Best Tentwentytwo / Summer Shirt Project Podcasts (2025)

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SEASON THREE FINALE 25:30

2y ago25:30

25:30

Today on the podcast we are wrapping up season three. We'll talk about some of our favorite moments from the season and reveal some big things coming this summer to the shirt shop. Plus, we'll talk to Hudson about one his favorite teams - the Savannah Bananas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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AUTISM AND SIBLINGS 28:10

2y ago28:10

28:10

As we continue our series on Autism Awareness Month, today we want to talk about siblings. One of the biggest questions we get on social media is about Jordyn's 9-year-old brother hudson. What is their relationship like? What is their age difference? What do they like to do together? We'll answer all those questions as well as talking about what we…

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FINDING COOPER'S VOICE WITH KATE SWENSON PART 2 29:32

2y ago29:32

29:32

Today we're continuing our conversation with Kate Swenson of Finding Cooper's Voice. In this episode she discusses Cooper's initial diagnosis, some of their more difficult years and where they are now. Kate also gives some great advice for parents that are just starting their autism journey and where to find advice and support from other autism par…

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FINDING COOPER'S VOICE WITH KATE SWENSON PART 1 31:13

2y ago31:13

31:13

We are so excited to have a very special guest on the podcast today. Kate Swenson started a blog after her son Cooper was diagnosed with autism at age three. What originally started as a secret project for Kate, gained a massive following after a painfully honest video she posted during one of the darker days hit hard for many parents of kids with …

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AUTISM AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE PART 2 36:40

2y ago36:40

36:40

We are officially into April and Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month! Today we are continuing our conversation on why that awareness and acceptance is so needed for individuals with autism and their parents. We'll talk about the importance of being surrounded by supportive friends and family that don't judge when you serve your child a bowl of pe…

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AUTISM AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE PART 1 25:04

2y ago25:04

25:04

April 1st is the start of Autism Awareness and Acceptance month. This week on the podcast we wanted to prepare for the month by sharing stories of some experiences we have had over the years that could help inform families that might not know someone with autism. What do you do when a family with a child with autism is having a hard time at a resta…

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ADVICE FOR PARENTS OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED KIDS PART 2 30:41

2y ago30:41

30:41

Today we are joined again by our producer Jessica to talk about the early days of an autism diagnosis. She is currently going through the early years of a diagnosis with her son Walt and has a ton of questions! This week we talk about teaching Jordyn self-care habits like brushing teeth and the always stressful potty training. Plus, we'll dive a li…

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ADVICE FOR PARENTS OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED KIDS PART 1 29:35

2y ago29:35

29:35

When you get that diagnosis that your child has autism, your world suddenly turns upside down. Everything quickly becomes overwhelming. There are a million questions that you'll have and might not know exactly where to turn. Today, we are joined by our own producer Jessica who just happens to have a four-year-old son that was diagnosed in late 2020…

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INTERVIEW WITH CROSBY NAYLOR, DAUGHTER OF ANDY REID - PART 2 30:22

2y ago30:22

30:22

This week on the podcast we continue our conversation with Crosby Naylor, daughter of Andy Reid and single mother to three children with autism. We'll tell the story of how Crosby found us at the Summer Shirt Project and how our relationship started. Plus, she'll tell us what it was like down on the field after the Kansas City Chiefs win over her d…

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INTERVIEW WITH CROSBY NAYLOR, DAUGHTER OF ANDY REID - PART 1 28:44

2y ago28:44

28:44

You may have seen Kansas City Chief head coach Andy Reid celebrating with his family after their big Super Bowl win. Crosby Naylor, Andy's daughter, was there as they all rejoiced in their father's success. Beyond growing up with a football legend, Crosby is also a single mother to three kids of her own that all have been diagnosed with autism. Tod…

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JORDYN'S FOOD JOURNEY 28:09

2y ago28:09

28:09

If you follow us on social media you know how much Jordyn loves food! On most of our videos she'll talk about what she's eating for lunch and what she is drinking. But it took us many years to get her to be the good eater she is today. This week on the podcast we'll talk about how we discovered all of Jordyn's food allergies and what we've had to d…

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WELCOME TO SEASON THREE 26:13

2+ y ago26:13

26:13

Welcome back! We're so excited to start the newest season with you all. It's been a little bit since we last chatted so today we are catching you up on everything that has been going on in the shirt shop lately. It's been a big couple months for Jordyn as we celebrated her 22nd birthday and took her to her first black tie event. Learn more about yo…

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OUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS 24:42

2+ y ago24:42

24:42

It's our final episode of season two and with the holidays here we're going to talk all things Christmas! From our opinions on Christmas lights and songs to our favorite holiday traditions, the whole family is here along with the shirt shop crew to break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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TIPS FOR A JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON 28:30

