Best Abilities in Motion Podcasts (2025)

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From the Volleyball Court to the Fairway: Stacey Rice’s Journey of Resilience 25:07

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Paralympian Stacey Rice shares her remarkable transition from competing in the 1988 Paralympic Games for volleyball to finding a new passion in adaptive golf. After losing her leg to bone cancer at 16, Stacey’s athletic dreams seemed over—until a supportive community of amputee athletes changed her path. In this episode, Stacey talks about rediscov…

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Pivoting with Purpose: John LeMieux on Cancer, Surgery, and Second Chances 46:41

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When former college basketball player John LeMieux was diagnosed with sarcoma in his 50s, his life changed overnight. Undergoing rotationplasty surgery was both physically and mentally challenging—but it also led him to an unexpected new love: golf. In this conversation, John shares how facing cancer reshaped his outlook, why adaptive sports restor…

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Redefining Ability: Sophia’s Story of Family, Focus, and the Love of Golf 14:12

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Born without her right hand, Sophia never saw disability as a barrier—just a chance to get creative. Inspired by her golf-loving dad, she turned weekend trips to the course into a lifelong passion. Sophia shares how sports built her confidence, the adaptations she’s made on the course, and her message to other young athletes redefining what’s possi…

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Education, Sensory Processing, & Children In Motion: What It Means To Be An Occupational Therapist 27:07

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https://www.abilityinnovations.com/ https://www.weber.edu/athletic-training/occupational-therapy.html https://www.therapy-unmasked.com/ ----more---- Hi Everyone! On this episode of Therapy Unmasked, we welcome Occupational Therapist and educator Rhonda Roth to discuss her dynamic career and commitment to clinical excellence. Rhonda recounts her jou…

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How Rob Walden Returned to Scratch Golf in 3 Years Using Focused Rehab, Family Support, and Relentless Practice 21:29

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How Jill MacDonald Rebuilt Her Confidence in Just Months Using the Power of Adaptive Golf 24:33

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In this episode of The Adjustment Game, host Jennifer Price, sits down with Jill MacDonald, a mother, teacher, and cancer survivor from Nova Scotia, whose journey embodies resilience and determination. Jill’s life changed in 2014 when both she and her husband Jeff were diagnosed with cancer within days of each other. After losing Jeff and undergoin…

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A Life Reframed: From “Why Me” to “What Now” 30:49

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In this episode of The Adjustment Game, host Jennifer Price sits down with Kenny Bontz, a four-time U.S. National Adaptive Golf Champion whose journey redefines resilience and purpose. Diagnosed with diabetes at age 11, cancer at 19, and facing an amputation at 35, Kenny could have stepped away from sports altogether. Instead, he doubled down on go…

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Natasha Stasiuk’s Journey to the Top of Adaptive Golf 12:44

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Natasha Stasiuk is the world’s top-ranked female adaptive golfer with an intellectual disability—but her journey to the top wasn’t easy. After discovering her autism at age 22, Natasha transformed golf into both her passion and her safe place. Since 2019, she has dominated adaptive golf, winning back-to-back Canadian Women’s Adaptive Championships …

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The Power of Two: How Co-Treatments Can Transform Your Child's Therapy 35:09

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Check out Resources Here ⬇️ https://t.mtrbio.com/abilityinnovations Hi Everyone, As a parent, you have a lot on your plate. If your child is in therapy, you're likely juggling multiple appointments, different therapists, and a calendar packed with sessions. What if there was a way to make therapy more efficient and even more effective? On this epis…

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How Ryanne Jackson Won the U.S. Adaptive Open in 1 Year Using Smart Practice, Mental Grit, and Family Strength 23:02

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Ryanne Jackson is a U.S. Adaptive Open champion who lives with scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy. Diagnosed in college after years of unexplained pain and fatigue, Ryanne nearly quit golf—until she found a new purpose through adaptive competition. In 2023, she captured the U.S. Adaptive Open by five strokes, earning a spot on the G4D Tour. In this…

