Best 2 Moms No Fluff Podcasts (2024)

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The personal is political 25:42

3d ago25:42

25:42

Join us as we chat about how our daily lives as parents intersect with bigger social issues. We share stories about turning personal experiences into small acts of activism, and making mindful choices for our families. Tune in for a fun and inspiring conversation about making a difference in our own unique ways!…

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Progressive diagnosis 25:41

20d ago25:41

25:41

In this episode, we explore life with a progressive diagnosis and discuss strategies for managing the constant changes and uncertainties that come with it, as well as ways to maintain a positive outlook despite the challenges.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Tips for the summer break 31:47

1M ago31:47

31:47

The summer has only begun and you are already feeling desperate? Alma and Iris to the rescue with an episode filed with tips and tricks - not just for surviving the summer break - but on actually making it fun for the whole family!By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Swim! 35:19

2M ago35:19

35:19

In this episode we discuss why it's so important to teach children with disabilities to swim (if they can), and how to stay safe in and around water. Listen in to learn some useful tools that can literally save lives...By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Gift Ideas for Father's Day 20:20

2M ago20:20

20:20

In this episode we share our insights on gifts for fathers as well as anyone else who is a father figure in our Childs life. Happy Father’s Day!By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Out of Home Placement 43:02

3M ago43:02

43:02

Emily Klein engages in a brutally honest conversation about her daughter's out-of-home placement and how the support systems meant to assist parents in providing in-home care systematically fail them.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Navigating puberty 30:32

3M ago30:32

30:32

In this episode we explore the delicate topic of how parents can support teens with disabilities - navigating puberty.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Disability Parade- Mike LeDonne 36:18

3M ago36:18

36:18

Grammy award nominee, Mike LeDonne, joins us as he discusses starting the NYC disability pride parade in honor of his daughter with prader willi syndromeBy 2 Moms No Fluff

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Exercising 25:45

4M ago25:45

25:45

Join us on this episode as we explore the joys and challenges of exercising with our kids with disabilities, discussing inclusive activities, adaptive equipment, and the profound impact of physical activity on their well-being and development.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Jan Lampman 32:09

4M ago32:09

32:09

A fascinating interview with Jan Lampman, who shares her story and experiences in nearly four decades as an activist, an advocate, and a leader of disability rights in Michigan and beyond.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Advocating WITHIN a disability program 41:41

5M ago41:41

41:41

Few experiences are more exhausting, frustrating and painful as having to fight for our children when their programs are touted as safe and inclusive but are not. Learn how best to advocate in these extra difficult spacesBy 2 Moms No Fluff

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Educational Advocate 35:48

5M ago35:48

35:48

Learn how an educational advocate can help you ensure your child gets the best support in school and beyond. Get essential tips for your next IEP meeting. Tune in for must-know tools to advocate for your child's education!By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Allies 30:29

6M ago30:29

30:29

Allies are our some of our most important advocates and supporters. In this episode we share practical tips on being a great ally, from lending an ear to pushing for change. Tune in to learn how to make a difference in someone’s life!By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Vickie Rubin 34:27

6M ago34:27

34:27

Meet author, parent and disability activist, Vickie Rubin. Join us as we learn about her adventures raising her 44 year old daughter with a genetic syndrome.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Invisible disabilities 33:26

7M ago33:26

33:26

Invisible disabilities: Yes, they exist even if you can’t see them. How parents of kids with invisible disabilities carry the burden of proof everywhere they go and the trauma that is caused by having to advocate incessantly in an non-inclusive world.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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When marriage with a child with a disability doesn’t survive. 37:54

7M ago37:54

37:54

An unfortunate realty of some marriages is separation/divorce... This Thursday's podcast episode discusses how to make a separation less stressful and more manageable especially when there is a child with a disability in the family. Join us as we interview a lawyer turned divorce coach, Lisa Lisser LZL Coaching, for extremely useful information reg…

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Taking a break (before you break…) 27:05

8M ago27:05

27:05

Raising a child is not an easy task, especially when your child has a disability. Join us to discuss how to find those precious and rare opportunities to recharge…By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Marcy Post 43:30

9M ago43:30

43:30

Marcy Post in a fascinating conversation about life, death and everything in between...By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Parenting Breaking Points 30:52

10M ago30:52

30:52

When parenting our children with disabilities is simply overwhelming… An honest discussion of our parenting ‘breaking points’ and how to deal with them.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Accessibility 25:49

11M ago25:49

25:49

Physical Accessibility: Someone may be crying before bed if your ice cream shop does not have a ramp. Learn all the ways in which we can make our communities business and organizations physically accessible.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Ableism 36:32

1y ago36:32

36:32

Ableism and internalized ableism- what it means to us as parents of children with disabilities, and what it means to others…By 2 Moms No Fluff

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James Guttman 34:21

1y ago34:21

34:21

A father's perspective on raising a child with a disability, autism, and life in general...By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Laura Hernandez 29:16

1y ago29:16

29:16

In this episode we are hosting Laura Hernandez. You think your life is complete chaos? Laura found a way to systemaize motherhod and simplify our neverending to do lists!By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Catherine Shields 43:33

1y ago43:33

43:33

An interview with Catherine Shields, a writer, an educator and a mom to an adult daugther with a disability. Listen in and learn something new!By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Going Away 30:29

1+ y ago30:29

30:29

In this episode Alma and Iris challenge each other with the dilemma of when is the right time to part ways from our children so we can get some very needed rest…By 2 Moms No Fluff

