Podcast Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
How Modern Day Feminism is Impacting the American Family
Liz Durham sat down with Trev to talk about the importance of the nuclear family - especially with a father in the picture - and what it means to have a mother in the workforce. Plus, TikTok algorithms, setting boundaries, and how to talk to your kids about social media.
Leaps of Faith
Julia Landreth recently transitioned from corporate sales to running her own real estate business - a move that allows her the flexibility and freedom to prioritize both motherhood and her career.
Being There for Them When They Need Us Most
In this episode, Erica Komisar and Liz discuss the difference between secure and insecure attachment, the root causes of ADHD, the myth of socialization, and why "being there" matters most.
Making Motherhood Work for You
Liz and her guest Dena have redefined their roles as moms, embraced their own identities, and found the blessing of working on their at-home farms.
Do Modern Day Feminists Have It All Right?
In this episode, Liz and Suzanne talk about not falling victim to a feminist ideology and the value of empowering your children through education.
How Did I Get Here?
To kick off the first season of Being Different, Liz sat down to reflect on what brought her to the podcast.
Welcome to Being Different with Liz Durham
Join Liz as she talks with a new guest each week about the power and growth that comes from "being different."