Podcast Episodes

How Can We Support Special Needs Families?
Emily Miles Emily Miles

How Can We Support Special Needs Families?

In this episode, Liz is joined by Anthony Palmer, producer of Being Different, to reflect on the role of advocacy in all special needs families and what we can do to support our community.

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Is All Special Ed Created Equal?
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Is All Special Ed Created Equal?

Michael is also a member of the Governor's Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder and has served on the East Tennessee Chapter of the Autism Society of America. In this episode of Being Different, Michael joins our host Liz Durham to discuss his work at Sertoma, challenges in adult care, and what he’s learned from his personal experience.

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Caring for Adults with Special Needs
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Caring for Adults with Special Needs

Michael is also a member of the Governor's Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder and has served on the East Tennessee Chapter of the Autism Society of America. In this episode of Being Different, Michael joins our host Liz Durham to discuss his work at Sertoma, challenges in adult care, and what he’s learned from his personal experience.

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Navigating Support Systems for Special Needs Children
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Navigating Support Systems for Special Needs Children

Will Edwards sat down with our host Liz Durham to offer insight into the care system for special needs children in Tennessee. He shares his experience advocating for his child with autism at many levels - from working with guidance counselors in the public school system to reps on the school board.

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What Do We Know About Our Food?
Emily Miles Emily Miles

What Do We Know About Our Food?

In this episode, Liz was joined by Anthony Palmer, producer of Being Different, and shares her experiences farming at home and encourages listeners to slow down, get outside, and go visit a farm or a garden.

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The Finances of Farming
Emily Miles Emily Miles

The Finances of Farming

As trends drive people toward rural living, homesteading, and farming as a lifestyle choice, statistics show a dwindling agricultural workforce across America. This week, Liz is joined by long-time friend Art Whaley to investigate the realities of supporting farmers in today’s economy.

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What has happened in American agriculture and why should we care?
Emily Miles Emily Miles

What has happened in American agriculture and why should we care?

Liz and Andrew discuss how farming together as a family helps everyone learn to build good foundations, and what it really means to give food labels like non-GMO, organic, pasture raised, or grass fed. Plus, the question everyone wants the answer to: Are egg prices coming down anytime soon?

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