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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Disability Awareness Podcasts
Host Grant Hardy leads a weekly in-depth discussion on issues impacting the disability community across Canada.
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Joni and Friends shares encouraging conversations about finding hope through your hardships, along with practical ways to include people with disabilities in your church and community.
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My Podcast is about raising awareness of people who have a learning disability to help change people's attitudes about learning disability. I'm joined by guests for my episodes. My Podcast is Not associated to my employer. All of my Views and Thoughts are All my own!
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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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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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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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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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Meet the experts on the frontlines: individuals with first-hand experiences facing a range of challenges. Their personal stories not only provide unique insights but also open up new possibilities for how we navigate our own lives.
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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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True stories of “wheelchair kids”—children and teens who were suddenly paralyzed and had to figure out how to navigate their lives in a wheelchair. These podcasts tell personal stories of how paralyzed kids went about finding their own solutions. As children. They’re grown-ups now, but their childhood memories are still powerful. No boring lectures here, just real-life stories and funny moments about returning to school, finding ways to feel “normal” again, beginning to date and creating a n ...
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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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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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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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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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A biweekly podcast produced by Disability Rights New York. "Empire State of Rights" is your source for current topics and trends essential to disability rights advocacy.
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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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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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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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Bradford Hate Crime Alliance exists to support the victims of hate crime and to co-ordinate the network of reporting centres that work with us. Reporting hate crime is essential, but education is the key and our new podcast aims to raise awareness of hate crime through the sharing of lived experience as well as providing a forum to have the difficult conversations that need to be had about the issues that lie at the heart of hate crime in 21st Century Britain.
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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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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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This podcast provides open dialogue of some the most challenging public health issues faced, one conversation at a time! Each episode delves into topics that directly impacts health and wellbeing and explores solutions that empower us to thrive in our communities. The Health Room is not just a platform for discussions around health and wellbeing, but also a catalyst for action through candid conversations with members of the community and allies, to raise awareness of issues that matter the ...
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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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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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In the introduction I give you a little bit of my background, my experience with benzodiazepines and discuss some of the topics I would like to tackle moving forward with the podcast.
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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 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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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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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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Imperfect Mommying: Better Parenting through Self-Healing with Alysia Lyons
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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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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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SeizureCare with Dr Chiggy Conversations Around Seizure Disorders & Learning Disability In Children
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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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A Director's Guide: Improving Access and Inclusion in the boardroom
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Listen to our five-part podcast on improving access and inclusion in the boardroom.
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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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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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Podcasts linked to the experiences and services of members of The YOU Trust charity.
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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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Conversations at the intersection of Faith, Culture, and Politics
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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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Methylene Blue: Medicine's Rediscovered Wonder
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Send us a text Methylene blue might be the most intriguing medical compound you've never heard of—unless you've been scrolling through TikTok lately. Kevin and Colmie dive deep into this fascinating substance that began life as a simple cloth dye in 1876 before finding its way into medicine. The contrast between scientific reality and social media …
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The People First Podcast - S4EP26 Skipton Building Society
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On this week's episode of the People First Podcast we spoke to Skipton Building Society about advice for money and what a Building Society is. We hope you enjoy the show and a big thankyou to Em and Clare for joining us this week. Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how they are doing and helps our show grow…
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10 Episodes In: What We’ve Learned About Purpose and Progress
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In this milestone 10th episode of Driven by Purpose, Evan, Isaac, and Mike sit down to reflect on the powerful stories, moments, and lessons shared across the series so far. From Offset’s viral moment with Carson at Summerfest to the behind-the-scenes growth of CleanLogic and the Inspiration Foundation, this conversation highlights the real-world i…
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We Need to Talk About Whiteness (because it's killing us)!
