The Different Ability® Podcast

Send us a textIt was a breath of fresh air talking with Tess on this episode! She shares her journey with growing up with Hong Kong, attending a boarding school in London along with her wellness health journey. She is a wealth of knowledge and it's so great learning a bit of what she teaches! This is not your normal "fad diet" talk, nope! She beleives our health is way more than a diet! Listen in and share with others.Tess's BioTess Cheng is a certified health and wellness coach with over 13 years of experience, dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting success through sustainable wellness practices. Having navigated her own journey with hypoglycemia and a family history of diabetes, Tess advocates for holistic lifestyle changes that foster both personal and professional growth. With a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from NYU, she integrates practical strategies focused on mindset, self-care, disease prevention, and longevity. Tess believes that prioritizing wellness not only enhances daily health but also paves the way for long-term vitality and success in all areas of life.Connect with TessWebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookHer Free Wellness Tracker - get it HERE!I talk at the end of the episode about soaking my feet in magnesium. Below is the link for you to get it from Amazon and try it yourself! It's a huge game changer!Magnesium Link HEREStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textThis is a Re-Release Episode with my friend Dustin. I definately need to have him back on! Dustin was diagnosed with CP, Cerebral Palsy, at the age of one and he shares some of his story on today's episode. "People are people no matter what ability" is one of the many amazing things Dustin said on today's podcast episode.Listen in, Dustin's story is amazing!Check out the blog post to read more about Dustin here!Connect with Dustin!InstagramStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textSometimes I just have these crazy ideas I have to run with... let's be real, I have crazy ideas daily, but this one is extra speical! I decided to write a bonus chapter to the book that will NOT be published in the book. Listen in and find out why.If you'd like to join the email list for when the book is launched and the bonus chapter is ready to send out, please join HERE. It's free and once the book it's published, you will recieve the email with the bonus chapter! If you sign up to get the bonus chapter after the book is launched, it will be sent to you right away! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textBrittany is back! I'm so happy to have her back on the podast, she's such a delight. In this episode we talk so much more about motivation in all aspects of life! Be sure to listen in and share with others!Listen to Brittany's First Episode HERE! It's episode 209. Brittany's BioBrittany has spoken for the Growth Credo team, Ladies of All Nations South Africa, Life Streams International Church, Rock Mining Components, and the Insure Group. She has been interviewed on local South African shows like The Red Corner Show and Tina Talks, and for the marketing company Creative Space. Brittany has also been interviewed on radio stations Radio Pulpit and CCFM. She was the August 2024 cover woman for Joy Magazine and Karoo Sisters online magazine. She has appeared on The Different Way of Seeing podcast and The Qotivated podcast and has been featured in PPMC South Africa. She has also spoken for the Subrena Love Foundation.Connect with BrittanyLinkedInWebsiteFacebookInstagramBrittany mentioned in the episode one of her favorite speakers, Nick V, and his documentary. I believe as of right now you can find it on AppleTV+, Hulu or on his YouTube Channel. Here's his YouTube Link.Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with a passionate homeschool mom who carved her own path, both in how she educated her children and how she's pursuing her dream of publishing a book. Over 15 years after writing her manuscript, she's finally bringing her words to life! We talk about her homeschooling journey with her kids, how her kids all learn differently, and why it's never too late to chase your dreams. If you even put a dream on the shelf, this one's for you!Mindy's BioMelinda Meyer is a mom of five thriving adult children with families of their own, a homeschool veteran of 26 years, and a trusted voice for faith-filled mothers. As a speaker author, and ministry leader, she equips moms to partner with God and raise children who know His voice and follow His ways.Connect with MindyFacebook Group - Kingdon Joy At Home: Faith & Family CommunityInstagramStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textIn this episode Jill shares so much about her amazing journey! I learn she's dyslexic, had no idea, and she talks about her jouney of being a mom and learning her child is autistic. We also dive into time management and no it's not the boring time managament! She breaks it down and makes it fun to talk about! Listen in and share with everyone. Also check the links below - she shares a lot of resources for you to have for free! Jill's BioJill Wright is an author, podcaster, and speaker who helps busy professionals, parents, and students find balance, reduce burnout, and create the lives they desire through holistic time management. As a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator, Jill shares her expertise through engaging talks and workshops. Her work empowers individuals to integrate self-care, create systems for personal and professional success, and reclaim their energy for a more intentional life.Jill is also the author of Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise, a page-a-day style inspirational guidebook, and the creator of the Time Magic Planner, a revolutionary tool for holistic weekly planning that blends productivity with rest, focusing on creating a life that aligns with your values and vision. Through her podcast “Grow Like a Mother”, Jill inspires listeners to thrive in both their personal and professional lives by embracing balance and intentional living.Connect with JillWebsiteInstagram - Grow Like A MotherInstagram - Life Time Management FacebookLinkedInResourcesTransform Your Time QuizGrab her Book Here!Grab her Planner Here!Podcast - Grow Like a MotherStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textI'm getting closer to getting this book launched! This episode I share about the moment I got my round 3 edits back and my reaction to seeing all the red marks! However it wasn't what I expected!Here's the TikTok video I mentioned in the episode. Watch Here.Join the insiders email list here! You'll get behind the scenes, book launch dates, updates, discount codes and so much more before anyone else!