The Lucky Few

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What's The Lucky Few about?

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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theluckyfewpod/support

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The Lucky Few episodes:

05.28.2024
259. Home Is Our Classroom: Homeschooling A Child With Down Syndrome
Friends, we know there are so many ways to learn, join us today as Mercedes chats with fellow homeschool mama Rachel Prescott about what it's like to homeschool kiddos with (and without!) Down syndrome. Mercedes has homeschooled her daughter Sunflower...
05.21.2024
258. Unlocking Potential: Strategies For Every Learner With Down Syndrome (w/Mrs. Brown)
Friends, we’re so excited to be joined by Mrs. Brown today, you’ve heard us mention her many times over the years! She has developed a successful and innovative program that teaches reading and other academic skills to learners ages three...
05.14.2024
257. Brother Do You Love Me?: A Journey of Resilience and Repair (w/Manni & Reuben Coe)
Friends, today we have Manni and Reuben Coe, two remarkable brothers from the UK, who are here to share their deeply moving journey and new book, brother. do. you. love. me. Their story is one of extraordinary resilience, heartwarming repair,...
05.07.2024
256. Celebrating Motherhood, Advocacy, & Community (w/Black Down Syndrome Association)
Friends, we put, “I’m A Really Good Mom” on a t-shirt because we know moms doubt this truth about themselves daily. Today in honor of Mother’s Day we’re celebrating the importance of community, friendship, and advocacy with our friends Kelli...
04.30.2024
255. A Haircut Beyond The Chair w/Vernon Jackson
Friends, we’re so excited to have barber Vernon Jackson on the show today! In his barbershop and salon in Ohio, haircuts are more than just a service—they're an act of love and understanding. Through his viral program, The Gifted Event,...
04.23.2024
254. The Next Step: Navigating Healthcare Transitions for Individuals with Down Syndrome (w/ Dr. Emily Johnson)
254. The Next Step: Navigating Healthcare Transitions for Individuals with Down Syndrome (w/ Dr. Emily Johnson) Today, we’re chatting about navigating healthcare transitions with Dr. Emily Johnson, a dedicated advocate and physician specializing in the healthcare needs of individuals with Down...
04.16.2024
253. What If You Don’t Feel “Lucky”?
What does it mean to feel “lucky” to have a child with Down syndrome? We’re having a candid conversation about the evolving meaning of “lucky” within our community and personal journeys. Through the challenges and the joys, we know that...
04.09.2024
252. Planning For The Future: Involving Siblings In The Decision-Making Process
We’re so excited to have Phillip Clark back on the show, he’s the founder of ENABLE Special Needs Planning and is here to chat with us about involving siblings in the guardianship and decision-making process. Phillip shares the importance of...
04.02.2024
251. Rethinking What It Means To Be “Blessed” (w/AUTHOR Micha Boyett)
You know and love her as the bubbly blonde that breaks into song on nearly every episode, today our girl Micha Boyett isn’t just The Lucky Few Podcast host, she’s our guest!! Join us in celebrating her new book Blessed...
03.26.2024
250. Who Has The Right To Use Down Syndrome Or Disability As A Punch Line?
Friends, we had another hot topic in our group text that we knew we needed to bring on the pod to have with all of you! Today we’re chatting about the February 25th episode of “Saturday Night Live” with a...
03.20.2024
249. One Million Reasons To Celebrate….The Lucky Few Podcast LIVE!
For nearly 250 episodes we’ve had educational, encouraging, and meaningful conversations amplifying voices and shifting narratives for individuals with Down syndrome. Over the last 6 years, we’ve tackled topics on education, health & wellness, accessibility, stereotypes, legal rights, media representation,...
03.19.2024
249. One Million Reasons To Celebrate….The Lucky Few Podcast LIVE!
For nearly 250 episodes we’ve had educational, encouraging, and meaningful conversations amplifying voices and shifting narratives for individuals with Down syndrome. Over the last 6 years, we’ve tackled topics on education, health & wellness, accessibility, stereotypes, legal rights, media representation,...
03.12.2024
248. Everything No One Tells You About Parenting A Disabled Child (w/Kelley Coleman)
We’re so excited to welcome feature film executive turned author and disability advocate, Kelley Coleman to the show! Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Support releases...
03.05.2024
247. The Transition To Adulthood: Fostering Independence, Dignity Of Risk, & Supporting Decision-Making (w/ Amy Julia Becker)
Friends, we’re so excited to have award-winning writer, speaker, podcaster, disability advocate, and Mom of three, Amy Julia Becker, joining us for a third time today! She’s here to chat about what the journey with her daughter Penny has looked...
02.27.2024
246. Heart Health & Navigating Heart Defects (w/Dr. Lorraine Schratz)
Friends, we know that seeing specialists and hearing your child could potentially have cardiac issues after receiving a prenatal diagnosis can all be overwhelming. We also know that while months of celebrating and advocating for awareness can be helpful, but...
02.21.2024
245. Can An Advocate Get It Wrong Sometimes?
Friends, you know we don’t shy away from asking the hard questions; today we’re diving into a complex one: Can an advocate get it wrong sometimes? We discuss the balance of advocating and learning, the foundation of a good advocate,...
02.13.2024
244. Love, Advocacy, & A Viral Proposal (w/Matthew Schwab & Lucia Romano)
Friends, we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a couple that are sharing their enchanting love story! Their engagement was marked by a viral video and widespread media, Matthew Schwab and fiancé Lucia Romano share everything from their first date to their...
02.06.2024
243. Still, The Best We Can (w/Heather & Josh Avis)
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...
01.30.2024
242. Is Inclusion A Privilege?
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...
