Down syndrome Podcast

Episode Clips

153. Jad Issa's Story: A Man with Down Syndrome Raises a Family - An Interview with Sader Issa

At diagnosis, parents of children with Down syndrome are immediately told all the things their child won’t do. Jad’s life shows us that these preconceptions aren’t only untrue but the very belief in them often cause limitations. As with every child, all things are possible. We hope that this conversation with Jad’s son Sader, a dentist in Damascus, brings comfort to parents to believe in what may be thought of as impossible.

Episode 153.

104. Lena Dunham: A Champion For Diversity and Inclusion

This week we are honored to interview actress, writer, producer and director Lena Dunham. Lena cast our son, Liam, in her film SHARP STICK and it was one of the most supportive, inclusive and beautiful experiences we’ve had on this journey. Her set was a model environment for our society and we talk to her about how she developed her advocacy for so many marginalized groups and individuals, what she learned from working with Liam and her future family plans.

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66. A Conversation About Alzheimer’s with Dr. Brian Skotko

Dr. Brian is the director of the Down Syndrome Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Board-certified medical geneticist and has dedicated his professional energies toward children with cognitive and developmental disabilities. In this episode we talk about the impact of Alzheimer’s in the Down syndrome community and we discuss some proactive steps that may help to improve the long-term wellness for people with Down syndrome.

Episode 66.

117. Having The Patience To Be Where You Are - with Zen Buddhist Priest, Karen Maezen Miller

In this week's episode we are joined by Zen Buddhist Priest, Maezen Miller. We discuss having patience and letting go in order for it to all unfold. Believing and having patience can enable our children to be who they are, go where they go and do what they do, to become exactly who they are.

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140. Keeping Up with Bertie - An Update with Melissa Kynoch

In this episode we reconnect with Melissa Kynoch as her son Bertie begins primary school in Birmingham, England. You may remember that Melissa and Bertie were featured on the popular BBC Documentary Series ‘Life and Birth’. Among many things, we discuss the impact inclusion has made in Bertie’s life and the family's journey.