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textIn this episode Amy really pushed me out of my comfort zone and talked about topics I'm not used to talking about publicly! I'm so grateful for her and what she's doing because we ALL need to be talking about this and encouraging the youth to be comfortable talking about it too! Amy is an advocate and teaches parents how to have sexuality and relationship conversions with their children! Amy's BioA sexual health educator for over 27 years, Amy combined her expertise in adult education and sexual health and started Birds & Bees & Kids in 2006. Through her classes, books, and online solutions center she has helped thousands of parents learn how to talk with their kids about sexuality and relationships. With a certificate in neurodiversity and sexuality, she offers specialized programs designed to support parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children.Connect with AmyFacebookInstagramYouTubeWebsiteGet birds and bees talk tips specifically designed for neurodivergent kiddos! Sign up HERE.Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textI had such a great time talking with my guest, April, on this episode! She brings such a wonderful persepctive of hearing loss in your early 20s. She is honest and open while sharing her story and I know you'll learn a lot about hearing loss through listening to hear story! April's BioApril is the founder of Hard to Hear It, a platform dedicated to helping people navigate the challenges of hearing loss with confidence and a positive mindset. Through her website, social media, she shares personal stories, resources, and advocacy to support others on their journey. With a passion for accessibility and community, April empowers individuals to embrace their hearing loss and hearing aids.Connect with AprilWebsiteInstagramYoutubeThis episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textI received an email from my friend Lyndsey this week and saw she is running a new challenge in May 2025. I quickly emailed her back and wanted to know more and thought, why not make it a bonus podcast episode so you can hear about it too and join if you'd like! If you are listening to this after May 2025, no worries, below I have all of her informaiton, she will be doing this again and has much more to offer as well! So be sure to go follow and connect with her!Design the Life You Love Challenge | May 2025If you're tired of feeling like you're just going through the motions—checking the boxes, doing all the “right” things, but still feeling unfulfilled this challenge is for you!You're not broken, your soul is just craving something deeper.✨ Purpose. Clarity. Peace.Join my 30-Day Design The Life You Love Challenge + Blueprint Planner  and break free from autopilot and reconnect with the version of you who feels alive, lit up, and aligned.It's time to stop settling and start designing a life that actually feels like home.Join HERE!Lyndsey's BioLife design coach, host of “Design The Life You Love with Lynz” Podcast, interior designer proud mom of 3 beautiful babes! Lynz helps women turn their struggles into strength to design lives they love. She empowers clients to break generational cycles, heal from within, and alchemize their pain into purpose. Lynz's programs provide tools to rewrite old narratives, embrace authenticity, and create a legacy of joy and abundance.Connect with LyndseyWebsite - Design the Life You Love with LynzWebsite - An Eye For It Consulting and DesignFacebook - Design The Life You Love with LynzFacebook - An Eye For It Consulting and DesignFacebook - Lyndsey KampenInstagramStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textThe day is finally here, I'm ready to announce the title of my first book! AHHHH it's been a long time coming and I'm so excited to share it with you!If you'd like to join my insiders email list all things about the book and be the first to know everything, it's free, please join it HERE!Thank you for your love and support! I do have this full episode over on my YouTube channel as well, check it out HERE!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textTeresa is an amazing story teller and I'm so grateful to have learned so much from her all about hearing loss! It's a must listen!Teresa's BioTeresa Barnes Paulus, RN, is an advocate for hearing awareness. With her personal experience of hearing loss since birth, Teresa has become the go-to expert for organizations looking to tap into a trillion-dollar market by enhancing any organization's social responsibility and culture.After a potentially life-threatening accident for not hearing a warning shout. She saw a need in society as a former Emergency Department RN Manager. Teresa realized the critical lack of accommodations for the hard of hearing in workplaces. She pioneered the federally registered Hearing Hero Friendly Symbol, a tool that boosts safety and awareness while increasing business opportunities and customer satisfaction through specialized training and certification. Based on the Olmec Culture 2500 BC standards where they believed people with hearing loss needed a special way to communicate and