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A Winning Heart

A Winning Heart: Conversations about Disability awesomeness in awareness

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Welcome to A Winning Heart conversations about being awesome with a disability and raising awareness at the same time and absolutely Yes sometimes you have to say F…..CK you to your own mindset and especially your disability!
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I'm Disabled... So What?

Lauren Mill & Heather Monger

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Think disability means disadvantage? Think again. Join hosts Lauren Mill and Heather Monger as they flip the script on what it really means to live with a disability. With unfiltered honesty, sharp humor, and plenty of heart, I'm Disabled... So What? dives into everything from dating and education to daily life and the myths we’re tired of busting. It’s not about inspiration—it's about real stories, real challenges, and real pride. This is disability, unapologetically.
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My Podcast is about helping raise awareness of people who have a learning disability like me to help change attitudes. I'm joined by a chat guest for each episode.. My Podcast is Not associated to my employer. All of my views and thoughts are my own!
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The Dark Room

Alex Howard and Lee Pugsley

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Two legally blind cinephiles discuss movies and the wonders of entertainment while giving listeners a better understanding of how people with low vision experience the world.
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The Starry-Eyed Podcast

Williams Syndrome Association

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Presented by the Williams Syndrome Association, the Starry Eyed Podcast will explore the joys and challenges of living with Williams syndrome, a rare genetic disability. Each episode will feature interviews with adults with WS and professionals and caregivers who are dedicated to raising awareness and resources.
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The People First Podcast

People First Keighley & Craven

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People First Keighley & Craven is a self-advocacy group run by, and for, people with learning disabilities, and the People First Podcast is our platform to raise awareness about the real issues that affect people with learning disabilities in our community, and all over the world. We aim to inform and entertain our listeners by interviewing interesting guests and talking about the things that really matter to us. This is like having a stage, to speak out and get our voices heard.
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Walk and Roll Live is a podcast dedicated to giving a voice to the disabled community. Walk and Roll Live envisions a vibrant online platform that serves as a beacon of unity within the disabled community. Through shared narratives and insightful conversations, we aspire to foster deep healing and camaraderie among individuals while also being a trusted source for valuable information from disabled service providers, promoting empowerment, awareness, and inclusivity. Life, Limitless. www.wal ...
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The Sunflower Conversations

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

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Welcome to the Sunflower Conversations, the podcast where we explore the experiences of disabled people with non-visible disabilities through the lens of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. This is a space to hear authentic stories from disabled people navigating life with non-visible disabilities such as chronic illness, mental health conditions, neurodivergence, and more. While most episodes focus on lived experience, we also feature occasional insights from experts in healthcare, accessibi ...
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At Driven by Purpose, we spotlight purpose-led businesses, breakthrough technologies, and human stories that challenge limits and redefine what's possible. From adaptive innovations to inspiring leaders, we explore how purpose fuels progress and unlocks potential. Our community includes families navigating disability, visionary founders, Fortune 500 changemakers, and emerging creators — all united by a shared belief: that everyone deserves access, opportunity, and dignity. But this isn’t jus ...
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Mikey's House is a cozy, unfiltered podcast where host Mikey Stone shares honest conversations about life, chronic illness, creativity, and everything in between. It’s a space for real talk, human connection, and finding meaning in the mess.
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All 4 Inclusion is a British based not for profit supporting disabled people with loneliness We organise support groups helping people with a range of disabilities feel part of a community We have a lot of laughs as well as the odd tear too Check out our events on www.all4inclusion.org and come and join us All our social media links are on the following page https://linktr.ee/all4inclusion
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Faithful Safeguarding is a short-form podcast dedicated to enhancing the safety and well-being of faith communities, focusing on providing insightful, expert-led discussions on safeguarding practices and addressing the unique challenges faced by faith-based organisations. Topics include child protection, safer recruitment, creating a safeguarding culture, online safety, protecting vulnerable adults, disability and safeguarding, reporting and recovering from safeguarding incidents, risk manag ...
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In each episode of All Things Disability we’ll speak with a leader in the disability space to learn how they promote inclusion and opportunities for people of all abilities. All Things Disability is produced by Northeast Arc, an organization that changes lives and discovers abilities for thousands of individuals with diverse abilities across Massachusetts. We help them become full participants in their communities: choosing for themselves how to live, learn, work, socialize, and play.
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When Life Gives You Lemons

