The OurView Podcast will raise awareness, educate, and change the tone of conversation regarding those who are impacted by living with a disability.
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Stephanie Duesing returns to the podcast to share with us what inspired her to write her book, Eyeless Mind. To be a guest on an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast, e-mail us: OurView4life@gmail.com
This is part 1 of my conversation with Stephanie Duesing. She shares how her son was diagnosed with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) as a teenager, and how this diagnosis has impacted their family. If you have an idea for a topic we should discuss on the podcast e-mail us: OurView4Life@gmail.com Learn More about CVI: https://www.nei.nih.gov/about/news-and-events/news/vision-loss-children-whose-eyesight-may-be-2020-requires-new-diagnostic-and-teaching-strategies https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/getting-to-the-heart-of-pediatric-vision-loss-and-blindness https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028393221002359 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/05/26/314621545/the-blind-woman-who-sees-rain-but-not-her-daughters-smile#:~:text=You%20can%27t%20see%20a,stroke%20at%2029%20years%20old. https://cviscotland.org/
On this new episode of the OurView Podcast, Michelle Steiner joins Arthur to discuss what it was like being a student with a learning disability diagnosis since kindergarten, and how starting her blog Michelle's Mission. Writing has helped her express herself and how it has been an effective way to share her experiences of living with a learning disability. https://www.michellesmission.net/ To be a guest on an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast, e-mail us: OurView4life@gmail.com
A Conversation About Disabilities: Autism Acceptance Month As we conclude Autism Acceptance Month, I invite you to join my conversation with Katheryn Bermann, as she discusses Autism and how she uses Applied Behavior Analysis with the families she works with who are impacted by Autism. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast, e-mail us: OurView4life@gmail.com
When I started this podcast, I said that I wanted to share stories of those who live with disabilities and more about myself, and the impact that living with a disability has had on my life. On this episode, I am joined by my friend Amanda. Amanda and I have an open and honest conversation about how our lives are impacted by anxiety. E-mail us if you have a topic you would like for me to discuss on an upcoming episode of the podcast: OurView4Life@gmail.com
A Conversation About Disabilities: Traumatic Brain Injury, Daniel Gospodarek's Story Daniel Gospodarek, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker joins me today to discuss how acquiring a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has impacted his life. Visit Daniel's website: www.revitlizementalhealth.com Follow Daniel on Instagram: @revitalizementalhealth Follow Daniel on Facebook & TiktoK: revitalize_mentalhealth E-mail us if you have a topic you would like for me to discuss on an upcoming episode of the podcast: OurView4Life@gmail.com
Lolita Milena joins the OurView Podcast today to share her story of living with a disability, being part of a big family, and her love of acting. Follow Lolita on all social media platforms: Lolita Milena If you have a topic that you would like me to discuss or if you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast, e-mail us: OurView4Life@gmail.com
I'm back with another episode today to share the thank-you speech that I intended to share last night when I received the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Medal from Camden County, New Jersey for my disability advocacy work.
This episode is about grief. It is not necessarily a common topic on this podcast, but it is something that impacts us all. Come along with me on this journey. Follow OurView on all social media platforms @OurView4Life. If there is a disability-related topic you would like for me to address on an upcoming episode, E-mail me at: OurView4Life@gmail.com
Where have I been? What have I been up to? I answer that and more in this new episode of the OurView Podcast. I'm kicking off season 6 with this brand-new solo episode. Follow OurView on all social media platforms @OurView4Life. If there is a disability related topic you would like for me to address on an upcoming episode, E-mail me: OurView4Life@gmail.com
Kyira Wackett joins me on this episode of the OurView Podcast. Kyira is a and we discuss shame, guilt, and forgiveness, and the role they play in the lives of those who experience disability. Follow OurView on all social media platforms @ourview4life To suggest a topic or be a guest on an upcoming episode of the OurView podcast, email me: OurView4Life@gmail.com.
