Welcome to The Lucky Few Podcast where we are shifting the narrative by shouting the worth of people with Down syndrome.

Through heartfelt conversations, personal stories, and expert interviews, hosts Heather Avis, Micha Boyett, and Mercedes Lara explore parenting, disability advocacy, and shifting societal views. Since 2018, The Lucky Few Podcast has been a beacon of good news, practical advice, and infectious humor.

With over 336 episodes and more than 1 .1 million downloads, we've spent seven years empowering listeners through topics like IEP navigation, parenting tips, healthcare, and legislative issues. Tune in to the leading podcast on Down syndrome — and join us as we work to create a world where differences are embraced, and everyone belongs.

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340: Throwback: What Do You Wish You Knew When You Got Your Child's Down Syndrome Diagnosis? (Ep. 138

It's Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and we're heading back into the archives for a conversation that's just as relevant today as when we first recorded it.

What do you wish you knew when you first received your child's Down syndrome diagnosis?

In this throwback episode, Heather, Micha, and Mercedes reflect on the things they wish they could tell their younger selves and why the stories we tell about Down syndrome matter so much.

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October 12, 2026

340: Throwback: What Do You Wish You Knew When You Got Your Child's Down Syndrome Diagnosis? (Ep. 138

October 12, 2026

It's Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and we're heading back into the archives for a conversation that's just as relevant today as when we first recorded it.

What do you wish you knew when you first received your child's Down syndrome diagnosis?

In this throwback episode, Heather, Micha, and Mercedes reflect on the things they wish they could tell their younger selves and why the stories we tell about Down syndrome matter so much.

October 12, 2026

October 5, 2026

339: What to Really Be Aware of This Down Syndrome Awareness Mont

October 5, 2026

People with Down syndrome deserve belonging, opportunity, and dignity—without having to prove their worth through achievement.

To kick off Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Heather and Micha ask what happens when advocacy becomes centered on accomplishments. They share honestly about comparison, parenting expectations, and telling a fuller story that makes room for the entire Down syndrome community.

October 5, 2026

September 28, 2026

338: What Does Presuming Competence Actually Look Like?

September 28, 2026

“Presume competence” is a phrase we hear often in the disability community. But what does it mean when someone also needs significant support?

This week, Heather and Micha talk through the tension between believing there may be more happening than we can see and honoring a person exactly as they are. They share stories about school routines, communication, reading, and friendship—and ask what changes when we lead with curiosity instead of assumptions.

September 28, 2026

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