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Beyond the Spectrum.. every age, every need
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Beyond the Spectrum is the evolution of Just Two Dads, a podcast born from heartfelt conversations between fathers navigating life, family, and community. What began as a dialogue about parenting and stewardship has grown into a broader mission: to explore the full spectrum of human experience, inclusion, and gratitude.This new chapter bridges the familiar warmth and authenticity of Just Two Dads with a wider lens — amplifying voices, stories, and frameworks that multiply blessings for families, businesses, and communities. Each episode blends practical stewardship tools with mission-driven storytelling, offering listeners both inspiration and actionable steps to live with clarity, discipline, and connection.Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are joining for the first time, Beyond the Spectrum invites you to step into a space where gratitude meets action, and where every story becomes a resource for building trust, resilience, and community. Remember, you're not alone
Episodes
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Where is California's $2 billion really goin? AB. 126
California has committed a historic $2.4 billion investment to special education—the largest funding increase in state history. But here's the question no one seems to be asking... Will children and families actually feel the difference? In this episode of Beyond the Spectrum, Shawn Francis takes...
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Trump Accounts.. Fact vs Fiction
Episode Title Trump Accounts:Fact vs Fiction Episode Description Can we evaluate an idea on its own merits—even when we strongly disagree with the person behind it? In this episode of Beyond the Spectrum: Every Age, Every Need, Shawn Francis takes an objective look at the newly proposed Trump...
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Caregiver Burnout | Bridging the Gap Between Accountability & Independence
Caregiver Burnout: Bridging the Gap Between Accountability & Independence How do you support someone you love without sacrificing your own well-being? Caregiver burnout isn't always caused by doing too much—it can also come from the constant challenge of balancing compassion with accountability.…
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Who cares for the Caregiver?
WHO TAKES CARE OF THE CAREGIVER? The Caregiver's Relationship with Food Relationships & Caregiving Series Caregivers spend so much time caring for others that they often forget to care for themselves. In this episode of Beyond the Spectrum: Every Age, Every Need, host Shawn Francis sits down with...
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RELATIONSHIPS & CAREGIVING, PART 2
RELATIONSHIPS & CAREGIVING, PART 2 THE VERSION OF YOU THAT GOT HURT STILL NEEDS HEALING Many caregivers spend so much time tending to the needs of others that they lose touch with the parts of themselves that were wounded long before caregiving began. In Part 2 of our Relationships & Caregiving...
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Relationships & Caregving part 1
Part 1 of the Relationships & Caregiving Series What happens when the person you care for most is everyone except yourself? In this first episode of the Relationships & Caregiving series, Shawn Francis explores why self-relationship serves as the foundation for every other relationship we build…
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Sum Day is Today
"Someday" is the heaviest word in a caregiver’s vocabulary. We tell ourselves we’ll look at the guardianship papers someday. We’ll finalize the budget someday. We’ll address the long-term legacy someday. But when your calendar is a constant cycle of appointments and advocacy, "someday" becomes a...
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Nutrition, Business, & the Heart of Caregiving..Fueling the Caregiver’s Mission
In this episode of Beyond the Spectrum, we sit down with Liza Maya and Sylvia Williams, the visionary founders of Soul Grain. Bringing together the expertise of a nutritionist and the artistry of a pastry chef, Liza and Sylvia are on a mission to redefine what it means to enjoy soulful, cultural...
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The price of overthinking, the value of spontaneity, & how it all affects the caregiving journey
Shawn & Maurice discuss the price of overthinking & the value of traveling outside the comfort zone both literally & figuratively, including the choice by Shawn & his wife to "bite the bullet" & take a vacation, putting their 19 year old son on the spectrum on plane for the first time!
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Caregiving & hygiene
Shawn & Susanna discuss the matter of hygiene & puberty, based on thier personal experience as parents to young adults with autism.
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When the parent becomes the consusltant
About this episode. For most parents, as their children grow, the parent becomes more of a consultant, stepping back & granting more independence. For those of us who are parents to neurodivergent individuals, this picture can look a little different. In som cases, extremely different. Shawn &...
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Who cares
SUPPORT THE SHOW & EXPERIENCE UNIVERSAL DESIGN We are proud to partner with BILLY Footwear, a brand that truly embodies the spirit of Beyond the Spectrum. After a spinal cord injury, co-founder Billy Price set out to create shoes that were stylish, high-quality, and—most importantly—accessible to...
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The hereditary connection between ADHD, Autism, & my own diagnosis
SUPPORT THE SHOW & EXPERIENCE UNIVERSAL DESIGN We are proud to partner with BILLY Footwear, a brand that truly embodies the spirit of Beyond the Spectrum. After a spinal cord injury, co-founder Billy Price set out to create shoes that were stylish, high-quality, and—most importantly—accessible to...
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What does autism mean to YOU? Part II
SUPPORT THE SHOW & EXPERIENCE UNIVERSAL DESIGN We are proud to partner with BILLY Footwear, a brand that truly embodies the spirit of Beyond the Spectrum. After a spinal cord injury, co-founder Billy Price set out to create shoes that were stylish, high-quality, and—most importantly—accessible to...