This episode is part of our Mental Health Monday series. My guest today is Annya Stoddart, an acupuncturist mindfulness meditation teacher. Join us as we share a mindfulness meditation. Visit Annya's website to receive a free guided meditation: https://wisdom-mind.co.uk You can follow Annya on Facebook: @Annyastoddartwisdommind Follow OurView on all social media platforms @OurView4life E-mail us any topics for upcoming shows OurView4life@gmail.com
On today's episode, I welcome my guest Natasha D'Arcangelo. This is part of our Mental Health Monday series. We discuss anxiety and techniques that can be used to help ground yourself. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Eric Gentry's Tools for Hope is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LEOEJXMt8Fg - www.therapyden.com Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and be sure to follow us on all social media platforms @OurView4life
On today's episode, I welcome my guest Bryson Tarbet. Bryson is an elementary school music teacher. Bryson shares his experience of living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), and how he self-advocates for himself by modeling behaviors to his students. To learn more about Bryson and his work, visit his website www.Thatmusicteacher.com and follow him on Instagram and TikTok @Thatmusicteacher Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and be sure to follow us on all social media platforms @OurView4life
On today's episode I welcome my guest Daisy Hilbrands. Daisy is a life coach, scientific researcher, and is diagnosed with dyslexia. Daisy shares her experience of living with dyslexia and the tools she utilizes to navigate the world while living with this diagnosis. Contact Daisy through her website: https://hilbrands.coach Follow OurView for more disability-related content on all social media platforms: @OurView4life Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ourview4life
Who is your favorite music artist? Why is music considered a universal language? How can music be beneficial to those who have disabilities? My guest Jim Gaven and I answer these questions and discuss so much more, on this episode of the OurView Podcast. Jim is the Founder of Key of Awesome Music, whose mission is to "Improve the quality of life through music". Contact Jim by visiting his website: www.keyofawesomemusic.com Follow OurView on all social media platforms: @OurView4Life. If you have a topic you would like for us to discuss on a future episode, e-mail us: OurView4Life@gmail.com
I am joined today by my guest Lauren Rose. Lauren shares her story of living with multiple medical diagnoses and how she is able to find gratitude in every day, and a purpose in her pain. To learn more and to listen to Lauren's podcast visit her website: https://www.ithurtstomom.com Follow us on all social media platforms: @OurView4life
To kick off Women's History Month, I am reposting my conversation with Disability Rights Activist, Judith Heumann. I am reposting this episode, my 100th episode, to honor Judy who passed away on March 4, 2023. We must continue to share her story, and continue the work she began to create a more accessible and inclusive world for those who live with disabilities. This conversation was originally posted on October 30, 2020. We share our experiences of growing up with disabilities in different generations. You can learn more about Judy by visiting her website: https://judithheumann.com Follow OurView on all social media platforms: @OurView4life Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or our YouTube channel
Author Colleen Faul joins me on this episode to discuss her book "God's Precious Gift: A Special Needs Child" that she wrote about her daughter Grace who was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis. Visit Colleen's site: www.GodsPreciousGift.com God's Precious Gift available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736504142/ Follow us on all social media platforms: @OurView4Life
A Conversation About Disabilities: The NFL and Inclusion Did you know that there were American Sign Language interpreters who performed alongside the singers during the pre-game ceremony and halftime show of the NFL's Super Bowl this past Sunday? This week I have a special episode discussing The Super Bowl and their use of American Sign Language interpreters, and the lack of interpreter's on-screen, airtime during the broadcast. I am joined by my guest Kellina Powell. Be sure to follow Kellina @deafqueenboss on Instagram. Also, be sure to follow us on all social media platforms for more disability-related content @OurView4Life
Tony Jackson joins me today. Tony is a voiceover artist who shares his story. We also discuss the importance of sharing the stories of those who live with disabilities. Follow Tony on all social media platforms: @TonyJacksonVO Follow OurView for more disability-related content: @Ourview4life
My guest on today's episode is Fran Garton. Fran is a Pain Reduction Coach, Fibromyalgia Warrior, Author, Speaker and Body-Positive Personal Trainer and I'm passionate about teaching people how to live pain-free and learn to love movement. Connect with Fran on her website: https://frangartoncoaching.com and follow her on Instagram: @frangartonpaincoach Follow OurView for more disability-related content, and if you have any topics to suggest for future podcast episodes DM us on Instagram: @OurView4life
Emily Kranking is a quadruplet who lives with cerebral palsy. She joins me on this episode of the OurView Podcast. We discuss her acting career, her starring role in the Hulu movie "Best Summer Ever", and what she has planned next! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on all social media platforms: @OurView4life. If you or someone you know would be a good guest for an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast, please e-mail us and tell us your story: OurView4life@gmail.com
On Today's episode, I welcome Cory Lee. Cory is a wheelchair travel expert. He is a power wheelchair user and has visited 41 countries and all 7 continents. We discuss the importance of accessible travel, his book ‘Let's Explore with Cor Cor', and his Curb Free Foundation that provides travel grants to disabled travelers. This episode was recorded in the fall of 2022, so you may hear references to things that have since occurred in the past. Follow Cory on Instagram @Curbfreecorylee Visit his blog: www.Curbfreewithcorylee.com Learn more about the Curb Free Foundation: Thecurbfreefoundation.com Follow us on all social media platforms and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @Ourview4life
My guest on today's episode is Dagbjört. We discuss her diagnosis of living with Cortical Visual Impairment, and how music has played an important role in our lives. Follow us on all social media platforms: @OurView4LifE Show Note: During our conversation, you will notice our mention of the upcoming holiday season, this episode was recorded in the late fall season, before the holidays.
