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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A Winning Heart Conversations About Disability Awesomeness In Awareness Podcasts
Send us a text Miracle Pelayo Wednesday, October 22, 2025 A Winning Heart: https://awinningheart.weebly.com. A Winning Heart sponsor: https://melodyclouds.com. Please donate to A Winning Heart by going to Payment Venmo Win1195 at https://venmo.com/. Win Kelly Charles’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=dp_byline_cont_b…
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From Ski Slopes To Storytelling: How A 28-Year Friendship Built A Podcast
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18:29Send us a text A tech hiccup tries to shut us down, and we answer with the story that started everything: two friends who met at Challenge Aspen, found a shared language on the mountain, and built a creative life that refuses to shrink to fit. The real co-host finally steps into the spotlight as we trace the arc from a purple walker on a snowy day …
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200,000 Downloads, Two New Shows, and the Road Back to Health
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6:28Send us a text A quiet “wow” turned into a hard-earned milestone: 200,000 downloads. We share the win, then get practical about what comes next—two new shows taking shape, a tighter calendar as school begins, and the real work of staying creative while managing complex care. If you’ve ever juggled ambition with recovery, this one will feel close to…
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This is how a $75 “oops” launched a podcast about writing, tech, and disability
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13:31Send us a text A small “oops” turned into a loud yes. After years of writing through grief, learning by doing, and tapping a purple button that opened a world of audio, we’re launching a show built around one conviction: the craft of writing should be accessible, adaptable, and welcoming to every body. We explore how a tribute to a mother grew into…
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Renaming the show, renewing the mission for women with and without disabilities
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14:11Send us a text A name can change a story—and this one changes ours for the better. Mind Over Her Heart is our commitment to clearer mental health conversations for women and the people who support them, with honest, lived insight into disability, care, and the systems we rely on. We share why the rebrand matters, how it sharpens our mission, and wh…
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My leg went “nope” after Botox and now I own a hospital bed
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My podcast disappeared, then came back with 3,000 downloads.
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The iPad Scholar: Can You Really Do College on a Tablet?
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6:31Send us a text Exciting new beginnings are taking shape despite ongoing challenges! I've launched a women's mental health podcast called "A Heart Cup" (previously "She Is Her"), strategically renamed to improve discovery on Apple Podcasts. This new venture fills the extra time during my recovery period, with episodes dropping Mondays and Fridays an…
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Rare Genetic Disorders: A Mother's Journey through TBR1
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30:41Send us a text Michelle Choairy Wednesday, September 3, 2025 A Winning Heart: https://awinningheart.weebly.com. A Winning Heart sponsor: https://melodyclouds.com. Please donate to A Winning Heart by going to Payment Venmo Win1195 at https://venmo.com/. Win Kelly Charles’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=dp_byline_con…
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Winning Small Battles: Showers, School Plans, and Saying Goodbye to Extra Caregivers
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18:51Send us a text I'm finally moving in a positive direction with my recovery after breaking my hip in July and can transition from two caregivers down to just one starting next week. • Struggled with having multiple caregivers in my home when I prefer one-on-one care • Experienced frustrations at a five-star rated rehab facility that didn't understan…
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When Injury Meets Determination: Balancing School and Healing
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12:20Send us a text Ever wondered what recovery from a serious leg injury actually looks like? Spoiler alert: it's not the relaxing downtime people imagine! After taking a fall on my birthday, I've been navigating the strange new world of limited mobility, specialized medical equipment, and the frustrating gap between what I want to accomplish and what …
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From Bed Bound to Breaking Free: A Personal Health Journey
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8:24Send us a text Recovery rarely follows a straight line, as my ongoing health journey continues to remind me. What started as knee surgery in February has spiraled into a complex situation involving a psoas impingement, tendonitis, and an unexpected hip fracture that occurred on my birthday of all days. From my temporary bed-bound position, complete…
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Between Bedrest and Broadcasting: A Journey of Resilience
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4:53Send us a text Unexpected challenges often lead to newfound purpose. That's the story behind my latest venture—a mental health podcast called "She Is Her" specifically created for women with disabilities. From my current bedbound state, I'm launching this platform to address the unique intersection of disability and mental health. Having experience…
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Disability, Identity, and the Female Experience: A New Podcast Journey
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6:41Send us a text She's Her podcast aims to break mental health stigma while giving voice to women with disabilities. Wynne Charles hosts this new show from Phoenix, creating a platform specifically for females with physical, mental, and spiritual disabilities. • Podcast will air regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with occasional Wednesday solo epis…
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The Unexpected Road from Bedrest to Emergency Room
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9:49Send us a text I recently experienced another bout of pneumonia that led to an unexpected five-day hospital stay after a mobile urgent care visit went sideways. What should have been a simple antibiotic prescription turned into a medical drama when a nurse suggested I might have a blood clot, leading to miscommunication and an ambulance ride. • Hig…
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Pain, Patience, and a Secret Project: Navigating Life with a Broken Hip
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8:03Send us a text My medical journey continues with complications during the back medication pump trial and ongoing severe hip pain that's keeping me bedridden and on multiple pain medications. I'm home now but facing important decisions about potential surgeries to address these persistent health challenges. • Currently using an adjustable bed at hom…
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When Hospital Socks Tell the Real Medical Story
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text Managing health challenges with cerebral palsy requires resilience and support, especially when dealing with recurring C. diff infection while pursuing educational and spiritual goals. Despite the chaos of unstable care situations and upcoming medical procedures, I'm committed to expanding my podcast and preparing for a communication…
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From Hospital Beds to Graduation Caps: My Journey Continues
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19:42Send us a text After multiple hospitalizations for C-diff infection, I'm finally getting a fecal transplant procedure to restore my gut health and reclaim my energy. I'm also returning to school on August 18th to complete my communications degree with an emphasis in new media, which will support both my growing podcast and my ultimate goal of becom…
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Birthday Reflections: Finding My Better Self Through CP and C. Diff
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29:02Send us a text We celebrate nearing 2,500 podcast downloads as we continue sharing our journey with cerebral palsy and connecting with our audience in meaningful ways. • Birthday reflections on becoming a better version of oneself mentally, physically, and spiritually • Pursuing a communications degree rather than disabled ministry as a career path…
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Send us a text Welcome to A Winning Heart, where I explore the importance of maintaining a positive self-image while living with a disability and navigating the healthcare system. • Rebranding the podcast to "A Winning Heart" for better memorability and visibility • Developing a positive self-image while living with disabilities through intentional…
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Navigating Life After a Chronic Diagnosis: My Journey with C. Diff
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13:22Send us a text Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn that forces you to completely reimagine your future. After being rushed to the hospital following what I thought was just a C. diff recurrence, I received the life-altering news that I now have pancolitis and am permanently colonized with C. diff bacteria. This episode takes you through my medi…
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Healing Trauma and Finding Your True Purpose with Carrie Logan
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34:35Send us a text A winning situation: http://awinningsituation.weebly.com. A winning situation sponsor: https://melodyclouds.com. Please donate to A winning situation by going to Payment Venmo Win1195 at https://venmo.com/. Win Kelly Charles’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1. Win Kelly Charles' MO…
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