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A Father's Journey - Navigating Life with Josiah
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Sisällön tarjoaa David Lowry & Don Drew, David Lowry, and Don Drew. David Lowry & Don Drew, David Lowry, and Don Drew tai sen podcast-alustan kumppani lataa ja toimittaa kaiken podcast-sisällön, mukaan lukien jaksot, grafiikat ja podcast-kuvaukset. Jos uskot jonkun käyttävän tekijänoikeudella suojattua teostasi ilman lupaasi, voit seurata tässä https://fi.player.fm/legal kuvattua prosessia.
This episode of Peaceful Life Radio features hosts Don Drew and David Lowry in conversation with Dr. Bobby Kern, a university professor of family studies and parent to a child with Down Syndrome. Dr. Kern shares his deeply moving journey from the initial diagnosis of his son's Down Syndrome to navigating healthcare and education systems and finding peace amidst challenges. Drawing from personal experiences, he discusses the importance of advocacy, inclusion, and shifting perspectives on disabilities. Through stories of perseverance, advocacy, and the joy found in everyday moments, Dr. Kern's narrative offers hope and insight for families facing similar situations and underscores the beauty of embracing differences.
00:00 Introduction to Peaceful Life Radio
00:19 Special Guest: Dr. Bobby Kern's Inspiring Journey
01:20 The Diagnosis: A Family's Turning Point
02:39 Navigating Emotions and Decisions
03:51 You Don't Know What You'll Do Until It Happens to You
05:01 The Impact on Family Dynamics
05:49 Finding Peace and Advocacy in Adversity
06:55 Things You Should Never Say
08:23 Challenges and Support Systems
10:02 Advocating for Inclusion and Understanding
13:53 Addressing Misconceptions and Stigmas
16:19 Josiah's World: Activities and Achievements
19:03 Advice for Families and Finding Hope
22:18 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information
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