Hey friends! Welcome to the Lucky Few Podcast where we are shifting the narrative by shouting the worth of people with Down syndrome. With your hosts, Heather Avis, Micha Boyett, and Mercedes Lara.
Throwback: From School Plays to Disney Star: Noah Matthews Matofsky
35 mins; March 31, 2026
Throwback: Episode 3 — College, Expectations, and Ruby’s Rainbow with Liz Plachta
35 mins; March 24, 2026
326. What We Wish We’d Known About Loneliness in honor of World Down Syndrome Day (3/21)
47 mins; March 18, 2026
325. What We Wish We’d Known About Infantilizing
40 mins; March 10, 2026
324. What We Wish We’d Known About Inclusion
36 mins; March 02, 2026
323. What I Wish I’d Known About IEPs
50 mins; February 22, 2026
322. Throwback: Elana Meyers Taylor — Gold Medalist & Lucky Mama
55 mins; February 16, 2026
321. What We Wish We’d Known (And What We’re Still Learning)
54 mins; February 09, 2026
320. Diving Deeper: Communication, Self-Talk, & Down Syndrome
53 mins; December 08, 2025
319. Brain Health & DS: Communication w/Jennifer Gray, SLP
36 mins; December 01, 2025
318. Diving Deeper: Trauma and Intellectual Disability
41 mins; November 24, 2025
317. Brain Health & DS: Trauma and Intellectual Disability w/Dr. Karyn Harvey
48 mins; November 18, 2025
316. Diving Deeper: Alzheimer's Disease Prevalence and Treatment, w/Kandi Pickard
46 mins; November 11, 2025
315. Brain Health & DS: Alzheimer's Disease Prevalence and Treatment (w/Dr. Michael Rafii)
44 mins; November 03, 2025
314. Diving Deeper: Motor Planning, Apraxia, & More
43 mins; October 27, 2025
313. Brain Health & DS: Motor Planning, Apraxia, & More w/Brooke Poston
42 mins; October 20, 2025
312. Ellie Goldstein On Celebrity Dance Competition
40 mins; October 13, 2025
311. Down Syndrome Awareness Month Goals!
38 mins; October 06, 2025
310. How To Connect with Other Lucky Mamas
37 mins; September 08, 2025
309. Myofunctional Therapy for Individuals w/Down Syndrome (ft. Irene Iskander)
33 mins; September 02, 2025
308. A Conversation About The Telepathy Tapes Podcast
46 mins; August 25, 2025
307. Sid Ghosh on Disability, Connectivity, & His New Book of Poetry!
49 mins; August 19, 2025
306. What Is Ableism and How Do We Call It Out?
44 mins; August 11, 2025
305. Division In The Down Syndrome Community
37 mins; August 04, 2025
304. Summer Isolation for Kids w/Down Syndrome
45 mins; July 28, 2025
303. How will the "Big, Beautiful Bill" affect my loved one with Down syndrome?
32 mins; July 22, 2025
302. Extended School Year.. To do or not to do?
43 mins; July 14, 2025
301. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are NOT Bad Words w/Brandy Coleman
52 mins; July 07, 2025
BONUS: Sibling Bonds, Storytelling, and Chickens (Yes, Chickens!) with Melissa Hart
44 mins; June 24, 2025
BONUS: The Power of Saying "I Like You So Much" (Heather's New Book!)
39 mins; June 02, 2025
300. A Deep Dive Into the Last 300 Episodes!
45 mins; May 19, 2025
299. Reasonable Risks for Our Kids with Down Syndrome
39 mins; May 12, 2025
298. What’s going on with the Department of Education? (Part 2 w/Ashley Barlow)
47 mins; May 05, 2025
297. Extracurricular Activities and Inclusion: How to Make it Work For Our Kids with DS
41 mins; April 28, 2025
296. Planes, Trains & Presuming Competence
35 mins; April 21, 2025
295. How can I help my child with a disability sleep better?
41 mins; April 14, 2025
294. Why Down Syndrome Isn't Something to "Cure"
33 mins; April 08, 2025
293. Potty Training with a Dual Diagnosis
38 mins; March 31, 2025
292. What's going on with the Department of Education? (w/guest host Ashley Barlow)
36 mins; March 24, 2025
291. New Season, Same Us: Life Updates & What’s Coming!
43 mins; March 18, 2025
Throwback: Is Inclusion A Privilege?
55 mins; January 21, 2025
Throwback: Everything No One Tells You About Parenting A Disabled Child (w/Kelley Coleman)
57 mins; January 07, 2025
290: Redefining Resolutions For Growth, Not Perfection (w/Amy Julia & Penny Becker)