wore a jade Olmec symbol to bring visibility to hearing loss. Featured on ESPN BizShow and Good Morning America in San Diego. She drives change with consultancy, keynotes, online courses, and a new book called Be A Hearing Hero to alert others that by 2050, 2.5 billion will have hearing loss unless we change our environments and hearing loss knowledge. Teresa empowers others alongside her service dog, Stella, encouraging everyone to become Hearing Heroes in today's diverse world. For future acceptance and understanding, so no more discrimination against hearing loss, but better inclusion. Hearing Hero Friendly Spaces can allow those with hearing loss to hear others, potentially prevent hearing loss for babies in utero, and provide space for others that need, say, a quieter place to dine that have PTSD, anxiety disorder, autism, or want to save their hearing.Help prevent this health and social issue and reduce stigma, too with with understanding.Connect with TeresaWebsiteLinkedInInstagramDecibel X App - Apple StoreDecibel X App - Google PlayEmail Teresa: info@beahearinghero.comThis episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textWe are getting there my friends! Editing a book is no joke and I'm finally moving into round three of editing! This episode is an update of my book writing / editing process and what's to come! This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textBrittany and I have been trying to get our schedules lined up to this this podcast episode for far too long! I'm so glad we made it happen and I can't wait to have her back on soon! She's my new South African friend and oh does she have an amazing story! Listen in and share with everyone you know!Brittany's BioBrittany has spoken for the Growth Credo team, Ladies of All Nations South Africa, Life Streams International Church, Rock Mining Components, and the Insure Group. She has been interviewed on local South African shows like The Red Corner Show and Tina Talks, and for the marketing company Creative Space. Brittany has also been interviewed on radio stations Radio Pulpit and CCFM. She was the August 2024 cover woman for Joy Magazine and Karoo Sisters online magazine. She has appeared on The Different Way of Seeing podcast and The Qotivated podcast and has been featured in PPMC South Africa. She has also spoken for the Subrena Love Foundation.Connect with BrittanyLinkedInWebsiteFacebookInstagramThis episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textThis episode is one of my highest listened to episodes! It was released in 2021, so let's re-release it for many more people to listen to it! This is a great topic to learn about in the time we are living in now. Shylla Webb is absolutely incredible! This interview was so amazing and informative! Shylla does such a great job at calming people down, especially me! In this episode she teaches us a few steps on how to stay centered and why it's so important for us all!Connect with Shylla:Website | Inner MatterFacebookCheck out the blog post as well!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textOh my goodness, this episode was SO fun! Rebeka and I met when I was a Keynote speaker last year (2024) in Reno, NV. We became fast friends! Rebeka's story and the work she does is not only inspirational, it's needed now more than ever! Listen in, share with everyone you know that is ready to advocate and learn to advocate for themselves, their kids and everyone around them! Rebeka's BioRebeka Acosta is Nevada's first Board Certified Patient Advocate and the Founder of A+J Patient Advocacy. After a 15-year career in healthcare business, she welcomed two children with complex medical conditions to her family. Those years pushed Rebeka to create a place where support and information would be readily available for families in need.Rebeka is published in medical journals, has presented at national and state conferences, and was recognized as Pediatric Advocate of the Year at the 2023 Healthcare Advocate Summit. When not advocating, Rebeka enjoys curating a large house plant collection and floating in the pool. She lives in Las Vegas with her husband and two teens.Connect with RebekaWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInEmail: rebeka@heart4advocacy.orgThis episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textThis is a re-realease episode! Confidence is key but you don't just wake up one day full of confidence. It takes practice building self confidence. It's pretty simple but it is not easy, it takes time! In my opinion building confidence is an ongoing practice that we will need to do the rest of our life!How are you going to practice confidence in your daily life? It's so important and necessary to stay positive and build self confidence every day! I believe in you!We all have Different Abilities, how are you going you going to use your Different Ability to change the world for the better?Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textA look at how editing my first book is going! Let's say, it's not easy... but it's worth it! Listen in and hear some of what my round 2 editor has to say about the book!This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textThe conversation I had with Carol on this episode was nothing short of amazing! We dove into her being an amazing mom to her two incredible girls, supporting them in all that they loved! She's an amazing advocate for her daughters and she talks about her daughter that was diagnoised with dyslexia. Weirdly her story with her daughter resembles my dyslexia story very closely! She dreamt of being an author, fought cancer and kicked it in the pants and then shared her story through her writing! She is now an Author and published many books and more to come! This episode is packed full of incredible stories and Carol is a joy to listen to! Tune in and share this episode with everyone you know! Oh and don't forget to go buy her books - links below! Carol's BioA retired 20-year stay-at-home mom, turned