Raising Kellan

Marsh Naidoo, PT
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An information hub for parents of children with disabilities.

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 159: Heather Henderson Talks Advocacy.

    In this epsiode I chat with Heather Henderson, a disability advocate from Columbia, TN Timeline: 1:00 Introduction 2:30 Information and Misinformation 4:30 Learning the Systems that support the Disability Community. 9:00 Advocacy: Proactive (planning) vs Reactive? 12:00 Unapologetic Advocacy 14:00 Accountability from Systems that serve the Disability Community 14:30 : What is on the Horizon for Heather in 2026 16:30 Heather, beginning in Architecture and Design - Her mentor, Steve Jacobs. 18:00 Resources that ACTUALLY serve the Disability Community. 21:51 Rural vs Urban Needs 23:00 Listening to families - Stakeholder vs End User. 27:00 Thinking about UNIVERSAL design before houses are built 30:30 Resurfacing of Derogatory Terms aimed at the Disability community. 31:00 Words of Encouragement and Conclusion.

    34 min

  2. JAN 23

    Episode 158. Night To Shine at Overflow Church in McKenzie TN

    Overflow Church in McKenzie, TN, will be hosting Night to Shine on February 13 from 6 - 9 PM. To be sure to listen as Sydney Inman OTR talks about her journey as an occupational therapist, as well as her serving as part of her church team to host their first-ever prom for individuals with IDD here in Northwest TN. Sydney also describes her church's commitment to an inclusive environment, as well as supporting their families experiencing disabilities. Timeline: 01:00 Who is Sydney Inman? Her journey to becoming an occupational therapist. 04:00 What is Night to Shine (affiliated with the Tim Tebow Foundation)? Overflow Church and its Disability Ministry. 6:00 What does "Night to Shine" look like? 8:55 How to sign up? 10:00 Conclusion and encouragement to parents!

    11 min

  3. JAN 17

    Episode 157: Interview with Keona Gwinn ( MPH Candidate) at Meharry Medical College

    Today I got to chat with Keona Gwinn who I met at Tennessee Day on the Hill about a year ago. Keona is a MPH candidate at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee and recently delivered a TEDx talked based on the medical home model. Timeline: 1:00 Who is Keona Gwinn? 1:49 Tennessee Disability Day on the Hill 2026 3: 38 Keona's early years: spina bifida, CHOA, Camp krazy legs 4.30 Keona's TEDx talk on the medical home accessibility model 5:30 Adaptability Beyond Limits 6:30 Keona's Purpose and Calling - Maternal Child Health 7:33 Emergency Preparedness 8:20 Graduation and Career Plans 9: 00 Conclusion

    12 min

  4. 12/20/2025

    Episode 156: Power in our Voice - A Virtual ADVOCACY Conference by Katie Moore

    Katie Moore is a dynamic self advocate from East Tennessee who will be holding a virtual conference in collaboration with community partners on January 22-23, 2026 from 5-7:30 PM. This promises to be an exciting opportunity to learn about resources and network with partners. Here is your link to register - LINK https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SobJ2FNKTUjIgFGtg_WANm_qcv85xtqfCGSuR9qpTHc/edit?usp=drivesdk We hope you will join us!

    9 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    Episode 155: Jerri Green, Gubernatorial Candidate for Tennessee 2026

    Jerri Green is a mom, a lawyer as well as a public servant raised right here in Tennessee. She will be running for the next Governor of Tennessee in 2026. Timeline 1:25 Who is Jerri Green? 3:39 What are the role and responsibilities of Governor? 7:04 How does your current work position you for Governor of TN? 9:51 Jerri Green's position on school vouchers? 11: 47 Jerri Green's position on Special Education? 12:42 Public Education and the Department of Education 21:51 Jerri Green's position on Healthcare? 25:21 How do we rise up to meet this moment? 26:26: Solutions 30:52 Jerri Green's position the cost of groceries. 35:05 Women in Leadership 39:29 Why vote for Jerri Green? 42:47 Conclusion Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the participants on this podcast are their own and do not reflect any organization they may work for or represent.

    43 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    Episode 154: Zack Wilson's Art Exhibition

    In today's podcast I chat with Zack Wilson, and his parents Anne Marie and Tom Wilson. Zack is an individual with Down syndrome, a recent graduate of Eagle Access here in Dyersburg TN, an avid CrossFit competitor and an artist. He will he hosting his first art exhibition at McIvers Grant Public Library in Dyersburg TN on November 6, 2025 from 4 - 6 PM. Please come see us if you can!

    14 min

  7. 10/10/2025

    Episode 153. 31 in 31 - Faith Conversation with Maleia Evans from the Authentically You Network Podcast

    Today's episode is a great conservation with Maleia Evans from the Authentically You Network Podcast.I chat with Maleia about how her concept for 31 in 31: Conversations with Proverbs 31 women - a series she launched on her podcast. I often get asked about the origin story of Raising Kellan. I am super grateful to Maleia for telling our story on Episode 8 of the 31 in 31 series centered on faith and family. Here are your links to listen.  Watch on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/31in31Ep8MarshNaidoo Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/31in31Ep8MarshNaidooSpotify*** Please note that an event discussed in this episode that was scheduled for Oct 11th has been postponed***

    16 min

  8. 09/25/2025

    Episode 152: Rising Above Dads Podcast with Steve Chatman

    Steve Chatman is Vice President of Rising Above Ministries and host of the Rising Above Dads Podcast. Steve and his wife Lori have five children and four grandchildren. Steve is a special-needs dad as two of his children are living with Down Syndrome. Steve spent 30 years in church ministry before joining Rising Above Ministries in 2022. He loves encouraging and equipping families and churches. In this episode we chat about: Timeline: 00:46 Introduction and Steve's Bio. 02:46 Rising Above Ministries 04:00 Weekend Respite Program By the Brook & Base Camp. 06:00 How do wives give permission for husbands to rest. "What special needs dads want you to know but don't tell you about" 11:26 Communication between partners. How do you ask for a break or respite? 15:15 Find 30 minutes a week (suggestive but by no means minimum) to connect regard scheduling and updating partners 17: 00 Rising Above Dads Podcast 22:00 Conclusion Related Episode 146

    23 min
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An information hub for parents of children with disabilities.

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  • Creator
    Marsh Naidoo, PT
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marsh Naidoo, PT
  • Show Website
    Raising Kellan