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Dad to Dad Podcast

Fathers mentoring fathers of kids with special needs - presented by the Special Fathers Network. Host David Hirsch interviews some amazing fathers of kids with special needs.

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28:45

SFN Dad To Dad 404 - Tom Chibucos of Chicago, A...

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2025/11/14

Our guest this week is Tom Chibucos of Chicago, IL, who is a Related Service Provider Manager of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology services at Chicago Public Schools and father of two including one who is on the Autism spectrum. Tom and his wife, Michelle, have been married for 20 years and are the proud parents of two children; Sylvie (10) and Vincent (9), who is non-verbal and on the Autism spectrum.Tom is also a co-founder of Pediatric Therapy Network Chicago, started in 2010 to deliver

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26:46

SFN Dad To Dad 403 - Swapna Sasidharan Of Schaumburg,...

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2025/11/07

Our guest this week is Swapna Sasidharan, of Schaumburg, IL, a Vice President of Technology at APCO Holdings, mother of two children, including one with POGZ, and founder of the Cure POGZ Disorders Foundation. Swapna and her husband, Sandeep, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of two children: daughter Sloka (12) and son Ved (10) who has POGZ, a rare genetic disorder characterized by: developmental delays, cyclic vomiting, autism, microcephaly and gastrointestinal

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29:20

SFN Dad To Dad 402 - David Apple of San Francisco,...

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2025/10/31

Our guest this week is David Apple of San Francisco, CA, a serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Shark Tooth Bio, and father of two, including a son with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. David and his wife, Cristina, have married for seven years and are the proud parents of two young children: Zoe (3) and Ari (5) who was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, AKA CMT1A, a rare mono genetic disease that impairs the signal from the brain to the muscles causing weakness, loss of sensation, pain, and

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26:24

SFN Dad To Dad 401 - Greg Corey of Highland Park, IL,...

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2025/10/24

Our guest this week is Greg Corey of Highland Park, IL a wealth manager at Ameriprise Financial Services and father of three children including a son with Down Syndrome.Greg and his wife, Carly, have been married for 10 years and are the proud parents of three children: Ashton (4), Frankie (6) and Presley (8), who has Mosaic Down syndrome, which was not detected or diagnosed until he was three years old. We also learn about a host of organizations that Presley has benefited from including:

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50:17

SFN Dad To Dad 400 - David Hirsch, Founder Of 21st...

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2025/10/17

To celebrate the 400th episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast, David Hirsch, founder of 21st Century Dads Foundation and host of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast offers his heartfelt thanks to all those who have been involved with and supported 21CD & SFN. He reflects on:addressing the issue of father absence in society,his journey as a fatherhood advocate,starting the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative, making an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show, starting the 21st Century Dads Foundation, Dads Honor

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45:20

SFN Dad To Dad 399 - Casey Stubbs of Burlington, NC,...

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2025/10/10

Our guest this week is Casey Stubbs of Burlington, NC a trading specialist, author, podcast host and father to nine children. Casey and his wife, Deanna, have been married for 20 years and are the proud parents of nine children: twins Andrea & Courtney (26), Casey Jr (19), Caleb (17), Abbey (16), Ellie (15), Austin (14), Danielle (12) and Ethan (12). Ellie and Danielle were adopted at age 2/12 and as a newborn and are biological sisters.Casey has been a host of the Replace Your Income With

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49:06

SFN Dad To Dad 398 - Luba Patlakh of Bucks County, PA...

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2025/10/03

Our guest this week Luba Patlakh of Bucks County, PA a mother of three children and founder of Kidology Inc., a pediatric practice specializing in speech, occupational, physical therapy, and ABA services.Luba and her husband, Boris, have married for 10 years and are the proud parents of three children ages 4 to 9 years old. Founded in 2014, Kidology, Inc. a top-rated family friendly pediatric therapy and child development center in Pennsylvania, offering families and children the support and

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55:34

SFN Dad To Dad 397 - Daryl Potter of Toronto, CA A TD...

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2025/09/26

Our guest this week is Daryl Potter of Toronto, Canada who is an executive at TD Merchants, a prolific author and father of two including a daughter with profound disabilities. Daryl and his wife, Carolyn, have been married for 28 years and are the proud parents of two children, Jackson (21) and McKenzie (24) who was diagnosed with Cardio Facio Cutaneous (CFC) syndrome. Some of the challenges include; intellectual disabilities, non-verbal since age 12, being tube fed, the need for a hospital bed

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50:54

SFN Dad To Dad 396 - Olivier Cortambert, London, Head...

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2025/09/19

Our guest this week is Olivier Cortambert of London, UK who is head of solutions architecture at Yospace and father of a son with a rare undiagnosed disease.Olivier and his wife, Feng, have been married for seven years and are the proud parents of Antoine (3) who has a genetically tested undiagnosed disease, which presents with; low muscle tone, hearing loss, non-verbal as well as difficulty swallowing and walking. We learn about Small Steps, a UK based agency that provides free services to

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58:43

SFN Dad To Dad 395 - Mark Reinfeld of Boulder, CO A...

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2025/09/12

Our guest this week is Mark Reinfeld of Boulder, CO who is an award-winning chef, best-selling author and authority on plant-based cuisine. He is also the father of two young boys, including one with Angelman SyndromeMark and his wife, Ashley Boudet, have been married for 10 years and are the proud parents of two boys: River (7) and Sage (9) who has Angelman Syndrome. With more than two decades of experience, Chef Mark has written several acclaimed cookbooks, including The 30-Minute Vegan series,

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58:47

SFN Dad To Dad 394 - Jelani Memory of Portland, OR...

