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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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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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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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Feminist Survival Project

Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

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A podcast for feminists who feel overwhelmed and exhausted by everything they need to do, and still worry that we're not doing enough - hosted by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, authors of BURNOUT: the secret to unlocking the stress cycle.
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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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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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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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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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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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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevin-simon2/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/kevin-simon2/subscribe A podcast to spread awareness about Gulf War illness and the side effects faced by the veterans that were involved in the conflict. The goal is to provide information, exchange stories, and help unite veterans.
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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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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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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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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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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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Introducing The Black Country Blokes, a podcast that dives deep into the topics of mental health, disability, and the ups and downs of life in general. With hosts Lee Cadman and Kev Dillon leading the way, each episode brings a wealth of insights and perspectives to the table, thanks to the addition of guest experts from various fields. The Black Country Blokes isn't just another podcast - it's a safe and welcoming space where listeners can feel heard, understood, and empowered to tackle lif ...
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Welcome to Warm Takes Wednesdays with Dr. Alex Iantaffi! This is an educational content creation project where I get to share what I think about a number of subjects, including but not limited to gender, relationships, disability, mental health, and oh so much more! I've called it Warm Takes because what I try to do is sit with my own opinions for some time, to do research, to think about things, become more informed, and then offer as nuanced a take as I can on the issues at hand. I know no ...
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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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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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Voice Epilepsy

iamavoiceforepilepsy

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As part of the I AM A VOICE for Epilepsy Awareness™ campaign, the Voice Epilepsy™ podcast series introduces a variety of topics related to epilepsy, including medications, treatment, law, employment, surgery, mental health, stress, and stigma, among many others. Whether you are a person living with epilepsy or you have a personal or professional interest in epilepsy, the Voice Epilepsy™ podcast series is for you! You can find the Voice Epilepsy™ podcast series on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify ...
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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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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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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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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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My Podcast helps people especially women that have experienced domestic abuse of any form and those experiencing emotional pain and trauma or anyone that has experienced adversity or challenges in one form or the other. This podcast will bring a message of hope, awareness and healing for victims and survivors of life's traumatic events, some might have experienced in childhood and now adults or they have gone through adverse childhood experiences such as domestic abuse, neglect, abandonment ...
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This week, Emily talks to Dr. Donna Oriowo about Donna's new book, "Drink Water and Mind Your Business." Donna will change your life. tl; dr: Other people may have more than you, but they are not WORTH more than you. Drink Water & Mind Your Business: A Black Woman’s Guide to Unlearning the BS & Healing Self-Esteem by Dr. Donna Oriowo Buy Donna's bo…
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Mara Pagliaro is the 2025 Ambassador for MOVE FOR SIGHT, Fighting Blindness Canada’s fundraiser that challenges participants to move their way and raise funds for vision research. On June 22nd, 2025, Mara will be leading a walk in North York for the MOVE FOR SIGHT event. Mara shares her vision loss journey, beginning with her recent diagnosis of St…
