Dadaptation

#19 - Jered Campbell, Estate Planning Attorney

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0700

Jered Campbell is the Managing Attorney of Independence Legal Group PLLC, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a father to two sons. Jered specializes in estate planning and has unique experience and perspectives in estate planning for families navigating the world of special needs and disability.

#18 - Kyle Vermeulen

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Dadaptation, the Davids are joined by Kyle Vermeulen, a father to a son with Down Syndrome. They discuss Kyle's unique story of how he chose this life as a father to a child with special needs, how community is important in life and unique challenges faced while finding a church home.

#17 - Justin Boyd

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0600

In this episode, The Davids are joined by Justin Boyd, a father to a child with Smith-Kingsmore syndrome. Listen as we dive into topics including balancing work and life, the joys of being able to work from home and the unique experiences of raising children with special needs and disability.

#16 - Talking to Your Kids about Disability & Special Needs

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0600

It's a subject that's not always top-of-mind and not always easy to navigate - talking to your kids about disability and special needs. The Davids tackle the topic, provide their insights and what they've learned, and discuss the challenges of educating young minds on disability and inclusion in today's world.

#15 - Full Moons, Becoming 'Anti-Fragile', and What Else We've Learned so Far

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0600

The Davids dive deep into takeaways from three previous Dadaptation guests and riff on whether or not full moons and barometric pressure affects seizure activity.

#14 - Mike Wish

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:00:00 -0600

Mike Wish is a husband, dad of two daughters, Marine Corps Field Artillery Officer, physics teacher at the U.S. Naval Academy, business owner, and founder of the Claire Bethany Foundation.

His daughter Claire was born with Polymicrogyria (PMG), a rare neurological condition. Inspired by her journey, Mike launched the Claire Bethany Foundation to support U.S. Service Members raising children with special needs. Through this work, he's turning personal experience into purpose, helping military families navigate challenges with strength and hope.

#13 - Dana Lange

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:00:00 -0600

Dana Lange is a husband of 34 years and father of two daughters: Sarah (28), and Victoria (26) who has Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome. He is also the co-founder and CFO of Bright Life Connections, a non-profit which helps loved ones effectively manage disability services in Denver.

#12 - Brady Crandall

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Brady Crandall is the co-founder and CEO of Youth Crews, a diaper company creating youth diapers that fill the gap between baby and adult sizes, because disabled kids deserve products made just for them.

Brady's daughter was born with a brain injury called HIE (Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy). Brady shares his journey as a father to a medical child, the challenges he has felt as a unique father, as well as why and how he started Youth Crews diapers.

#11 - So You're Going to be a Dad...

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0600

The Dadaptation Pod is back from a brief hiatus (newborn babies, job changes, Holidays and a crazy start to the year) to kick off 2025. The Davids think back on what is like when they first became dads to children with special needs, what they learned, and share their perspectives on life during the early years.

#10 - Geoff Green, Part 2

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0700

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Geoff Green. Geoff is a husband, father to five boys, and a firefighter. Geoff continues telling us his story with his son, Elliott and how his community supported him and his family through grief.

Thank you to Geoff and his wife, Kristen, for allowing us to provide a conduit for their family's impactful story of love, resilience and community.

#9 - A Dadaptation Christmas

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0700

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 little different for our families sometimes.

We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

#8 - Geoff Green, Part 1

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0700

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 children. Geoff and his wife, Kristen, have an incredible story of resilience, love, and leaning on community in the midst of grief.

#7 - Five Things: Gear Talk

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0700

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:

Owlet Smart Sock: www.owletcare.com
Obi Adaptive Feeding Device: www.meetobi.com
Two Angels Foundation: www.twoangelsfoundation.org
Billy Footwear: www.billyfootwear.com

#6 - Daren Norris

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0700

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 experience being a father to a child with special needs, the importance of finding community, and his profession in psychology.

#5 - 'Grab Bag' 1 - Sibling Talk & What People Don't See

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0600

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' of special needs parenting looks like.

#4 - Brian Reynolds

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600

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 wife, Amber, had in discovering Harper’s diagnosis, how Harper has thrived in school and how she has found a new passion by skiing in the Special Olympics.

#3 - David Heasley

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0600

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. David shares how they discovered Hattie's diagnosis, his experience as a dad to four daughters and how the past seven years have shaped him as a man, a husband and a father.

#2 - David Schwendtner

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Dadaptation, we hear from co-host David Schwendtner and his story as a father of a child with special needs. David's son, Gabriel, was born with a rare genetic mutation of his SCN8A gene. David shares with us the stories, experiences and highlights of his journey so far.

Dadaptation Trailer

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0600

#1 - Dadaptation

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0600

What is this podcast? Is this just another parenting podcast? What does Dadaptation even mean?

David & David address those questions and more in this introductory episode of Dadaptation, a podcast for the unique father.