Welcome to A different shaped 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
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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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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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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My Podcast is about raising positive awareness of people who have a learning disability like me to help change society attitudes. All of my Views are my own & Not linked to my employer.
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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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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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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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Reimagining Love is your destination for profound, enlightening discussions about love, family, intimacy, and everything in between—a podcast that gives you the opportunity to reimagine ourselves, our relationships, and our world. Hosted by renowned clinical psychologist, professor, and award-winning author Dr. Alexandra Solomon, featuring solo episodes for you to learn how to identify and understand the role you played in your Family of Origin (FOO), along with heartfelt conversations aroun ...
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The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification presents "Inside Rehabilitation Counseling," a series of conversations with the professionals, educators, and thought-leaders working in the specialized field of rehabilitation counseling.
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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 want cookies before its over.
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Gender equality and justice, where we live, work, learn, and play is the goal, and it makes life better for everyone. Our podcast, Alright, Now What?, remains a space where we ask How do we move from awareness to action?, but this season we’re also Shifting the Story. Through powerful storytelling, expert interviews, and bold conversations, we’ll highlight community-based solutions, uncover systemic barriers, and explore what true equity can look like, especially for those who are too often ...
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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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Welcome to Sick I Swear, a podcast designed to lift the curtain on life with invisible illnesses and disabilities. Through candid conversations, humor, and honest insights, we explore what it’s like navigating a world that often can’t see our challenges. From daily struggles to surprising victories, we tackle topics ranging from managing symptoms and healthcare hurdles to relationships, mental health, and the art of keeping it together (or not). Whether you're living with a chronic illness, ...
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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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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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A podcast where we uncover how the environment shapes our health and well-being. Whether you’re curious about how chemicals in your surroundings affect you, or you are looking for practical ways to live a healthier life, you’re in the right place. Brought to you by the Environmental Health Association of Canada and the Environmental Health Association of Québec, this podcast shines a light on multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), the importance of healthy, least toxic product choices and what ...
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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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The Meade Musings podcast is dedicated to raising awareness about societal issues that are often not discussed openly. Many individuals face challenges that affect their emotional, psychological, mental, and physical health and wellbeing. These issues include infertility/involuntary childlessness, living with disabilities or debilitating illnesses, homelessness, and coping with abusive partners. By recognizing and sharing experiences of real People in abusive relationships and other everyday ...
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Host Grant Hardy leads a weekly in-depth discussion on issues impacting the disability community across Canada.
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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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Join Australian Paralympic legend and APM Ambassador Ellie Cole as she explores disability and inclusion in the workplace. In a special limited-run series, Ellie sits down with team members from across APM to discuss how their own experience of disability helps them make a difference for other people. She also speaks with some of APM's people and partners about the impact of hiring employees with disability, with advice for how employers can support inclusion and diversity in their business. ...
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We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of the Limb Loss / Amputee and Disabled Communities
Mike Bolland
We’re not stumped. Not by limb loss. Not by fear. Not by anything life throws our way. We’re Not Stumped is more than just a podcast—it's a platform dedicated to celebrating resilience, inclusion, and the indomitable human spirit. Hosted by Mike Bolland, a one-handed cancer survivor and the first person with limb loss to compete on the PBA tour, the podcast delves into the real-life stories of individuals who have turned adversity into strength. Launched in 2022 after Mike retired from a suc ...
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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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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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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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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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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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"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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Welcome to Whatever You Can Know Podcast with Tanya Savva. A place where spirituality meets special needs parenting, consciousness meets embodiment, trauma meets healing and a whole bunch of extra stuff to inspire curiosity about whatever you can know. My insatiable interest in physiology, biology and science started with cadavers in a wet lab in the year 2000 as a university student. When my life took an unexpected turn in 2009 and I birthed a daughter with a disability, my interest moved f ...
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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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Educational, Late night talk, Mandate and music. Vox Pops, getting the word from the public.
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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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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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SeizureCare with Dr Chiggy Conversations Around Seizure Disorders & Learning Disability In Children
Chiggy Ogho
"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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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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Listen to our five-part podcast on improving access and inclusion in the boardroom.
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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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Podcasts linked to the experiences and services of members of The YOU Trust charity.
