
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 356 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Kids & Family | |||

Today we’re diving deep into the way our children communicate! We’re asking some difficult but important questions about how we support their speech and language.
How do our kids feel when people cannot understand their speech? How do they feel whe... more
Jennifer Gray is a certified speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with the Down syndrome community. Today we’re asking her all the questions we’ve forgotten to ask our children’s own speech therapists.
When should spe... more
Last week we sat down for an interview with trauma expert Dr. Karyn Harvey and today the three of us are unpacking all of our feelings about it. We’re asking ourselves some pretty heavy questions about trauma and intellectual disability.
Do our kids... more
Dr. Karyn Harvey is a psychologist, author, trainer, speaker, and EXPERT in the field of psychology, intellectual disability, and trauma. Have you ever thought of the trauma that individuals with intellectual disabilities face each day? The examples ... more
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Wonderful podcast but lately the sound has been bad. It has been distracting because it sounds like you are not keeping a consistent distance from the microphone. This is true for Micah in particular
This has been an important part of the resources I’ve leaned on the last 7 yrs as a mother of a son with DS. Thank you for talking about these crucial topics.
One criticism is the recording quality. Idk if it’s just me, but your conversations cut in and out quite a bit and I really want to be able to hear every last tidbit. It’s especially hard to listen to this on any type of Bluetooth device - I can’t turn the volume loud enough when the recording is going in and out. Please keep the topics c... more
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So this might take a minute but THANKYOU to each of you on this amazing show. I just found you this week and I have listened to several episodes and it’s life changing. I’m a homeschooling mom of six, my youngest was born at 26 weeks and spent his first four months in the hospital. He was diagnosed with DS at two months old. I tell people he got it from the hospital. Insert laughing here. I didn’t cry because he had so many life threatening issues,DS was just another thing. It was a blessing, I ... more
I cannot say enough about this incredible podcast and these three amazing individuals advocating for their loved ones with Down Syndrome. My husband found this podcast the day after we received our in utero diagnosis at 12 weeks. He started listening immediately while it took me several weeks to be ready to embark on this journey.
I started at Episode 1 and have listened to the entire 248 episodes to date! In fact, my husband and I use each episode as our therapy sessions, listening separately... more
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This podcast offers an engaging and supportive platform where the hosts share personal experiences and insights about raising children with Down syndrome. Through heartfelt discussions and expert interviews, the hosts tackle various topics related to mental health, inclusion, trauma, and advocacy, offering resources and community to listeners navigating similar challenges. The conversations emphasize the importance of emotional well-being, societal perceptions of disabilities, and the need for better support systems for families and individuals with special needs. With a focus on uplifting narratives and personal growth, it appeals to parents, caregivers, and advocates who seek understanding and encouragement in their journeys.
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Recent guests on The Lucky Few include:
1. Jennifer Gray
2. Dr. Karyn Harvey
3. Dr. Michael Rafii
4. Brooke Poston
5. Irene Iskander
6. Sid Ghosh
7. Dr. Vaish Sarathy
8. Melissa Hart
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