Raising Ryan

07-14-26 Special Guest Ryan Berman Director of Disability Services, JFCS Shupin Community 07.07.2026 49:19 ↓

Ryan Berman, Director of Disability Services shares all about the Shupin Community, its independent living programs and more!

07-07-26 Special Guest Pat Hornbecker - President, Board of Directors, The Arc of California 06.07.2026 49:20 ↓

The Arc of California's Board President, Pat Hornbecker shares all about the great work that the Arc of CA does for the disability community from parent trainings to independent living and other programs throughout the state.

06-16-26 Special Guest Nicholas Lutton - SCDD, Manager, Sequoia Office 11.06.2026 50:08 ↓

SCDD Updates - New Regional Center Service Code Tool find it on SCDD.CA.GOV There Should Be a Law Contest What is SCDD

06-02-26 The Effects of Stress & Grief - Allison Dalesandro, Abundant Wellness Group 02.06.2026 49:33 ↓

06-02-26 The Effects of Stress & Grief - Allison Dalesandro, Abundant Wellness Group by Melissa Fitch

05-26-26 Catch-up....Honoring Our Mom 24.05.2026 49:21 ↓

05-26-26 Catch-up....Honoring Our Mom by Melissa Fitch

04-21-26 Stress Buckets - Allison Dalessandro, Abundant Wellness Group 17.04.2026 50:05 ↓

04-21-26 Stress Buckets - Allison Dalessandro, Abundant Wellness Group by Melissa Fitch

04-07-26 Classroom Teaching Strategies and Resources 06.04.2026 46:00 ↓

04-07-26 Classroom Teaching Strategies and Resources by Melissa Fitch

03-17-26 State of Mind Cafe Executive Director Rebecca Benozare & General Manager Katelyn Tymon. 16.03.2026 50:17 ↓

03-17-26 State of Mind Cafe Executive Director Rebecca Benozare & General Manager Katelyn Tymon. by Melissa Fitch

02-24-26 Special Guest Christofer Arroyo - Deputy Director of Public Policy & Public Affairs, SCDD 22.02.2026 50:05 ↓

02-24-26 Special Guest Christofer Arroyo - Deputy Director of Public Policy & Public Affairs, SCDD by Melissa Fitch

02-17-26 Special Guest Thomas Martin, CalABLE, Executive Director 16.02.2026 49:41 ↓

02-17-26 Special Guest Thomas Martin, CalABLE, Executive Director by Melissa Fitch

02-03-26 Special Guest Michele Zeigler, Parent Advocate 03.02.2026 54:01 ↓

02-03-26 Special Guest Michele Zeigler, Parent Advocate by Melissa Fitch

01-27-2026 Hormones, Menopause, Nutrition...Oh My! w/ Allison Dalessandro, Abundant Wellness Group 30.01.2026 49:59 ↓

01-27-2026 Hormones, Menopause, Nutrition...Oh My! w/ Allison Dalessandro, Abundant Wellness Group by Melissa Fitch

01-20-26 Special Guest Allison Dalessandro, Abundant Wellness Group 15.01.2026 49:17 ↓

In this episode Allison Delassandro of Abundent Wellness Group shares tips and tricks for healthy balance through her lived experiences as a caregiver and certified Nutritional Theripist.

01-06-26 Intentions, Not Resolutions for 2026 05.01.2026 49:21 ↓

In this New Year episode of Raising Ryan, Melissa & Lisa explore caregiver self-care through intention rather than resolution. Topics include caregiver burnout, boundaries, asking for help, and redefining success for all in 2026.

12-23-25 Special Guest Doreen Bestolarides R.N. 23.12.2025 50:40 ↓

12-23-25 Special Guest Doreen Bestolarides R.N. by Melissa Fitch

12-09-25 Hosts Melissa & Lisa talk To-Do Lists.... 08.12.2025 50:45 ↓

12-09-25 Hosts Melissa & Lisa talk To-Do Lists.... by Melissa Fitch

11-18-25 Navigating the IEP process 15.11.2025 46:00 ↓

11-18-25 Navigating the IEP process by Melissa Fitch

11-04-25 Building Community 15.11.2025 46:00 ↓

11-04-25 Building Community by Melissa Fitch

10-21-25 Hosts Melissa Fitch & Lisa Homann talk about self care for care givers. 22.10.2025 46:00 ↓

10-21-25 Hosts Melissa Fitch & Lisa Homann talk about self care for care givers. by Melissa Fitch

10-07-25 Special guest Eddie Tuduri, Founder of The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) Part 2 of 2 04.10.2025 50:04 ↓

10-07-25 Special guest Eddie Tuduri, Founder of The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) Part 2 of 2 by Melissa Fitch

9-30-25 Special guest Eddie Tuduri, Founder of the Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) Part 1 of 2 27.09.2025 50:28 ↓

9-30-25 Special guest Eddie Tuduri, Founder of the Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) Part 1 of 2 by Melissa Fitch

9-23-30 Special Guest Tiffany Yu, Author of Anti-Ableist Manifesto & founder of Diversability 17.09.2025 49:21 ↓

9-23-30 Special Guest Tiffany Yu, Author of Anti-Ableist Manifesto & founder of Diversability by Melissa Fitch

9-9-25 Special Guest Jennifer Lucas,State Council on Developmental Disabilities,Central Coast Mgr. 06.09.2025 46:00 ↓

9-9-25 Special Guest Jennifer Lucas,State Council on Developmental Disabilities,Central Coast Mgr. by Melissa Fitch

08-26-25 Special Guest Jonathan Gush, Individualized Educational Services, Founder 23.08.2025 48:04 ↓

08-26-25 Special Guest Jonathan Gush, Individualized Educational Services, Founder by Melissa Fitch

08-19-25 Special Guest Michelle Raz, Raz Coaching Services, LLC - Founder/CEO 23.08.2025 46:00 ↓

08-19-25 Special Guest Michelle Raz, Raz Coaching Services, LLC - Founder/CEO by Melissa Fitch