On This episode of the podcast, I share some stories of travel experiences that have made the news over the last few months that involved travelers with disabilities. I even share one of my own travel experiences. Follow Maayan on Instagram @maayanziv_ Follow Jennie @Wheelie_good_life Follow Cory @curbfreewithcorylee And follow me on all social media platforms @OurView4Life
Although I took a bit of an extended break over the summer and the beginning of the fall, season 5 of the OurView Podcast kicked off last month! I realized that I never quite gave an update on where I've been. So this episode is where I share what I have been up to the last few months. More new content is yet to come on the OurView Podcast. If you have a topic that you would like for me to discuss, or if you know of someone who I should interview for an upcoming episode, feel free to e-mail me: OurView4Life@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel, so you don't miss any of the new episodes that are to come.
Dr. LJ Johnson joins me on this episode of the OurView Podcast. We discuss the importance of taking care of your mental health while living with a chronic illness. You can follow LJ on instagram @ljs_powerhouse. Subscribe to her Wholistic Endo Expert Podcast here Visit LJ's website here Follow OurView on all social media platforms @OurView4life. Subscribe to the OurView YouTube Channel here
On this episode of the OurView Podcast, I welcome my guest Abigail Brown. Abigail was diagnosed with secondary dystonia, and uses an an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device. We share our favorite songs, and documentaries. Follow Abigail on all social media platforms :@Abigailbrownwrites Be sure to subscribe to the OurView Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and also to the OurView YouTube channel. Follow us on all social media platforms: @OurView4Life
This episode kicks off season 5 of the OurView Podcast. My guest today is Wayne Forrest. Wayne is from New Zealand and he is a transformational speaker with a spinal cord injury. Wayne shares his story and tells us why it is important that we learn how to suck the marrow out of life. Living to our fullest potential. Follow OurView on Instagram: Click Here Subscribe to the OurView YouTube Channel: Click Here Wayne's Kindness and Unity Facebook Group: Click Here Follow Wayne on Instagram: Click Here Subscribe to Wayne's YouTube Channel: Click here To watch Wayne's Ted Talk: Click here
This is the last episode of season 4 of the OurView Podcast. We will be back with brand new episodes in the fall. On this episode, my guest is Marie Dagenais-Lewis and I celebrate Disability Pride Month! We discuss ableism, and how Marie is a Pridefully Disabled Art Activist who uses art and storytelling to dismantle The Ableist Society. Marie is a self-published author of a series of coloring books called Chronically Spooky. Follow Marie on Instagram and TikTok: @r.a.r.e.advoc8 Join Marie on the Clubhouse app throughout the month of July for her Power in Pride conversations. See the full schedule of conversation topics on her Instagram page. Follow OurView on Instagram for more disability related content: @OurView4Life
On This episode of the OurView Podcast, I welcome Mariah Hillis. Mariah shares her experience of living with a disability, her journey of living with a disability, her journey of becoming a teacher, and why representation in fields like education, matter. Follow OurView online for more disability-related content @OurView4Life. To suggest a show topic, or to sponsor future episodes of The OurView Podcast, E-Mail: OurView4life@gmail.com
On This episode of the OurView Podcast, I am joined by my guests Jay Trivedi and Nico Meyering. Like Nico, Jay also lives with Congenital Central hypoventilation syndrome, also known as CCHS. During our conversation today Jay shares his experience of living with CCHS and how it impacts his daily life. Also, he and Nico share the importance of building community, connections, and friendships when one lives with a disability. Follow Jay on Facebook Jay Trivedi Follow OurView online for more disability-related content @OurView4Life. To suggest a show topic, or to sponsor future episodes of The OurView Podcast, E-Mail: OurView4life@gmail.com