Kevin & Palmi Henry

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We do a bit of Research into handicapped travel issues and provide some solutions. Mobility, Hearing, Sight, Mental issues included. so far our episodes have included some information on Ataxia, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Dancing Sickness, Gulf War Syndrome, Long Covid and Wheelchairs. We are both Disability Advocates and realize there are too many diseases and conditions to cover and try to discuss the most common problems disabled people face and spread some awareness of disabled issues non ...
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Why am I different? Why do things have to be so difficult? Am I dumb? Why am I scared? Will it be this hard forever? Will I ever find the help I need to succeed? When will being different be accepted? Welcome to The Different Ability® Podcast where we will answer all of these questions and a whole lot more! Each week host Katey Fortun brings you tips and tricks on how to navigate being different, along with inspiring stories of guests that are living an amazing life having Different Abilitie ...
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Being aware of blindness and vision loss means making an effort to ensure everyone has access to facilities, services and support within the community, and understanding how to interact and communicate with people who are blind and vision impaired. Cover art photo provided by Tobias van Schneider on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@vanschneider
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Living Chronic

Brandy Schantz

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Welcome to the Living Chronic Podcast, where we have real, raw, and honest conversations about life with chronic illness and disability. Hosted by Brandy Schantz, a disabled veteran and chronic illness advocate, this podcast explores the realities of navigating work, healthcare, and everyday life while managing a disability or chronic condition. Each episode features insightful discussions with medical professionals, disability advocates, and individuals sharing their personal journeys. We t ...
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The Ling Podcast

Marlene Benedicto

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Not many people know what it's like to be a person with a disability. Join Canadian blogger Marlene Benedicto (a.k.a. Ling) as she gets real about her life as a disabled woman, and has fun and informative chats with her guests. Whether you are disabled, have a family member with a disability, or just want to learn something new and maybe have a few laughs, this podcast is for you.
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Kate’s Korner

Katelyn Renee

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Come to Kate’s Korner to talk about what’s important! Social, musical, disability awareness, anything you can think of will be here! Maybe even a recipe or too :-) we’re leaving the negativity behind! Cover art photo provided by Efe Kurnaz on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@efekurnaz
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Born Fabulous

Greta Harrison

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Each episode is an In depth conversation with parents of accomplished individuals who have disabilities, or successful self-advocates. These individuals and families dream big and have high expectations. These episodes will help families, educators, administrators, and non profits continue progress including people with disabilities in our schools and communities by increasing awareness, raising expectations, and breaking stereotypes. Visit us on www.bornfabulouspodcast.com, Facebook, Instag ...
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This Podcast was set up to nurture the public voices from the Myanmar community who want to share their inspiring stories with freedom of thought to raise awareness of Disability Issues. ဤ Podcast သည် မြန်မာ့လူမှုနယ်ပယ်မှ စိတ်အားတက်ကြွဖွယ် ဇာတ်လမ်းစုံကို အများသူငှာအား မသန်စွမ်းမှု အသိပညာ မြှင့်တင်ပေးရန်အတွက် လွတ်လပ်သော တွေးခေါ်ဆင်ခြင်နိုင်မှုဖြင့် မျှဝေလိုကြသူများ၏ အသံများကို ပြုစုပျိုးထောင်ရန် တည်ထောင်ထားခြင်းဖြစ်သည်။
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Join musician and disability rights advocate Gaelynn Lea for a weekly conversation about creativity and resilience with a different guest artist every episode! What started as a response to the pandemic has morphed into a veritable talk show that features different musicians, poets, and writers from all over the country (and sometimes other countries). You can watch these conversations in full on YouTube and support Gaelynn Lea on Patreon.
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Welcome to Women on the Brink - Are you a woman who feels stressed out and overwhelmed in your everyday life? This website and podcast is designed to support and encourage women dealing with different types of stress and adversity. We're here to provide tools that can be used to raise self-awareness and build resilience, so you can step away from the edge of the cliff that you may be teetering on. Join your host, healthcare practitioner and stress & wellness coach, Chris Jeffrey, and move yo ...
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NYMA is the story of one family's experiences with autism through a multi-generational lens. Hosted by a woman who is both the older sibling to a non-verbal man living with autism and now the mother of two children on the autism spectrum, NYMA takes on topics like autism awareness now compared to thirty years ago, past and current treatments, allies, special education pre-Covid-19 and during Covid-19, disability rights broken down by zip code, marriage therapy along the autism journey, inter ...
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KaitlynCast