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I’m Choosing Recovery First While I Go Back To School And Start A Flexible New Job
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14:46Send us a text A single change rewrites the whole plan: what started as two surgeries has become one hip replacement, and that clarity ripples through everything—work, school, and the way we make and share our work. We open up about the decision to prioritize healing, the relief of a simpler surgical path, and the honest timelines that follow: earl…
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Beyond sight -disability rights and awareness
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33:48Human Resource Management student Vaal University of Technology (VUT), Teboho MaekoBy SAfm
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War Survivor to beautiful life: Belma Islamovic’s Incredible Bilateral Upper Limb Amputee Journey
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20:33In this inspiring episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland welcomes Belma Islamovic, a double above-elbow amputee, community advocate, and proud member of the Dallas Amputee Network. Mike and Belma first met at Empower Fest in Arizona, and today she shares her remarkable story of survival, resilience, and hope. Belma recounts: • Surviving a …
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Ep 75 - Sandwiching with Catherine Warden
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48:59This week, Jen and Brendan welcome Catherine Warden, who has taken over as primary caregiver to her brother Glenn. Catherine gives us and unflinching and honest look at the joys and frustrations of caring for your sibling while also taking care of an aging parent. She also shares how much she and Glenn have changed since discovering other older adu…
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Connecting Through the Nervous System: Polyvagal Theory with Deb Dana
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53:38This conversation revolves around the nervous system and its impact on the way that we connect. Dr. Alexandra is joined by Deb Dana, the leading translator of Dr. Stephen Porges’ scientific work on Polyvagal Theory to the public and mental health professionals. As just one example of her huge impact, a term she coined, glimmers, has gone viral on T…
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Managing Exposures for Better Health: Lived MCS Experience with Teresa Peters
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49:54Send us a text From Toxic Collapse to Managing Exposures: Teresa Peters on her experience with MCS. What if the body’s greatest breakdown could become the beginning of its greatest achievement? In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we welcome Teresa Peters, whose life was radically transformed at just 22 years old after a simple dose of heada…
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From Diagnosis To A Voice: How Sam Built “Autism Rocks And Rolls”
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30:02Send us a text Sam Mitchell Tuesday, December 2, 2025 A Different Shaped Heart: http://adifferentshapedheart.weebly.com/. A Different Shaped Heart sponsor: https://melodyclouds.com. Please donate to A Different Shaped Heart by going to Payment Venmo Win1195 at https://venmo.com/. Win Kelly Charles’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/…
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In this episode of Driven by Purpose, Evan, Mike, and Isaac dive into the hidden financial, emotional, and long-term costs of caregiving for a child with disabilities. From six-figure accessibility upgrades to navigating broken systems, the hosts open up about the real price of care—and the heavy toll it takes on families. This raw and honest conve…
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In this episode, I am reading a post I shared on Substack on the 8th December 2025. I talk about my phone addiction and the random things that I allow myself to doom scroll on and the few practices I have to create space from the addiction. Support the show Connect with Tanya: Website Substack Instagram This episode was recorded on Dharug Country a…
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Civil society calls for more robust law on NDPP appointment
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18:49Wayne Duvenhage - Chief Executive Officer at OUTABy SAfm
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DA's Sakhile Mngadi challenges Maimane on ‘30% matric pass mark’ claims
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26:58Hon. Sakhile Mngadii, MPL - DA KZN Spokesperson on EducationBy SAfm
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Ellie speaks with Will, Local Area Coordination Support Officer with the employment project at APM Communities. They discuss the challenges and success he has had finding employment as a person with autism. Watch the full video on the APM website Chapters (00:00) - Intro (01:18) - Childhood (03:21) - Career journey (06:04) - Working a person with a…
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12 Charities Of Christmas - Day Four: 3D Toy Shop
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20:18Day Four brings a burst of colour, creativity and Christmas magic as we shine a spotlight on 3D Toy Shop, a community-focused charity that turns imagination into inclusive play. In this episode, we explore how 3D Toy Shop creates affordable, accessible, custom-made toys that spark joy for disabled children and their families. From sensory play to a…
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Send us a text We’re taking it way back! I’m re-releasing Episode Two — one of the very first episodes I ever recorded and the beginning of my Different Ability® story. In this throwback episode, I open up about the tough early years: the moments when I felt “dumb,” couldn’t understand why things were harder for me, and didn’t yet know there was a …
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Send us a text Service animals aren’t defined by a vest or an online “certificate.” They’re defined by task-specific training that helps a person navigate daily life—and that difference matters for rights, safety, and ethics. We dig into the real lines between service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals, starting with clear ADA defini…
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Grounding, alignment and healing With Jolene McDonald
