This week the gang welcomes Nicole Courtney for a lively look at what really happens when adults with WS get together at conventions, camps, or other rendezvous. Friendships grow fast, inside jokes spread, and yes, there may be a little extra interest when two people “step out for some fresh air” at the same time.

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This week, Jen and Brendan welcome Catherine Warden, who has taken over as primary caregiver to her brother Glenn. Catherine gives us and unflinching and honest look at the joys and frustrations of caring for your sibling while also taking care of an aging parent. She also shares how much she and Glenn have changed since discovering other older adults with WS and caregivers a bit later in life.

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This week’s guest is Meg Kidulas from Holland, MI! When she isn’t showing her engine-uity in grad school or chugging along at work, she’s blowing off steam and riding the rails every chance she gets. We’ve had guests before who find trains a-track-tive, but Meg takes it to a whole new loco level. She shares her b-rail-liant adventures, her car-load of favorite routes, and why nothing keeps her on track quite like the rhythm of the rails. All aboard for this first-class conversation.

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This week on the pod we talk to Carly Oberle who founded the organization "Let's Include Landon" with the intent to create opportunities to bring children & teens with and without disabilities together. What started as a way to promote inclusivity in sports (a mission that still goes on) for both Landon (10 WS) and Austen (7), has grown into something so much more. It's truly a story of community building and embracing what makes us different to create an experience so much more beneficial than just competition. Find out more at www.letsincludelandon.org.

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This week, Jen and Brendan are joined by Renie Zitomer. She is the younger sister to Stu Zitomer (WS) and gives us a wonderfully frank look at what it's like to live with (and be primary caregiver to) your brother. From romantic relationships to private time to realizing that things just might be okay, Renie is a fantastic guide in seeing what it is like to live with someone who, as Brendan puts it, is "atrociously social."

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This week Jen and Brendan are joined by Katie Boland. Along with her brother, Sam, Katie is a usual fixture at WSA Camp working with kiddos and foster a love of music! In addition to camp and music, Katie also talks about her experience going to college and some of the aspirations she has as she continues into adulthood.

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Joining the show is Sarah Schaefer, WSA Executive Director, to talk about the upcoming WSA International Convention in July 2026!

UPDATE: We know many of you planning to attend the 2026 WSA Convention in Buffalo are eager to book your hotel rooms. We had hoped to receive final clearance from our hotel partners by November 5, but uncertainties about construction plans and the room block at one of our primary hotels have caused a delay. We will let you know as soon as we can when you can begin booking your rooms. Thank you for your patience—we can’t wait to kick off an unforgettable convention in Buffalo!

Remember to go to williams-syndrome.org/convention to see all the latest information.

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We're back with more Nick Doris, who is leading the WSA's Wellness programming! This week he guides Jen and Brendan through some exercises and discusses the joyous energy that comes from working with a roomful of people with Williams syndrome.

Then it's back to the sea with a couple international travelers: Holly Griffin from Western Canada and Dagmar Hakonandottir from Iceland! Together with USA's Nathan Carlton, they talk about what it's like to be on such a huge ship with so many other people with WS! Spoiler: it's pretty awesome!

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