Kaitlyn Burdge

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A young Texas woman with special needs openly shares her life, with love. With faith in Jesus and her friends at her side, Kaitlyn can do anything! Subscribe to hear Kaitlyn podcast all her life experiences as she makes the world a brighter place in her own amazing way. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll cookies before its over.
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"Beyond The Label" Podcast

Adaptive Martial Arts Association

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"Beyond The Label" Podcast is presented by the Adaptive Martial Arts Association and gives you a "Raw, Real Life Look" at living with disabilities. Exploring tough topics and asking all the questions everyone wants to know are too afraid to ask!
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Our children aren’t listening to the lecture, they are watching the show. They are looking to you for examples of how to live; absorbing lessons from the unconscious ways in which we navigate the world. So what can we do? We can make sure that we are functioning from a place of self-awareness, and that we are demonstrating healthy relationships with ourselves and others. It’s not as simple as setting an intention to model those behaviors because guess what? We also learned how to operate fro ...
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SammyCalls

Jenna Balegno

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Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome... and more importantly... what it doesn't mean.
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Legally Abled Podcast

Ashley Jacobson, MA, CRC

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A mix of true crime, social justice, and education, the Legally Abled Podcast provides compelling perspectives by people with disabilities, experts, and advocates about current legal cases, events and resources pertaining to navigating life and the law with disability. Hosted by Ashley Jacobson, MA, CRC, who has devoted her career to working with the disability community, this podcast dives into the complex and captivating issues facing one of the largest minority groups in the United States.
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"SeizureCare is a thought-provoking weekly podcast created and hosted by the Seizure Support Foundation. This engaging podcast is dedicated to igniting meaningful discussions around seizures and epilepsy, with a particular focus on children. Through SeizureCare, we share personal narratives, conduct in-depth interviews, and explore the spectrum of available interventions related to seizures and epilepsy. SeizureCare® serves as a powerful public awareness tool meticulously crafted to dismantl ...
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Terminally ill. No one wants to hear those words at 28. Hi, my name is Sam Paige and with My Death Project podcast I am hoping to spread awareness of chronic illnesses and disabilities that arise from them. We will be discussing complex topics such as religion and disability, what it's like being a complex chronically ill patient in the medical community, medical ptsd, and many more! I hope to upload every other week for as long as my health permits it.
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Real conversations. No-nonsense talk from everyday people with disabilities living their most independent lives everyday lives. Tune in for the latest news surrounding disability, accessibility, and independence, where conversations aren't dissed and stories that need to be told aren't missed. Subscribe to this podcast to stay in the know. Disability Talks: Don't Dis my Ability is hosted by Ed Granger. Abilities in Motion is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping in ...
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Audiotocracy

Shannon Perry

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Talking with small businesses, start ups, organizations, and individuals who have stories to tell, information to give, value to share, and a reason to do what they do. Follow us to hear more about entrepreneurship, innovation, passion, and the mistakes we've made along the way. Opinions expressed by guests are not necessarily those of Audiotocracy.
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Disabledland

