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The UNspecial Podcast

Are you a parent raising a child with special needs? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to turn for guidance and encouragement? Welcome to The Unspecial Podcast, dedicated to empowering and inspiring parents like you on your unique journey. Each week, we bring you heartfelt conversations with a diverse range of guests who offer invaluable insights and personal stories. Hear directly from individuals with special needs who share their triumphs, challenges, and perspectives

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00:49:53

Bridging Connections: Therapeutic Approach to Growth...

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2026/03/02

On the Young Special Podcast, host interviews Brooke Wagner, owner of Therapeutic Approach to Growth (TAG) and host of the “Finding Hope on the Spectrum” podcast, about her 25+ years in autism services and how the field has shifted from traditional discrete trial drills toward presuming competence and more meaningful, child-focused supports. Wagner explains ABA as a science of shaping behavior and describes TAG’s naturalistic, play-based model that emphasizes internal motivation over token systems

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01:06:03

Beyond Words: Transforming Perceptions of Autism...

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2026/02/23

Nicole Renovo (Autism_Our_Story), an autism mom and host of the Autism Our Story podcast, joins the Unspecial podcast to discuss her advocacy for non-speaking autistic people and spellers. She shares how her podcast began as a way to learn while serving others, the burnout she experienced, and why hearing directly from spellers is powerful advocacy that challenges assumptions about intelligence and awareness.Visit our website: www.unspecialllc.com#specialeducation #specialed #podcast #unspecial

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00:58:13

Healing Beyond Fear: A Conversation on Medical...

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2026/02/16

The episode opens by challenging fear-based medical control and arguing that parents should be allowed to question, think, and choose without being labeled “misinformation,” framing the conversation as pro-healing rather than anti-medicine. Host Zach welcomes Dr. Stanton Hom, a neurologically focused chiropractor and director at Future Generations Chiropractic, and they discuss Zach’s family’s experience of “miracles,” including improvements in his children after prolonged stress and trauma, with

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01:12:44

Mold, Mitochondria, and Miracles: Kelly’s Story of...

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2026/02/09

In this special podcast episode, the host is joined by Kelly Carlson, an autism mother known as I am Kelly Leanne on Instagram. Together, they discuss how mold exposure has significantly impacted Kelly's life and her son’s health, leading to his autism diagnosis. Kelly shares the traumatic experiences of her pregnancy, her son's premature birth, NICU stay, and subsequent health challenges. They explore the connection between mold and autism, detailing Kelly's process of discovering mold in her home

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01:02:58

A New Voice at HHS: Tracy Slepcevic & Zach Ponder on...

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2026/02/02

Navigating Autism and Health with Tracy Slepcevic | The Unspecial PodcastIn this episode of the Unspecial Podcast, host Zach is joined by Tracy Slepcevic, a certified integrative health practitioner, speaker, and bestselling author. Tracy shares her journey of healing her son with autism through various treatments and therapies. They discuss the challenges faced in the early stages of autism, the importance of addressing underlying conditions, and the role of biomedical interventions. Tracy also

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01:00:37

Special Needs, Special Planning: Financial Insights...

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2026/01/26

This podcast episode centers on practical financial advice for parents of children with special needs. Zach, the host, invites Rt Beal, Vice President of Van Holes Financial Advisors, to discuss his journey and expertise in financial planning for the special needs community. Rt shares his own connection to the community through his brother-in-law and dives into the intricacies of creating a financial plan that includes both private and public resources. He also covers the common struggles parents

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01:06:07

Healing Autism with Gut Health: An Inspiring Journey...

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2026/01/19

In this episode of the Unspecial podcast, the host interviews Chelsea Jules, a holistic school psychologist and autism, nutrition, and gut healing specialist. Chelsea shares her personal journey of addressing her twin boys' severe nonverbal autism through dietary interventions. She details the initial challenges, the role of environmental factors over genetics, and the impact of gut health on behavior and speech development. Chelsea also explains how her program 'Six Months to Speech' assists

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00:55:22

Beyond Autism: Empowering Families Through Biomedical...

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2026/01/12

In this episode of the Unspecial Podcast, hosts Zach and returning guest Becky Lynn Davila discuss the complexities of autism treatment, focusing on the intersection of support, recovery, and holistic health approaches. Becky, a certified holistic health practitioner and autism health coach, shares her journey of helping her own child recover from autism and extending that support to over 400 families worldwide. The conversation addresses the polarized views within the autism community, the need for

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01:03:33

Experiencing Miracles Through Neurologically Focused...

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2026/01/05

The conversation delves into the impact of nervous system dysregulation on health, highlighting the limitations of outside-in interventions and the role of lifestyle and environment in nervous system health. It also explores the birth and impact of PX Docs, Dr. Tony Ebel's journey into pediatric chiropractic care, the miraculous recovery of Oliver from a hypoxic brain injury, and the challenges and triumphs of navigating pediatric care while building a supportive community. The conversation delves

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01:30:25

Kaylee Rine's Inspiring Journey

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2025/12/27

The conversation covers the introduction to the podcast, the journey of co-hosting, the discovery of neuro-focused chiropractic care, the impact and improvements seen from chiropractic care, personal experiences with chiropractic care, the various therapies used, the decision to homeschool, and the challenges of schooling and parental anxiety when dealing with a child with autism. The conversation delves into the challenges within the school system, the impact of undertrained staff, and the topic of

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00:44:34

Do you get 9 HOURS of Sleep?

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2025/12/20

👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/ 👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey:

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01:49:59

The Heart Behind Respite Care

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2025/12/16

👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/ 👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey:

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01:03:11

Hope - The Most Important Thing Special Need Parents...

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2025/12/06

👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey:

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01:05:28

Secrets to Thriving with a Special Needs Child

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2025/12/01

👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey:

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01:14:59

Autism Parents: You're not alone

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2025/11/24

👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey:

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00:48:48

Autism community is more important than you think!

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2025/11/17

👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey:

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01:01:51

Is the Autism issue getting out of hand?

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2025/11/08

👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey:

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01:23:02

The Unfiltered Reality of Autism Parenting

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2025/11/01

👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey:

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01:09:18

What Treatments Actually Help Autism?

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2025/10/25

👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/ 👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey:

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01:38:20

Exactly how important is a healthy nervous system?

The UNspecial Podcast ·

2025/10/11

👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/👉 Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZX_CaqURdEPoqqCoPjfdw👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey:

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