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In this episode Dr Alex Iantaffi discusses why white supremacy culture is detrimental to everyone, including white people! They encourage us to dismantle white supremacy and pick 5 elements of white supremacy culture to illustrate how these are obstacles to our wellbeing and collective liberation. Here are the websites and book mentioned in the epi…
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"Finding Strength in the Storm: Liv Kneller's Journey Through Chronic Illness and Resilience"
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This week on Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we sit down with Liv Kneller, a courageous young woman whose life took an unexpected turn from an active, healthy childhood in the UK to navigating the complexities of chronic illness. Liv opens up about the long road to receiving her diagnosis of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)…
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Rob was a 17-year-old star football player with big plans for college. But one rainy afternoon on the job, a crash left him paralyzed and forced him to trade touchdowns for something way tougher.By FacingDisability.com
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Having a Laugh with Comedian Alistair Barrie
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I chatted with Comedian Alistair Barrie who I met at an awards ceremony. We chatted about his comedy career, cancel culture & why it's not ok to make offensive jokes about people with a disability. He told me about his kids who both have a disability & what he's learnt from them & we chatted about disability too. He told me he knew Chris who won St…
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Ep 63 - Doin' the Research with Elizabeth Bress
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It's sweltering hot outside and we got some sweltering hot takes on this weeks episode! Jen and Brendan visit with Elizabeth Bress who is a strong self-advocate from the Brevard, FL area! She shares her experiences going through school mostly mainstreamed and how that has shaped her adult life. They also discuss her Facebook group Inclusion is Love…
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Losing Her Eye Wasn’t the End… It Was the Beginning with Chandler Plante
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In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, journalist, content creator, and disability advocate Chandler Plante shares how a rare illness, two strokes, and the loss of her eye changed her life — and gave her a new mission. What started as TikToks from a hospital bed turned into a platform for advocacy, artistic expression, and disability inclusio…
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Mesquite-based nonprofit strives to demonstrate compassion while helping those in need
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Vicky Glenn, the Corporate Responsibility Specialist with NFM and their partnerships with nonprofits across North Texas. But first, he talks with Teresa Jackson, the founder and CEO of Sharing Life, whose mission is to end hunger and poverty by demonstrating compassion through food, …
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Dating and Accessibility Stateside With Cassidy Huff
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Send us a text In this lively and thought-provoking episode of I’m Disabled… So What?!, Lauren and Heather are back together to welcome the amazing Cassidy Huff, a U.S.-based disability advocate, content creator, and singer-songwriter. The trio dives into the realities of dating as a disabled person in the United States, from inaccessible venues an…
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Send us a text In this episode of Living Chronic, Brandy Schantz speaks with Glennae Davis, a registered nurse and health equity advocate, about the critical issues surrounding health equity, chronic pain, and burnout in the healthcare system. Glenay shares her personal journey through chronic pain and the challenges she faced navigating the medica…
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Passion with a Purpose: The Power of Advocacy & Raising Awareness
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In this episode of Mikey’s House Podcast, Mikey opens up about why advocacy isn’t just something you do — it’s something you live. From navigating the reality of a life-altering diagnosis to creating music and content that speaks from the soul, Mikey shares how he’s used his own story to shine a light on ALS, rare disease, and the importance of com…
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Joni Eareckson Tada Shares Her Heart on the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Law of Love Needed for True Transformation
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Discover more about Joni’s heart on the ADA: Did The Americans With Disabilities Act Really Guarantee Change? | Joni and Friends At a celebratory reception after the signing of the ADA, Joni recalls hearing these words spoken by colleague Paul Hearne: “[The ADA] will provide greater access to public accommodation. Wheelchair users will no longer h…
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Ep. 7 - SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
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In our latest episode, Fiona and Lamide will be diving into the world of SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) with the amazing @Scilla, a qualified Social Worker 🌟 Expect real talk, eye-openers, and expert insight you don’t want to miss!👂🏽 Whether you're a parent, an educator or simply just curious then this one’s for YOU.…