empty nester, turned breast cancer survivor, and now a genre-hopping author, Carol Wyllie is the bestselling creator behind a beloved children's book series and two nonfiction works on breast cancer. With a soon-to-be-released young adult fiction novel, she has achieved the lifelong dream of becoming a full-time author, sharing stories that inspire, entertain, and empower readers across all ages.Connect with CarolAuthor PageWebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokLinks to Carols BooksChemo Pissed Me Off: Buy HereBoobs Are Overrated: Buy HereChildrens Book SeriesMad Dog and Alizard: Buy HereMad Dog and Zat Cat: Buy HereMad Dog and Pup Pub: Buy Here This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textI had the pleasure of meeting Max in real life at a conference I spoke at in late 2024. He is a vibrant, warm human and is so welcoming! Max is making big changes in his life and I'm so proud of him! He shares some of his story with us today on this episode and is standing up and advocating for himself! Listen in and share with all that you know!Max's BioMax Lowe is from Las Vegas,NV and serves on the NGCDD as Vice Chair and on the Nevada Commission for Services for Person's with Disabilities. He is going to start the CASA Volunteer program. His dream job is to work for Adult Protective Services and work towards become the Administrative of Aging and Disability Services Division with the State of Nevada. He has 3 college degrees: 2 BAs in history and psychology and a Masters of Social Work.  On his free time, he is a member of his church choir and dance group with Northwest Community Church. Other goals he has is to take online figure skating lessons to compete and to join a precision rollerskating team. In the future, hecwould like to compete in adult figure skating (ice skating) as he was a competitive figure skater in his youth.Connect with MaxLinkedInThis episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textThis conversation with Heather couldn't have come at a better time! This episode was recoreded early January 2025 and I'm so happy we had this conversation before everything in the US happened in later January 2025. This is not a time to stop fighting for our rights, fighting for DEI and all of our friends, family and neighbors around the country and the world! Thank you Heather for what you do in the disability world to help people get meaningful jobs in our workforce and throughout our communities! Colorado is doing a dang good job and we all can learn from them!Heather's BioHeather Hagen (she/her) proudly serves as the Assistant Director of Employment Services at Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) in Colorado. Like many colleagues, Heather fell into the world of supported employment in 2010 by chance and found a passion for helping people pursue their career goals. Heather has had the privilege of experiencing employment services evolve significantly over the past 10+ years and is enthusiastic about Colorado's commitment to Employment First! In her work, Heather is especially passionate about developing highly competent Employment Support Professionals who approach their work with a historical understanding of disability services and a passion to cause “good trouble” in pursuit of equity and true inclusion for everyone. A person with invisible disabilities, Heather is a recipient of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) Wendy M. Wood Emerging Leader award and DDRC's Charlie Allinson award. Heather seeks to move the needle in the day-to-day work that we do with career seekers, and to ask for big change in state and national policies.Heather enjoys life in the Colorado mountains with her husband, son and two dogs. In her free time, you can find Heather hiking, baking, cross stitching and planning fun vacations with her family!Connect with Heather:LinkedInThis episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textThis is a RE-RELEASE episode of my big annoucment I shared in 2024! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textIt's the 200th episode of the Different Ability® Podcast! It's not only the 200th podcast episode, it's also the 200th episode on my YouTube channel for my motivation moment videos! I for sure did NOT plan that, I actually realized it when i was recording this episode!If you'd like to watch this episode on YouTube, you can do that here! Please subscribe, like, follow any of the places you like to listen or watch. Thank you so much for listening and being a huge supporter of this podcast and even more important the Different Ability® Mission!This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textShannon shares her story learning she would need hearing aids at the age of 22 after struggling to hear for years. She shares her story of how she felt when she found out and dives into being a mother to two young children, all while having hearing loss. Her story is unique and she's sharing it to break down the stigma around hearing loss!Shannon's BioShannon B. is a working mom of 2 toddlers. She is hard of hearing and wears hearing aids in both ears. Shannon is passionate about sharing her unique motherhood journey to help break down the stigma regarding hearing loss.Connect with ShannonInstagram This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textTraci is such a great guest and shares her incredible story! She is open and vaunerable when sharing her story. You don't want to miss this episode! Share with your friends and family! This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textHappy New Year & Happy 2025!In 2024 I gave myself one new goal and I only focused on that new thing, not the million things I normally am doing... and it worked! Listen in and hear all about the goal I gave meyself and how I accomplished it! And I didn't do it alone! This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textWhile writing my book I really wanted to know who the doctor was who diagnoised me... we