On This episode of the OurView Podcast, I am joined by my guest Nico Meyering. Nico lives with Congenital Central hypoventilation syndrome, also known as CCHS. Join our conversation as Nico shares his experience of living with CCHS and how it impacts his daily life. Follow Nico on Instagram & Twitter: @NameStartsWithN Follow OurView online for more disability-related content @OurView4Life. To suggest a show topic, or to sponsor future episodes of The OurView Podcast, E-Mail: OurView4life@gmail.com
Welcome back to the OurView Podcast. My guest on this episode is Dr. Nicole Kumi. Dr. Kumi is a Maternal Health and Wellness Coach. She is the owner of Kumi Training and Development. This conversation is part of our Mental Health Monday series, and we discuss maternal mental health, and more specifically perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. The Butterfly Mama can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Mama-Nicole-Kumi-PhD/dp/B09X1YTZJZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3GG047AHXO7DO&keywords=the+butterfly+mama+nicole+kumi&qid=1653279735&sprefix=%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-1 Postpartum My Language: My True Account of the 4th Trimester can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Postpartum-My-Language-Account-Trimester/dp/1073348709/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3P47MB4MZSCVB&keywords=postpartum+my+language&qid=1653279985&sprefix=postpartum+my+language%2Caps%2C921&sr=8-1 Visit Kumi Training and Development online: https://www.kumitraininganddevelopment.com Follow OurView online for more disability-related content @OurView4Life. To suggest a show topic, or to sponsor future episodes of The OurView Podcast, E-Mail: OurView4life@gmail.com
On this episode, my guest is Ben Duffy, producer and director of 'Take a Look at This Heart' a documentary film about love and sexuality in the disability community. Follow Ben on Instagram: @BenDuffyPresents Watch 'Take a Look at This Heart' on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLtbWAZxeLc Follow us on social media for more disability-related content: @OurView4Life To sponsor an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast, e-mail us: OurView4Life@gmail.com
On this special Mother's Day episode of the OurView Podcast, I welcome my mom Delores. In this conversation that is long overdue, my mom shares her story of raising a child with a disability. Thank you to my mom for being willing to talk about this very personal and sensitive topic. Thank you to our cousin Aneesah for being the guest host on this episode and for so effortlessly guiding the conversation with such love, kindness, and patience. Follow us on social media for more disability-related content @OurView4life. To have your business or event advertised on an upcoming of the OurView Podcast, E-Mail: OurView4Life@gmail.com
On this episode of the OurView Podcast I welcome my guests Alley, Sarah and Katina. Alley and Sarah are Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Katina is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. Our conversation today is all about Autism. Their experiences of participating in Autism on The Seas, and so much more.
On this episode, Gary Martinez joins me to share his story of raising a child with autism, and his program to assit other parents to prioritize self-care. Follow us on social media for more disability related content @OurView4Life To sponsor an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast, e-mail us: OurView4Life@gmail.com
This episode is part of our mental health Monday series. On this episode, I welcome my guest Benny Chester. Benny is non-binary and on this episode of the podcast, they share their experience of the importance of being our authentic selves. Benny and I also discuss their work as a licensed clinical social worker working with clients in the LGBTQ+ community. Follow our page on Instagram for more disability related content @OurView4Life If you would like to sponsor upcoming episodes of the podcast e-mail us: OurView4Life@gmail.com
On this episode, I continue my series of episodes about living with multiple sclerosis. My guest is Dr. Kevin Payne. He shares his love of sky diving, and how we can all live our life, well.
