Disabled Expectations

Disabled Expectations
Podcast Description
Honest conversations with dad’s who have kids with disabilities. We are not just talking about the journey, we are living it. Each conversation in Disabled Expectations is about embracing the struggle, facing the pain, and finding the strength through the stories we tell. Each conversation you hear is a step toward building a community of fathers who get it, who know the complexity of loving a child whose path looks different from what you expected.
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Content Themes
The podcast addresses themes such as parenting strategies, advocacy, and emotional resilience in the context of raising children with various disabilities. Episodes include stories of navigating rare conditions like Au-Kline Syndrome, family dynamics in the face of adversity, and lessons learned from experiences in the NICU, as demonstrated by guests like Dan Vainner and Mike VanderWoude.

Honest conversations with dad’s who have kids with disabilities. We are not just talking about the journey, we are living it. Each conversation in Disabled Expectations is about embracing the struggle, facing the pain, and finding the strength through the stories we tell. Each conversation you hear is a step toward building a community of fathers who get it, who know the complexity of loving a child whose path looks different from what you expected.
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with Jeff Weir, a dad whose son Landon lives with Schaaf-Yang Syndrome, an extremely rare genetic condition. Jeff opens up about the joys, heartbreaks, and traumatic events their family has faced both in and out of the hospital.
This is a raw, honest, eye opening conversation about parenting through uncertainty, holding on to hope, and finding strength in the middle of unimaginable circumstances. Jeff’s vulnerability will encourage you, challenge you, and remind you that even in the hardest seasons, you’re not alone.
💡 Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, advocate, or simply someone who wants to understand more about life with disabilities—this episode is for you
Sponsored by Certain Hope Community – connecting families who have children with disabilities. Learn more at certainhopecommunity.org
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