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26:13Today we are joined by host Alyssa Carpenter from the Canadian Women’s Foundation. In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Jolene McDonald, an Indigenous wellness practitioner and the founder of a healing business that weaves together yoga, Reiki, life coaching, and community facilitation in the North. Together, they explore the power of grassroots …
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The People First Podcast - S4EP44 Mencap Disability Conference
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10:37On the People First Podcast today we are doing an episode all about the recent Learning Disability Conference, lead by some of our friends at Mencap and the Active Community Team! Joining us in the studio are community partner Alex Craddock and members Barney and Jason to speak about their roles in the conference, their favourite moments from it, w…
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12 Charities Of Christmas - Day Three: CP United FC
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27:45Day Three brings us to an organisation making a huge difference on and off the pitch. In today’s episode, Lauren and Heather are joined by CP United FC, a charity and football club dedicated to supporting children and adults with cerebral palsy and associated conditions. Together, they dive into the power of inclusive sport, how football can build …
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“Life With a Rare Muscle Disease: Donald Allison’s Story of Strength”
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55:15In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with Donald Allison, who shares his lifelong journey from growing up in Fontana, California, to living today in Yucca Valley near Joshua Tree National Monument. Donald opens up about the early signs of a rare and progr…
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Denied but Determined: Marc Fishman’s Battle for Disability Rights in Family Court
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46:01In this eye-opening episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland sits down with civil rights advocate Marc Fishman, a disabled father from New York who has spent years fighting for basic ADA accommodations in family court. After surviving a traumatic brain injury and other life-altering injuries from a severe car accident, Marc found himself nav…
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Ep 74 - Riding the Rails with Meg Kidulas
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25:09This week’s guest is Meg Kidulas from Holland, MI! When she isn’t showing her engine-uity in grad school or chugging along at work, she’s blowing off steam and riding the rails every chance she gets. We’ve had guests before who find trains a-track-tive, but Meg takes it to a whole new loco level. She shares her b-rail-liant adventures, her car-load…
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On Reimagining Love, we've done several solo episodes where Dr. Alexandra takes a seemingly simple and straightforward statement that folks are making about relationships. Then she pulls it apart to try to find more shades of grey, to add more complexity and layering to a phrase that she finds has gotten too simplistic. In today’s episode, we are g…
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12 Charities of Christmas – Day Two: Square Peg Activities
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33:04Day Two of our 12 Charities of Christmas series shines a warm festive light on Square Peg Activities, a charity dedicated to creating accessible, inclusive, and confidence-boosting experiences for disabled children and young people. In this episode, Lauren and Heather sit down with co-founder Sharon Needham to explore how Square Peg Activities insp…
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Creating Careers, Changing Lives: The Supply Chain Revolution with Tom Gustafson
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30:57In this episode of Driven by Purpose, Evan, Mike, and Isaac sit down with Tom Gustafson—VP of HR at Dollar Tree Supply Chain and a leading force behind inclusive employment. Tom shares how a single moment of inspiration led him to champion disability hiring across major brands like Sephora, Bed Bath & Beyond, and now Dollar Tree. This isn’t charity…
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POTS and ME/CFS with James - Australia and New Zealand
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21:57In this episode, Flic Manning chats with sunflower advocate, James Dunn on sudden onset of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), the long road to diagnosis, and how he rebuilt identity and purpose after stepping away from a legal career. • Energy budgeting and daily structu…
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12 Charities of Christmas – Day One: The Wave Project
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22:27We’re kicking off our 12 Charities of Christmas series with an organisation that brings confidence, connection and community to young people through the power of the ocean. In Day One, we sit down with The Wave Project, a charity that uses surf therapy to support children and teenagers experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation and low…
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Simone Round shares how a hand tremor evolved into a complex FND diagnosis, now consisting of tics, chronic migraines, non‑epileptic seizures, and the reality of becoming an ambulant wheelchair user. In this episode, Simone talks us through her journey from an active lifestyle and career, working over 70 hours a week, to the steps she now takes to …
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Season Two of I’m Disabled… So What? is officially here, and Lauren and Heather are kicking things off with a short but meaningful welcome. In this bite-sized intro, they share what’s new, what’s changed, and what listeners can look forward to as the podcast steps confidently into its next chapter. From exciting guests to deeper conversations, pers…
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When A Birthday Becomes A Milestone For Healing
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9:14Send us a text A new name signals a new season—and we’re opening the door on a deeply personal journey. I’m heading into a hip replacement with cerebral palsy on January 12, and I’m inviting you to see the real process: the planning, the pain, the awkward logistics, and the small wins that make recovery possible. No gloss, no vague updates—just cle…