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A Mother’s Rest 45:48

1+ y ago45:48

45:48

The brilliant idea of one determined mother is now allowing all of us to get some rest. A fascinating interview with Andrea Faris Roberts, the founder and director of the amazing non-profit, “A Mother's Rest”.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Dr. Priya Lalvani 56:33

1+ y ago56:33

56:33

Learn about what TRUE inclusion means in this episode where we interview Dr. Priya Lalvani. Dr. Lalvani is Professor at Montclair State University. She teaches courses in Disability Studies and is the coordinator for the Graduate Program in Inclusive Education.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Mei Li 43:14

1+ y ago43:14

43:14

Mom, activist, and author Mei Li, shares her journey with her son with a disability and her unique perspective as a Chinese-American, a Brooklynite and a middle child…By 2 Moms No Fluff

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The Year in Review 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

29:24

Wow! 2022 flew by but not without 52 episodes from Alma and Iris! Tune in to learn which episodes were our favorites and why, as well as what we have in store for 2 Moms no Fluff in 2023!By 2 Moms No Fluff

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A sibling’s perspective 20:01

1+ y ago20:01

20:01

A younger sibling's perspective on their brother with a disability may be much different than an older sibling. Listen in to get some insight into what goes on behind closed doors and out in the community for this sibling of an older brother with a disability.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Another Baby? 36:30

1+ y ago36:30

36:30

Having another baby after you have had a child with a disability. Whether you are considering your options or have already decided, this candied conversation will certainly resonate with you.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Nina Nsilo-Swai 36:23

1+ y ago36:23

36:23

This week we welcome another mom, Nina Nsilo-Swai , who's son is Autistic. She shares what it's like to love and care for him and concerns about him being Autistic and Black out in the world.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Hotels 22:09

1+ y ago22:09

22:09

Hotels versus airbnb? We give the pros and cons of each as well as how to make our children feel at home while traveling. Make it a vacation and not just a trip!By 2 Moms No Fluff

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A professional perspective from a Speech and Language Pathologist 21:05

1+ y ago21:05

21:05

An interesting point of view from Amy Langan who spent the past two decades working with children with multiple disabilities.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Meaningful Gifts 27:02

1+ y ago27:02

27:02

As the holiday season approaches, we are here to help you give and receive gifts that are meaningful, useful and often times free!By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Maria Linietsky Part 2 32:01

2y ago32:01

32:01

Ready to learn more about what it's like to be Autistic for Maria Linietsky? Listen in to hear part 2 of Maria's beliefs and perspectives regarding her identity, her community and what she'd like to change.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Air Travel 23:21

2y ago23:21

23:21

While air travel is rarely easy, adding children with additional needs to the mix can make it extra challenging. Learn some useful strategies to fly through this...By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Interview with Jocelyn Gottlieb 38:23

2y ago38:23

38:23

A fascinating interview with Jocelyn Gottlieb who shares her perspective on raising a child with high support needs. Listen in and learn something new! For more information about DDX3X please visit: https://ddx3x.org/about-us/By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Home Organization 31:31

2y ago31:31

31:31

Whether we tend to be very organized or have a high tolerance for mess, listen in to learn strategies to reduce the chaos and regain control over our physical environment.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Family Get Togethers 32:14

2y ago32:14

32:14

Whether you are attending, hosting or avoiding family get togethers altogether, we have strategies to help you navigate these not-always-easy social situations during the holidays and beyond. #emotionalandpractical!By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Halloween 32:08

2y ago32:08

32:08

Tips and tricks to make sure Halloween isn’t an actual nightmare! This episode is meant for the general community as well as for families with children with disabilities. Please share this episode far and wide so everyone can enjoy Halloween.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Decision Making Process 36:41

2y ago36:41

36:41

From day one of the disability journey, there are infinite decisions to be made, some of which are high stakes. Learn how to break the process down to be as comfortable with your final choices as possible while keeping your sanity.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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A New Take on The Road Less Traveled. 34:08

2y ago34:08

34:08

Coming to terms with and appreciating our new reality. Redefining milestones and success.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Finding Motivation 31:23

2y ago31:23

31:23

How to strategize when you feel depleted and disconnected from your child because of emotional and practical overwhelm.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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A personal take on being a sibling to a person with a disability. 40:27

2y ago40:27

40:27

A personal take on being a sibling to a person with a disability. In a very special episode, Ilah Saltzman generously shares her candid accounts from her childhood as well as her adult perspective on the unique role of siblings. Listen in to learn something new!By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Type-1 Diabetes 51:44

2y ago51:44

51:44

A fascinating interview with Meaghan Bates Lorenz, about parenting a child with Type-1 Diabetes. We are grateful for this candid discussion in which Meaghan shares the things we all need to know about Type-1 Diabetes. Listen in and learn something new! Websites that are wonderful all-around resources:Beyond Type 1 T1D ExchangeDiaTribeFacebook suppo…

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One perspective on autism 32:17

2y ago32:17

32:17

Maria Linietsky: if you've met one autistic person, you've met one autistic person! We are grateful to have a young Autistic woman share her experience and perspective on identifying as autistic.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Filmmakers interview 35:45

2y ago35:45

35:45

Happy to interview filmmakers Amanda and Tom Dyer discussing their new film “Unseen” Caregiver Documentary.By 2 Moms No Fluff

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What does a disability lawyer do? 37:42

2y ago37:42

37:42

What does a disability lawyer actually do and how can they help families with unique challenges? In this episode, Glen Parker, disability activist and lawyer will tell us what we need to know...By 2 Moms No Fluff

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Unseen - Caregiver Documentary 21:30

2y ago21:30

21:30

Our first reaction after watching the film "Unseen - Caregiver Documentary" and why everyone else needs to watch it too…By 2 Moms No Fluff

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