Welcome to Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives – named by Spotify Wrapped as a 2025 Instant Hit Show, Most Shared Show and top 25% of videos. As mothers of children with Down Syndrome, Anne Lewis and Monique Garner wanted a space to talk authentically about their experiences. Their friend, Leigh Frillici, joins them as a cohost and executive producer. The podcast embraces different perspectives which is “a particular way of viewing something, influenced by one's experiences & beliefs”. Our goal is to inspire our listeners with laughter, learning & a desire to engage with our community! Join us!
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In our newest episode, Antonella Signori of GiGi’s Playhouse Houston shares how this incredible nonprofit is empowering individuals with Down syndrome through free programs—from infancy through adulth...
Episode 15 - Gigi's Playhouse Trailer (00:00:28)
Check out our latest episode where we talk about all things Gigi's Playhouse. Locations for Gigi's Playhouse are all over the country and it's a fantastic resource for families who have loved ones wit...
Episode 14 FULL - Living in the "And" with Jillian Benfield (00:34:55)
In this powerful episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, hosts Anne Lewis and Leigh Frillici speak with journalist and author Jillian Benfield about her newest book Overwhelmed and Grateful as we...
Episode 14 Trailer - On Living in the "And" - Author Jillian Benfield (00:00:31)
Former TV journalist Jillian Benfield joins Anne Lewis and Leigh Frillici to share her powerful story of raising a child with Down Syndrome. Jillian opens up about her journey from grief to gratitude,...
Episode 13 Sneak Peak - Empowering Kids with IDD to Dance (00:00:40)
New Episode Alert! Empowering Kids with IDD to Dance - Cammie O'Hara shares the joy of teaching her students with IDD how to dance and how her Empower Dance Group performs at some big venues! No matte...
Episode 13 - Empowering Dancers One Step at a Time (00:19:25)
In this uplifting episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, hosts Monique Johnson and Leigh Frillici welcome Cammie O’Hara, owner of The Dance Pointe, a studio dedicated to providing inclusive danc...
Episode 12 - The Journey to Adoption and Advocacy (00:40:33)
In this episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, we talk with Carly Durham—nurse practitioner, client care manager, and mom of three, including two children with Down syndrome. Carly shares her fa...
Episode 12 Trailer - A Journey from Adoption to Advocacy (00:00:39)
On this episode of Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives, Carly Durham shares her journey from adopting a child with Down Syndrome from Ukraine to their experiences navigating complex medical needs, and her...
Episode 11 - Queen of Connection - On Reading and Responsive Classrooms (00:35:19)
In this inspiring episode, host Anne Lewis speaks with Amber Jackson, a dedicated homeschool educator to Anne’s son, Fritz. Amber shares her journey from early dreams of teaching to founding her own M...
Episode 11 Trailer - On Reading and Responsive Classrooms (00:00:35)
In this short clip, check out how one teacher is unlocking the joy of reading and learning for Anne's son who was born with Down Syndrome. Our new podcast season begins with a Back-to-School episode, ...
Episode 10 - Camp for All: Where Barriers Disapear (00:25:47)
In this inspiring episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, hosts Anne Lewis and Leigh Frillici welcome Pat Prior Sorrells, President and CEO of Camp For All—a truly barrier-free camp serving child...
Episode 9 - Beloved and Beyond Camp (00:26:03)
Join hosts Anne Lewis, Monique Johnson, and Leigh Frillici, as they welcome Laura Elder, co-founder and co-director of Beloved and Beyond, a faith-based, fully inclusive camp that transforms the lives...
Episode 8: Father's Day - We're going to love him... (00:49:32)
In this special Father’s Day episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, hosts Anne Lewis, and Monique Johnson, and Leigh Frillici welcome a deeply personal guest—Anne’s husband, Jake Lewis—for a raw...
Episode 7: Batter up! West U. Challenger's Baseball (00:25:32)
Batter up! Little League's Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program that opens the world of baseball to children with disabilities. In this episode, cohosts Monique Johnson and Leigh Fril...
Episode 6: My Little Brother Has Down Syndrome (00:47:04)
Monique Johnson and Anne Lewis' daughters share heartfelt stories about growing up with brothers who have Down syndrome. From tech troubles to spontaneous dance parties, they reflect on how their brot...
Episode 5 - A New Extraordinary (00:47:11)
In this inspiring episode, Geralyn Spiesz, OT and founder of the Down Syndrome Action Plan, shares her journey from a Down syndrome diagnosis of her child in 2007 to becoming an advocate for brain-bas...
Episode 4 - Advocacy (00:49:09)
Family to Family Network’s Executive Director, Mary Jane Williams joins us to talk about navigating education and support systems for individuals with disabilities. The discussion includes navigating ...
Episode 3 - Advocacy (00:43:38)
In this podcast we explore advocacy for children with special needs. Our special guest, Jane Friou, is on the Board of the Down Syndrome Association of Houston. Jane is the mother of an 18-year-old wi...
Episode 2 - Hope and Resilience (00:46:23)
This episode features a heartfelt discussion about the emotional life of parents of kids with Down Syndrome. Anne and Monique explore their initial fears and anxieties that arose —concerns about their...
Episode 1 - Hello! (00:16:18)
Welcome! In this first episode, we’ll talk about our goals for the podcast and what you can expect. Anne and Monique share their personal stories of learning in the hospital that their baby was born w...
