The Lucky Few
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The Lucky Few
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.
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312. Ellie Goldstein On Celebrity Dance Competition
Ellie Goldstein is the first person with Down syndrome to ever be on the cover of British Vogue. She’s also the first person with DS to ever be on the...
311. Down Syndrome Awareness Month Goals!
Welcome to a new season of the podcast and happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Or should we say DS Acceptance Month?! The advocacy language has defin...
310. How To Connect with Other Lucky Mamas
Today we’re talking about the people and places where we can keep our shoulders down and know that our children with Down syndrome will be accepted no...
309. Myofunctional Therapy for Individuals w/Down Syndrome (ft. Irene Iskander)
Having a child with Down syndrome means you’re always learning about something new! And today’s topic is: oral facial myofunctional therapy.. a techni...
308. A Conversation About The Telepathy Tapes Podcast
Friends! Have you listened to The Telepathy Tapes Podcast? In this show, creator and host Ky Dickens explores the “profound abilities of non-speakers...
307. Sid Ghosh on Disability, Connectivity, & His New Book of Poetry!
Sid Ghosh is 18 (going on 81) years old and he just published his first full length book of poems with a major poetry company. He’s been given extraor...
306. What Is Ableism and How Do We Call It Out?
Oxford Dictionary defines ableism as: “discrimination in favor of able-bodied people.” And on today’s episode, we’re defining ableism with our own exa...
305. Division In The Down Syndrome Community
After so many years in the Down syndrome community, we’ve had our fair share of surprising and even disappointing experiences with other advocates. Th...
304. Summer Isolation for Kids w/Down Syndrome
Summer isolation for our kids with disabilities.. It’s not fun to talk about.. which means we probably should. Lets unpack it:
Why is no one rea...
303. How will the "Big, Beautiful Bill" affect my loved one with Down syndrome?
In this current political climate, one of our goals is to keep you all up to date on the legislature that impacts our community. So friends, its time...
302. Extended School Year.. To do or not to do?
We’re talking about a not-so-fun part of summer today.. summer school! Specifically, extended school year (ESY) for our children with Down syndrome. <...
301. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are NOT Bad Words w/Brandy Coleman
Welcome to a new season of The Lucky Few Podcast! We’re starting off strong with an episode all about… diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because these...
BONUS: Sibling Bonds, Storytelling, and Chickens (Yes, Chickens!) with Melissa Hart
What happens when you mix a fierce sibling bond, a deep love for storytelling, writing, advocacy and a chicken named Rosemary? You get today’s episode...
BONUS: The Power of Saying "I Like You So Much" (Heather's New Book!)
It’s 2025 and there are a few things we know are true… The world is chaotic. And we NEED more compliments. That’s why our very own Heather Avis wrote...
300. A Deep Dive Into the Last 300 Episodes!
Well friends, we’re 300 episodes into the podcast and we finally figured out a way to keep track of just how long we’ve been doing this.. and no its n...
299. Reasonable Risks for Our Kids with Down Syndrome
If you’re a parent, you’ve likely wondered.. Should I let my child use this public restroom on their own? Is my child able to handle these kitchen too...
298. What’s going on with the Department of Education? (Part 2 w/Ashley Barlow)
Overwhelmed by all the news lately? Us too. That’s why Ashley Barlow (@thecollaborativeiep) is back on the show today to breakdown all of the changes...
297. Extracurricular Activities and Inclusion: How to Make it Work For Our Kids with DS
Picture this: your child with Down syndrome tells you they want to play a sport. You sign them up for the local team, drop them off at practice, and p...
296. Planes, Trains & Presuming Competence
The Avises are back from an 18-day European vacation with tips, tricks, and travel stories for all of us. So Heather and Josh are here today to answer...
295. How can I help my child with a disability sleep better?
How many nights per week would you say your child (with or without a diagnosis) sleeps well? We asked our audience and discovered that sleep is a stru...