are almost full circle! I not only got his name, I have my diagnosis paperwork! I hope to be able to connect with the doctor soon!This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textThere's many reason why I'm writing my book, but on this episode I'm sharing the main reason.I do have this episode on my youtube chanel as well. There are a few spot in the episode where I'm sharing pictures, if you'd like to see those, please check out the video on youtube here! This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textLiving a somewhat "normal" life in South Africa for 21 years, Lois found herself facing a major life change at the age of 21. She was told she would be fully blind for the rest of her life. Lois shares her story on today episode and she's remarkable! Not only does she have a positive outlook in life but she also has made it her lifes mission to help others with disabilities and inspire others! Listen in, share with everyone you know and enjoy!Lois's BioLois Strachan is a disability coach who guides people with disabilities to achieve their dreams and goals. She works globally supporting people with a range of different abilities. Lois is also the host of the A Different Way of Seeing podcast, where she chats to people about their lives, work and the accommodations they make to enable them to do things.Lois is the author of 6 books, including her bestselling memoir A Different Way of Seeing: A Blind Woman's Journey of Living an"Ordinary" Life in an Extraordinary Way, and Paws for Thought, the life story of her previous guide dog, Fiji. She lives in Cape Town, South Africa, is married and lives with a household of gorgeous dogs including her new guide, Normandy.Connect with LoisWebsiteFacebookLinkedInCheck out her Podcast Here!This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textThis epsiode Katie dives into teaching safety, boundaries and saying no for people and children with disabilties. This is such an important topic we need to talk about, teach our children and continue to learn for ourselves! Tune in and share this with everyone you know! Katie's BioKatie Thune, MA Ed. is an educator, author, and advocate for people with disabilities. She was a Special Education and Health teacher in St. Paul, Minnesota for 12 years and has extensive experience in curriculum writing on relationships and sexuality education.Connect with KatieWebsiteEmail Her: info@madhatterwellness.comOrder her book here!This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textDana and I had a wonderful conversation in this episode! Her story is inspiring, and she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to thinking about your health in a not so western medicine way. She shares how her disability is her gift and how she proved that she could do what she put her mind to! She is also an author and shares more of her journey in her book called Fingered. The link is below for you to go get yourself a copy and check it out!Dana's BioDr. Stubbs discovered chiropractic not through family tradition, but through her personal experience with disability. Born with Amniotic Band Syndrome causing hand deformities and a club foot, she underwent multiple surgeries as a child. Despite medical interventions, she continued to experience pain and limited mobility. Initially considering pharmacy as a career, Dr. Stubbs realized that health doesn't come in a pill. Her first adjustment in chiropractic school was transformative, saving her from additional surgeries and opening her eyes to alternative care. This experience solidified her decision to become a chiropractor, driven by the belief that maintaining health is easier than recovering from illness. Dr. Stubbs now dedicates herself to helping others through chiropractic care.Conncet with DanaWebsiteInstagramGet her Book Here!This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textWendy is such a breath of fresh air and we had such a great time talking on this episode! She brings a weath of education knoweledge from her 40+ years in the education world. She not only retired from the education world, but she has created a wonderful business in service of people with Autisum, she's written many books and even started a church community that accpects all people, just the way they are! She's an inspiration and a overall beautiful person!Wendy's BioWendela Whitcomb Marsh has three adult children, two of whom are transgender and autistic. Her late husband of 27 years was also autistic. Dr. Wendy holds a religious studies doctorate in pastoral counseling with specialization in autism. Since retiring from a 40 year career in special education and educational psychology, she moved from California to Oregon with her three children. Now she writes books about autism, has a nationwide group practice providing adult autism assessment and services, and has an online church, The SWAN Church: Scripture & Worship for All Neurotypes, to provide spiritual support for people who have felt marginalized, including those who are neurodivergent and/or on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.Connect with WendyRead about her books at https://WendelaWhitcombMarsh.comLearn about her practice at https://AdultAutismAssessment.comFind her church at https://theSWANchurch.orgThis episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textI had so much fun talking with Sasha on this episode! We discussed growing up struggling in school and being diagnoised with dyslexia in elementary school. It was so much fun talking to someone that has been through what I have been through, of course not exactly the same, but similar! Sasha has proven to herself and the world and dyslexia hasn't held her back! Listen in and share with everyone you know!Sasha's BioSasha is a dynamic children's author from the Washington, D.C. area, where she lives with her supportive husband and two joyful children.Her stories, rich with themes of diverse family dynamics, are inspired by her own experiences of adoption