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From Runner to Wheelchair Basketball: Ben Belino’s Journey at EWU 22:01

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Ben Belino’s journey is one of resilience and reinvention. Once a standout cross country runner in high school, his life took an unexpected turn after a car accident led to the amputation of his left leg—abruptly ending his running career. Refusing to let that be the end of his athletic story, Ben transitioned to wheelchair racing in track before f…

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Brendan Williams: Southern California's Driven Fast Defender 28:54

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Brendan, hailing from Southern California and now suiting up for Eastern Washington University, has always stood out for his speed and defensive instincts — traits his coach recognized right away. In this conversation, he dives into the role mobility and strength play in his game, the work it takes to maintain them, and the mindset that keeps him s…

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Pressure is a Privilege: Jarrett Fultz on Golf, Grit, and Gratitude 20:29

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Jarrett Fultz brings heart, energy, and perspective to this episode as he shares his experience navigating the game of golf with cerebral palsy. Now a coach at Southern Virginia University—his alma mater—Jarrett reflects on adapting his swing through countless grip adjustments and mental strategies to stay locked in under pressure. For Jarrett, “pr…

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The All Abilities Fair, What Is Progress Through Play? 19:48

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Schedule An Evaluation https://www.abilityinnovations.com/free-consultation Become A Therapy Unmasked Member https://www.abilityinnovations.com/therapyunmaskedland ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Friends! This episode of Therapy Unmasked is going to be a little bit different than …

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How Kelsey Koch Rebuilt Her Golf Career in 1 Year Using Grit, Gratitude, and a Fresh Start 20:26

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Yoga teacher, high school coach, and adaptive golfer Kelsey Koch has faced more challenges in a single year than most people face in a lifetime. Born with VACTERL syndrome and living with a leg amputation since infancy, Kelsey endured surgery, equipment loss, and setbacks in 2024—yet still competed at the U.S. Adaptive Open. In this episode, Kelsey…

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How Danny Wiseman Became a Rising Force in Adaptive Golf Using Work Ethic, Family Support, and Sheer Willpower 21:07

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Danny Wiseman didn’t start playing golf until his late twenties—but he’s already become one of the sport’s breakout stars. A survivor of Ewing Sarcoma who has endured 33 surgeries, Danny discovered adaptive golf through a friend and quickly embraced competition. Named Boom Athlete of the Year in 2023, he now competes nationally while balancing life…

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Empowering Self-Care: Occupational Therapy Tips For Neurodivergent Kids 39:49

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Check Out Our Brand New Potty Training Course 🚽: https://www.therapy-unamsked.com Schedule An Evaluation 🗓️: https://abilityinnovations.com Welcome back to another insightful episode of Therapy Unmasked, brought to you by Ability Innovations! In this episode, we sat down with Emily Hartney, the team lead for our occupational therapists at our Layto…

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Does My Child Need Music Therapy With Certified Music Therapist Alyssa Taylor 27:11

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Please Take The Music Therapy Survey https://forms.gle/6KjFyK76E1URNWVk7 Learn More About Therapy Unmasked https://www.abilityinnovations.com/therapyunmaskedland ----more---- Hey Everyone! Here are some details about music Therapy! What is Music Therapy? Evidence-Based & Led by a Certified Professional Music therapy is a research-based healthcare p…

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Understanding PDA From A Professional Mom 40:50

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Resources: Ability Innovations https://www.abilityinnovations.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1752959375267838 Therapy Unmasked https://www.therapy-unmasked.com Kathryn's Providers: Dr. Sara Rice Schiff: my kids’ PDA specialist neuropsychologist; based in CA, but also licensed in UT; (925) 639 2404 or [email protected] Madison Martinez, C…

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The Best Way To Do Speech Therapy At Home 24:47