Wes of Disabledland

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Disabledland with Wes of Disabledland is a different kind of Disability awareness. I will be dropping the hard truths of Disabled life. Sometimes solo, often with a guest. I will make you laugh, make you rage, and sometimes it’s going to get dark. But surviving the planet of the Ables isn’t all magic castles and pirate rides, it’s actually Disabledland.
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Bjoern Eser from The Active Amputee blog provides all the information you need to live an active and rewarding life as an amputee. He invites you on a journey to explore the endless possibilities people with a limb difference have to try out new activities, constantly pushing the boundaries and extending their comfort zone. In monthly interviews, Bjoern talks to other amputees, sharing their inspirational and encouraging stories. He chats with people from the industry, learning about new and ...
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Welcome to "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast" Hosted by Alycia Anderson, a disability advocate, nationally sought after DEI speaker, trainer, and motivational TEDx speaker. Every episode is a story of empowerment, resilience and breaking barriers from Alycia and her guests. 🌟Featured Episodes: Meet Alycia Anderson | Disability Advocate: Dive deep into Alycia's inspiring journey and her mission to advocate for inclusivity and accessibility. Disability Pride Month | Embracing ...
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In Culture

Microsoft

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On the In Culture podcast, we go behind the scenes with artists, gamers, musicians, designers, athletes, and visionaries in their fields to share a real-world look at how they’re shaping culture. In our latest podcast series, Variations on a theme, we explore the life and legacy of Sol LeWitt. We’ll cover key themes in LeWitt’s work and explore how his approach still influences some of the creative pioneers shaping the 21st century. Variations on a theme is a companion to the Sol LeWitt App, ...
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Basic Block Hiring™ Podcast

Gena Sikorsky Mitchell

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The Basic Block Hiring™ Podcast is the business conversation for employing individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD). We invite our listeners to join our collaborative discussions with educators, employers, legislators, self-advocates, and community members that dive into the many topics within special education, transition, and employment to acknowledge that there is an economic impact connected to employing and/or not employing Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Special t ...
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Take A Seat

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Welcome to the Take A Seat podcast, hosted by Cameron and James, brought to you by our legendary sponsor Suncoast Spinners Wheelchair Basketball Cameron and James bring awareness to disability sports and supports. We talk to experts and athletes with a disability from around the world! Listen to the Take A Seat podcast fortnightly from the 28th February 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BlindTechAdventures seeks to serve your content consumption needs by providing both interesting tech topics and adventure-related topics. This started as a YouTube channel, however we are providing this podcast as an alternative way for consuming this content. To check out the YouTube channel where you can interact with us live during the broadcast, please visit www.youtube.com/blindtechadventures
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Scoot

