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Raising Kellan

Marsh Naidoo, PT

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Episode 153. 31 in 31 - Faith Conversation with...

Raising Kellan ·

2025/10/10

Today's episode is a great conservation with Maleia Evans from the Authentically You Network Podcast.I chat with Maleia about how her concept for 31 in 31: Conversations with Proverbs 31 women - a series she launched on her podcast. I often get asked about the origin story of Raising Kellan. I am super grateful to Maleia for telling our story on Episode 8 of the 31 in 31 series centered on faith and family. Here are your links to listen. Watch on

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Episode 152: Rising Above Dads Podcast with Steve...

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2025/09/25

Steve Chatman is Vice President of Rising Above Ministries and host of the Rising Above Dads Podcast. Steve and his wife Lori have five children and four grandchildren. Steve is a special-needs dad as two of his children are living with Down Syndrome. Steve spent 30 years in church ministry before joining Rising Above Ministries in 2022. He loves encouraging and equipping families and churches. In this episode we chat about:Timeline: 00:46 Introduction and Steve's Bio.02:46 Rising Above

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Episode 151. Student Leadership at U.S. Values and...

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2025/08/28

We have exactly two weeks till U.S. Values and the Constitution, a free 4 part series taking place at McIvers Grant Public Library from Sept 11, 2025 to October 2, 2025- 5:30 to 6:30 PM.In today's episode Mary Palmer and Marsh Naidoo chat with some of the student leadership namely: Mickie Thach and Myren Hurst about their roles in the program. Timeline from unedited podcast:3:35 Introductions4: 28 Why did y'all decide to get involved with this program?10: 59 What is something adults need to

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Episode 150. Pediatric Day at Discovery Park of America

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2025/08/22

In today's episode I chat with Clare Saum, Marketing Director at Discovery Park of America about an exciting upcoming event: Pediatric Day. This day connects families with a wealth of local resources and services to support children’s health, learning and well-being.• When: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.• Where: Discovery Park of America (Union City, Tennessee)• What’s happening: Vendors and organizations will be located throughout the park with information and fun, hands-on

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Episode 149: U.S. Values and the Constitution.

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2025/08/15

Marsh Naidoo, Mary Palmer, and Dr. Matthew Stafford chat about a four-part series on U.S. values and the Constitution that Dr. Stafford will be teaching at the McIvers Grant Public Library in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The series will cover the history and values behind the U.S. Constitution, with the aim of inspiring pride and hope in the audience by connecting them to the American story. The sessions will take place on Thursdays from September 11 to October 2, and will include a mixed media art contest

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Episode 148: Care Farming Network

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2025/07/11

On today's episode, Kate Mudge leads the discussion centered on Care Farming and the collaborative network. Please check out their interactive website. https://carefarmingnetwork.org/Timeline:01:54 Introductions3:08 Origin Story and the Red Wiggler6:00 Care Farming Network Conference8:23 Old School Farm in Nashville10:30 Benefits of Care Farm Models to Rural Communities13:41 How to contact Kate17:33 Big Dream (1 Care Farm in every county in the US) At present, there are 338 farms in the network

00:28:44

Episode 147: Medicaid Advocacy - Call your...

Raising Kellan ·

2025/07/02

Call the US Capitol at 202-224-3121 and ask to speak to your Congress Representative.

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Episode 146. Live Coverage of Special Needs Resource...

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2025/06/19

On June 14, 2025, we were in Cookeville, TN, to participate in the Special Needs Resource Fair at Vine Branch Church. We got to chat with families, exhibitors, and service providers, including:Dawn Fry - Attorney at LawSelena Stewart with Omni Family of Services.Ashley McCloud with WorkAble TNBlake Shearer with the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities Jessica Moreles with Tennessee Caregiver CoalitionKristie Kirby with Structured Athletics for Challenged Children (SACC)Heidi Clopton with

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Episode 145. Church and Disability Ministry with Joni...

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2025/06/13

Today I chat with Torben Jensen. He is the Ministry Relations Manager for Joni and Friends in Nashville, TN. His job focuses on helping churches of all shapes and sizes become better at including and serving families affected by disability. Timeline of our conversation:01:30 Torben's origin story02:40 Joni & Friends and its beginnings. The Story of Joni Eareckson Tada.05: 00 Programs and the Outreach Ministry10:00 Physical vs Emotional or Relational Barriers for families experiencing

00:15:48

Episode 144. Taking care of the caregiver with Jess...

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2025/05/30

Jessica Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the documentary "Unseen", and caregiver advocate. She is the founder and executive director of⁠ The Lucas Project⁠, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources, and respite support for special needs families. She and her husband, Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their son Lucas, who has profound disabilities. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The

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Episode 143: Why Caregivers Need Respite with Dr...