and overcoming personal challenges, including dyslexia. With a philosophy that life should be filled with joy, Sasha's narratives encourage young readers to embrace change and pursue happiness. At the heart of Sasha's work is her belief in the power of stories to inspire and uplift, making her books a source of hope and excitement for the future.Connect with SashaWebsite: www.sashasaidman.comFacebookInstagramTiktokThank you to our partners this week:Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textOhhh this episode is so good! Sarah was an amazing guest sharing her story and sharing all about her being a driving instructor for students with disabilties along with being a counsellor and life coach! She talks about how she totally changed her life in her early 40s and she's just down right inspiring! I also learn a lot more about Australia! Listen in and share this episode with others in your life!  Sarah's BioSarah Bruce is a woman in her 50s, born and raised in Melbourne, Australia who has lived a life with many different roles over her adult life. From an insurance clerk at the ripe old age of 18, to various other roles, including a stay at home Mum through to running two successful businesses, Sarah has worn many badges over the decades. It was when she hit her early 40s and ended an unhappy marriage, then lost her home, lost her job, she shit herself! How was she going to create a bright and happy future for her two daughters who were only 8 and 11 at the time. With hard work, further study and diligence to change her life, she eventually started her first business back in 2014 as a driving instructor, which made her one of the most successful trainers in her region, supporting clients with intellectual and physical disabilities, until Covid struck. She then had to pivot and rather than sit at home and eat chocolate and watch Netflix, she gained further studies to become a counsellor and then a year later, completed her life coach certification, in which she found her calling. Sarah is a Reinvention Life Coach, who loves supporting women 40+ who have reached the stage in their life where they don't just need change; they want it!By working together, Sarah supports women to find their courage, freedom and strength to create goals, which helps them transform the way they think, feel and act, so they WILL feel seen, heard and valued in all aspects of their life.Connect with SarahWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInThank you to our partners this week:Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textOn this episode I share more about my Great Aunt Lynn, someone who I looked up to for many years and still do. I write a lot about her in my book, that will be available in 2025, and I wanted to share a bit more about her that I didn't share about in the book. Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textWe had an amazing conversation on today episode! Kylee has so many mic drop moments in this episode she is just incredible! From her time being a teacher, in the classroom, to working in school leadership and what shes doing now, she brings so much knowledge, kindess and compassion for kids with disabilities, it was beautiful being a part of this conversation with her! Listen in and share with everyone you know!Kylee's BioKylee Leota is the founder of Elements 4 Success - a global organisation deliveringtransformational experiences to individuals, teams, and businesses. Earl Nightingale defines success as “the progressive realisation of a worthy goal or ideal”. Kylee wishes to empower people of all ages so that they can develop the confidence, skills, and tools they require to live a life of their design and purpose. She believes that you have the knowledge within yourself to create success andgives you the right tools in your toolbox to help you make these goals and ideals, reality!As a life long learner and educator I have taught all ages and stage and sectors of schooling including guest lecturing at tertiary level. I consult to and work collaboratively with, Psychiatrists, and Psychologists to create sustainable behaviour change in my coaching roles. I'm here to accompany you on this journey, providing support, inspiration, and guidance as you strive towards your most meaningful goals. Join me on this transformative journey together, celebrating every step forward as a testament to our shared commitment to personal and professional excellence.Connect with KyleeFacebookInstagramLinkedInThank you to our partners this week:Flodesk! You can get 50% off your first year when signing up with the code: KATEY1https://kateyfortun.com/flodeskSign Up Here and get 50% off your first year!Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textLife can be so unfair and so short... we are very lucky and had gaurdian angels watching over us for sure! Listen in to hear the story of how thankfully listened to my husbands gut and didn't do something that turned out very tragic. If you'd like to watch this episode on video you can check it out on my youtube chanel here!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textOh, this episode makes me smile when listening to it! Adriana and I are like sisters from another mister for sure! She's like the very long distant friend I didn't know I needed! We have so much fun chatting and learning all about Adriana, her life in Italy and her life growing up in Australia! She is so fun, funny and wonderful to listen to... You don't want to miss this episode! Message from AdrianaHi guys! My name is Adriana, a qualified teacher from Down Under. Over the last 10 years I've worked with a range of diverse individuals. From students with learning disorders and trauma, to English as a Second Language, you name it - I've taught them! In 2022, I moved to the other side of the world - Italy. Since then, I have been teaching English at an International School and created a podcast spoken in 100% slow English to use as a resource in your language development. So if you're a fan of Education, Languages or my beautiful country of Australia - let's connect!Connect with Adriana Her Podcast English with an AussieHer Podcast on SpotifyYoutubeTikTokThank you to our partners this week:Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textEmily so kindly shares the years of her difficult medical health journey but puts such a positive spin on the many hurdles she has had to jump over. She shares about her love of horses and competing in her younger years, to being diagnosed with many different health conditions. She is a warrior and does not give up! She owns different businesses and helps non-profits and is building a legacy of her own!  