Dadaptation

About Dadaptation

David Heasley & David Schwendtner dive into the challenges, resilience, joy and unique perspectives of being a father to children with special needs in Dadaptation, a podcast for the unique father. Follow Dadaptation on Instagram at @DadaptationPod Check the website for updates and new episodes at www.dadaptation.com

Publisher

David Heasley & David Schwendtner

Category

health & fitness · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Sept 2024

Latest episode

20 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Feb 2026

   #19 - Jered Campbell, Estate Planning Attorney

   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. Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com

2. 

   3 Dec 2025

   #18 - Kyle Vermeulen

   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. Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com

3. 

   6 Oct 2025

   #18 - Justin Boyd

   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. Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

67

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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