Behind the Lens: Embracing Zak

Living with FASD is an educational and human interest show for those living with the effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol, their loved one and anyone interested in learning more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, brought to you by someone with both professional and living experience with FASD.

In this week's episode of "Living with FASD," host Patti Kasper welcomes Clio Award-winning Director/ Producer/Photographer Joel Sheagren brings 30 years of international production experience and 20 years of FASD parenting experience to the Embraced project. He is a renowned voice in furthering FASD research and education. He discusses his personal connection to FASD through the adoption of his son and daughter, both affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. Joel's story highlights the importance of understanding, supporting, and advocating for those with FASD. Tune in to learn about his innovative Embraced Project, which is a multimedia effort to raise awareness of FASD, including a documentary and a feature film. The first element of this project, already available, is the novel, Embracing Zak, by our dear friend Jodee Kulp.

You can find Joel and the Embraced Project at the following sites, where you can donate toward production costs of this feature film, by which you can help bring FASD awareness to a broad audience.Website: https://www.embracedmovement.org/preview
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbracedFASD
Instagram: @EmbracedFASD (https://www.instagram.com/embracedfasd/)

If you would like to suggest topics of the show or just to say hello, you can reach me at [email protected].

I am a Certified Facilitator of FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model. If you would like information about the neurodevelopment model and would like to book a training for agencies or community groups, please reach out to me here: https://calendly.com/kaspertrainingandcoaching/consultation

If you would like to talk with me about coaching services, either as a parent of a child with FASD, or as a neurodivergent adult (perhaps by listening you’ve begun to question if prenatal alcohol exposure could explain some of your struggles in life), please reach out to me here for a complimentary consultation: https://calendly.com/kaspertrainingandcoaching/introductory-chat-with-patti

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As always, thank you for tuning in this week. Please consider liking/subscribing/sharing this podcast. Have a wonderful week!

Until next Monday,
Patti Kasper
Your FASD Coach