Show Notes:

Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Andrew Davie, a clinical mental health counselor, author, and former educator whose life took an unexpected turn after surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm. Andrew shares his journey of recovery, becoming a full-time caregiver for his mother with ALS, and redefining fulfillment through service, empathy, and presence. He discusses the importance of inclusion for individuals with disabilities, the power of simply being there for others, and finding silver linings in life’s challenges. Together, they explore resilience, perspective shifts, and the small daily choices that make inclusion a lived reality.

Key Takeaways:

Inclusion Defined – Inclusion means providing everyone the opportunity to participate, regardless of differences or abilities.

Caregiving Lessons – Serving as a caregiver for his mother with ALS taught Andrew the value of presence and adaptability.

Surviving Change – Surviving a brain aneurysm reshaped Andrew’s priorities and perspective on life.

Listening Over Fixing – Inclusion often starts by listening instead of trying to solve someone’s challenges.

Silver Linings – Delaying judgment allows unexpected positives to emerge from difficult situations.

About the Guest(s):

Andrew Davie:

Andrew currently co-hosts the show Happy Hour with Heather and Guest. He writes crime fiction novellas, short stories, and volunteers. In 2018 he survived a ruptured brain aneurysm and subarachnoid hemorrhage. He's practicing as an LGPC mental health counselor and previously was a caregiver for his mother before she passed from ALS.

Andrew's definition of inclusion:

Inclusion is just providing everyone with the opportunity to participate.

Connect with Andrew Davie:

Website: https://andrew-davie.com/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/adavieauthor/

Facebook:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/adavieauthor

SPAM© Count:

Host:

Yes

Current Guest: 

Yes

Cumulative Guest Stats:

Yes - 50

No - 74

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