On today's epsidode I welcome my guest Sylvia Longmire. Sylvia is an accessible travel writer, voice over actor, a filmmaker and producer. She also lives with Multiple Sclerosis. Follow Sylvia on Instagram: @Sylvia_Longmire Visit her website: www.spintheglobe.net This episode is sponsored by Msterious Miracles, This episode of the ourview podcast is sponsored by Msterious Miracles, a nonprofit origination in Colorado that provides access to medical services and resources, acquiring personal mobility aids, and home retrofitting to empower the people of Colorado who are living with Multiple Sclerosis to thrive in their new normal. To access these services, find out more about Msterious Miracles, or to donate to the nonprofit, visit their website www.msteriousmiracles.org their Facebook page: Facebook.com/msadultprom or e-mail: Team@Msteriousmiracles.org To sponsor an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast e-mail: OurView4life@gmail.com
On this episode I welcome my guest Shawn Greenwood. Shawn shares her story of living with multiple sclerosis, and why she created Level 3 Business Advisors, a company that helps small businesses embrace and create an accessible work culture through education. Visit Level 3 Business Advisors online: https://www.level3businessadvisors.com Follow Shawn on Instagram: @Level_3_business_advisors Follow OurView for more disability related content @OurView4Life. This episode is sponsored by Msterious Miracles, This episode of the ourview podcast is sponsored by Msterious Miracles, a nonprofit origination in Colorado that provides access to medical services and resources, acquiring personal mobility aids, and home retrofitting to empower the people of Colorado who are living with Multiple Sclerosis to thrive in their new normal. To access these services, find out more about Msterious Miracles, or to donate to the nonprofit, visit their website www.msteriousmiracles.org their Facebook page: Facebook.com/msadultprom or e-mail: Team@Msteriousmiracles.org To sponsor an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast e-mail: OurView4life@gmail.com
Marissa Poppens joins me on this episode to share her journey of living with Multiple Sclerosis, and how a the nonprofit she founded, Msterious Miracles is assisting residents of Colorado who are living with Multiple Sclerosis. Follow us on Instagram for more disability related content: @OurView4Life This episode is sponsored by Msterious Miracles, This episode of the ourview podcast is sponsored by Msterious Miracles, a nonprofit origination in Colorado that provides access to medical services and resources, acquiring personal mobility aids, and home retrofitting to empower the people of Colorado who are living with Multiple Sclerosis to thrive in their new normal. To access these services, find out more about Msterious Miracles, or to donate to the nonprofit, visit their website www.msteriousmiracles.org their facebook page: Facebook.com/msadultprom or e-mail: Team@Msteriousmiracles.org
Jennifer Price is my guest on this episode of the OurView Podcast. Jennifer is the CEO and Founder of the Disability Media Network, a streaming app that has content featuring or created by people with disabilities. For more information about the Disability Media network visit: https://www.dimenetworktv.com Follow OurView on Instagram: @OurView4Life Do you want to sponsor the OurView Podcast e-mail us: OurView4Life@gmail.com
My guests on this episode are Chandler and Jill White. We discuss a recap of our recent Disney trips what it's like to travel while disabled. See the world from OurView by following us on Instagram @OurView4lLife Do you have a story you would like to share of living with a disability? E-mail us: OurView4Life@gmail.com
On this episode of the OurView Podcast, I welcome my guest Max Szadek. Max is the founder of a national 501c3 nonprofit called DiVabetic. DiVabetic was inspired by Max's longtime employer and friend the late R&B singer, Luther Vandross. The V in the nonprofit's name is a tribute to Vandross. During our conversation, Max and I discuss diabetes and our mutual love of the great Patti LaBelle. Follow Max and DiVabetic on Instagram: @MaxSzadek and @ Official_DiVabetic Visit the DiVabetic website: www.divabetic.org Follow OurView on all social media platforms: @OurView4life To advertise on the OurView Podcast, E-mail: OurView4Life@gmail.com
We are back! Kicking off season 4 today with my guest Jere Chang. Jere is an educator in the state of Georgia. You may be familiar with her very popular page MsChangGifted on tiktok. Did you know that Jere lives with Spina Bifida. During our conversation, we talk about our journeys of living with Spina Bifida, and why we agree that it's okay to be different. Let's get into the conversation Follow Jere on Instagram & TikTok: @MsChangGifted Follow Art on Instagram & TikTok: @OurView4life
On this episode, I'm kicking off season 4! This is a very brief episode to provide an overview of what you can expect on the upcoming season of the OurView Podcast. As always, our conversations will educate, raise awareness, and change the tone of conversation about disabilities. New full episodes will begin in February 2022. In the meantime, you can catch up on all previous episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also watch video versions of each episode on our YouTube Channel, be sure to subscribe OurView4Life. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @OurView4Life
Catarina Rivera joins me on this episode of the OurView Podcast to discuss DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). We also discuss how accessibility can be beneficial to all, not just those who have disabilities. Visit Catarina's website: www.Catarinarivera.com Follow Catarina on Instagram @BlindishLatina Follow OurView for more disability related content on all social media platforms @OurView4Life
This episode is an Alegoria Takeover! Our hosts for this episode are Alina Grenier, Dr. Michelle Fynan and Nathan Todd. The guest hosts play Alegoria. Alegoria is a board game co-created by Alina that "asks open-ended questions that inspire you to open your heart and mind with curiosity, respect, and empathy." Follow our guest hosts on Instagram Alina: @Alegoriagame Dr. Michelle Fynan: @drfynan Nathan: @therealnathantodd Follow us for more disability related content @OurView4life
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