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Haley and Eli, parents of a child with MEF2C Haploinsufficiency Syndrome (MCHS), speak to both other parents and scientific experts to inform, support, and build community around MCHS

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Episode 39: Childhood Apraxia of Speech and IEP Advocacy | Jordan LeVan
March 27, 2026

Episode 39: Childhood Apraxia of Speech and IEP Advocacy | Jordan LeVan

In this episode of MEF2Cast, we sit down with Jordan LeVan to explore his powerful journey living with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Jordan shares what it was like growing up with a motor planning disorder that made verb...
Episode 38: Finding the Path with Audra and Phil Kimmett
March 13, 2026

Episode 38: Finding the Path with Audra and Phil Kimmett

In this episode of MEF2Cast , we sit down with Audra and Phil Kimmett to talk about their journey raising their son William, who was diagnosed with MEF2C haploinsufficiency syndrome (MCHS). Through a candid and heartfelt conv...
Episode 37: Therapy, Parenthood, and Family with Julia Irwin
Feb. 27, 2026

Episode 37: Therapy, Parenthood, and Family with Julia Irwin

In this episode of the MEF2Cast, we sit down with Julia Irwin , mom to Elsie, to share their family’s journey with MEF2C haploinsufficiency syndrome. Julia reflects on Elsie’s early birth and low birth weight, the first signs...
Core Conversations: Dr Christopher Cowan
Feb. 6, 2026

Core Conversations: Dr Christopher Cowan

In this episode of our Core Conversations series, we explore the critical role of MEF2C, a transcription factor that shapes early brain development and influences a wide range of neurological functions. This conversation unpa...
Core Conversations- Jennifer and Keith Aguirre
Jan. 30, 2026

Core Conversations- Jennifer and Keith Aguirre

Core Conversations are revisited episodes from our archives that still stick with us and feel especially relevant, offering meaningful insight for families in the MEF2C community. In this Core Conversations episode of the MEF...
Episode 36: Navigating MCHS with Helle and Andreas
Jan. 23, 2026

Episode 36: Navigating MCHS with Helle and Andreas

In this episode of MEF2Cast , we sit down with Helle and Andreas to share their family’s journey navigating life with MEF2C haploinsufficiency syndrome (MCHS). Helle reflects on the early signs that something was different, t...