Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood, and Overlooked—The FASD Truth We Need to Hear with Joel Sheagren

Send us Fan MailFilmmaker and advocate Joel Sheagren joins Kristin Kurtz for a powerful conversation on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), prenatal alcohol exposure, adoption, mental health, neurodiversity, and the hidden struggles many families face. Joel shares his family’s story, the heartbreaking reality of misdiagnosis, and why many children with brain-based differences are mislabeled as “bad” instead of being understood. We discuss metacognition, adaptive skills, faith, and practical support for parents, educators, and churches through the Embrace Movement, Embracing Zach, and Embracing Hope.Joel's contact info:Email - [email protected] - embracing-neurodiversity.comResources mentioned:Novel, written by Jodee Kulp Embracing Zak NovelFeature Film, the script is written by Justen Overlander, based on the novel, Embracing Zak - embracingzak.comParent resource book, Embracing Hope, written by Joel Sheagren & Carl YoungChurch resource book, Embrace Neurodiversity, written by Joel Sheagren & Carl Young Documentary, Embraced, a prequel to the feature film🎙️Hope Unlocked Listener Exclusive! Feeling stirred but not sure what to do next? Book a 45-minute Holy Spirit-led 1:1 coaching session w/ Hope Unlocked host Kristin Kurtz, founder of New Wings Coaching. This powerful conversation will help you move from stirred to activated—with peace, clarity, & a Spirit-led next step. Book your call HERE now–special pricing to listeners!Support the showThe Hope Unlocked🔑 Podcast is a clarion call to keep going. Wild testimonies of faith & courage cut through the noise & ignite hope. Every financial gift helps amplify these voices & spread hope around the world — and you can also leave a note to share how the podcast has encouraged you. Join me in carrying this sound of freedom forward. Partner HEREWays to connect with Kristin Kurtz, the Hope Unlocked Host -Website - https://www.newwingscoaching.net/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/ Join the Hope Unlocked FB group (for women) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlockedJoin the NEWSletter HEREPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. The views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or New Wings Coaching Content shared is not intended to replace p...