Honest conversations with dad’s who have kids with disabilities. We are not just talking about the journey, we are living it. Each conversation in Disabled Expectations is about embracing the struggle, facing the pain, and finding the strength through the stories we tell. Each conversation you hear is a step toward building a community of fathers who get it, who know the complexity of loving a child whose path looks different from what you expected.
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with John Boersma to talk about raising his 8-year-old son, Wrigley, who has Down syndrome.
We get into the real impact on family life, marriage, and how John believes he’s been preparing his whole life for this role as a dad.
It’s an honest, grounded conversation about disability, purpose, and showing up for your family in ways that matter.
Disabled Expectations is a podcast for dads raising children with disabilities, focused on real stories and perspective.
Sponsored by Certain Hope Community.Contact: disabledexpectations@gmail.com
9 Apr 2026
30 Years of Caregiving- John Gleason
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I sit down with John Gleason to talk about his journey raising his 30-year-old daughter Kendra, who has cerebral palsy.
The daily routines, the constant responsibility, and the weight that doesn’t get talked about enough.
John opens up about what day-to-day care truly looks like over time. We get into the thoughts that stay in a father’s head, the pressure to keep showing up, and how this path reshapes your perspective on everything—especially marriage. When the statistics say it’s going to be hard to last, we talk about what actually keeps a relationship together and moving forward.
Have a story to share or want to connect? Email: disabledexpectations@gmail.com
Sponsored by Certain Hope Community- Bringing families who have children with disabilities together through consistent, free events—so no one walks this journey alone. https://certainhopecommunity.org
26 Feb 2026
Disabled Expectations- Dan Hartwell
In this episode of Disabled Expectations, I talk with Dan Hartwell, dad to Mikey, his 23-year-old son with autism.
Dan shares what it was like realizing his son had autism, how he responded when he heard the diagnosis, and the role faith played in shaping his perspective from the beginning. We talk about accepting reality as it is, not rushing to fix it or explain it away, and holding onto a steady truth that continues to surface throughout the conversation: it is still good.
This episode is an honest reflection on perspective, faith, and the way expectations can shift without losing hope or meaning.
🎙 Recorded at Barton Studio🤝 Sponsored by Certain Hope Community
Questions or feedback:📧 disabledexpectations@gmail.com
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