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is ruled by the heart, by fire, and by yang — that dynamic, outward, expressive force. It’s the time of year when nature is fully alive, blooming, buzzing, showing off in all her glory. And it’s an invitation for us to do the same — in our own way. So today I want to offer some thoughts on how women can move …
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CMD Chat From New York to Ohio With Kelly Berger & Avery Roberts
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Send us a text In this special U.S. edition of I’m Disabled… So What?!, Lauren takes the mic solo as Heather is off unwell this week (rest up, Heather! 💜). Joining us from across the pond are two incredible guests—Kelly Berger in New York and Avery Roberts in Ohio—both living with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD) and using their voices to drive …
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The People First Podcast - S4EP25 North Yorkshire Police
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This week on the People First Podcast we're talking to Justin, a Community Support Officer at the North Yorkshire Police Hate Crime team! We were very interested to speak to someone from our local police who works on hate crimes after doing Safer Streets Events in both Keighley and Skipton. It was very interesting to learn about his work in the pol…
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She Stood on a Surfboard and Changed Her Dad’s Life with MLB All Star Royce Clayton
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In this emotional episode, former MLB shortstop Royce Clayton joins host Evan Rosenblum to reflect on a life-changing day in Malibu, where Evan’s nonverbal daughter, who has severe cerebral palsy, stood up on a surfboard for the first time through an inclusive surf therapy program. Royce shares how the ocean has helped transform the lives of famili…
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Living Beyond the Limits with Erin Perkins
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Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Erin Perkins, deafblind advocate and founder of Mabely Q, to talk about her journey growing up deaf, navigating school and being diagnosed with Usher’s Syndrome, a condition doctors said would leave her blind within 10 years. That was over 20 years ago! Erin shares what it’s like to live in a…
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Imagination Has No Limits: Derrick “Dee” Smith and the Adventures of Duke & Tom
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In this uplifting episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we meet Derrick “Dee” Smith, a first-time author whose imagination created a world where pirates, dragons, and time travel collide. The Adventures of Duke and Tom: The Lost Treasure of Panic Island is more than just a thrilling tale—it’s the result of Dee’s resilience in the face…
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I chatted with artist Minty King about her career as an artist and illustrator. She told me about the art workshops and events she runs in Manchester with students who have SEN & I told her about what I made for my GSCSE Art. We talked about how Art should be able to be inclusive to everyone & I told her I was a judge for a recent children's art co…
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Joanne Monck OBE - From Darkness to Light and Beyond
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After transitioning at the age of 58, Joanne Monck has dedicated her life to supporting both the Transgender community and other minorities, advocating for people to be able to live free from hatred and discrimination. The 2020 Diversity winner of the Rising Star Awards, Joanne was awarded an OBE by her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2021, for …
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Soledad O’Brien: How Purpose and Parenthood Shaped her storytelling
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In this episode of Driven by Purpose, renowned journalist and producer Soledad O’Brien opens up about how her personal journey as a mother to a son with hearing loss reshaped the way she tells stories. From her powerful reporting on underrepresented communities to founding her own production company, Soledad shares what it means to lead with purpos…
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Today, we speak to Assistant Director Steve Almond about the learning disability sector. Steve has almost 30 years in the field, and has seen many changes. There are still challenges that face the support workers he works with, challenges he'd like to see removed. Learn more about the YOU CharityBy YOU Trust
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I'm currently in a rehabilitation facility after experiencing a psoas impingement in my right leg, a painful complication related to my cerebral palsy and recent knee surgery. The impingement, causing my leg to not fully extend to the ground, came after breaking my femur which required six weeks of non-weight bearing and triggered CP-related muscle…
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Men's prostate cancer awareness, and a sit down with CEO of The Hope Initiative, Dr. Robert Harper
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dr. Anup Sharma of United Healthcare about the importance of men's prostate cancer awareness and getting midyear checkups. But first, Chris talks to the founder and CEO of The Hope Initiative, Dr. Robert Harper. It's a non-profit with a mission of providing access to educational and …
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Gareth & John Dublin Welsh Male Voice Choir!