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What does autism mean to YOU? part 1
SUPPORT THE SHOW & EXPERIENCE UNIVERSAL DESIGN We are proud to partner with BILLY Footwear, a brand that truly embodies the spirit of Beyond the Spectrum. After a spinal cord injury, co-founder Billy Price set out to create shoes that were stylish, high-quality, and—most importantly—accessible to...
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What men don't say: The grief & glory or raising an autistic son
Shawn & Maurice discuss Caregiving from not only a man's perspective, but that of a black father & what that means in today's society, how it differs from other cultural perspectives & most important, the things that we all have in common.
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The Den
Being a caregiver is one of the most demanding roles a man can take on. The Den is a support group created to provide male caregivers with a place to vent, find resources, and build community with others in the same boat. If you’re looking for a group of men who lead with empathy and shared...
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Billy Footwear
Support the show and save on your next pair of shoes! We’ve partnered with BILLY Footwear to bring you their revolutionary "flip-top" shoes that bridge the gap between fashion and function. • The Deal: Get an additional 10% OFF your final purchase price. • The Bonus: This stacks on top of any...
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What does it mean to be a man.. & how has it affected you as a caregiver?
Shawn & Maurice each discuss what it means to them to be a man, how they each define masculinity, how society today defines both, & how it has affected they way they parent.. each as fathers to young adult men on the autism spectrum.
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How has being a Caregiver affected your relationships with loved ones..including your self?
Susanna, Maurice, & Shawn have an open conversation about how being caregivers has & continues to affect relationhips in their lives.
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Preivew of Beyond the Spectrum
Beyond the Spectrum is a mission‑driven podcast and video series that explores stewardship, gratitude, and practical frameworks for multiplying blessings across family, business, and community. Each episode blends heartfelt conversations with actionable tools, helping listeners move from…
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The Final Episode
In the final episode of Just Two Dads, Shawn & Brian reflect on the creation of the show, express their tremendous gratitude, and discuss the decision to bring the show to an end, & share the exciting things that lie ahead for them collectively and individually.. including the upcoming…
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5elevenHoops.org
From Compton, CA, Stacy McAlister is a proud father of two, a son on the autism spectrum and a daughter, who inspire much of his work and passion today. A graduate of Claflin University (Class of 2012), Stacy played Division II basketball at Chadron State College (2007–2009) and Claflin…
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Solace in the storm
Dr. Merle Griff is a nationally recognized intergenerational therapist, author, and caregiving expert with over three decades of experience helping families navigate the complexities of caring for loved ones of all ages. As the founder and CEO of SarahCare, a pioneering network of adult day care...
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Why care work is the work all other work depends on
AI-Jen Poo is the co-founder & Executive Director of Caring Across Generations, an organization committed to changing the way we define caregiving.
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Support the spectrum
Ryann Sutera, M.S. CCC-SLP.. founder of Support the Spectrum, visits Shawn & Brian to discuss her passion for serving others through speech therapy, the rarely known practice of Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), the need to continue self-discovery, & so much more.
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The big bill part 2
In the second of a two-part episode, Shawn & Brian continue their discussion about how Donald Trump's bill will affect the special needs/care-giving community. PLEASE NOTE-At the time of the recording of this episode, The Vigil to save Medicaid had yet to begin. As of the publishing of this...
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The big bill..part 1
Shawn & Brian have an open, honest, & vulnerable conversation about how Donald Trump's big bill will affect the special needs/caregiving community. In their most vulnerable episode to date, they discuss what it's like to have opposing political views after years of sharing similar beliefs.
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Have autism, will travel
Certified autism travel consultant, mother, & caregiver, Dian Rambo returns to Just Two Dads to share some of the challenges she's faced & overcome as a single mom since her last visit. She also shares some practical tools & strategies for vacation or trip planning for families who have members...
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Let's skip the bull
Daryl Calfee is a widower & a father to three children, one of whom was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. He has walked the path of caregiver for some time & does so with vulnerability, love, & honesty. Much of that journey is shared in his book, Let's skip the Bull, Lessons from Dad after your…
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The Anti-Ableist Manifesto
Author, Activist, & Advocate extraordinaire. Tiffany Yu shares the genesis of her book, The Anti-Ableist Manifesto & tells her remarkable story of inspiration, while sharing the origin of her fight for inclusion of ALL abilities.
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From challenge to purpose
Felisa Strickland is the sole parent/caregiver to her adult daughter, Lily, who has multiple disabilities and requires 24 hr care. They live in Santa Barbara, California where they moved in 2012, after the passing of Lily’s father. Upon moving to Santa Barbara, Felisa found a wonderful disability...
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Opening ourselves to the Magic of Oneness-Suzy Miller
An integration specialist is someone who can perceptively identify the parts of you that you’ve kept separate and gently encourage you to embrace them all. This specialist nurtures your natural ability to confront whatever arises with profound love, compassion, and understanding. Within each of…
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Your special needs child graduates High School, then..?
