The Special Family Connection® Podcast
Providing Special Needs Families & Caregivers with Positive News, Information and Support through the Power of Podcasts, Videos, Social Media, Inspiring stories and Laughter ®
Episodes
13 episodes
Jon Almada: The doctors said, "Institutionalize him," his family said, "NO!
In this episode, I share laughs, silliness, and wise insights from my friend, Jon Almada. Jon was born with multiple issues, including brain damage-induced Aphasia, the inability to understand or express speech. Jon's mother would not give u...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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32:28
Adam Murphy: Loving Dad, Autistic Son, Amazing Team. Their Story.
Hear what a man raising an Autistic child as a single dad, had to endure. A kind and gentle man, who when he found himself homeless, fiercely loved and protected his special son against all odds.I had the great pleasure of interview...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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55:10
Sarah McGeough: Journey to being a Mummy, Adopting her Son, and Becoming an Author
Interview with Author of, "Eddy Finds a Family"Debby Wells with Sarah McGeoughPlease listen in on Sarah McGeough and me as we talk about her very personal journey to have a baby. After losing her ability to have a ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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44:05
Imagination Required
- Debby WellsThe Imagination, what a gift to those who cannot walk, see or have grown too old to play. To fly, travel, find treasure and adventure without leaving your bed... Should those who cannot ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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8:53
"Out-of-the-Box Kids" - Do We Educate or Heal the Gifts Out Of Them?
What if schools could use their resources to set educational goals that would nurture gifts, then give students the environment to use them? Would regular ed and out-of-the-box kids be able to grow up and do amazing things? The answer has...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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10:36
Anouk Beale: Author of Several books, has Multiple Sclerosis, energized and made happy by writing
About Anouk Beale What expertise does she have to write, especially about how to boost your health immune system? Experience is her expertise. When she was diagnosed with two incurable auto immune illnesses (secon...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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18:51
Reyna Gentin: Attorney and Author discusses newest novel, "My Name is Layla" and what inspired her to write it
For over two decades, Reyna practiced law mostly as a criminal appellate attorney in a public defender's office, then started a second career at 50. Reyna has now published 3 novels! Today we talk about her book, “My Name is Layla” a short fict...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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23:43
Interview - Lisa Jones - Uncompromising love between a single mom & her special needs children.
April 10, 2021 Debby WellsSeason 2, Episode 7 Lisa Jones is a single mom of three children with special needs. Despite all that life has thrown at their family, they succeed in life and keep a positive attitude. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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44:45
The Power of Unexpected Kindness
Today my story was inspired by an elderly man with a broad, genuine smile and a wave that made me, the recipient, feel genuinely remarkable. Some people come into your life and make a positive impact, but you may have never spoken a wor...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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6:46
Ryan Lundy: His Non Verbal Learning Disabilities. Past, Present and Exciting Future
Ryan Lundy, an amazing 30-Something man from Pennsylvania, shares his heart-warming and inspiring story. Ryan grew up with Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (NVLD) and overcame the odds with his parents' unwavering love and support. Ryan's desir...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:25
Negative to Wonderful; Sonny, Frances and the Livingroom Campout
"Whatever good or bad fortune may come our way, we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value." Where can you start?"......Then with tears in their eyes and holding hands, they told the girls the rest of the story.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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8:16
Sorrow
We all experience Sorrow, but we need to make sure we dont bathe in it, or allow it to pull us under. Joy comes in the morning. Debby Wells, with Special Family Connection, pours our her heart and shares deep feelings about what many of us are ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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8:32
In A Rut? "6:08 Minutes on my Mic"
The First in a continuing series of "Me on My Mic" Talks."Get Your Butt Out Of Your Rut" is my first episode and I use some strong language (For me anyway) because I have been in those ruts so many times myself. It is a horrible place to be...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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6:08