01.23.2024
241. Developing A Down Syndrome Health Instrument w/Dr. Stephanie Santoro
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...
01.19.2024
Throwback: Creating Inclusion For All Learners (w/Tim Villegas)
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...
01.18.2024
Throwback: Is There Such A Thing As A Difficult Parent?
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...
01.17.2024
Throwback: Shifting the Narrative Through Unexpected News Curriculum for Providers (w/Carissa Carroll & Dr. Erin Plummer)
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....
01.16.2024
Throwback: Producing A Diverse, Authentic, & Honoring Netflix Series (w/ Down For Love Producer Robyn Paterson)
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...
01.15.2024
Throwback: Our Thoughts On The Netflix Series “Down For Love”
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...
01.12.2024
Throwback: Growing Through Uncomfortable Conversations (w/Ashley - TLFP Producer & Self-Advocate)
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...
01.11.2024
Throwback: Poet, Author, “Levitator Of Language”: Sid Ghosh (w/Mom Dr. Vaish Sarathy)
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!...
01.10.2024
Throwback: Guardianship, Conservatorship, & Supported Decision-Making
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...
01.09.2024
Throwback: Nurturing Meaningful Connections With Our Kids
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...
01.08.2024
Throwback: Healthcare Equity in the Down Syndrome Community w/Dr. Spinazzi & Dr. Skotko
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...
01.02.2024
240. Ready To Slay Another Year
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...
12.26.2023
239. 2023 In Review: Celebrating A Spectacular Season
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,...
12.19.2023
238. Empowering Wellness: TruFit's Adaptive & Inclusive Fitness Revolution (w/ founders Adam & John White)
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...
12.12.2023
237. Is There Such A Thing As A Difficult Parent?
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,...
12.05.2023
236. Making Space For Grief (w/Claire Bidwell Smith)
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...
11.28.2023
235. All The "Big Feelings"
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...
11.21.2023
234. Producing A Diverse, Authentic, & Honoring Netflix Series (w/ Down For Love Producer Robyn Paterson)
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...
11.14.2023
233. Celebrating The Season: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Oprah’s favorite things are legendary, just like our gift guide- prepare to unwrap some magic with our 2023 gift ideas! We’ve got some rad ideas for everyone on your list from gifts for kiddos, grandparents, spouses, teachers, and more! Friends,...
11.09.2023
232. Shifting The Narrative Through Unexpected News Curriculum For Providers (w/Carissa Carroll & Dr. Erin Plummer)
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...
10.31.2023
231. Love, Marriage, & Equality w/Craig & Heather (w/Mom’s Lisa & Pat)
Friends, thank you for celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month with us! Today we wrap up our celebration with self-advocates Craig Blackburn & Heather Hancock-Blackburn. This power couple is talking all about love at first sight, marriage equality, long-distance relationships, and...
10.24.2023
230. Artist, Boss Lady, Soon To Be Aunt: Grace Reber (w/Mom Bonnie)
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 artist, entrepreneur, and soon-to-be Aunt, Grace from Grace Place Art! Grace and Mom...
10.17.2023
229. Poet, Author, “Levitator Of Language”: Sid Ghosh (w/Mom Dr. Vaish Sarathy)
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...
10.10.2023
228. The Hip Hop Homies With Extra Chromies: Merrie, Eric, & Collin (w/Director Carol Tingey)
Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month, friends!! We’re celebrating BIG this month with some incredible self-advocates chatting about everything from entrepreneurship to marriage! We’re excited to have Hip Hop Homies founder and director Carol Tingey along with Homies Merrie Ellsworth, Eric...
10.03.2023
227. French Fries, Modeling, & Meeting The Vice President (w/Ronnie “The Fry Guy” & Sister LaTasha)
Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month, friends!! We’re celebrating BIG this month with some incredible self-advocates chatting about everything from entrepreneurship to marriage! We’re excited to have entrepreneur, model, and french fry expert, Ronnie Brown aka “The Fry Guy” on the...
09.26.2023
226. Our Thoughts On The Netflix Series “Down For Love”
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...
09.19.2023
225. NYC Buddy Walk Highlights
Friends, we’re catching you up on the fun and exciting weekend we had at The NYC Buddy Walk! Even on a humid September Saturday, we walked, danced, and celebrated Down syndrome with over 2,000 people in Central Park. Our girl...
09.12.2023
224. Embracing All The Seasons Of Life w/Kayla Craig
Friends, we have Kayla Craig joining us back on the show to share the incredible message of her new book Every Season Sacred available for pre-order today (out Sept. 19th)! As a former journalist, author, and podcaster Kayla shares how...
09.05.2023
223. Included, Seen, & Heard: The Impact of Successful Inclusion
When we first learned about a school that was dedicated to inclusive education practices in a New York Times article this June called A Brooklyn School Pioneers New Ways to Teach Children With Disabilities we knew we had to have...
08.29.2023
222. Summer Recap
Friends, can you believe we’re already heading into Fall?! We’ve had a busy summer full of adventures! Today, we’re catching everyone up on all the things we’ve been up to the last few months, from vacations to camps to the...
08.22.2023
221. A Letter To The Parents Of Our Kid's Peers
Friends, today we’re talking about school and friendship in a different way, this episode is to the parents of our kid's peers. We’re sharing our thoughts on having conversations every kid deserves to have about disability and why it’s important....