Listen in to her incredible story and share with others!Connect with EmilyWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInPodcastThank you to our partner this week:Flodesk! You can get 50% off your first year when signing up with the code: KATEY1https://kateyfortun.com/flodeskSign Up Here and get 50% off your first year!Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textThis episode I'm sharing a bit of my book writing journey and how it's going having dyslexia and writing a book... it's not easy, but it's worth it!Join my behind the scenes book email list! If you already get my emails, this is a different list speifically about the book. Join HERE! Or joing directly here!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textPatrick Richard Garcia shares his story of growing up as a child with LD, in Canada. He moved around a lot throughout his younger years. He shares his struggles, his wins, what he has learned through the years and the teachers that impacted him greatly. Going from a struggling child with LD to now an Author, Speaker and Coach, it's for sure an inspiring story! Listen in and share this episode.Patrick's Bio:Patrick Richard Garcia is a 1x international best selling author, professional executive coach, learning disability champion, and owner of Hustle Revival Enterprises. He helps entrepreneurs and executives to revive their hustle instincts through result-producing and intensive self-development activities simultaneously by aiming to accomplish life and business together.He is also an inspirational speaker, starting his first on-stage appearance on June 2017 at Speaker Slam: So You Think You Can Speak? Thereon, he started his journey in further developing his craft in storytelling and competing in competitions on and offline sharing his powerful story regarding his learning disability and the adversity involved to be presently where he is today.Patrick has been recognized by Your Success Magazine for his extraordinary commitment to the business, entrepreneurship, and personal development space.He currently resides in Toronto, ON, Canada.Video of Patrick sharing his 5 minute story: YouTube Link HereConnect with Patrick:FacebookThank you to our partner this week:Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textKari Berridge is an amazing guest with an incredible story! She vulnerability shares her story and all of the amazing things she's doing with her life now. This episode has so much wonderful information and stories, you don't want to miss it!Kari's Bio:Kari Berridge, a resilient and triumphant individual, is a devoted mother, proud grandmother, accomplished fitness coach, successful business owner, and inspiring author. In her powerful book, "Cut the Anchor," Kari shares her courageous journey of confronting limiting self-beliefs, battling Anorexia, and depression, surviving sexual assault, enduring toxic relationships, and facing multiple challenges while living with neurodiversitys like Tourette syndrome ADHD, and OCD. Her unwavering spirit led her through heartache to transformation, breaking free from self-doubt's grip. Kari, a speaker, fearlessly discusses her neurodiversity, providing hope to those facing similar challenges. Her message resonates with those who've walked a similar path, illustrating the possibility of rising above adversity. Kari Berridge's enduring story serves as a testament to the unconquerable nature of the human spirit, and her advocacy for neurodiversity inspires and empowers others on their journeys.Connect with Kari:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutubeThank you to our partner this week:Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textBack on epsidoe 176 it was the beginning of Season 5 and I was out in Reno, NV Keynote speaking at a conference. I recorded that episode before the conference so this episode is a recap of how it actually went! In short, it was AMAZING and I'm so honored and grateful for the amazing opportunity! Thank you to Nevada Governer's Council on Developmental Disabilities!!In the episode I mentioned a gentalmen that does magic and also just so happens be autistic! His name is Cody Clark and you can find him at https://www.codyclarkmagic.com/. Thank you to our partner this week:Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a Text Message.Oh my gosh, this episode got real... really fast! Sarah has an amazing soul and you're going to love her just as much as I do! She shared about her childhood growing up as a younger sister to her older brother that was Autistic and then we dove into what she's doing now! She's a spiritual healer and we talked about astrology! She pine pointed my sign and she shared very eye opening things with me that honestly blew my mind! Enjoy this episode!Oh and go check out her website below so you can work with her like I will be!Sarah's Bio:Sarah is a Healer who combines Astrology with different Healing modalities to help people reconnect to their soul's innate gifts, activate their inner power and transform through major life transitions. She offers 1:1 sessions and containers, group workshops and wellness parties. Sessions are offered in English, French and Spanish.Connect with Sarah:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTiktokThank you to our partner this week:Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Flodesk! You can get 50% off your first year when signing up with the code: KATEY1https://kateyfortun.com/flodeskSign Up Here and get 50% off your first year!