Podcast appearances and mentions of rebecca alexander

About the Guest:Rebecca Alexander is a dedicated and experienced State Representative for Tennessee's 7th District. Elected in 2020, she has devoted her tenure to serving her community with passion and integrity. Besides her legislative role, Rebecca prides herself on her commitment to public service, focusing on various issues ranging from educational reforms to healthcare improvements. She is known for her strong faith, community involvement, and advocacy for key regional issues, making significant contributions to Tennessee's development and well-being.Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of Johnson City Living, host Colin Johnson chats with long-time family friend and State Representative, Rebecca Alexander. As they explore the beautiful fall in Johnson City, Rebecca reflects on her four years of service, the intricacies of her role, and the community's spirit. With her rich background in public service, Rebecca offers unique insights into the life of a State Representative, from legislative processes and advocacy to the importance of community engagement and faith.Rebecca emphasizes the paramount importance of community connections and the hospitality that defines Johnson City. She explains her motivation for pursuing legislative work post-retirement and shares anecdotes of her impactful contributions, such as assisting with unemployment issues, facilitating disability claims, and securing essential community funding. The conversation covers the legislative processes Rebecca navigates, including bill creation, committee meetings, and the necessity of lobbying, encapsulating the essence of her commitment to making a tangible difference.Key Takeaways:Community Spirit and Growth: The warmth and hospitality of the people in Johnson City play a crucial role in its appeal, along with the beautiful mountainous landscapes.Legislative Journey: Rebecca details the complexities of her role as a State Representative, including the creation and passage of bills, committee assignments, and advocacy issues.Faith and Public Service: Rebecca's strong faith guides her work, underscoring the importance of incorporating personal beliefs into public duties for genuine community service.Importance of Hard Work: Drawing from her own upbringing, Rebecca stresses the values of hard work and perseverance, essential traits for community and personal success.Future Goals: Rebecca outlines her ongoing objectives, such as improving broadband access and healthcare reforms, reflecting her dedication to addressing both immediate and long-term community needs.Notable Quotes:“I love seeing our community get money that we've never gotten before. That thrills my heart.”“A lot of our self-esteem in our work. And when we enable people not to work, they lose their self-esteem and their purpose in life.”“If you don't vote, you vote it the other way, and your vote does matter.”“I start out every day on my knees, literally praying, God, please help me have the wisdom to guide our community.”“I firmly believe that I was there. I'm there for a reason. I know that he has a plan for our state, and I just wanted to be in that will.”Resources:Early Voting: Begins October 16thElection Day: November 5thRebecca Alexander's Office: Engage with your local representatives to discuss community issues and legislative processes.Tennessee State Government: For more information on bills, committees, and legislative calendars.Tune in to this insightful episode to gain a deeper understanding of the integral role of community, faith, and dedicated public service in shaping Johnson City's future. Stay updated with more enlightening content from Johnson City Living!

Join host Paul Johnson on The Optimistic American as he explores the profound journey of Rebecca Alexander, who lives with Usher Syndrome—a rare genetic disorder that affects hearing and vision. In this insightful episode, Rebecca, an author and psychotherapist, delves into her diagnosis, the emotional rollercoaster that followed, and her extraordinary endeavors, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and writing her impactful book, "Not Fade Away." Discover how Rebecca turns challenges into opportunities for growth and helps others along the way. Topics Discussed in the Video: Diagnosis and Emotional Journey: Rebecca shares her initial experiences of being diagnosed with Usher Syndrome and the complex emotions that accompany learning about one's progressive disability. Resilience Through Highs and Lows: Explore Rebecca's experiences with the ups and downs of living with a degenerative condition, including how she manages personal and professional challenges. Writing "Not Fade Away": Rebecca discusses the motivation behind her book, aimed at empowering those with similar challenges and broadening public understanding of Usher Syndrome. Adventure and Achievement: Hear about Rebecca's inspiring climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, using it as a metaphor for overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles in life. The Dynamics of Help: Delve into Rebecca's perspectives on giving and receiving help, the importance of community support, and the importance of maintaining humility and accountability when interacting with others. Learn more about The Optimistic American by checking out our website! https://www.optamerican.com

Tired of going into a new spaces filled with anxiety about if her body would fit, Rebecca Alexander (she/her) decided to create an app that's like Yelp for fat folks. Even though over 60% of the U.S. population is plus-size, restaurants, offices, chairs, theaters, and other public spaces are not designed with larger bodies in mind. But this entrepreneurial journey didn't go as planned, and Rebecca shares her biggest challenges and sweetest joys.Rebecca Alexander is the founder of AllGo, the first review platform designed with fat people's needs in mind. Rebecca founded AllGo because, as a fat woman, she has spent countless hours scouring the internet to reduce her anxiety about going to new places. Rebecca is also the author of A Kids Book About Body Image, which debuted in 2020 and is now in its second printing. Rebecca lives on a small farm in Vernonia, Oregon.Please connect with Rebecca through Instagram and be sure to check out AllGo.This episode's poem is called “Yes” by William Stafford.After recording the interview, Sophia asks each guest 10 unexpected, unrehearsed questions designed to go even deeper. Check it out by subscribing through Apple Podcast Subscriptions or Patreon for as little as $2.You can connect with Fat Joy on our website, Instagram, and YouTube (full video episodes here!). Want to share the fat love? Please rate this podcast and give it a joyful review. Our thanks to Chris Jones and AR Media for keeping this podcast looking and sounding joyful.

