And just like that, we’re wrapping up our 5th season! 2023, what a year! We’re coming close to ONE MILLION DOWNLOADS, we had listeners in 36 countries, and 64% of listeners discovered us this year! Welcome new and old friends, we’re glad each and every one of you is here, shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome! We’re so grateful we get to connect and have so many incredible guests and conversations on the show.

Today, we’re reflecting on the incredible conversations we’ve had this year. We're highlighting so many amazing topics and moments from your top listened, most shared, and our favorites! Cheers to a year of connections, good news, and joy that this community has brought us. Stay tuned we’ve got some epic plans for 2024!

---

Top 5 Listened To Episodes of 2023:

199. What We Wish We Knew, Had, & Told Ourselves In The First Years…

194. Undoing Ableism & Telling True Stories with April Aguilera (writer of "For Paloma")

198. The Best We Can: An Unscripted Conversation on Inclusion In Our Schools

203. Beyond Checking A Box

217. The Things People Say

Most Shared Episode of 2023:

220. Back To School Jumpstart w/ Dr. Vaish Sarathy

Some of our favorites:

Self-Advocates Episodes:

Sofia Sanchez 201. Sofia Sanchez: Filming ‘The Hunger Games’, Her New Book, Self-Advocacy, & Middle School

Kayla McKeon, Matthew Schwab, & Charlotte Woodward in DC 204. Self-Advocates On Capitol Hill w/Kayla McKeon, Matthew Schwab, & Charlotte Woodward

Noah Matthews Matofsky 207. ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Star: Noah Matthews Matofsky

Madison Tevlin & Matthew Von Der Ahe210. Champions On & Off Screen: Madison Tevlin & Matthew Von Der Ahe

Craig Kinney (With Mom Sandy and attorney/Exec Director of Mass Advocates for Children Anna Kreiger) 214. Guardianship, Conservatorship, & Supportive Decision-Making

Ronnie Brown 227. French Fries, Modeling, & Meeting the Vice President (w/Ronnie "The Fry Guy" and Sister LaTasha)

Merrie, Eric, and Collin 228. The Hip Hop Homies with Extra Chromies (w/Merrie, Eric, Collin, & Director Carol Tingey)

Sid Gosh 229. Poet, Author, "Levitator of Language" Sid Gosh (w/Mom Dr. Vaish Sarathy)

Grace Reber 230. Artist, Boss Lady, Soon to be Aunt: Grace Reber (w/Mom Bonnie)

Craig Blackburn & Heather Hancock-Blackburn 231. Love, Marriage, & Eqaulity w/ Craig & Heather (w/Moms Lisa & Pat)

Celebrated our 200th Episode!! 200. It's our 5 year anniversary!

Our First-Ever Video and Audio Version Of A Pod Episode with our friends, Sid Ghosh & Dr. Vaish Sarathy!

Our host's picks for their favorite host-only episode this year:

Mercedes: 206. Nurturing Meaningful Connections With Our Kids

Heather: 208. Growing Through Uncomfortable Conversations (w/Ashley - TLFP Producer & Self-Advocate)

Micha: ⁠215. Disability Access Services At Theme Parks⁠

“Producer’s Picks” for 2023

Ashley’s Pick: 234. Producing A Diverse, Authentic, & Honoring Netflix Series (w/Down For Love Producer Robyn Paterson)

Val’s Pick: 205. Healthcare Equity in the Down Syndrome Community w/Dr. Spinazzi & Dr. Skotko

Josh’s Pick: 229. Poet, Author, "Levitator of Language" Sid Gosh (w/Mom Dr. Vaish Sarathy)

DISCOUNT CODE

Friends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code PODCAST for 10% off!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

Thank you, ABLEnow for sponsoring this episode!

115. How The ABLE Act Supports Your Child's Future (ft. Catherine Beck)

HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE

Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com for more information!

LET’S CHAT

Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes.

131. BTS Pt 2 - Preparing for the School Year.. IEPS + Special Education w/Ashley Barlow