Raising Kellan ·

2025/05/22

In Episode 143, Megan Schwalm chats to us about the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition and how this nonprofit provides support to over 1 million caregivers in Tennessee. Timeline of our conversation:00:00 Introduction01:36 How did Megan come into her role as President and CEO at Tennessee Caregiver Coalition?04:42 Definition of Respite.07:00 Programs offered by TCC include the respite voucher program, a consumer-directed reimbursement for services delivered for respite care. TCC offers opportunities for

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Episode 142: Structured Athletics for Challenged...

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2025/05/20

In this conversation, I chat with Kristie Kirby, whom I met at Partners in Policy-Making, a leadership program held by the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disability. This is a free 8 month advocacy training program.Timeline of conversation1:00 Introduction2:00 Kristie is a teacher's assistant.2:12 What is SACC?4:00 How does the SACC program work?5:15 Recruiting Volunteers6:00 Upcoming Resource Fair7:00 Exhibitors12:00 The Resource Fair will be at the Vine Branch Church, 2262 Bowser Rd,

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Episode 141: The Scope of Threat of Medicaid Cuts and...

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2025/05/16

In today's episode, we chat with Leo Cuello, J.D., a Research Professor at the Center for Children and Families in the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. Leo helps us understand what Medicaid is and the roles it performs as the U.S. largest health coverage program.Timeline of the conversation:2:00 What is Medicaid and how does it impact the disability community? What services does Medicaid cover?7:00 Medicaid pays 60% of the long-term care, covering nursing homes and 70% of

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Episode 140. Transitional Planning and Services for...

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2025/05/01

Jessica Awsumb and Hilary Travers are co-leads at Transition TennesseeTimeline: 2:15 Introduction3:15 Hilary's work at Perkins School of the Blind and what led her to Vanderbilt and transitional planning5:00 Jessica's pathway to transitional training and employment for students with IDD.8:13 How do we prepare for transitions (legal and evidence-based practice), which starts at Age 14 in TN. Key points mentioned: - 4 future goals in transitional planning are: post-secondary education,

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Episode 139: Resource Employment Expo featuring...

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2025/04/19

I am excited to introduce you to Abby McCage, who will be one of our presenters at the upcoming Resource Ability Employment Expo to be held on May 7 at the Lannom Center in Dyersburg, TN, from 9- noon. Hello, my name is Abby McCage, and I am a young woman with a disability who is passionate about advocating for accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunities. My personal experiences with disability have shaped my understanding of the world and fueled my desire to create change. I believe that

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Episode 138. Catalyst Sports

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2025/04/04

In this episode, I chat with Emily Moscoe about Catalyst Sports. Timeline:1:30 Introduction to Emily Moscoe and her involvement with Catalyst Sports3:34 Gol Ball5:00 Catalyst Sports origin story8:40 What does adaptive hiking/camping look likeFreedom Chair12:00 Overview of Catalyst Sports Programs14: 00 Great Smoky Mountains Bike Program14: 50 Contact Information and Conclusion

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Episode 137. Tech Talk with Peach (My Tech for All)...

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2025/03/21

Marsh Naidoo welcomes self-advocate Peach Chinratanalab and Milton Neuenschwande from the Department of Disability and Aging for an engaging discussion on the transformative power of technology in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Peach, a dedicated co-trainer at My Tech for All, shares her experiences and insights on enabling technology to enhance independence and improve daily living skills. From smart microwaves that respond to voice commands to air tags, Peach highlights the importance

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Episode 136. Lindsey Lind talks about the present...

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2025/03/07

In Episode 136 of Raising Kellan, Marsh Naidoo sits down with Lindsey Lind from East Tennessee to discuss their shared experiences in the Partners in PolicyMaking program, a leadership initiative by the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities. Lindsey, a dedicated mother of three, shares her journey navigating the complexities of disability advocacy, particularly focusing on her son who has an extra male chromosome, autism, and ADHD. This episode dives deep into the importance of

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Episode 135. Maribeth Watson's Advocacy Story (Feb 2025)

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2025/02/27

Maribeth Watson talks about Partners in PolicyMaking, Morningstar Ministries in Sweetwater TN, and proposed Medicaid budget cuts in 2025 #ProtectmedicaidTimeline: 2:00 Introduction3:00 Maribeth Watson's backstory4:00 Morningstar Ministries8:30 Assessing the needs of your community11: 00 Respite Resources: J⁠oni and Friends⁠ and A Mother's Rest 13:00 Proposed Medicaid Changes16:00 Conclusion and Words of Encouragement!

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Episode 134. "McKenzie Can Talk" A Children's Book...

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2025/02/21

In Episode 134 of Raising Kellan, Marsh Naidoo engages in a heartfelt conversation with Tamara Tuckson, a passionate disability advocate and co-author of the book ⁠McKenzie Can Talk⁠. Tamara shares her journey as a mother to McKenzie, who was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, and how that diagnosis ignited her advocacy work to eventually found⁠ Mission2Advocate⁠. This episode delves into the challenges of navigating the educational system, the importance of understanding rights, and the transformative

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