Let’s Plant Houses

By Wendy Ernzen

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Episodes: 76

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Let’s Plant Houses shares heartfelt stories from families living with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Host Wendy Ernzen brings families together for warm conversations about daily challenges, parenting, inclusive living and special needs parenting. The families who join the show are powerful advocates who build smart and practical solutions for employment, housing, services and long term support for their loved ones with IDD. Their ideas often ripple through the disability community and support many other families along the way. Join us every other week as we celebrate a new family story. Learn more about the show at www.letsplanthouses.com or email Wendy at letsplanthouses@gmail.com.

Episode Date
LPH76: Moish Tov on Autism Employment, Innovation, and Community
Nov 02, 2026
LPH75: Authors Brigitte and Joe Shipman Write About Autism as Family
Oct 26, 2026
LPH74: Sara Grezlik and Curt Lawson Team Up for Autism Safety
Oct 12, 2026
LPH73: DeeAnn and Emily Uhlarik: Making Inclusion Part of Family Life
Oct 06, 2026
LPH72: Mary McDirmid on Special Needs Trusts and Disability Financial Planning
Sep 29, 2026
LPH71: Therapist Danniel Worthen Cullumber on Adult Diagnosis and Neurodivergence
Sep 21, 2026
LPH70: Author Tracy Envernizzi is Finding Peace in Autism Parenting
Sep 14, 2026
LPH69: Author and Filmmaker Cari Noga Shares the Story Behind Pacific Pilgrimage and More
Sep 07, 2026
LPH68: Kari Baker on Faith, Autism, and Hope
Aug 31, 2026
LPH67: Cassie Enea on Trusting Your Parent Instincts
Aug 24, 2026
LPH66: Jessica Patay on Hope for Caregiving Moms
Aug 17, 2026
LPH65: Dr. Eric Weiss on Brain Inflammation, Stem Cells, and Autism
Aug 10, 2026
LPH64: Linda Galarreta on Becoming the Resource She Never Had
Aug 03, 2026
LPH63: Nancy Burrows on Music, Autism, and Connection
Jul 27, 2026
LPH62: Jennifer VanSkiver on Helping Her Daughter Shine
Jul 20, 2026
LPH61: Liz Fiordalisi on Unlocking Her Son’s Hidden Voice
Jul 13, 2026
LPH60: Bill Cushing Never Accepted “No” for Gabriel
Jul 07, 2026
LPH59: Rachel Gonyea Learned Caregiving as a Sister
Jun 29, 2026
LPH58: Heather Burroughs Fought for Her Daughter’s Voice
Jun 15, 2026
LPH57: Steve Gonyea Turned Special Needs Foster Parenting Into an Unstoppable Movement
Jun 01, 2026
LPH56: Mark and John Cronin Turned Socks Into Purpose and Possibility
May 18, 2026
LPH55: Founder Kirby Rabalais Built Got4titude Through Fatherhood
May 04, 2026
LPH54: Author Randi-Lee Bowlaugh’s Relentless Search Finally Led to Answers
Apr 27, 2026
LPH53: Jillian Simpson-Eisloeffel Never Stops Fighting For Her Son
Apr 20, 2026
LPH52: Fantasy Author J.M. Shaw on Autism, Parenting, and Possibility
Apr 13, 2026
LPH51: Becoming an Autism Bonus Mom With Dr. Rita Renee
Apr 06, 2026
LPH50: Ron van Til on Turning Autism Parenting Challenges Into Wiggle Seat Innovation
Mar 30, 2026
LPH49: Clay Boatright talks autism parenting, faith and why happiness is a choice
Mar 20, 2026
LPH48: Franke James on Presuming Competence, Disability Rights, and Freeing Teresa
Mar 04, 2026
LPH47: Finding a Voice with Lori Rogers on Autism and Spelling to Communicate
Feb 17, 2026
LPH46: A Sibling Perspective on Autism and Caregiving With Dr. DeShanna Reed
Feb 01, 2026
LPH45: The Vision for Flawless Farms with Kristina Cope, Future Support for Adults with Autism
Jan 19, 2026
LPH44: Julie Kratz on Allyship, Parenting, and Autism
Jan 05, 2026
LPH43: Ben Duff on Life and Parenting With Profound Autism
Dec 15, 2025
LPH42: Michael Pereira on Parenting, Purpose, and the Autism Voyage
Dec 01, 2025
LPH41: Sarah Boes, A Heart Mom’s Journey of Courage and Calling
Nov 17, 2025