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This episode of my podcast is very special. I chatted with Gareth and John from the Dublin Welsh Male Voice Choir.They told me all about how the choir formed many years ago and we chatted about some of their past concerts and we chatted about some of the songs that they perform in their concerts. We also paid a lovely tribute to my uncle who was a …
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I chatted with actor Peter Caulfield about his new upcoming play called Two that will be on at Greenwich Theatre from 21st of August to the 12th of September. He will be starring in it alongside my actress friend Kellie Shirley. Tickets are on sale now. For more information and to book tickets, go to the theatre website. the link is below. https://…
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Advocating for Disability Rights with Robert Stack
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Send us a text In this episode of Living Chronic, Brandy Schantz interviews Robert Stack, a veteran advocate for disability rights. They discuss Stack's 40-year career, the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, and the disparities in services based on geographic location. The conversation highlights the importance of caregiver support,…
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Have you ever gone through a time where you’re just not turned on by life? Lulls are necessary pauses after a big growth spurt or a lot of output, so we're talking about why we have them and the difference between being stuck and being in a lull. And, if you want some assistance in getting to that sparkle — I’m inviting you into the Shift Sessions.…
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Ep. 46: Close Up With Ariel Baska, Horror Activist & Disabled Filmmaker
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Alex and Lee chat with Ariel Baska, disabled film maker and horror activist, about the Access: Horror Film Festival happening in New York on August 1. In our discussion, Ariel chronicles their journey with disability, getting the horror film festival off the ground, and what attendees can expect this year at the Access: Horror event. Sign up to att…
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Growing Pearls of Faith Through Struggle: Maggie Bushway on Her Journey Through Childhood Cancer
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Learn more about Maggie Bushway and purchase your copy of her book, Pearls, A Memoir on Childhood Brain Cancer and Hope. Get your copy of Joni Eareckson Tada’s powerful book (one of Maggie’s favorites!), A Place of Healing: Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God’s Sovereignty. Receive biblical encouragement from Joni as you walk t…
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Empowering Deaf Families from Iran to North America and Beyond with Guita Movallali
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Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Guita Movallali, a passionate advocate, psychologist, and leader in the world of early intervention for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Born and raised in Iran, Guita shares her incredible journey of resilience, determination, and service. From earning a PhD in Psychology to founding Iran’…
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Parenting on the Spectrum: A Mother's Journey
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Send us a text The mystery of autism becomes deeply personal in this intimate conversation with Jessica, a mother whose journey with her autistic son ultimately inspired her own career in special education. Jessica takes us through the pivotal moment when her toddler son seemed to change overnight around his second birthday – suddenly struggling wi…
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The People First Podcast - S4EP24 Katie Personal Assistant
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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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"Born a Fighter, Built to Shine: The Story of Vivian M"
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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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Ep 62 - ...and TWINS! with Alex, Matt, and Kristin Boxall
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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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Living Without Sight, Leading With Vision: Beatriz’s Story
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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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Tech layoffs, the WNBA, as we as an interview with Executive Director Tod Marvin of My Possibilities
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with new Executive Director Tod Marvin of My Possibilities about the amazing work they do with adults and kids who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. But first, as a part of our Audacy evergreen series, our discussion this week is about tech layoffs and the WNBA.…
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Connection After Kids: A Candid Conversation About Sex & Intimacy | Pauline Ryeland
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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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You Never Have to Do This Alone: Friendships & Building A Support System With Zoe Castaneda
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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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Competitiveness, Love and Paralympic Chat With Louise & Chris Hunt Skelley
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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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Making Dreams Come True with Shine Foundation - Thursday July 10th, 2025
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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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No Limitations: A Conversation with Louise Burley on Redefining Disability and Embracing Resilience
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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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Disability Minister - right words, wrong message ??
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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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From Resentment to Resilience: Abigail Brown on Her New Book Unstuck
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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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