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2025/09/05

Our guest this week is Jelani Memory of Portland, OR is the father of six, an entrepreneur, author, and the visionary founder of A Kids Co.Jelani and his wife, Brandy, have married for 9 years and are the proud parents of six children including (his) four stepchildren: Rowan (21), Grace (19), Jay (16), Sebastian (15), Titus (14) and Solomon (7). Two have ADHD, one has scoliosis, and some other undiagnosed conditions.Jelani first wrote A Kids Book About Racism for his own children, which grew into a

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47:32

SFN Dad To Dad 393 - Mike Rinaldi of Fairfield, CT A...

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2025/08/29

Our guest this week is Mike Rinaldi of Fairfield, CT, who is a senior director at Ankura, a litigations and investigations company, and father of two young children, including one with Autism. Mike and his wife, Tracey, have married for 9 years and are the proud parents of Vienna (8) and Harrison (5) who is on the Autism spectrum. Mike talks openly about the relationship with his father and the challenges he and his family have experienced. All on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Show

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58:57

SFN Dad To Dad 392 -Dion Chavis of Raleigh, NC...

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2025/08/22

Our guest this week is Dion Chavis of Raleigh, NC, a former radio personality, founder and president of the Glad Dad LLC, and father of two children, including one with Autism. Dion and his wife, Aisha, have married for 9 years and are the proud parents of Maceo (7) who is on the Autism spectrum. Dion is also the father to daughter Nyla (21) from a previous marriage. For decades, Dion has been an outspoken advocate for and dedicated to improving the lives of children and fathers. Through the Glad

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59:54

SFN Dad To Dad 391 - Chris Losacco of Evergreen, CO A...

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2025/08/15

Our guest this week is Chris Losacco of Evergreen, CO who is owner of Elemental Forge, a blacksmith & knife maker as well as the father of two young children, including a son with a very rare genetic disorder. Chris and his wife, Evan, have married for nearly 10 years and are the proud parents of two young children: daughter Elliot (4) and son Wilder (3), who has a rare genetic disorder known as MEF2C, which commonly includes: intellectual disability and developmental delays, motor skill

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56:51

SFN Dad To Dad 390 - Tom Sander of Charlotte, NC...

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2025/08/08

Our guest this week is Tom Sander of Charlotte, NC a territory account manager at Liquidia Corporation, a rare disease bio pharma company, and father of three including a daughter with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome, a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy. Tom and his wife, Julie, have married for 22 years and are the proud parents of three children: Will (22), and twins: Jack (18) and Lily (18) who has Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome, which is a type of Muscular Dystrophy that is a spectrum of nerve

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58:41

SFN Dad To Dad 389 - Dr. Robert Naseef of...

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2025/08/01

Our guest this week is Dr. Robert Naseef, of Philadelphia, PA, a clinical psychologist, keynote speaker, author and father of four including a son who is autistic. Robert and his wife, Cindy Ariel, have been married for 34 years. He and Cindy have two daughters: Zoe (32) and Kara (33). Robert is also a father to Antonette (43) and Tariq (45), who is autistic.Robert has written two books:Special Children, Challenged Parents: The Struggles & Rewards of Raising A Child With A Disability. (2001)

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37:14

SFN Dad To Dad 388 - Randy Pierce of Concord, NH An...

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2025/07/25

Our guest this week is Randy Pierce of Concord, NH who is an author, avid outdoorsman, mountain climber, keynote speaker, president & CEO of Future In Sight New Hampshire, and who himself if blind. Randy and his wife, Tracy, have been married for 15 years. When Randy was in his early 20s he suddenly went blind in one eye and then over a number of years would lose sight in the other eye. If that wasn't challenging enough, Randy also lost the ability to walk for the better part of two years.

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50:13

SFN Dad To Dad 387 - Randy Pierce of Concord, NH An...

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2025/07/18

Our guest this week is Randy Pierce of Concord, NH who is an author, avid outdoorsman, mountain climber, keynote speaker, president & CEO of Future In Sight New Hampshire, and who himself if blind. Randy and his wife, Tracy, have been married for 15 years. When Randy was in his early 20s he suddenly went blind in one eye and then over a number of years would lose sight in the other eye. If that wasn't challenging enough, Randy also lost the ability to walk for the better part of two years.

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61:00

SFN Dad To Dad 386 - Dr. Paul Collins of Portland, OR...

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2025/07/11

Our guest this week is Dr. Paul Collins, of Portland, OR a professor at Portland State University, a prolific author, and father of two boys including one with Autism.Paul and his wife, Jennifer Elder, have married for 28 years and are the proud parents of two boys: Bramwell (21) and older brother Morgan (26) who is Autistic. Paul is a professor of English in the college of Liberal Arts & Science at Portland State University. In addition to teaching English, Paul has been a prolific author

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41:21

SFN Dad To Dad 385 - Steve Harris of Lanesboro, MN A...

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2025/07/04

Our guest this week is Steve Harris of Lanesboro, MN a free-lance writer, widower, author and father of two sons with disabilities. Part 2. Steve and his wife, Susan, have married for 17 years. Steve and his first wife, Pam, were together for 30 years, before she passed away in 2012 due to a rare neurological disorder. Steve and Pam had two boys: Matthew who was born in 1980 with Spina bifida and younger son, Andrew, who is 37 and who has Cerebral Palsy. Both boys would eventually be diagnosed

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