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Season Two is officially on its way, and Lauren and Heather are back with even more honesty, humour, and powerful conversations about disability, identity, and real life. This season, expect deeper stories, bigger topics, and plenty of unforgettable moments as we continue to ask one bold question: I’m disabled… so what? Lauren leads the way with he…
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In this episode, Fiona and Lamide dive into a powerful and eye-opening conversation on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) with Huda Mohamed MBE, FGM Specialist Lead Midwife, and Sema Gornall, CEO of UK based charity The Vavengers. Together, we unpack what FGM really is, why it’s still happening, and the hidden impact it has on women and girls’ bodies,…
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Collins Letsoalo snubs Scopa summons, stalling Parliament’s RAF probe
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Men’s Mental Health - The story behind “SoljaBoi”
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The People First Podcast - S4EP43 Gig Buddies Bradford
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23:20Today there is a special returning guest in this week's episode of the People First Podcast! We are talking to Andy from Gig Buddies Bradford, who came on the show back in 2023, all about what they have been getting up to in the last 2 years and the plans for their Celebration this week! Members Rebecca and Owen also joined us in the studio to talk…
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A Journey of Pivots, Purpose, and Peace with Serena Sevits
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59:26Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Serena — a woman whose winding path shaped her into the strong, grounded, inspiring person she is today. She grew up attending a one-room schoolhouse, moved through different schools, and eventually headed to Pacific Union College to study interior design before returning to Oregon and changing direct…
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"Rebuilding Life at T-6: Chris Pecson’s Journey from Street Bike Accident to Computer Science Dreams"
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49:29In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with Chris Pecson from Reno, Nevada, whose life changed in 2015 after a devastating street bike accident left him with a complete T-6 spinal cord injury. Chris opens up about the day of the crash, the realities of early rehabilitation, and the …
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Rolling in Grace: Brooke Brown on Faith, Writing, and Resilience
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27:34Welcome back to We’re Not Stumped! Today, I’m honored to sit down once again with Brooke Brown — an “ink weaver of life, faith, and fiction,” an honors graduate of ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Ms. Wheelchair Arizona 2022, and founder of Brooke’s Butterfly Touch, a ministry that helps individuals discover the power and purpose of thei…
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Ep 73 - Let's Include...Carly with Carly Oberle
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47:29This week on the pod we talk to Carly Oberle who founded the organization "Let's Include Landon" with the intent to create opportunities to bring children & teens with and without disabilities together. What started as a way to promote inclusivity in sports (a mission that still goes on) for both Landon (10 WS) and Austen (7), has grown into someth…
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Visualizing Your Best Self: How To Get More Confidence, Clarity, & Connection with Mimi Bouchard
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44:04This episode is brought to you by Activations. Head to activations.com/love for an exclusive offer. One critical component of any relationship equation is You. When you embody your best self - the self with the most clarity, motivation, aliveness - you bring your most important self to your relationships. Dr. Alexandra sits down with Mimi Bouchard,…
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Dear Mall Santa: Tips for an Accessible Holiday
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31:47It’s the most chaotic—and potentially magical—time of year. In this holiday episode of Driven by Purpose, the team unpacks how stressful mall visits can be for families of people with disabilities, especially when meeting Santa. They share heartfelt stories, hilarious mall mishaps, and practical tips for Santa’s helpers and allies alike. From wheel…
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Episode 91: Diana Winkler - Life After Abuse: A Journey of Empowerment and Healing for Women
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28:54In this powerful episode of Meademusings Podcast, we welcome Diana Winkler, an empowerment coach dedicated to helping women heal from abusive relationships. Diana shares her personal journey as a survivor of emotional, psychological, and spiritual abuse, revealing the challenges she faced within a controlling marriage and the toxic environment of a…
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Alex & Lee celebrate the legacy of the prolific Stephen King by reviewing his four theatrical adaptations from 2025 and some of their personal favorites. They also go into some industry talk about the current and future state of Warner Bros. If you would like to contact us, please e-mail [email protected]. Check out the Blind Can Film Fest…
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Ramaphosa: GBV will be classified as national crisis
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51:08Bernadette Beyers - from Purple Cap, a drug rehabilitation centre in Pietermaritzburg Craig Freese - from Men Fighting Against Domestic AbuseBy SAfm
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Creating Ripples of INPact & Positivity with Janet Mackay
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35:01Send us a text Janet Mackay—high-energy speaker, founder of INPact Academy, and creator of the legendary “Drip That Rips”—returns to the show! We catch up on what she’s been building over the last few years, the powerful stories fueling her mission, and how the Drip That Rips movement continues to inspire students and adults around the world. Get r…
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Thembisa Fakude – Senior Research Fellow And Director At Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)By SAfm
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André Duvenhage – A Political Scientist At The Northwest UniversityBy SAfm
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