If We Knew Then - Down Syndrome Podcast

If We Knew Then - Down Syndrome Podcast


Latest Episodes

151. The New York City Buddy Walk and Times Square Video with Abby Brandon-Livits and Misty Adams
August 06, 2023

This week we are joined by Abby Brandon-Livits and Misty Adams from the National Down Syndrome Society to talk about the 2023 NYC Buddy Walk and its wonderful Times Square Video presentation that red

150. Down Syndrome Research, Ableism and The Right To Just Be with Dr. Eric Rubenstein
July 30, 2023

Today we're joined again by Dr. Eric Rubenstein, an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Boston University School of Public Health. Eric is a researcher, a volunteer for the Special Olympics and a l

149. Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Tom Mahan
July 23, 2023

Today we're joined by Dr. Tom Mahan, who specializes in Alzheimers research with a focus on individuals with Down syndrome. Tom is a father of three boys and his oldest son, Teddy, has down syndrome

148. RODS Heroes - Our Interview with Brady Murray
July 16, 2023

This week we visit with Brady Murray of RODS Heroes, an organization meant to inspire families to answer the call to adopt children born with Down syndrome and other special abilities. Brady and his w

147. T21 Coffee - Giving Back to the Down Syndrome Community - Johan Lindborg
July 09, 2023

In this episode, we speak with Johan Lindborg, founder of t21 Coffee. We had a beautiful conversation discussing his journey with his 12 year old son Cooper and how he has transformed from the doubts

146. Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN) with Ben Hughes
July 01, 2023

Today we are joined by Ben Hughs to discuss the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN) and how it empowers new parents with online supports, information, and resources. We also talk about the in perso

145. A Grassroots Movement to Change the Narrative: A Conversation with Ted Green
June 26, 2023

Ted Green is a documentarian whose latest film, The Best Weve Got: The Carl Erskine Story, will be airing on PBS SoCal July 4th.Teds film is an in-depth look at Carl Erskine, a Dodgers pitcher wh

144. Non-Speaking Is Not Non-Communicating - Vaish and Sid Sarathy
June 19, 2023

Today we are joined by Vaish and Sid Sarathy. Dr. Vaish Sarathy is a functional nutrition practitioner and science educator. She isthe founder of Functional Nutrition for Kids andPlum Pudding Chemis

143. Letting Go: A Conversation with Karen Maezen Miller
June 12, 2023

In this episode we speak again to Zen Buddhist Priest, Karen Maezen Miller and discuss the art of letting go, letting the answers be in the moment, and finding surrender in acceptance of that moment.

142. Learning From Our Mistakes: Deconstructing an IEP with Julie Picot
June 04, 2023

In this episode, Julie Picot shares the experience of her latest series of IEPs meant to usher her daughter Elyse into the Los Angeles Public School system.LAUSD Complaint Response UnitWebsite: htt