been hearing about it from friends, family, and even one of our kid's healthcare providers, all with rave reviews. So we set aside some of the reality shows that we feel a bit guilty about admitting we’ve watched and enjoyed a wholesome reality dating show of people with Down syndrome on a quest for love. This show highlighted so

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01:11:56

Throwback: Growing Through Uncomfortable...

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/12

Throwback Episode 208. Growing Through Uncomfortable Conversations (w/Ashley - TLFP Producer & Self-Advocate - Originally aired 5/23/23) Friends, we recognize and appreciate that so many of you come to us for our open, honest, and candid conversations week after week. After seeing the response Heather was receiving over on @theluckyfewoffical under a post that she wouldn’t be celebrating an abled person asking a disabled person to prom, we knew this topic deserved another conversation. We also

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00:54:52

Throwback: Poet, Author, “Levitator Of Language”: Sid...

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/11

Throwback Episode 229: Poet, Author, “Levitator Of Language”: Sid Ghosh (w/Mom Dr. Vaish Sarathy - Originally aired 10/17/23) Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month, friends!! We’re celebrating BIG this month with some incredible self-advocates chatting about everything from entrepreneurship to marriage! Today, we’re excited to have poet, author, and “levitator of language,” Sid Ghosh on the show! He describes himself as, “just your autistic boy next door with Down syndrome!” His Mom, Dr. Vaish

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01:01:34

Throwback: Guardianship, Conservatorship, & Supported...

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/10

Throwback Episode 214. Guardianship, Conservatorship, & Supported Decision-Making (Originally aired on 7/4/23) Friends, what better conversation to have on an episode released on a holiday that celebrates America than to talk about the differences between Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Supported Decision-making? We have attorney and Executive Director of Massachusetts Advocates for Children, Anna Krieger here to help explain the differences and similarities between these options. Anna is a

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00:51:18

Throwback: Nurturing Meaningful Connections With Our...

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/09

Throwback Episode 205: Nurturing Meaningful Connections With Our Kids (Originally aired 5/9/23) Happy Mother’s Day, friends!! On this week’s episode we’re celebrating with a candid conversation about connecting with your child with Down syndrome! We know how important making meaningful connections with our kids is, today we’re talking all about nurturing those connections. What we’re doing to develop the relationships with our kiddos, learning new ways to give and receive love, and so much more

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00:45:47

Throwback: Healthcare Equity in the Down Syndrome...

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/08

Throwback Episode 205: Healthcare Equity in the Down Syndrome Community w/Dr. Spinazzi & Dr. Skotko (Originally aired 5/2/23) Friends, we’re so excited to have the brilliant Dr. Brian Skotko and Dr. Noemi Spinazzi back on the show today! They’re here to tell us about a big research project they worked on involving patients with Down syndrome who identify as Black as well as parents of patients who primarily speak Spanish. This work included conducting surveys of parents and primary care

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00:51:44

240. Ready To Slay Another Year

The Lucky Few ·

2024/01/02

Friends, we're kicking off the new year with a bang! In our exciting sixth-season premiere, join us as we dive into the festivities, reflections, and dreams that come with the arrival of 2024. We're sharing our favorite traditions and bidding farewell to everything we left behind in 2023. Ever wondered about our New Year's Eve and New Year’s Day shenanigans? We spill the beans on the NYC ball drop, the bathroom dilemmas, and why we've never braved the waiting game for those

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00:58:53

239. 2023 In Review: Celebrating A Spectacular Season

The Lucky Few ·

2023/12/26

And just like that, we’re wrapping up our 5th season! 2023, what a year! We’re coming close to ONE MILLION DOWNLOADS, we had listeners in 36 countries, and 64% of listeners discovered us this year! Welcome new and old friends, we’re glad each and every one of you is here, shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome! We’re so grateful we get to connect and have so many incredible guests and conversations on the show. Today, we’re reflecting on the incredible conversations

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00:54:44

238. Empowering Wellness: TruFit's Adaptive &...

The Lucky Few ·

2023/12/19

Friends, grab your workout pants because this episode is all about the positive effects of health, and wellness, and how fitness is for everyone—especially our loved ones with DS. We’re thrilled to talk with TruFit’s founders, John & Adam White, on the show! Today they share how in 2010, they identified an unmet need within the fitness community, prompting them to establish TruFit Adaptive Fitness. Thirteen years later, their solution is clear: TruFit Adaptive Fitness uses technology to provide

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00:57:24

237. Is There Such A Thing As A Difficult Parent?

The Lucky Few ·

2023/12/12

There are so many feelings when we enter spaces alongside our loved ones with Down syndrome and disabilities. The question, “Is there such a thing as a difficult parent?” It made us think deeply about advocacy, boundaries, and how gender, race, and cultural stereotypes can play a role in this question. What does it mean to advocate? What is your job as your child's advocate? If you make people uncomfortable does that make you difficult or does that make you an advocate? Is there a way around

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00:58:47

236. Making Space For Grief (w/Claire Bidwell Smith)

The Lucky Few ·

2023/12/05

Friends, we’re so excited to have licensed therapist and grief expert, Claire Bidwell Smith on the show to give us some tools and resources for coping with the grief that comes with a Down syndrome diagnosis. Led by her own experiences with grief, and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing grief and is devoted to expanding the conversation around grief and loss. We’re chatting about tools and strategies for grief

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00:54:49

235. All The "Big Feelings"

The Lucky Few ·

2023/11/28

Happy, sad, angry, frustrated, excited, it’s not always easy to know how to express these feelings, especially for our kiddos with Down syndrome. Today we’re talking about all those “big feelings” that can be hard to regulate at times. We’re chatting about how we’ve been working on helping our kiddos handle all those “big feelings” and so much more. How we’ve had to become a “detective” of our kiddo's feelings and learned to recognize how some of them can be affected by nutrition, sleep,

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00:54:03

234. Producing A Diverse, Authentic, & Honoring...

The Lucky Few ·

2023/11/21

On episode 226 we shared our thoughts on the hit Netflix series Down For Love which follows several people with Down syndrome as they navigate “the triumphs and trials of dating.” If you listened to “Our Thoughts On The Netflix Series Down For Love,” then you know how much we loved this show and appreciated the conversations that it started. We’re so excited to keep the conversation going with the Producer of the show, Robyn Paterson! Robyn is a filmmaker and screen creative based in New Zealand

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