2+ y ago28:30

28:30

It's the holiday season! While things like presents and holiday meals can be the most exciting part of this time of year, for a child with a disability it can be a real challenge. When Jordyn was younger we had to actually teach her to like opening presents on Christmas morning. Today, we'll talk about exactly how we did that plus give you tips to …

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FAMILY LIFE 31:32

2+ y ago31:32

31:32

When you have a child with a disability it affects the entire family. This week, we are talking about how we as a family navigate life working with Jordyn's autism and how it has only strengthened our family bond. Plus, the one trip we took that we will NEVER forget! "There definitely have been some struggles along the way." Learn more about your a…

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WHAT WE'RE THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR 28:09

2+ y ago28:09

28:09

With Thanksgiving this week, we wanted to talk about gratitude. There are so many things we are grateful for and at the top of the list is the shirt shop. It has brought so much to our lives and helped Jordyn shine in a way we never expected. "You talk often with an individual with disabilities about creating a village and the shirt shop - our empl…

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INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM IN THE WORKFORCE w/ DOCTOR TEMPLE GRANDIN PART 2 27:57

2+ y ago27:57

27:57

This week we are continuing our conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin on getting individuals with autism into the workforce. She discusses with us tips for parents and employers as well as the importance of early intervention and the impact it makes later in life. If you want to read more of Dr. Grandin's work, she has many books now available on Am…

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INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM IN THE WORKFORCE w/ DOCTOR TEMPLE GRANDIN PART 1 20:44

2+ y ago20:44

20:44

This week we are honored to be joined by Dr. Temple Grandin. She is a prominent name in the animal science world, a New York Times bestselling author and autistic. Dr. Grandin has been a major advocate for the autism community writing numerous books on the subject including her new book "Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pict…

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MEET THE SHIRT SHOP CREW w/ SARAH, MADDIE AND KEI 37:22

2+ y ago37:22

37:22

As we continue to explore building a community, today we're going to introduce you to even more of our shirt shop family - Sarah, Maddie and Kei. We'll talk about how they came to us, what changes they've seen in Jordyn since they started and what makes working at the shirt shop so special. Plus, you'll discover what shirt shop employee was still i…

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MEET THE SHIRT SHOP CREW w/ MEGAN AND RYAN 29:23

2+ y ago29:23

29:23

One of the best things to come from the shirt shop is the community that it has built for Jordyn. Our shirt shop employees have become family and their love for what we do is incredible. Today, we're going to introduce you to a couple of them, Ryan and Megan. We'll talk about their favorite things about the shirt shop and the impact it has made in …

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WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES w/ SLICEABILITY 28:12

2+ y ago28:12

28:12

We're continuing our discussion of employing individuals with disabilities this week for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Today, we'll be talking to Jeni Smith who is one of the owners of Rosati's Pizza in Cumming, Ga. She is a former special needs educator that now works with disabled students thanks to a work study program at their…

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HIRING EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES w/ SPECTRUM DESIGNS 28:15

2+ y ago28:15

28:15

Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? The unemployment rate for adults with disabilities is almost triple that of those without a disability in the United States. One of our missions is to encourage companies to start hiring adults with disabilities. Today, we're speaking with Patrick Bardsley, Co-Founder & CE…

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PREPARING FOR HALLOWEEN 23:13

2+ y ago23:13

23:13

It's officially October and spooky season is in full swing! While many kids are counting down the days to trick-or-treating, for kids with autism and their parents this can be a very stressful time. Things like wearing a fun costume and going door-to-door asking for candy don't come naturally to many kids. Today, we're going to talk about how you c…

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BUILDING A COMMUNITY PART TWO WITH JANICE KERN 30:32

2+ y ago30:32

30:32

Today we're joined again by Janice Kern for part two of our conversation on building a community. We talk more about how we work with our children to encourage them to make a connection with family members, friends and schoolmates. Janice also talks about how she has used social media as a tool to create a community for her son. The key to all of t…

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BUILDING A COMMUNITY PART ONE WITH JANICE KERN 28:54

2+ y ago28:54

28:54

Building a safe and supportive community for your child with autism can seem like a daunting task, but it's not as hard as you might think. Today we start part one of our two part conversation with our friend Janice Kern, a fellow autism mom. We discuss how finding the support of neighbors and friends starts at home with your child and preparing th…

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WELCOME TO SEASON TWO - CREATING A COMMUNITY 21:50

2+ y ago21:50

21:50

Welcome to season two of the Be Kind to Everyone podcast! Once of the biggest questions we get from you is how we built such a great community for Jordyn. Creating a community is such an important topic that we want to explore that all this season. In this season premiere, we'll tell you a little on how we created our community and how we'll explor…