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Check Out Bri's Course Here ➡️ www.therapy-unmasked.com Check Out Ability Innovations Here ➡️ www.abilityinnovations.com ----more---- Hey Everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Therapy Unmasked. Today we had the opportunity to sit down with Bri, a speech language pathologist, at Ability Innovations. Bri also teaches one of our Therapy Unmaske…

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I Left My Career In Engineering And Became An Occupational Therapist With Angela 36:51

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www.abilityinnovations.com www.abilityinnovations.com/summercamps2025 ----more---- Hey Friends, Welcome back to another episode of Therapy Unmasked! 🎙️ In this episode we had the opportunity to talk with the clinic director of our BRAND NEW Ogden location, Angela. Angela has such an interesting backstory when it comes to her journey as an Occupatio…

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The Best Early Language Development Program For Your Child With Special Guest Kristina Pickett 26:02

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Learn More About It Takes Two To Talk 👶 https://www.hanen.org/programs/it-takes-two-to-talk Learn More About More Than Words 😶 https://www.hanen.org/programs/more-than-words Register For Our Free Orientation Class At Our Layton Location 🆓 https://www.abilityinnovations.com/hanenregistration Check Out FREE Resources From Ability Innovations 📕 www.th…

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Defining Play Therapy With Stephanie Carbajal 26:56

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Check Out Carbajal Counseling: https://carbajalcounseling.com/ Check Out Carbajal Kids: https://carbajalkids.com/ Keep Up With Ability Innovations: https://i-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/abilityinnovations ----more---- Hello! Welcome back to a brand new episode of Therapy Unmasked. Today we had the opportunity to sit down with marriage and famil…

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It's Time To Talk About Poop 💩 With Occupational Therapist Royce Porter 28:39

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https://www.abilityinnovations.com/free-consultation ⬅️ Schedule A FREE Consult With Ability Innovations https://www.abilityinnovations.com/marketing-email ⬅️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter https://s.mtrbio.com/abilityinnovations ⬅️ Follow Us www.empoweredclinic.com ⬅️ Check Out Royce's Practice ----more---- Hey Everyone! Welcome back to another episod…

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Treating Concussions, Torticollis, Toe Walking, & more! Having Fun In Pediatric Physical Therapy! 40:04

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FREE RESOURCES https://www.abilityinnovations.com/bloginfo FREE Consultation https://www.abilityinnovations.com/consult-form Follow Us https://s.mtrbio.com/abilityinnovations ----more---- Hey Everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Therapy Unmasked. This week we had the opportunity to sit down with Morgan Harper. Morgan is a pediatric Physical…

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Able Utah: A Financial Resource For Individuals With Special Needs 24:25

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Resources From Able Utah https://ableut.com/ https://jobs.utah.gov/customereducation/services/other/able.html Resources From Ability Innovations https://s.mtrbio.com/abilityinnovations ----more---- Hi Friends! Welcome back to another episode of Therapy Unmasked. This week we had the opportunity to sit down with the project manager of Able Utah, Jol…

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Action Plan for a New Civilisation within Earth’s Capacity – Michael Chown & Rene Stevens 1:16:42

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At the end of 2019, Michael Chown wrote a draft manifest: Action Plan for a New Civilisation within Earth’s Capacity. - 7 Steps We Must Achieve by 2030 Together. Then the unthinkable happened: the world went into a lockdown at the beginning of 2020. For about three years, humanity was kept hostage in undemocratic and non-transparent ways. This podc…

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UHCCF Gives Middle Class Families A Hand 15:06

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Learn More About UHCCF Schedule A Free Consultation With Ability Innovations Donate To The Giving Tree Free Resources ----more---- Hey Everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Therapy Unmasked. This week we had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Scott, a representative from UHCCF. The United Healthcare Children's Foundation aims to provi…

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How Can The Utah Parent Center Help My Child With Disabilities? A Conversation With Emily Hill. 18:00

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Schedule A Consult With Ability Innovations Check Out Free Resources Utah Parent Center Resources ----more---- Hey everyone! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Therapy Unmasked. This week we had the opportunity to sit down with Emily Hill, a parent consultant for the Davis County Utah Parent Center. If you have a child with special needs a…