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In this episode, we talk with Desert Storm Navy Veteran Karl Kuhlenschmidt, who served aboard the CV-66 USS America with VF-102 Diamondbacks from 1988 to 1992. Karl completed three tours—1989, 1990, and 1992—and shares what life was like at sea during the Gulf War. Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the p…
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Joni and Friends staff member Sarah Fuller joins Stephanie Daniels to share her story of God’s faithfulness in calling her into missions, special education, and disability ministry. As a mom, Sarah has invited her children into service opportunities—often volunteering with Joni and Friends—which has shaped their hearts and the trajectories of their…
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In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' Alycia welcomes Gigi Robinson, a creator, speaker, strategist, and chronic illness advocate. Gigi discusses her journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and endometriosis, highlighting her resilience and hope. She shares insights on navigating dynamic disabilities, balancing health and hustle, and the im…
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of I'm Disabled... So What?, Lauren and Heather chat with the brilliant John and Jade Reynolds—content creators, disability advocates, and authors of the powerful book Able To Laugh. John and Jade open up about their journey as a couple, their experiences navigating life with disability, and what led them to…
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Send us a text Breathing is something most of us take for granted—until it becomes difficult. In this deep dive into Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Kevin and Palmy explore the complex reality of living with compromised lungs. The hosts break down COPD's telltale signs: shortness of breath during physical activity, persistent coughing…
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This week's episode of the People First Podcast is brought to you live from the offices of SNOOP, the Special Needs Objective Outreach Project based in Bradford! A few members of our team, Matthew, Charlotte and Nathan, visited them to learn more about their Organisation and the work they do to support people with learning disabilities! We really e…
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Send us a text It was a breath of fresh air talking with Tess on this episode! She shares her journey with growing up with Hong Kong, attending a boarding school in London along with her wellness health journey. She is a wealth of knowledge and it's so great learning a bit of what she teaches! This is not your normal "fad diet" talk, nope! She bele…
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Join us on Walk and Roll Live as our hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with Ryan Chavarria, a Triumph Foundation Ambassador to discuss how his spinal cord injury changed the trajectory of his life. We discuss his journey through recovery, self discovery in adaptive sports, and what his daily life looks like. New episodes every Tuesday Tune…
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The CNIB’s Deaf Blind Community Services is marking DeafBlind Awareness Month this June with several campaigns across Canada. Grant Hardy spoke with Sherry Grabowski, the Vice President of DBCS, and Sheena Hill, the Manager of Client Engagement about their mission to “Make a Wave from Coast to Coast” this June. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About…
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Recently, creator of Innersense Organic Beauty and friend of the show Joanne Starkman, invited the gang to be on her new podcast, "Trust Your Innersense." It was a wonderful conversation about how Williams syndrome has touched all aspects of our lives and irrevocably changed our respective life paths. We also get into the early days of the show and…
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In this episode, Evan Rosenblum shares his raw and emotional journey from TMZ executive producer to special needs advocate. We dive into how his daughter Sydney's traumatic birth at 25 weeks changed everything, why he turned down a multimillion-dollar contract extension at TMZ, the moment he realized work was literally killing him (panic attacks in…
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In this episode, Mike Ghesser opens up about how becoming a father to daughter Rosie (who has a migrational disorder) transformed his business approach and life purpose. We explore what "falling off the cliff" means for disabled students after graduation, how Mike decided to create the workplace he wanted for his daughter rather than hope one would…
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In this episode, Isaac Shapiro shares how his mother's blindness inspired him to build Clean Logic into a multimillion-dollar company with a powerful social mission. We dive into why he chose expensive Braille packaging when only 12% of blind people read Braille, how his company went four years without a workplace injury after hiring people with di…
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My chat with Junior Doctor Grace Spence Green. She became a person with a disability in 2018 after she was involved in an accident. She has written a fab new book called To Exist As I Am and you can buy it online from book stores like Waterstones! https://www.waterstones.com/book/to-exist-as-i-am/grace-spence-green//9781800814486?utm_source=awin&aw…
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Welcome to A Winning Heart, where I explore the importance of maintaining a positive self-image while living with a disability and navigating the healthcare system. • Rebranding the podcast to "A Winning Heart" for better memorability and visibility • Developing a positive self-image while living with disabilities through intentional interactions •…