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a Text Message.Rebecca is such a wonderful guest! I had so much fun learning from her and hearing part of her story! She's doing incredable things and it's so inspring to learn how she sees the world and learning more about her Different Abilities! You don't want to miss this episode, that's for sure! Rebecca's Bio:Rebecca Finch Vitsmun is an autistic night-blind author with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Rebecca is a humanist, embracing people of all religious and cultural backgrounds, who is known for coming out as an atheist on CNN after a tornado destroyed her home in 2013. As a member of the Nones, also known as the not religiously affiliated, Rebecca has been at the forefront of a cultural shift that has led this group to emerge as the largest identified religious group in America. She has a degree in Arts and Humanities from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and lives in Tacoma, WA with her spouse and five kids.Connect with Rebecca:InstagramFacebookWebsite Thank you to our partner this week:Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a Text Message.I have been working on one new thing this year and I'm announcing what it is in today's episode! It's something that is very personal but has been a huge goal of mine for a long time. I have talked myself out of it for years, but this year was the year I was going to make this goal reality! Please tune in to hear the big news and I can't wait to talk more about it as I finish it up!!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a Text Message.SEASON 5 is here! I can't believe this podcast has been alive for 4 years! Thank you to everyone that has been listening and supporting along the way! Welcome to anyone that is new and this is your first episode!I appreciate each and every one of you!Also, when this epsiode goes out, I'm out in Reno, NV Keynoting a really awesome conference! Thank you to our partner this week:Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a Text Message.This is the best interview for our last episode of season 4! Wendy shares her incredible journy of becoming a monther at 23 and when she gave birth to her son, she found out 3 hours after the birth that he has Down Syndrome. It turned her world upside down in that moment, but she made him promises in the hospital that day and she has continued to keep those promises throughout his wonderful life! She's a mom on a mission to advocate for her son and others that have Down Syndrome! Enjoy the episode! Wendy's BioWendy is an Author, Speaker, and Down Syndrome Advocate. In October 2023, Wendy released her book Big People Don't Pee in the Park- A Mother and Son's Journey with Down Syndrome. Through healing, hope, and humor, Wendy shares her journey of her son's unexpected Down syndrome diagnosis when she gave birth at the age of twenty-three. Motivated to share their story, she hopes to help parents move beyond the shock and fear they might experience after learning of their newborns' unexpected prognosis while offering them a window into the incredible life they will have. Her goal: by sharing her thirty-three years of lived expertise, she hopes to create a dynamic space of connection and provide resources to help others.Wendy is also committed to helping society see the worth of differently-abled people. The day Wendy became a mom, she became a teacher, student, and warrior. She's fun, motivated, dedicated, and fearless, which may be what qualified her for the position. When she is not lost in her writing, or soaking up words written by other authors, Wendy enjoys spending time with her family and friends on adventurous road trips, at a beach, or driving through the majestic Utah mountains. Her favorite activity, though, is being entertained by her hilarious son. Connect with WendyWebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagramMatt's Instagram Buy Wendy's Book here!Thank you to our partner this week:Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Flodesk! You can get 50% off your first year when signing up with the code: KATEY1https://kateyfortun.com/flodeskSign Up Here and get 50% off your first year!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a Text Message.It's been a while since I have done a solo show! Just a quick update on what's been going on in life AND its my two year wedding anniversary! I can't believe it's been two years! I talk about what we have done over the last two years and drop a few hints on a few announcments I'll be doing over the next few weeks!Thank you to our partner this week:Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

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Send us a Text Message.Andrea was such pleasure to have on the podcast in todays episode! She told me it was her first time talking about her own story publically and I'm so grateful she did! Her life growing up wasn't as easy as one may think, but her boldness to never give up and be who she wanted to be is inspiring! Listen in and hear all about her incredible story! Andrea's BioAndrea Atherton has 28 years of experience as a psychotherapist, spiritual counselor, and mindful love expert helping individuals and couples cultivate loving, intimate, passionate relationships by first grounding into self-love.Her experience With equal parts spirituality and science, she holds an M.S. in art therapy, is a certified yoga instructor, and is a gifted intuitive/healer. Andrea is the host of the Love Anarchy Podcast, helping others create love on their own terms!Connect with AndreaAndrea's WebsiteAndrea's FacebookLove Anarchy WebsiteLove Anarchy FacebookGo check out the episode I was a guest on Andrea's Podcast here!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/