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  • Avoiding Glass Child Syndrome with Deanna Dawson, LPC

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    In this episode of Raising Disabled, we are talking about how to avoid "glass child syndrome" with Deanna Dawson LPC.  

    Deanna is co-owner of The Springs Therapy in Lubbock, Texas and is a parent of her disabled daughter Joy.  You can learn more about her family in our episode Deanna Raising Joy.


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    1 hr 18 min
  • Vernon Jackson - The Purpose Driven Barber

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    In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to Vernon Jackson about cutting disabled children's hair, his viral haircut videos, and why he has decided to make this into a ministry for the disabled community. 

    To learn more about how to donate a haircut to a child, visit Vernon's website at giftedevent.com and follow him on Instagram and TikTok too!


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    55 min
  • Raising Disabled Voices - Dr. Tye Martin

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    In this episode, we talk to Dr. Tye Martin about his life with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, his academic career, and what it's like living with a disability.

    You can follow Tye on Instagram @dr.tyedmartin or subscribe to his podcast The TYEPOD HERE.


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    1 hr 17 min
  • High Low Buffalo - May 2026

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    In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from spring break, Easter, and the past few weeks. 


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    37 min
  • Stacy Raising Addy

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    In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to Stacy Faulkner about raising her daughter Addy with Cerebral Palsy and their adoption journey.  

    You can learn more about Stacy by following their story on Facebook.


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    1 hr 9 min
  • Dumb Things People Say - God Never Gives You More Than You Can Handle with guest Chad Bird

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    In this episode of Dumb Things People Say we talk about the popular phrase “God never gives you more than you can handle” with our special guest Chad Bird.

    Chad is a Scholar in Residence at 1517, where he brings his deep knowledge of Scripture and theology to readers, listeners, and audiences around the world. 

    You can learn more about Chad by following him on Instagram at @chadlbird or listen to his podcast HERE.


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    56 min
  • Raising Disabled Voices - Logan Knowles

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    In this episode of Raising Disabled, Deonna and Rhandyl raise the voice of Logan Knowles.  Logan opens up about his birth story and Cerebral Palsy diagnosis.  He shares the challenges of learning to walk as a child and reaching independence by age eleven.  He tells us about how sports—especially skiing—transformed his life and confidence while living with cerebral palsy. 

    Logan also talks about his experience training for and completing the NYC Marathon and his passion for speaking and nonprofit work to inspire others. You can learn more about Logan by visiting his website https://loganknowles.fit and on Instagram @logan_knowles14.


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    46 min
  • High Low Buffalo - March 2026

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    In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the first few months of the year.  


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    30 min
  • Grace Raising Nella

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    In this episode, we talked to Grace Grutter about raising her daughter Nella, who has SMA.

    To find out more about Grace, follow her on Instagram @bowennellaandco 


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    58 min
  • What It's Like Having Nurses In Our Home 24/7

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    In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to raise a disabled child with home health nurses in your home—every day, all the time. The good, the awkward, the funny, and the parts no one prepares you for.


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    1 hr 3 min

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