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Inclusive Insights: Stories of Hope

Inclusive Insights: Stories of Hope

By: Hi Hello Labs Network
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 Welcome to Inculsive Insights, the podcast that unites parents of unique children.

Join us, Michelle and Nancy, as we meet with educators, parents, and professionals who walk us through real-life, vulnerable stories of heartbreak and stories of hope. Here, we'll provide tangible support and connect parents with practical next steps through topics designed to help you navigate life with a uniquely-abled child.

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Hosts: Michelle Owen and Nancy Grindle

Produced By: Hi Hello LabsCopyright Hi Hello Labs Network Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Education Outside the Box: Empowering Neurodiverse Students with Angel Alexander

    Education Outside the Box: Empowering Neurodiverse Students with Angel Alexander
    Jun 27 2025
    In this inspiring episode of Inclusive Insights, hosts Michelle and Nancy sit down with Angel Alexander, Director of The First Hope, for an unfiltered conversation about the evolution of special education, faith, and purpose-driven leadership.

    From her unexpected journey into special needs education to redefining what it means to serve neurodivergent students, Angel shares how The First Hope became a sanctuary for students who don’t fit the traditional mold and why that’s exactly the point.

    Together, they discuss what makes First Hope’s model so unique: strength-based programming, life and work readiness, positive behavioral support, and flexible, individualized education pathways. You’ll also hear how students are thriving in inclusive programs, getting real-world job experience, and being empowered to fail forward and find purpose.

    Whether you’re a parent navigating the school system, an educator seeking hope, or simply someone who believes every child deserves to be seen and celebrated, this episode will move you.

    Topics include:
    • The origin story behind Angel’s leadership at First Hope
    • What true inclusion looks like in and outside the classroom
    • Rebuilding trust in education after trauma or disappointment
    • How Florida’s scholarship programs make private education more accessible
    • The hidden menu of education options that empower families and students
    • Equipping students not just to pass, but to thrive in life
    Learn more about The First Hope: https://thefirstacademy.org/academics/first-hope/
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    1 hr
  • Faith and Mental Health: Breaking Free from Shame with Brian Krause

    Faith and Mental Health: Breaking Free from Shame with Brian Krause
    Jun 26 2025
    In this episode of Inclusive Insights, hosts Nancy and Michelle sit down with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Brian Krause to explore what it really means to pursue healing from a place of faith, not fear. With over 15 years of experience in pastoral counseling and a no-condemnation approach to therapy, Brian brings a refreshing and practical lens to Christian mental health.

    Together, they unpack why many people feel shame around their emotions, how spiritual bypassing can keep us stuck, and what it takes to create space for real transformation. Brian shares his personal journey from the business world to mental health, and how he now helps individuals and couples recognize patterns, build emotional safety, and experience freedom in every area of their lives.

    This conversation challenges the status quo and invites listeners to think differently about mental health, faith, and wholeness. Whether you're in ministry, therapy, or just navigating your own healing, this episode is filled with wisdom, compassion, and actionable insight.
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    56 mins
  • Parenting, Purpose & Unapologetic Advocacy with Bethany Lowery

    Parenting, Purpose & Unapologetic Advocacy with Bethany Lowery
    Jun 26 2025
    In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Inclusive Insights, hosts Nancy and Michelle sit down with Bethany Lowery, wife, mother of three, and founder of The Maddox Mission, to unpack the raw realities and resilient beauty of parenting a child with autism.

    Bethany opens up about the moment that changed everything: her son Maddox’s diagnosis on World Autism Day, and the years that followed as she navigated grief, advocacy, and self-discovery. From building a marriage through back-to-back loss to launching a foundation that offers support for parents who often feel forgotten, Bethany shares what it means to embrace a new version of motherhood. Her story is honest, faith-filled, and focused on building connection where there once was silence.

    You’ll hear about the emotional weight parents carry, the myth of perfect balance, and how The Maddox Mission is working to provide more than awareness. This episode is for anyone who cares for, supports, or walks alongside families with children who have unique abilities.

    Learn more about The Maddox Mission: https://themaddoxmission.com
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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