294. Why Down Syndrome Isn't Something to "Cure"
When we saw this headline, “CRISPR Snips Away Extra Chromosomes, Offering New Hope for Down Syndrome Treatment,” we knew we had to discuss this articl...
293. Potty Training with a Dual Diagnosis
Raise your hand if the thought (or maybe even the memory) of potty training gives you anxiety! This parenting milestone sure brings up a lot of feelin...
292. What's going on with the Department of Education? (w/guest host Ashley Barlow)
If you’ve watched the news recently, you know that there are some HUGE changes happening in our government, especially with the Department of Educatio...
291. New Season, Same Us: Life Updates & What’s Coming!
Here we are with a NEW season of The Lucky Few Podcast! Join us for this first episode back for some big life updates!
Some...
Throwback: Is Inclusion A Privilege?
UPDATE for 2025:
First, we want to say how much this podcast community means to us. Over the past seven years, we’ve released 290 episodes, reac...
Throwback: Everything No One Tells You About Parenting A Disabled Child (w/Kelley Coleman)
UPDATE for 2025:
First, we want to say how much this podcast community means to us. Over the past seven years, we’ve released 290 episodes, reac...
290: Redefining Resolutions For Growth, Not Perfection (w/Amy Julia & Penny Becker)
Happy New Year friends! Join us as we welcome back Amy Julia Becker and her daughter Penny for an inspiring conversation on redefining resolutions for...
289. It's time for Good News! The Holiday Edition.
It’s Christmas Eve, and whether you’re wrapping up last-minute gifts, squeezing in a classic Christmas movie, or running errands around town, we’re th...
288 A Christmas Movie for all: with Mia Armstrong and Julia Barnett
Today, we’re bringing you some Holiday cheer as we head to the fictional and festive town of New Hope, TX. I have the honor and thrill of speaking wit...
287. Embracing “Good Enough” Holidays
How do you handle the grief that comes with unmet holiday expectations? As we dive into the holiday season, many of us wrestle with the dream of a “pe...
286. Beyond The Gift: Celebrating Non-Profits This Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday! This year we’ve decided to switch up our traditional gift guide and bring you some of our favorite non-profit organizations d...
BONUS. Dreaming Big and Showing Up From The NDSS Adult Summit
That’s right friends, we’ve got a BONUS episode for you this week! Today, we’re bringing you our closing keynote from the NDSS Adult Summit, we’re sha...
285. The World We Deserve: LIVE From The NDSS Adult Summit
Friends, we had an epic time at the National Down Syndrome Adult Summit in Costa Mesa, CA! It’s a weekend of connection and educational sessions on a...
284. Why Does Inclusion for People with Down Syndrome Have to be a Distant Dream?
We’ve talked about impactful PSAs that the Down syndrome community has put out over the years. Today we’re talking about the most recent PSA from our...
283. Navigating Tube Feeding With Down Syndrome (w/Dr. Lauren Fiechtner)
Nutrition is key to a child's development, but for some children with Down syndrome, feeding challenges make it difficult to get the nutrition they ne...
282. Adoption, Purpose, and the Founding of RODS Heroes (w/Brady Murray)
Happy first week of November AND National Adoption Month! Today we’re thrilled to welcome Brady Murray, the passionate founder of RODS Heroes. Brady’s...
281. Can A Person With Down Syndrome Shift Narratives? (w/ Hilary Gauld & Kate Herron)
This month we’ve celebrated Down Syndrome Awareness Month with episodes based on popular Google search topics! Today we’re joined by award-winning pho...
280. Can A Person With Down Syndrome Find Community & Belonging?
This month we’re celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month with episodes based on popular Google search topics! On today’s episode, we’re answering th...
279. Can A Person With Down Syndrome Live Independently? (w/Emily Kendall & Chad Mayer)
This month we’re celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month with episodes based on popular Google search topics! Today we’re joined by Emily Kendall &...
278. Can A Person With Down Syndrome Travel The World? (w/ Erik & Emily Orton)
This month we’re celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month with episodes based on popular Google search topics! Today we’re joined by Erik & Emily Ort...