In this episode, our host Jen Heebink brings strategies, tools and stories to our show to help lead yourself through the roller coaster of teaching.

In this episode (11) we are joined by Tonya Sands. She is one of the most amazing advocates for her kid and a visionary for inclusion for her community.

In this episode we meet Chris Ahrens-2026 SHAPE America Western District Adapted PE TOY. Chris talks about his life growing up with a disability and now teaching students all students including students with disabilities and his soccer career with the Paralympics/US Soccer.

In this episode we welcome 2025 SHAPE AMERICA MS PE TOY Heather Burde and SHAPE AMERICA President Joe Deutsch and recognize December 3rd as International Individuals with Disabilities Day. Heather lives with a disability herself who now teaches and advocates for all students and Joe was her advisor in college.

In this episode, MNSHAPE president Annika Culver joins the podcast to talk about her journey as a student where impactful interactions with students of all abilities molded her future as an PE/Adapted PE teacher, mnshape board leader and Current President. 10am-11am central time on 11/26/2025

During this episode of the Heartbeats of Adapted PE Podcast, OT Bryden Carlson-Giving brings us into a better understanding of the sensory system, neurodiversity and more.

In this episode, 2025 SHAPE America HS TOY Lisa Smith joins Jen Heebink to talk about the full Circle Moments of Unified PE and her journey as a TOY.

In Episode 5 of the Heartbeats of Adapted PE Podcast, Jen Heebink hosts Garth Tymeson and Brock McMullen to talk about hot button topics in Adapted PE as we return to school. Also we talk about big and small habits that help us move into the school year better! Resources talked about in the show are here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ror0DvHo-LeZQBu0MccNJOUF3HCJllnR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102355543006100286287&rtpof=true&sd=true

Episode 4: Heidi Ambrosious (Overcoming/Advocacy/Early Childhood

Episode 3 of the Heartbeats of Adapted PE Podcast with host Jen Heebink and guest Dr. Megan Johnson and Fit and Fun Playscapes: Adapted PE Hacks!