54 mins; December 31, 2024
289. It's time for Good News! The Holiday Edition.
51 mins; December 24, 2024
288 A Christmas Movie for all: with Mia Armstrong and  Julia Barnett
32 mins; December 17, 2024
287. Embracing “Good Enough” Holidays
53 mins; December 10, 2024
286. Beyond The Gift: Celebrating Non-Profits This Giving Tuesday
43 mins; December 03, 2024
BONUS. Dreaming Big and Showing Up From The NDSS Adult Summit
49 mins; November 28, 2024
285. The World We Deserve: LIVE From The NDSS Adult Summit
66 hours 27 mins; November 26, 2024
284. Why Does Inclusion for People with Down Syndrome Have to be a Distant Dream?
77 hours 2 mins; November 19, 2024
283. Navigating Tube Feeding With Down Syndrome (w/Dr. Lauren Fiechtner)
36 mins; November 12, 2024
282. Adoption, Purpose, and the Founding of RODS Heroes (w/Brady Murray)
53 mins; November 05, 2024
281. Can A Person With Down Syndrome Shift Narratives? (w/ Hilary Gauld & Kate Herron)
55 mins; October 29, 2024
280. Can A Person With Down Syndrome Find Community & Belonging?
58 mins; October 22, 2024
279. Can A Person With Down Syndrome Live Independently? (w/Emily Kendall & Chad Mayer)
61 hours 1 min; October 15, 2024
278. Can A Person With Down Syndrome Travel The World? (w/ Erik & Emily Orton)
63 hours 34 mins; October 08, 2024
BONUS: Why Is The Use Of Terms Like "Mentally Disabled" As An Insult So Harmful?
27 mins; October 03, 2024
277. Can A Person With Down Syndrome Vote? (w/Alex Bolden & Genevieve Thompson)
27 mins; October 01, 2024
276. What Can't People With Down Syndrome Do?
65 hours 53 mins; September 24, 2024
275. Advocacy In Action: Amanda Owen on Building a Strong Community
66 hours 5 mins; September 17, 2024
274. Are We Losing the True Meaning of Volunteering?
52 mins; September 10, 2024
273. Breaking Down Barriers: The Parent’s Role In IEP Success (w/Ashley Barlow)
64 hours 38 mins; September 03, 2024
272. What Do We Wish We Knew Before Our First IEP Meeting?
63 hours 56 mins; August 27, 2024
271. Can Our Kids Have Authentic Friendships In Inclusive Settings? (w/Kathleen Downes)
50 mins; August 20, 2024
270. IEP Success: How to Plan, Communicate, and Collaborate (w/April Rehrig)
63 hours 7 mins; August 13, 2024
269. What Are We Really Measuring?: Redefining Worth & The IQ Test (w/Pepper Stetler)
52 mins; August 06, 2024
268. First Responders and Teacher of Patience: A Lesson in Understanding
58 mins; July 30, 2024
267. What Is It Like To Have A Sibling With Down Syndrome? (Featuring Our Kids!)
59 mins; July 23, 2024
266. From Sibling Love to Community Change (w/Taylor Gardner Chaney)
65 hours 0 mins; July 16, 2024
265. Brotherly Love: From Childhood Adventures to Adult Dreams (w/Matthew & Thomas Von Der Ahe)
49 mins; July 09, 2024
264. Healing and Hope: Navigating Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (w/ Dr. Santoro & Dr. Quinn)
59 mins; July 02, 2024
263. Designs that Dance: A Tale of Friendship and Creativity (w/Dance Happy Designs)
55 mins; June 25, 2024
262. 45 Years of Advocacy: A Conversation w/ NDSS President Kandi Pickard
57 mins; June 18, 2024
261. Fearless Together: Lessons In Bravery, Hope, & Resilience (w/David and Andrew Olshine)
47 mins; June 11, 2024
260. What Did We Learn From This School Year?
70 hours 46 mins; June 04, 2024
259. Home Is Our Classroom: Homeschooling A Child With Down Syndrome
60 hours 38 mins; May 28, 2024
258. Unlocking Potential: Strategies For Every Learner With Down Syndrome (w/Mrs. Brown)
56 mins; May 21, 2024
257. Brother Do You Love Me?: A Journey of Resilience and Repair (w/Manni & Reuben Coe)
72 hours 42 mins; May 14, 2024
256. Celebrating Motherhood, Advocacy, & Community (w/Black Down Syndrome Association)
67 hours 28 mins; May 07, 2024
255. A Haircut Beyond The Chair w/Vernon Jackson
57 mins; April 30, 2024
254. The Next Step: Navigating Healthcare Transitions for Individuals with Down Syndrome (w/ Dr. Emily Johnson)
51 mins; April 23, 2024
253. What If You Don’t Feel “Lucky”?
63 hours 25 mins; April 16, 2024
252. Planning For The Future: Involving Siblings In The Decision-Making Process
45 mins; April 09, 2024
251. Rethinking What It Means To Be “Blessed” (w/AUTHOR Micha Boyett)
59 mins; April 02, 2024
250. Who Has The Right To Use Down Syndrome Or Disability As A Punch Line?
55 mins; March 26, 2024
249. One Million Reasons To Celebrate….The Lucky Few Podcast LIVE!
64 hours 50 mins; March 19, 2024
249. One Million Reasons To Celebrate….The Lucky Few Podcast LIVE!
64 hours 50 mins; March 19, 2024
248. Everything No One Tells You About Parenting A Disabled Child (w/Kelley Coleman)
58 mins; March 12, 2024
247. The Transition To Adulthood: Fostering Independence, Dignity Of Risk, & Supporting Decision-Making (w/ Amy Julia Becker)
68 hours 29 mins; March 05, 2024
246. Heart Health & Navigating Heart Defects (w/Dr. Lorraine Schratz)