LPH40: Judi Uttal Talks About Autism, Advocacy, and Jobs in Entertainment
Nov 05, 2025
LPH39: Balancing Autism Advocacy and Motherhood With Eileen Lamb
Oct 21, 2025
LPH38: Michelle Wright Shares How Cannabis Transformed Her Family’s Life
Oct 08, 2025
LPH37: Angela O’Brien Brings Advocacy and Organization Together With Your Space Reclaimed
Sep 30, 2025
LPH36: Finding Peace After the Storm: John Goralski on Co-Parenting His Autistic Son After Divorce
Sep 16, 2025
LPH35: From Daily Meltdowns to Calm and Self-Advocacy, Jordan Hendrix Tells Her Family’s Autism Story
Sep 02, 2025
LPH34: Mike Knox Advocates for His Daugther and 3 Million Other Americans with Epilepsy
Aug 19, 2025
LPH33: Paul Carroll Shares His Perspective About Micro Moments, Autism, Parenting, and Marriage
Aug 05, 2025
LPH32: The Autism Story of Jennifer Kaufman From Principal to Grandparent
Jul 22, 2025
LPH31: Not Just a Sister: How Autism Became Katie Bullock’s Life’s Work
Jul 08, 2025
LPH30: From Military Dad to Solo Advocate: How Eric Jorgensen Navigated Autism After Loss
Jun 24, 2025
LPH29: Building a Better Special Education System, A Conversation with Heather Eckner
Apr 16, 2025
LPH28: AnnMarie Ottoy, advocate and mother, champions the creation of an inclusive playground
Apr 02, 2025
LPH27: Kathy Remski helps families anchor independent living through SAIL
Feb 28, 2025
LPH26: Julie Bullock is finding the joy of profound autism
Feb 18, 2025
LPH25: Julia Dapkus advocates for AAC, inclusion, and communication for all
Feb 04, 2025
LPH24: How Todd Turner is Making Fitness Accessible for People With Disabilities at Team GUTS
Jan 28, 2025
LPH23: Jess Ronne on caregiving, loss, and love with grit and grace
Jan 14, 2025
LPH22: Sarah Raphael Talks About Mental Health, Neurodiversity, and Extra Lucky Moms
Jan 10, 2025
LPH21: A Lifelong Commitment to Guardianship and Advocacy with Lee Ackerman
Dec 10, 2024
LPH20: How Lauren Christilaw Advocated for Early Intervention and Autism Support
Nov 26, 2024
LPH19: Theresa Reflects on the Power of Family, Community, and Down Syndrome
Nov 12, 2024
LPH18: Christa Andrews Makes Travel and Dream Trips Possible for Special Needs Families
Oct 29, 2024
LPH17: Mireya Martinez Creates a Place of Belonging for Young Adults With Disabilities
Oct 15, 2024
LPH16: Kim Cascardo Shares Enzo’s Rare Medical Journey
Oct 01, 2024
LPH15: David Buckley Shares His Family’s Down Syndrome Journey
Jul 18, 2024
LPH14: Joel and Debbie Pearlman Simplify Caregiving and Special Needs Planning with the Dani Plan
Jun 12, 2024
LPH13: Rachelle Vartanian, a Visionary Building Community Inclusion for People With Disabilities
May 29, 2024
LPH12: Janice Fialka and her son Micah, Trailblazers Changing the world For Disabilities
May 08, 2024
LPH11: Benji and Sarah, inspired by Ellah, are shining a light on CSS and ACC
Apr 24, 2024
LPH10: What’s available in our local community for families with IDD? A resource roundup with Wendy Ernzen
Apr 11, 2024
LPH09: Tracie Kelly’s story about autism, ingenuity, and soap
Mar 27, 2024
LPH08: Rhonda Gelstein and the Story Behind Tyler’s Bottle Service, disability entrepreneurship, and IDD
Mar 13, 2024
LPH07: Lisa’s Story About Her Daughter’s Extraordinary Life and Legacy
Feb 28, 2024
LPH06: Julie’s Experience Creating College Success With Special Needs Support for Her Son
Feb 14, 2024
LPH05: Kelly Rockwell on Turning Family Advocacy Into a Coffee Shop That Creates Jobs for People With Disabilities
Jan 24, 2024
LPH04: Star’s pursuit for the best education for her daughter
Jan 12, 2024
LPH03: Jenni empowered her son with autism to find employment
Jan 12, 2024
LPH02: Tom’s inspiring journey raising his son with IDD and complex needs
Jan 12, 2024
LPH01: Our Family’s Story of Autism, Mental Health, and Crisis Support
Jan 07, 2024