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Welcome to Driven by Purpose! Meet your three co-hosts: Isaac Shapiro and Mike Ghesser (co-founders of Clean Logic and the Inspiration Foundation) and Evan Rosenblum (former TMZ correspondent) as they launch a podcast dedicated to proving business can be a force for good. This show is for entrepreneurs, advocates, parents navigating disability, and…
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TAA 053: Meet Desirée Vila Bargiela, Paralympic athlete Today with me in the interview is Desirée Vila Bargiela. Desirée lost her leg after a training as an acrobatic gymnast. After her recovery, she started a new career and is now an accomplished Paralympic athlete. To learn more about Desirée, visit her Instagram profile, on TikTok, or on LinkedI…
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Our Fathers Day special is with Ashley Johnson. Ashley is the father of 2 NICU graduates and founder of Haijahr Hiajahr focuses on matching charities and businesses together. Whilst Ashley uses his lived experience to do talks and presentations within other NICU wards. Ashley Johnson shares his profound journey as a father of two NICU graduates. He…
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Send us a text Last Friday, Living Chronic hit the streets of Washington, DC to cover the Unite for Veterans Rally — a powerful gathering calling attention to the needs of veterans living with chronic illness, disability, and trauma. In this special episode, Brandy shares personal reflections from the rally, interviews with advocates, and powerful …
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Andrea Carstensen, a double Master's student at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Sunflower Friend. Andrea discovered the Sunflower at Gatwick Airport after moving from the US to the UK for university. As a young person living with non-visible chronic health conditions, she shares her journey from Sunflower lanyard user…
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This week on The Black Country Blokes, we sit down with Sam ‘Savage’ Eggington — one of the Black Country’s toughest and most respected boxers. Known for his all-action style and relentless determination, Sam has held British, Commonwealth, European, and WBA International titles during his career. In this honest and hard-hitting conversation, Sam t…
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It’s time for another panel conversation on The Pulse! Grant Hardy invites the hosts of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, and the host of AMI Today and AMI Audiobook Review, Jacob Shymanski, for a conversation about assistive tech. Steven, Shaun, and Jacob share some of their favourite pieces of assistive tech, and a few things that they d…
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We have a very special episode of the People First Podcast for you today! we're talking to Dean Williams and Adam McAvoy the Chairman and Head Coach at the Wheelchair Football Association which runs the Powerchair Football Events all across England. We learned a lot about the amazing work the Association does to support people with disabilities to …
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Join us on our 200 episode series with Eric Mooran. He was a Marine during Desert Storm. He will tell his story about his time during the war.Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the podcast and veterans so we can keep making the show - patreon.com/GulfWarSideEffects▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Life Wave Patch…
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Joni and Friends team member Randy Schwartz joins Stephanie Daniels to share about coming to faith as an adult, being a special needs dad and devoted husband, and learning to trust God with all aspects of life. When his younger son was born with spina bifida, Randy and his wife turned to Jesus, relying on his grace day by day. Listen to our Season …
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In this episode of ‘Pushing Forward with Alycia,’ host Alycia engages in a powerful conversation with Kristen Anderson, an accomplished global leader and advocate for inclusive leadership, currently serving as a global advisor for How Women Lead. Kristen shares her extensive career journey across multiple countries and industries, emphasizing the i…
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Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode of I'm Disabled... So What? 🎉 In this opener, hosts Lauren Mill and Heather Monger get real (and a little ridiculous) as they roll into your ears to share who they are, how they met, and why they decided to start this podcast. Expect plenty of laughs, candid chat about life with a disability, and a n…
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Transcendence! (Or as we call it, “The magic trick.”) It’s for everybody. Unless you’re not ready. Emily and Amelia discuss. Come Together (by Emily) Chapter 12: The Magic Trick Audiobook on Audible Signed paperbacks at Book Moon The Neurobiology of “We” by Daniel J. Siegel Entrainment “The Mere Co-Presence: Synchronization of Autonomic Signals and…
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Send us a text This is a Re-Release Episode with my friend Dustin. I definately need to have him back on! Dustin was diagnosed with CP, Cerebral Palsy, at the age of one and he shares some of his story on today's episode. "People are people no matter what ability" is one of the many amazing things Dustin said on today's podcast episode. Listen in, …
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In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live - Disability Stories, we sit down with author and advocate Kat Paz to explore her upcoming book, Trailblazing and Transforming: Success Stories of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities. This inspiring collection features twelve disabled business owners who overcame rejection, inaccessibility, and bias to bui…