So your child with special needs has graduated from High School …now what? Check out the latest episode of Just Two Dads featuring Elayne Howitt to find out. Elayne has nearly 30 years of experience as a special needs educator & specializes in helping young adults with disabilities, find their…
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When technology & purpose collide
What if you could control or operate more than just your phone with an in-ear device? How much more? How about virtually any device that uses Buetooth technology? Dave Segal & Sandeep Arya of Naqi Logix sit down to share their cutting-edge technology that they hope will change & add value to the...
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15% OFF Billy Footwear
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Love beyond labels..a tool to find friendship & love
Will my young adult with special needs know true friendship or find love?Jeremy & Ilana Hamburgh are on a mission to help those who are asking that very question. In this episode, they visit with Shawn & Brian to discuss their business & mission, My best Social Life which helps young adults with...
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Caregiving & Financial Literacy
Danielle Miura, CFP®, EA, is the founder of Spark Financials (https://spark-fin.com), a fee-only financial planning firm located in Ripon, CA. At 25, Danielle’s life turned upside down when she became a family caregiver for her 88-year-old grandmother. Through her caregiving experience, she...
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Truly.care
Stephanie Bohn shares how tragedy, loss, & its lessons affected her as a wife, mother, Caregiver, & advocate.. the business that it's launched.. and the people it will serve.
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SpEducational
Lisa Mosko Barros is a dedicated and passionate bi-lingual advocate for students with exceptional needs with over 14 years of both professional and personal experience. Lisa founded SpEducational, a non-profit dedicated exclusively to addressing the disparities in special education through parent...
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Autism, Telepathy, & more
Katie Asher returns for a visit to discuss her contribution to & experience with Ky Dickens's wildly successful podcast, The Telepathy Tapes. But more importantly, this conversation is likely to challenge everything you think you know about autism, consciousness, heaven & earth..... and maybe…
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The state of your estate
Estate planning Attorney Jolene Blackbourn discusses her path to estate planning, how being a single mother & caregiver inspires & motivates her, the process that she uses to serve families, & why estate planning is vital to most everyone. regardless of income, but ESPECIALLY those who are...
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Caregiving, Catastrophe, & Disasters
Shawn and Brian discuss current events, most notably the wildfires in Los Angeles, where they are both based and the effects they can have on those with sensory challenges or disabilities, as well as parents and the people who care for them.
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Autism Dadvocate
Paul Carroll is the father of an amazing 18-year old son and a self-proclaimed autism “Dadvocate”. He is the Founder and Creator of Autism Support Forum For Parents - Everydad and the Autism Dadvocate podcast. Paul has 20+ years leading teams in Learning & Development, Talent Development, and...
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From struggle to strength
A devoted family man, Harry Psaros has been happily married to his wife Michelle for 24 years and is a proud father of two sons, Costa “Gus” and Maximos “Max.” Originally from the steel town of Weirton, WV, Psaros has called McDonald, PA home for the past two decades. With a Bachelor of Science…
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It's all your fault, Tyler Price! De-stigmatizing epilepsy
Ben Decter is among other things, a father whose daughter began having seizures at 17 months. His response? He wrote a musical about epilepsy and empathy. Ben is an Emmy Award-winning composer and songwriter who has created a diverse body of music for television, theater, and Ben’s Emmy resulted...
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Autism Advocate... & then some
Mieko Hester Perez is an Advocate for families who have members with special needs. In 2009, she decided to go public with her son's success with medical cannabis and since then she has become a source of inspiration and information for families looking to explore alternative and holistic…
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Investing in special needs..The Autism Impact Fund
Chris Male is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Autism Impact Fund, where he oversees the firm, leads its Tech- and Data-Enabled Services practice, and serves on the boards of auticon, Cortica, Joshin, and SpectrumAi. Prior to AIF, Chris was Managing Director of RBG Capital LLC. Motivated by...
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Life Coach & Caregiver
Marisa (pronounced Mah-ree-sa) Latham French is a writer and transformational life coach based in Southern California. She is currently writing a manuscript that recounts her experience caregiving for her father, who, after a 20-day coma, miraculously woke up believing he was 40 years old rather...
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Connecting families, managing disabilities
Seth Besse & Lindsay Crane of Undivided.io stop by for a visit with Shawn & Brian. Seth is Seth Besse is a seasoned entrepreneur and product leader, who has launched innovative technology products that enhance efficiency and broaden access to information. Seth and his team at Undivided.io are...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Beyond the Spectrum is the evolution of Just Two Dads, a podcast born from heartfelt conversations between fathers navigating life, family, and community. What began as a dialogue about parenting and stewardship has grown into a broader mission: to explore the full spectrum of human experience, inclusion, and gratitude.This new chapter bridges the familiar warmth and authenticity of Just Two Dads with a wider lens — amplifying voices, stories, and frameworks that multiply blessings for families, businesses, and communities. Each episode blends practical stewardship tools with mission-driven storytelling, offering listeners both inspiration and actionable steps to live with clarity, discipline, and connection.Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are joining for the first time, Beyond the Spectrum invites you to step into a space where gratitude meets action, and where every story becomes a resource for building trust, resilience, and community. Remember, you're not alone
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