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The Benefits Of Mental Health Counseling For Kids With Kirsten Jacobson 46:08

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Ability Innovations Mountainside Counseling Services Follow Us On Social Media ----more---- Hey Everyone, Welcome back to another episode of Therapy Unmasked. This week we had the opportunity to sit down with Kirsten Jacobsen and discuss all things mental health. Kiersten is the owner and clinical director at Mountainside Counseling Services in Lay…

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Strength and Struggles: Supporting a Preemie through Intensive Pediatric Therapy 57:17

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Schedule A Free Consultation With Ability Innovations Join Our Email List Follow Elaine, Nihn, & Sing On Instagram ----more---- In today's episode of Therapy Unmasked we had the opportunity to talk with Nihn & Elaine who we lovingly call Sing's parents. Sing was born 22 weeks early and a long with that has had battle his way through trial after tri…

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Is My Child Hitting All Their Developmental Milestones? 28:34

1y ago28:34

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Developmental Milestones Free Consultation Free Resources ----more---- On this episode of Therapy Unmasked Nick breaks down what developmental milestones are and why it's important to bridge any gaps your kiddo may be missing. Nick also talks about the spectrum of Autism and how kids on the spectrum make a positive impact on the world every single …

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How Small Steps In Speech Helps Children Afford Speech Therapy 27:18

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What's New With Ability Innovations? Follow Us On Social Media! Check Out Small Steps In Speech ----more---- On this episode of Therapy Unmasked Nick had the opportunity to talk with Amanda Charney, the founder of Small Steps In Speech. Small Steps In Speech is a nonprofit organization that helps kiddos who can't afford speech therapy to receive it…

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The Realities and Joys of Raising a Child with Special Needs With Brooke Buchananan 24:01

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What's going on with Ability Innovations? Therapy Unmasked Online Course ----more---- On today's episode of Therapy Unmasked we had the opportunity to talk with Brooke Buchananan. Not only is Brooke an amazing speech therapist, but she is also a mother of children with special needs. In this special episode Brooke talks about her experience in rais…

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Going To School For Play Based Therapy 27:16

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Therapy Unmasked Courses Schedule A Free Consultation With Ability Innovations Check Out Free Resources ----more---- Hey Everyone! Welcome back to a brand new episode of Therapy Unmasked. Today's episode is all about our student outreach program at Ability Innovations. We got to talk to Emily (Occupational Therapist) & Natalie (Student Going Into O…

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How To Make Pediatric Habilitation Fun 27:04

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Ability Innovations Therapy Unmasked Courses Follow Us -------------------------------------------------------- Hey everyone welcome back to another episode of Therapy Unmasked where we pull back the mask on what it means to be a Pediatric Therapist and how parents can receive the support they need to best help their kiddos obtain their own super p…

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How To Help My Child Overcome Picky Eating? Does My Child Have A Food Aversion? 30:26

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Therapy Unmasked Courses ----------------------------------- Hey everyone welcome back to another episode of Therapy Unmasked where we are so lucky to be joined by two of the best Feeding Therapists at Ability Innovations Connie Carr and Aaron Cefalo. This episode is jam packed with lots of strategies and tips to help all you parents out there that…

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Does My Child Need Speech Therapy? How Can I Support Them At Home? 22:33

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Welcome back to Therapy Unmasked! In this episode, we dive into the world of pediatric speech therapy with Abby Moran, a dedicated speech therapist at Ability Innovations. Join hosts Tyler and Nick as they explore Abby's journey to becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and her passion for giving children a voice. a Topics In This Episode: Ab…

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Always a Bridesmaid: A Skill Set Vignette 12:20

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In this episode, Cheryl shares a memorable story from her past that highlights unexpected twists and enduring reflections. Join Cheryl for a compelling conversation that touches on vulnerability, beauty, and the lasting impact of a single moment. The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place Production Connect with The Skill Set: Follow The Skill Set on Inst…