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Krista Carr is joining us on the show again to give us an update about the recommendations for Track 2 MAiD policy changes. Back in March, Grant Hardy spoke to Krista, the CEO of Inclusion Canada, after she had appeared before the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Review Committee at the United Nations in Geneva. 2 months later,…
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Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn that forces you to completely reimagine your future. After being rushed to the hospital following what I thought was just a C. diff recurrence, I received the life-altering news that I now have pancolitis and am permanently colonized with C. diff bacteria. This episode takes you through my medical journey and…
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Send us a text In this episode of Living Chronic, Brandy Schantz speaks with attorney Gary Martoccio about the intersection of employment law and disability rights. They discuss the importance of disclosing disabilities, navigating workplace accommodations, and the impact of remote work on disabled employees. The conversation also addresses the cha…
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Carl Richardson and Kim Charlson are the co-chairs of the American Council of the Blind's Audio Description Project, or ADP. They join Lee and Alex to discuss the various media-related committees of the ACB and how they are helping to advance accessibility in the entertainment industry. We also discuss the upcoming ACB virtual and in-person confere…
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Jessica Hall is a film maker living in Yukon, and on The Pulse she speaks with Grant Hardy about the making of her film Saturday. Saturday is a heart-warming and uplifting real-life tale of Katherine, a Whitehorse-based woman with an intellectual disability, and her close friendship with her mother Frances. Jessica was inspired by her mother and si…
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Why do some veterans receive disability compensation for drug or alcohol addiction? In this episode, we dive into the VA’s recognition of substance abuse as a secondary condition tied to service-connected trauma like PTSD, Gulf War illness, or chronic pain. Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the podcast a…
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Learn more about Mandy Meehan and her faith journey while seeking to heal from fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and other chronic conditions. KEY QUESTIONS: Do you entrust your physical, emotional, and spiritual weakness to God? Are you willing to talk about your struggles with a trusted person/people in your life? How can you rest in the Lord today, tr…
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Empowering Advocacy: A Deep Dive with Isaac Harvey In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes Isaac Harvey MBE, an influential disability advocate, entrepreneur, and content creator. Isaac shares his inspiring journey from East London, living with limb pelvic hypoplasia and other conditions, to becoming a leadin…
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Announcing my new podcast series “Warm Take Wednesdays with Dr Alex Iantaffi”! The first episode is dropping next week but here’s the trailer explaining what the new series is about and telling you a little bit about me, your host. All links mentioned in the trailer can be found at: https://linktr.ee/xtaffi…
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Send us a text Cancer treatments have evolved dramatically from automatic death sentences in the 1970s to manageable conditions where patients can live for additional years or even decades with proper care. • Ruth's experience with her oncology team demonstrates the importance of having specialists who collaborate effectively with primary care phys…
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This week on the People First Podcast we're speaking to Trevor, the team leader at the self-advocacy organisation VoiceAbility! We learnt lots about how VoiceAbility support people with learning disabilities with decisions and choices about their health, care and wellbeing - and why advocacy organisations like ours are so important. We enjoyed havi…
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Send us a text Sometimes I just have these crazy ideas I have to run with... let's be real, I have crazy ideas daily, but this one is extra speical! I decided to write a bonus chapter to the book that will NOT be published in the book. Listen in and find out why. If you'd like to join the email list for when the book is launched and the bonus chapt…
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Welcome to the first episode of Warm Take Wednesdays with Dr Alex Iantaffi, where I speak candidly about whatever has been on my mind for some time! This one is a reflection on awareness around issues that are often still ignored or stigmatized within dominant culture, and an invitation to consider expanding our framework towards collective liberat…
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In the latest episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with spinal cord injury survivor and Triumph Foundation Ambassador, Walt Escamilla. Walt shares his incredible journey—from the moment his life changed in 2007 to becoming a beacon of hope for others navigating life after injury. With honest…
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Jessica Slice is a disabled author, speaker, and essayist. She wrote a book called “Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World” that has been shortlisted for the J. Anthony Lukas Prize. In this book, Jessica debunks the myths and stereotypes that people with disabilities are “unfit” to care for their children. Join Jessica and…
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