Dadaptation
David Heasley & David Schwendtner dive into the challenges, resilience, joy and unique perspectives of being a father to children with special needs in Dadaptation, a podcast for the unique father.
Follow Dadaptation on Instagram at @DadaptationPod
Check the website for updates and new episodes at www.dadaptation.com
Episodes
10 episodes
#9 - A Dadaptation Christmas
Merry Christmas! In this episode of Dadaptation, David and David discuss the uniqueness of celebrating the Holidays as parents of children with special needs. From Holiday travel, to thinking back on the previous year, the Holidays can look a l...
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Episode 9
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42:11
#8 - Geoff Green, Part 1
This is Part 1 of our conversation with Geoff Green. Geoff is a husband, father to five boys, and a firefighter. Geoff shares the story of his son Elliott as well as his family's experience with adoption, raising boys, and advocating for their ...
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Episode 8
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1:17:25
#7 - Five Things: Gear Talk
This episode is the first installment of the "Five Things" series of Dadaptation. In this Five Things episode, the Davids discuss five of their favorite items that have been impactful in their parenting journey. Items discussed...
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Episode 7
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37:49
#6 - Daren Norris
Daren Norris is a Navy Veteran, a practicing Psychologist and a father of a son with special needs. Daren's son was diagnosed with MCAD Deficiency, a rare disorder that prevents the body from breaking down certain fats. Daren discusses his expe...
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Episode 6
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44:01
#5 - 'Grab Bag' 1 - Sibling Talk & What People Don't See
In this episode of Dadaptation, the Davids riff on a couple topics suggested by listeners - the dynamic (and often dichotomy) of raising typical children alongside children with special needs as well as addressing what 'peeling back the curtain...
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Episode 5
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56:07
#4 - Brian Reynolds
In this episode of Dadaptation, we hear from Brian Reynolds and his experience as a father of a child with special needs. Brian’s daughter, Harper, was born with Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome. Brian covers the experience he and his wif...
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Episode 4
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49:36
#3 - David Heasley
In this episode of Dadaptation, we hear from co-host David Heasley and his experience as a father of a child with special needs. David's daughter, Hattie, was born with a rare chromosomal deletion called 1q43q44 chromosomal deletion syndrome. D...
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Episode 3
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45:58