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Executive Functioning and Emotional Regulation With Wendy Bertagnole 30:56

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Wendy sat down with us today and shared how she has seen executive functioning and emotional regulation skills not only change her child's life but many others as well. Wendy took her knowledge from teaching in special education classrooms and combined it with her desire to do more. This is where she found interest in learning more about emotional …

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Bridging the Gap Between Parents and Professionals 23:22

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In today's episode we sit down with Kelby, one of our students at Ability Innovations. Kelby is currently working on his doctorate of Occupational Therapy, part of this is creating his capstone project. Kelby has decided to create a pamphlet to bridge the gap between parents and providers. Today he explained it all, we are so excited for this to be…

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Sneaker Design: The Skill of Aesthetic Storytelling and Cultural Interpretation 1:04:09

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Cheryl Durst’s latest conversation is with Solomon Renfro, a talented sneaker designer at New Balance, who shares his unique journey from studying interior architecture to becoming a footwear visionary. Solomon and Cheryl dig into the psychology behind fashion choices and the cultural significance of sneakers. With keen observations on trends, huma…

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From Being a Picky Eater as a Child to Becoming a Feeding Therapist 36:19

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Aarone Cefalo is a licensed Occupational Therapist at Ability Innovations. As a child Aarone was a pretty picky eater, as he got older he decided to turn this struggle into a profession and help other children. He was first introduced to Feeding Therapy in OT school, once he graduated he was able to get a certification for Feeding Therapy. Today we…

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How Loving My Child Who Has an Autism Diagnosis, Helped Me Learn to Love Myself! 31:16

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Kierca Hansen, a mom of two beautiful children, shares the journey of navigating their oldest daughters level 3 autism diagnosis. Kierca shares their own journey on finding services during the pandemic, and how play-based therapy has shaped her child into who she is today! Kierca also shares how accepting everything her daughter is/does and loving …

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All things insurance with Meg & Des 29:25

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Join us while we answer all your burning questions about deductibles, copays, and so much more! Megan and Desiree are both experts in all things billing and insurance. Listen in as I pick their brains and get all the answers to your questions!By Therapy Unmasked

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Pediatric feeding therapy from a mom’s perspective 40:47

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Sarah, Nick Sidwell's wife, speaks with us about her experience of having her children in feeding therapy! Join us as we hear about the gradual progress of her children conquering their fears, how she as a mother overcame this challenge and how she helped her kiddos continue their progress after therapy! We strive to help you find others out there …

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How to get your child to succeed naturally with play based therapy 44:29

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We learn what play based therapy is and how it helps your child grow naturally in order to succeed. Nick Sidwell an Occupational Therapists and owner of Ability Innovations speaks to us about how play based therapy is changing the game in child growth and development. Join us and we take a deep dive into play based therapy and how it's helping kids…

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Therapy Unmasked TRAILER 0:37

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To all the parents out there who are facing the challenges of parenting, embracing the highs and lows, but most importantly, who are determined to see their children thrive! We're here to unmask the secrets of child development. Join us as we dive deep into conversations that matter, featuring therapists, doctors, influencers, and some of the most …

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The Skill Set Studio: Your questions get answers 34:54

2y ago34:54

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In this special episode host Cheryl Durst and executive producer Adriana Morton listen to voicemails left by attendees for Cheryl during NeoCon 2023 in the OFS showroom. Cheryl answers questions on topics like staying inspired as a designer, the future of the workplace, and the difference between interior design and interior architecture. Tune in t…

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Living in the Moment: The Skill of Perpetual Motion and Grace 45:16

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An Olympian, a writer, a public speaker — Winter Vinecki has done it all. From a very early age, she has been in constant motion, pushing herself to be the best she can be and pursuing life’s next challenge. In addition to competing all over the world, she somehow manages to find the time to advocate and share her father’s legacy. Listen to Cheryl …

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