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Disabled Voices Matter! As an award-winning intellectual disability advocate and host of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Daniel Smrokowski tells special needs stories from an insiderâs perspective. âPodmanDanâ is himself a person with special needs. As your weekly guide to finding joy and acceptance, Special Chronicles offers entertaining and informational disability conversations.
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Sunday May 11, 2025
Special Mother's Day Episode | MomPod
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
đïž Episode 250 â Special Motherâs Day Live Podcast with Daniel & His Mom
Recorded live from the Imperial Oak Brewery in Willow Springs, Illinois, this heartfelt 30-minute episode celebrates Motherâs Day with a very special guestâDaniel Smrokowskiâs mom, Linda Smrokowski!
Join Daniel and his mom for a touching and inspiring conversation as they reflect on:
- Danielâs miraculous birth storyâborn three-and-a-third months premature
- The developmental therapies and support Daniel received growing up
- What itâs like raising a son with special needs, including developmental delays, learning disabilities, and a severe language disorder
- Candid moments, laughter, and love from a mother and son whoâve been through it allâtogether
Whether you're a parent, advocate, or simply looking for an uplifting story, this episode offers insight, hope, and lots of heart. Donât miss this special celebration of motherhood and resilience.
đ Tune in and celebrate with us!
ShowNotes & Links
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- Podcast Theme Music: âIt Starts With A Voiceâ written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beauâs Coffee. Used with permission.
About the Podcast Host:
Daniel Smrokowski is a columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes in over 15 years. In recognition of these accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE
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