Claire Calfo

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Claire Calfo and Howard Cooke are the hosts of "Scoot" and members of The Scooty Fund. Their mission is to create a culture in which young adults practice mindfulness, awareness, and non-judgmental acceptance towards themselves and others, and a culture in which empathy and connection are the norm. Learn more about The Scooty Fund: https://www.instagram.com/thescootyfund/?hl=en
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In today's episode of the People First Podcast, we're interviewing one of the amazing Personal Assistants who work with us regularly in the office supporting some of our members! Podcast hosts Luke, Daniel, Shannon and Jane W spoke to Katie, who is a part of Shannon's PA team! We learned a lot about her work she does with Shannon and her previous c…
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Join us on Walk and Roll Live as our hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with Vivian as she tells her story of growing up with a disability and experiencing a spinal cord injury at the age of 13. In this episode we discuss the challenges of finding the right care and challenges within the medical industry. New episodes every Tuesday Tune in …
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The gang is back together after a month of traveling and shenanigans! Jen, Producer Joel, and Brendan share stories of their travels to Japan, the Caribbean, and Philadelphia, respectively. Note: On behalf of the entire Starry-Eyed Podcast family, we want to apologize to the nation of Japan for almost destroying your bullet train. Whoopsie! In this…
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I recently chatted with one of our charity Mencap Myth Busters who is called Michael Beynon. He has run in the London Marathon to help raise money and awareness for Mencap a few times, He is also a Rotarian and has achieved a lot of amazing things in his life and he has has a learning disability. Also, His step Dad Stephen will be taking on a big f…
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In this powerful episode of Driven By Purpose, we sit down with Beatriz Shapiro — mother of CleanLogic co-founder Isaac Shapiro — who lost her vision at age seven and never looked back. From working on space shuttle communications to pioneering accessible tech training programs in Arizona, Beatriz shares how she turned adversity into action. We exp…
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Struggling with intimacy, low libido, or body shame after kids? You’re not alone—and this episode is a must-listen.In this open and empowering conversation, I welcome Pauline Ryeland, also known as The Intimacy Whisperer, to break the silence around sex, shame, trauma, and the impact of motherhood on our sexual connection. We explore everything fro…
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What does friendship really look like when you’re navigating disability, chronic illness, and big life changes? On this episode of Mikey’s House, I talk with my friend Zoe about how our friendship has grown through all the chaos — from laughter to breakdowns to showing up when it matters most. This one’s all about love, loyalty, and the people who …
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Send us a text In this episode of Living Chronic, Brandy Schantz speaks with Mindy Uhrlaub, an author and caregiver, about her experiences navigating the challenges of chronic illness, caregiving, and mental health. Mindy shares her personal journey, including her advocacy work, the importance of community support, and the therapeutic power of writ…
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Send us a text In this gold medal-worthy episode of I’m Disabled… So What?!, we’re joined by power couple Louise Hunt Skelley PLY and Chris Hunt Skelley MBE—both elite Paralympians with a shared passion for sport, advocacy, and each other. We dive into their journey as athletes and partners, the reality of competitiveness (on and off the mat!), and…
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Shine Foundation works to make the dreams of youth with severe physical disabilities come true! Tiffany Houston, the CEO of Shine Foundation, joins Grant Hardy on The Pulse to share some updates on future fundraising initiatives and the upcoming 2026 Dreamer’s Summit. For more information, visit shinefoundation.ca Check out the Pulse on YouTube! Ab…
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Have you ever met a person who makes you pause and say to yourself -" Wow - this person is truly amazing"? Today’s guest is living proof that the impossible is negotiable. Louise Burley is a solution-based coach, adult education trainer, and motivational keynote speaker on Making the Impossible Possible, and whose story challenges every limiting be…
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"Do you think they want to be on the streets?" In this episode of the All 4 Inclusion Podcast, Scott Whitney discusses the pressing issues surrounding disability employment, lack of government support, and the importance of personal independence payments. He emphasizes the need for the government to lead by example in employing disabled individuals…
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Abigail Brown has been living with dystonia since the age of three. You may remember her Season 3 podcast episode where she shares about living joyfully with dystonia. Abigail is the founder of Silent Inspirations, a creative studio that offers stationery and home decor based on her original artwork. To encourage women who feel alone or stuck, whet…
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In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes the radiant and unstoppable Marsha Elle, a bionic model, songwriter, actress, and disability advocate. They discuss the transformative power of turning adversity into artistry, the importance of self-acceptance, and the challenges of representation in fashion and entert…
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This week's episode of the People First Podcast is all about the This Is Me Festival which two of our members attended last week on June 29th! Daniel and Lizzie both wanted to talk about and review what they enjoyed at the Festival, how accessible it was, what they'd like to see next year, and lots more! We hope you enjoy the show. Please rate our …