February 10, 2023. Rebecca Alexander — a psychotherapist, keynote speaker, author, fitness instructor, and disability rights advocate — talks candidly with host Ben Shaberman about her journey with Usher syndrome. Reflecting on her own experiences, she discusses how people with vision loss and their loved ones can practice good emotional care and advocate for their needs.

Join us as we wrap up 2022 by sharing insightful and uplifting highlights with each of our guests as identified by YOU, our Crazy Amazing Humans community, along with a special "follow-up treat (or trick?)" from our Halloween Spooktacular in Santa Monica, CA. We feature and discuss highlights from each of our guests; Sister Rose Pacatte (The Media Nun), Christine Mirasy-Glasco (Director of Upward Bound House), Sheryl WuDunn (Pulitzer Prize-winning author), Rebecca Alexander (Disability Rights Advocate), Shirin Yadegar (Founder and CEO of Los Angeles Mom Magazine), Jamie Montgomery (Visionary Entrepreneur–Founder of The Montgomery Summit and March Capital), Maxwell Eaton (World Central Kitchen) and Sonali Perera Bridges (Co-Founder of Shero's Rise). Remember to follow us at Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube version of the podcast YouTube so that you'll have all the updates on this episode as well as keep up with all things with our Crazy Amazing Humans community! As we enter into 2023, let's remember the secret ingredient to life — that doing good does you good! We are committed to being of service to you, and we always want to remind you that YOU are CRAZY AMAZING! Thank you for being a part of this movement to make the world a better place one act of kindness at a time. Thanks for being part of the Crazy Amazing Humans community. We appreciate you!

Rebecca is an author (Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found), psychotherapist, public speaker (including a TedTalk), group fitness instructor, extreme athlete and disability right advocate... yes, all of that!She also has a genetic disorder called Usher Syndrome type 3, which causes her to go deaf and blind. Rebecca first started losing her sight at age 12, then her hearing a few years later. She now reads brail, is fluent in sign language and protactile sign language.Rebecca talks to us about her journey discovering Usher Syndrome, how she coped with changes in her body as a teen but also how she is doing lots of fun things to enjoy life now (and as she says, "to feel alive") while she still has her sight and hearing (including hiking Mount Kilimanjaro).Rebecca shares with us why it is important for her to raise awareness for her community and how important it is to find your community. Plus we talk about inspiration porn and how disabled people are just people doing normal things.We loved this conversation and hope you do too.If you enjoy listening to our podcast and would like to support us, check out our Buy Me a Coffee page:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jippodcastOur website:https://justinterestingpeople.comFollow Rebecca on Instagram & LinkedIn:https://www.instagram.com/reb_alexanderFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/justinterestingpeoplehttps://www.instagram.com/rosieandre_comhttps://www.instagram.com/jeremieandre_fr

Join me in a moving conversation with Rebecca Alexander.  In this conversation, Rebecca takes a deep dive into her own life that she has graciously shared in her published book “Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found”.  Rebecca is a psychotherapist, extreme athlete, and activist. She grew up in Northern California and holds 2 master's degrees from Columbia University. She lives in New York City. She was born with Usher syndrome Type III.  In this podcast she shares her incredible story, the importance of feeling emotions and living with adversity, embracing humor in hard circumstances, and surrounding yourself with those who walk beside you.  In this podcast, Rebecca shares several stories about her diagnosis of Ushers as well as her journey to getting a cochlear implant.  Rebecca sets an example of choosing to be grateful, be happy with what you have today, and be optimistic about tomorrow.   Be sure to connect with Rebecca on social media: www.rebalexander.com  (can find her book Not Fade Away) www.rebeccaalexandertherapy.com IG: reb_alexander twitter: reb_alexander You can listen to this episode on most podcatchers or at www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/empowear-audiology-podcast  

Rebecca Alexander, author of A Kids Book About Body Image, talks about how we can celebrate all the things that make us and our bodies unique. A Kids Book About Body Image (view book)Full Book Description:Each of us has a body that we live in every day. No body is the same size, shape, weight, color, or kind. This book takes the conversation around body image head-on, helping kids not only love their own bodies the way they are but others', too.About the Author:Rebecca Alexander is Founder & CEO of AllGo, a community review platform where plus-size people rate the comfort and accessibility of public places so others can know what it's like before going out.*If you want to be on a future episode of A Kids Book About: The Podcast or if you have a question you'd like us to consider, have a grownup email us at listen@akidsco.com and we'll send you the details. 