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Season Two Preview 4:33

2+ y ago4:33

4:33

As we get ready for Season 2 of Be Kind to Everyone to premiere September 13th, we want to give you a little preview of what we are working on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy tentwentytwo / Summer Shirt Project

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SEASON FINALE FOR SEASON ONE 36:47

3y ago36:47

36:47

It's time for our season one finale! This week we are joined by Jeff from "The Upside with Callie and Jeff" and the man behind our podcast. We talk about the first season of the show, Jordyn's journey since starting the shirt shop, how to support your friends and neighbors whose child was diagnosed with autism, what to expect from season two and so…

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THE Q & A EPISODE 30:17

3y ago30:17

30:17

This week we are going to answer your most asked questions from social media. We'll cover everything from staying hopeful during the struggles in our autism journey to how much soda Jordyn really drinks in a day! "I am a huge proponent of celebrating every success in life and sometimes those successes might seem so small. But it's those little succ…

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BACK TO SCHOOL 32:28

3y ago32:28

32:28

It's back-to-school season and this week we are joined by a very special guest Stephanie from Mrs. D's Corner to talk about back-to-school nerves. We discuss strategies for alleviating those first day jitters for yourself and your child, best ways to communicate with your child's teacher and, of course, the IEP! "You put your kid on that bus or dro…

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LIFE BEYOND GRADUATION NIGHT 32:16

3y ago32:16

32:16

The original purpose of the shirt shop was to create a place for Jordyn to go and work once high school is over. This May she finally graduated and is now working there full time! How has she handled that change? This week we talk about the challenges and successes of that transition and how well she has adapted to her new day-to-day. "When she's i…

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MODIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES 33:53

3y ago33:53

33:53

Doing little things like counting pens, folding shirts or drying off your hair might seem simple, but to a person with Autism can be challenging. This week we share some of the modifications we've made in the t-shirt shop and at home to help Jordyn succeed. "Things don't always have to be done the exact same way to accomplish it and accomplish it w…

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AUTISM THROUGH THE EYES OF THE GRANDPARENT 17:29

3y ago17:29

17:29

How do you connect with a grandchild who has autism? In this episode, Jordyn’s grandma joins the show to talk about the autism journey through the eyes of a grandparent and shares how she created a special connection with Jordyn. “You’ve always been Jordyn’s biggest cheerleader and you’ve always been mine” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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PROM! 20:43

3y ago20:43

20:43

In April, Jordyn went to her senior prom. It was such a special night that we wanted to share what it was like, directly from Jordyn herself. We share the journey to get to her prom and how this year was her favorite night yet! Plus, we chat with our friends from the t-shirt shop Bella Kate and Payton about helping Jordyn get ready for her big nigh…

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THE SIBLINGS EPISODE 38:51

3y ago38:51

38:51

When Jordyn was 13 years old, we discovered that we would soon be welcoming another child into the family. This week we talk about the challenges of having siblings when one is autistic and the other is neurotypical. Plus, we chat with 8 year old Hudson to learn what he likes to do with his sister and get the rundown on his first at the St. Louis C…

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THE SHIRT SHOP: CREATING OUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES 33:50

3y ago33:50

33:50

How 40 shirts turned into a life-changing opportunity and career for Jordyn. "We knew we were doing this for Jordyn but we wanted there to be a greater message in it" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy tentwentytwo / Summer Shirt Project

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JORDYN’S AUTISM DIAGNOSIS 34:34

3y ago34:34

34:34

Jordyn was diagnosed with Autism at 24 months old. In this episode we share what the first few years of her diagnosis looked like for us including the day we found out we had a child with autism and the ways we took matters into our own hands to pave the road for Jordyn’s future. “I want to surround myself with the very best professionals but I nee…

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DON'T LIMIT WHERE FRIENDSHIP CAN GO WITH IZZY AND SARAH 27:40

3y ago27:40

27:40

This episode is all about friendship! We're answering the most asked questions about how Jordyn has made and sustained her friendships and our role as parents supporting those. Jordyn's friends Izzy and Sarah join the show to have an open discussion making friends with someone who has a disability. "Don't limit where friendship can go" Learn more a…

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SUMMER ROBE SEASON 15:42

3y ago15:42

15:42

If you're new Be Kind to Everyone, start here! In this episode you'll learn about the Summer Shirt project that started it all and what we hope you'll take away from this show. "Thinking outside the box helped us reframe everything and projected us from fear to hope" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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BE KIND TO EVERYONE - THE PODCAST 2:20

3y ago2:20

2:20

Who we are and what you'll hear on Season One of the Be Kind to Everyone Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy tentwentytwo / Summer Shirt Project

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