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In this powerful episode, Micah Anderson shares the emotional story behind a viral moment that touched hearts around the world. What began as a concert outing with his son Carson, who has cerebral palsy, turned into an unforgettable experience when Offset invited them on stage. Micah opens up about raising a child with disabilities, why they built …
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Katey sits down with Rebeka Acosta, an advocate, educator, and proud mom, to talk about raising children who use their voices with confidence. Rebeka shares how her sons, both navigating medical complexities, have learned to advocate for themselves at a young age. With honesty, heart, and a touch of humor, …
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At age 20, Juan Garibay survived a spinal cord injury that changed the course of his life. Once involved in gang activity and serving time in prison, Juan emerged from tragedy with a new sense of purpose. Today, he is a Research Assistant and Program Manager at the Rancho Research Institute, where he helps shape groundbreaking rehabilitation progra…
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Dr. Edsel Ing from the University of Alberta is joining Grant Hardy on The Pulse today, along with his patient Glenn Calverley. Dr. Ing and Glenn are on the show to talk about a piece of software that was developed at the University that may partially restore peripheral vision for people affected by stroke and other brain injuries. Glenn shares his…
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In this episode, Isaac, Mike, and Evan sit down for a raw and personal conversation about how becoming fathers to children with disabilities reshaped their lives, careers, and purpose. We dive into: The moment each of them realized their work had to change How parenting led them to reevaluate success and legacy The emotional toll of trying to balan…
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Managing health challenges with cerebral palsy requires resilience and support, especially when dealing with recurring C. diff infection while pursuing educational and spiritual goals. Despite the chaos of unstable care situations and upcoming medical procedures, I'm committed to expanding my podcast and preparing for a communications degree that w…
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Episode Summary In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Kylainah Zacharcuk, author of You Can Find Me in Her Shadow: My Sister Has Special Needs and This is My Story. Kylainah opens up about the unique and often complex experience of growing up as the sibling of someone with special needs. We talk about her book, which gives voice to the often-ove…
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Murray Golder shares his experience with epilepsy and Personal Independence Payment (PIP), highlighting how this support enables him to continue working full-time while managing his condition safely. Murray explains that his absence seizures, which can cause him to lose awareness for 20 seconds to 2 minutes, can place him in danger as he isn’t cons…
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In this compelling episode, Pastor Bob sits down with Dr. Todd Hall from Biola University’s Rosemead School of Psychology to explore the quiet epidemic behind much of our cultural unrest: disconnection. Drawing from his book The Connected Life, Dr. Hall unpacks the theory of relational spirituality: how our early relationships shape not only how we…
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In this episode, Andi speaks with Maz from Oban Lesbian + Weekend about the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in events for LGBTQIA+ women. They discuss the various activities available, the supportive community atmosphere, and the mental health resources provided at the event. Maz shares her personal experiences with invisible disabiliti…
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Dating is already hard enough… now toss a disability into the mix. In this episode of Mikey’s House Podcast, I open up about what dating has looked like for me as a disabled person — the good, the bad, the awkward, and everything in between. From dating apps to first dates, vulnerability to rejection, I’m sharing my real experiences and the lessons…
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Feeling Too Much? Good. That’s Your Superpower. You know that vibe you get when something feels amazing… or majorly off? That’s not drama—it’s data. In this episode, we’re diving into the wild, wonderful world of being a super sensitive human. It’s not a flaw. It’s your built-in radar for truth, safety, and alignment. So if you’ve ever been told yo…
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Today we’re continuing our coverage of the Abilities Expo. The event took place in Burnaby, BC on June 9th, 2025, and host Grant Hardy attended. Coming up is a compilation of interviews that were recorded right on the conference floor of the Abilities Expo! First, Grant spoke to Helaine Boyd, the Executive Director of Disability Alliance BC, to lea…
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Are your kids bottling up their feelings—or are you?In this powerful conversation, children’s author and parenting advocate Angela Legh joins Alysia Lyons to unpack the hidden cost of emotional repression, how childhood trauma shows up in adult behavior, and why “putting on a brave face” does more harm than good. They explore healing triggers, mode…
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Alex and Lee kick off Disability Pride Month by welcoming disabled actors, Tobias Forrest and John W. Lawson, to the show. They discuss their award-winning film DARUMA and the importance of authentic disability representation in the entertainment industry. DARUMA is currently available to stream for free with an Amazon Prime Video subscription. To …
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Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. And you can be part of making this vision a reality! When you volunteer with Joni and Friends, you will transform lives by delivering hands-on help and the love of Jesus Christ to the people we serve. Find volunteer op…
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In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson kicks off Disability Pride Month with guest Tiffany Yu, a prominent disability advocate and founder of Diversability. Tiffany shares her powerful journey from a car accident at age nine that left her with multiple disabilities to becoming a celebrated para-climber and author of …