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The Lucky Few episodes:

259. Home Is Our Classroom: Homeschooling A Child With Down Syndrome

258. Unlocking Potential: Strategies For Every Learner With Down Syndrome (w/Mrs. Brown)

257. Brother Do You Love Me?: A Journey of Resilience and Repair (w/Manni & Reuben Coe)

256. Celebrating Motherhood, Advocacy, & Community (w/Black Down Syndrome Association)

255. A Haircut Beyond The Chair w/Vernon Jackson

254. The Next Step: Navigating Healthcare Transitions for Individuals with Down Syndrome (w/ Dr. Emily Johnson)

253. What If You Don’t Feel “Lucky”?

252. Planning For The Future: Involving Siblings In The Decision-Making Process

251. Rethinking What It Means To Be “Blessed” (w/AUTHOR Micha Boyett)

250. Who Has The Right To Use Down Syndrome Or Disability As A Punch Line?

249. One Million Reasons To Celebrate….The Lucky Few Podcast LIVE!

249. One Million Reasons To Celebrate….The Lucky Few Podcast LIVE!

248. Everything No One Tells You About Parenting A Disabled Child (w/Kelley Coleman)

247. The Transition To Adulthood: Fostering Independence, Dignity Of Risk, & Supporting Decision-Making (w/ Amy Julia Becker)

246. Heart Health & Navigating Heart Defects (w/Dr. Lorraine Schratz)

245. Can An Advocate Get It Wrong Sometimes?

244. Love, Advocacy, & A Viral Proposal (w/Matthew Schwab & Lucia Romano)

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

242. Is Inclusion A Privilege?

241. Developing A Down Syndrome Health Instrument w/Dr. Stephanie Santoro

Throwback: Creating Inclusion For All Learners (w/Tim Villegas)

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

Throwback: Shifting the Narrative Through Unexpected News Curriculum for Providers (w/Carissa Carroll & Dr. Erin Plummer)

Throwback: Producing A Diverse, Authentic, & Honoring Netflix Series (w/ Down For Love Producer Robyn Paterson)

Throwback: Our Thoughts On The Netflix Series “Down For Love”

Throwback: Growing Through Uncomfortable Conversations (w/Ashley - TLFP Producer & Self-Advocate)

Throwback: Poet, Author, “Levitator Of Language”: Sid Ghosh (w/Mom Dr. Vaish Sarathy)

Throwback: Guardianship, Conservatorship, & Supported Decision-Making

Throwback: Nurturing Meaningful Connections With Our Kids

Throwback: Healthcare Equity in the Down Syndrome Community w/Dr. Spinazzi & Dr. Skotko

240. Ready To Slay Another Year

239. 2023 In Review: Celebrating A Spectacular Season

238. Empowering Wellness: TruFit's Adaptive & Inclusive Fitness Revolution (w/ founders Adam & John White)

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

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

235. All The "Big Feelings"

234. Producing A Diverse, Authentic, & Honoring Netflix Series (w/ Down For Love Producer Robyn Paterson)

233. Celebrating The Season: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

232. Shifting The Narrative Through Unexpected News Curriculum For Providers (w/Carissa Carroll & Dr. Erin Plummer)

231. Love, Marriage, & Equality w/Craig & Heather (w/Mom’s Lisa & Pat)

230. Artist, Boss Lady, Soon To Be Aunt: Grace Reber (w/Mom Bonnie)

229. Poet, Author, “Levitator Of Language”: Sid Ghosh (w/Mom Dr. Vaish Sarathy)

228. The Hip Hop Homies With Extra Chromies: Merrie, Eric, & Collin (w/Director Carol Tingey)

227. French Fries, Modeling, & Meeting The Vice President (w/Ronnie “The Fry Guy” & Sister LaTasha)

226. Our Thoughts On The Netflix Series “Down For Love”

225. NYC Buddy Walk Highlights

224. Embracing All The Seasons Of Life w/Kayla Craig

223. Included, Seen, & Heard: The Impact of Successful Inclusion

222. Summer Recap

221. A Letter To The Parents Of Our Kid's Peers

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