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The Osborne Adventure Podcast is a raw and honest look at family, purpose, adventure, and the road to an extraordinary life. Follow our journey as we prepare for and eventually set sail on a global family expedition to raise awareness for Down syndrome.
Along the way, we share the realities of parenting, the mess and meaning of family life, the challenges of chasing a big dream, and the beauty of raising a child with Down syndrome.
Whether you're a sailor, a parent, part of the disability community, or simply someone who wants more out of life, we hope these conversations leave you encouraged, inspired, and ready for adventure.
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Do Little Holes Need Bigger Holes? – Ep. 62
Val and I get a little philosophical while sharing a few updates. There’s big news with the National Down Syndrome Society, and some not-so-big news involving cleaning, grinding, and epoxy. It’s a conversation about the rhythm of working on an incredible boat, learning not to panic when something unexpected shows up, and why I’m slowly learning that small holes don’t always need bigger ones.
Popcorn, Penguins, and Far Away - Ep. 61
The kids took over the microphone for this one. In this episode, you hear the expedition through their voices as we talk about sleeping on the boat, losing teeth at anchor, collecting shells from around the world, killer whales, penguins, and why “far away” is all Ren really needs to know. It’s unscripted, chaotic at times, and a real look at what this adventure feels like from the three people it will shape the most.
Stalked by a Raft of Sea Lions – Ep. 60
Life on the dock in British Columbia was never part of the plan, but it gave us something we did not realize we needed: time. Time to breathe, recover, and feel the excitement come back. In this episode, we talk honestly about burnout, unexpected detours, sea lions on paddleboards, Sunday dinners, and the gift of watching Ren step into real friendships in a way we have never seen before.
Missing the Deadline (I Made Up) – Ep. 59
On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, it is just me, talking honestly about missing a deadline I made up, and what that revealed about how much pressure I was putting on myself. November 2025 became a hard line in the sand, and missing it forced me to confront the difference between progress and performance.
I discuss revisiting the book A Voyage for Madmen and being reminded that this is the kind of adventure people used to undertake as individuals, not corporations or professional teams. There is no safety net beyond the choices we make every day. The timelines, the funding, and the mission all rest on us. This is our life, not a job. Despite missing some marks along the way, the mission itself has never changed.
Val and I share an unexpected experience after being invited to an elementary school assembly where 300 students gathered for a presentation about Down syndrome led by a fourth grader named Hailey. What followed were thoughtful questions, funny moments, and a firsthand look at how deeply kids connected with our family, our mission, and the idea of adventure without limits.