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The Inclusion Effect

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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00:46:39

Episode 14 - Dads Advocate Too

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/12/11

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 triumphs of navigating the diagnosis journey, the impact of parenting on relationships, and the role of fathers in the disability community. Nic shares insights on creating inclusive spaces through his brand, Hi-Fi Friends, and emphasizes the importance of intentional parenting and open communication

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00:55:16

Episode 13 - DIsability Justice and Intersectionality

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/11/21

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 intersectional across all aspects of life, how inclusivity benefits every single person, and how our different backgrounds color our experiences and how we perceive things. Learn more about Advocates Empowered at https://www.advocatesempowered.com/Find Kris at https://www.keepingupwithkris.com/ and on Instagram

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00:38:09

Episode 12 - IEP Navigation from the Other Side

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/11/06

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 system. Jade shares her experiences as a former special education teacher and the challenges parents face when dealing with IEPs. Follow Jade on Tiktok @spednavigator and Instagram @thespednavigator,, check out her website at specialeducationnavigator.com, get The Special Education Navigator IEP Power

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00:52:24

Episode 11 - IEPS and Courtrooms

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/10/30

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 @jaycieconley.Logo by Sara Hast

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01:06:48

Episode 10 - Advocacy, Self Care, and Mental Health

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/10/29

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 accommodating to the disability community, the emotional rollercoaster of prenatal diagnosis, and the importance of community support. Stephanie shares her experiences with mental health, the impact of COVID on parenting, and the dynamics between her two sons. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-care,

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00:46:45

Episode 8 - Unintentional Ableism and Parenting

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/10/23

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 advocating and combatting ableism. Follow Savannah on Facebook and Tiktok at @savannahamaroPodcast art by Sara Hast

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00:34:59

Episode 9 - My Diagnosis Story and the First Few...

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/10/21

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 and her health complications started happening. I also share some exciting news - we're adopting!The Inclusion Effect can be found on Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook @theinclusioneffectFollow the podcast, share it with an advocate, and rate and leave a review!Adoption Fundraising Link:

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00:52:00

Episode 7 - Emotional Intelligence and Advocacy

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/10/16

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, finding community, and parenting! Follow Shatanese on Instagram and Facebook at @shatanesereese, and at her website https://shatanesereese.com/Podcast art by Sara Hast

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00:46:21

Episode 6 - More Alike Than Different

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/10/09

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 and at his website https://matthewschwabspeaks.com/

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01:02:54

Episode 5 - Happiness is Down Syndrome

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/10/02

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 advocacy, how she got to where she is now, and how she advocates for Jed in their day to day lives.You can find Misty on Instagram and Facebook at @mistycoysnyder and @happinessisdownsyndrome. Look out for her book coming out in August 2026, and follow @rodsheroes to keep up with her professional

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00:41:07

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

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/09/25

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, dealing with grief and joy at the same time, finding a community within the Down Syndrome world, and navigating the PICU and medical complexities.

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00:49:41

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

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/09/18

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 daughter Elizabeth, and how Catherine fought and left the NICU. Next week we'll finish our conversation with Tiffany!

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00:37:32

Episode Two - Medical Parenting After Loss and...

The Inclusion Effect ·

2025/09/11

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 on tiktok and instagram @myreyahsunshinehtx and @superspecialmamas. Follow the pod on instagram and tiktok @theinclusioneffect and on tiktok @uplifeofaddy.

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00:11:09

The Very First Episode - Get to Know Me!

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2025/09/06

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 grow into. Thanks for building this community with me!

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