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Send us a text What does it really mean to be on the autism spectrum? Beyond stereotypes and misconceptions, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) represents a fascinating variation in how human brains develop and function. We dive deep into understanding autism as a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people interact, communicate, and experienc…
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Send us a text In this inspiring (and hilarious) episode of I’m Disabled… So What?!, we’re joined by the unstoppable mother-daughter duo Carmela and Lucy Chillery-Watson, known for their fearless campaigning, big laughs, and the now legendary Poo Plod 🏅💩 Carmela lives with LMNA-CMD, a rare form of muscular dystrophy, and together with mum Lucy, the…
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Madison revisits key insights from the first five episodes of Faithful Safeguarding, highlighting how safeguarding within faith communities requires everyone's involvement, theological integration, clear boundaries, and inclusive practices that address power dynamics. Professor Jo Clarke establishes that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, f…
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After multiple hospitalizations for C-diff infection, I'm finally getting a fecal transplant procedure to restore my gut health and reclaim my energy. I'm also returning to school on August 18th to complete my communications degree with an emphasis in new media, which will support both my growing podcast and my ultimate goal of becoming an Episcopa…
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We have a very special guest on the People First Podcast today - Pete Le Grys, the Co-Founder of Photosymbols! We've met with Pete before in our office to work with him on a workshop about EasyRead where we started to use Photosymbols' incredible bank of photos to use in our EasyRead Documents. We wanted to have him on the podcast to talk about the…
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Send us a text Author and Advocate Ted Neill joins the show to share his powerful journey from working at a home for orphans in Nairobi, Kenya, and then in human services, to becoming a full-time author of nearly 30 books! We explore his middle-grade book series that celebrates disabilities through young superheroes, as well as his advocacy work am…
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In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we sit down with the team from Early Start Family Resource Network (ESFRN)—a community-driven organization providing free support to families of children with developmental and physical disabilities across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Hear how this dynamic team, many of …
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This special episode takes a look back at the journey of understanding Williams syndrome—and how the WSA has grown alongside it. Through past interviews, we hear from leading voices in the field: Dr. Barbara Pober, Dr. Marty Levinson, Dr. Elizabeth Barnhardt, Dr. Becca Lyren, Dr. Jocelyn Krebs, Dr. Ben Jacob, and former WSA Executive Director Terry…
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Laura Pedernuzzo shares her experiences living with multiple disabilities and provides invaluable insights into disability advocacy. She explains how both visible and invisible disabilities shape her daily interactions with the world, highlighting the unique challenges of each. • Living with cerebral palsy creates physical barriers, but the fatigue…
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In this episode, Brady Crandall shares how his daughter’s medical challenges inspired him to create Youth Crews — a purpose-driven diaper company revolutionizing care for medically complex children. We dive into: The heartbreaking gaps in the diaper industry for kids with disabilities How Brady went from advertising tech to manufacturing life-chang…
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In this episode, I welcome Shari Pierce—retired special education teacher, author, and sibling of an adult with developmental disabilities. With over 30 years in the classroom, Shari shares practical life skills for parents and teachers, stories from her career, and powerful advice on how we can better support and include people with intellectual d…
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Welcome back to Mikey’s House Podcast. In this special Summerween episode, I’m joined by my friend Sami Serrano, a queer singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas, for a nostalgic and spooky-filled conversation that’s all about fun and memories. Sami came dressed as a pink sprinkled donut, and I attempted (very poorly) to transform into an off-yello…
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Send us a text In this episode of Living Chronic, Brandy Schantz speaks with actress Siana Smith, who shares her journey living with multiple sclerosis (MS). They discuss the challenges of getting a diagnosis, the importance of community support, navigating work with a chronic illness, and the lifestyle changes that have helped Shana manage her hea…
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Grant Hardy attended the Abilities Expo in Burnaby, BC on June 9th, 2025. Today, we’re sharing a compilation of interviews that were recorded right on the conference floor of the Abilities Expo! First up, we’re going to find out more about the Abilities Expo with the Connectra Program Coordinator, Emily Chambers. Then, Kara Stanley and Simon Paradi…
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Today we welcome Tannaz Hosseinpour, a relationship coach and registered psychotherapist (qualifying) who helps individuals build emotionally secure relationships, starting with the one they have with themselves. She blends nervous system regulation, psychodynamic insights, somatic modalities and belief reprogramming to help clients break free from…
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In this heartfelt episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Alycia celebrates her and her twin sister Regina's monumental 50th birthday. They reflect on their magical trip to Playa Mujeres, Mexico, where they were joined by 22 close friends and family members for an all-inclusive celebration filled with laughter, dancing, and relaxation. The sisters …
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