For complimentary tickets email: RSVP@nolimitsfordeafchildren.org And use the code: Sandee Silent NO MORE. Created as a theatrical documentary, Silent NO MORE is an intimate storytelling event comprised of witty, inspiring, and raw stories that remind us of the power of the human spirit. Featuring performances by cast members, ranging in age from 18-60 years old, Silent NO MORE showcases the experiences of growing up with hearing loss -- highlighting both the struggles and successes of living in the modern world. The evening concludes with a Q&A with cast and audience members from the DeafSign and deafSpeak communities; a discussion which will tackle head-on the debate between the deaf community who sign and the deaf community who speaks with the purpose to bridge the gap between both worlds. The cast features: Rebecca Alexander (acclaimed author of, “Not Fade Away”) Sandee Saurman (CODA & Educational Audiologist, Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind) and alum of the No Limits Theater Group. And others all who share their personal struggles and successes of living in a hearing world. The performance will be followed by an open-forum Q&A with cast members and audience members from the DeafSign and deafSpeak. One night only at the Egyptian Theater (700 W Main Street, Boise, ID 83702) on Saturday, September 10th @ 7:00 p.m. The next show will be 9/17 in Las Vegas Press Release: BOISE-SilentNoMore_Release (2) For other upcoming events by No Limits for Deaf Children https://www.nolimitsfordeafchildren.org/upcoming-events.html Find the transcript of the interview here: Episode 22: Event...Silent No More Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Frustration over yet another brazen attack by smash and grab bandits saw members of the public step in to stop a robbery at a high end Auckland watch store this week.  The offenders, who took an axe to the ‘About Time' storefront, did however manage to escape - albeit, empty handed.  It was the second time in just a few weeks the shop had been hit.  The ‘Jewellers & Watchmakers of New Zealand' group are ‘extremely concerned' at what they say is ‘endless cases of lawlessness' aimed at their industry members.   We're joined by the co-owner of About Time, Rebecca Alexander.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Chelsea is joined by special guest Rebecca Alexander. A special needs educator, spiritual seer, and single mother of three, Rebecca takes us through a journey of understanding what it was like to embrace her spiritual gifts despite the condemnation of her Christian upbringing, shares insights around the spiritual nature of autism/special needs populations, and highlights important aspects of racial trauma in the United States as well as some ways to begin healing it. Rebecca M. Alexander was born and raised in Houston, TX and steeped in the church. She was aware of the spiritual realm at a very young age and uses the gifts of her spirituality to assist children under the Special Needs umbrella. Her work has led her to use her multidimensional senses to create alliances and partnerships to assist the needs of parents and students navigate both public and private sectors of education. She is an intuitive healer and professor of faith that is specializing in the supports of Black women and their sons using nursery mantras, play based learning, fine arts, martial arts, culinary arts, kinesthetic learning, and coaching.Resources mentioned: https://kimpencelight.com/Follow The Soulful Self Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesoulfulselfpodcast/Follow Chelsea Cora on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/iamchelseacora/Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dkKElKPZDJ4

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Rebecca Alexander  inspires, empowers and entertains us with hilarious anecdotes; candid insights and expert advice that will help you overcome any obstacle and encourage you to live life to its fullest in this lively conversation with Katrina Carlson and Jefferson Denim. Rebecca is the perfect guest with whom we celebrate “National Month of Hope” because she brings that and much more in this podcast! This episode is also completely closed captioned on Crazy Amazing Humans' Youtube channel. Born with a rare genetic disorder called Usher Syndrome rendering her almost completely deaf and blind, Rebecca has written the best-selling book Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found which is currently in development to be made into a major motion picture and received an Indie Book Award. She was also honored as one of the MS Society's Books For A Better Life. She recently narrated the PBS American Master's biopic documentary “Becoming Helen Keller” and her TEDx talk entitled “H.E.L.P. - Humanity's Essence, Living Proof,” has been critically acclaimed. Rebecca has been featured on many TV shows such as The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and ESPN, as well as numerous publications including People, Cosmopolitan and Shape. Rebecca has been honored with prestigious awards for her advocacy work, presented for TEDx, and has been the keynote speaker for many esteemed companies and organizations. She has been honored with prestigious awards for her advocacy such as The American Foundation for the Blind Helen Keller Achievement Award, Disability Rights Advocate Eagle Award, Future Vision Foundation Luminary Award, The Foundation Fighting Blindness Hope and Spirit Award, Strike Out USH, No Limits for Deaf Children Spirit of Leadership Award, University of Michigan Bicentennial Alumni Award, JWI Woman To Watch, Center for Hearing and Communication - Irving Berelson President's Award. Among her many extraordinary feats, Rebecca participated in the 600-mile AIDS Lifecycle ride, summited Mt. Kilimanjaro, swam from Alcatraz to shore in the San Francisco Bay, and competed in the Civilian Military Combine (CMC) races. Rebecca has a thriving psychotherapy practice with two masters' degrees from Columbia University in Clinical Social Work and Public Health. She works with individuals, couples, and groups, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, eating disorders, and disability. Rebecca received post-graduate training at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy at the Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia and received her psychodynamic psychotherapy training from the American Institute for Psychoanalysis. Rebecca is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and also communicates in American Sign Language and Tactile Sign Language. Rebecca currently serves on the boards of Usher Syndrome Society, Usher Syndrome Coalition, No Limits for Deaf Children, Disability Rights Advocates, Kresge Hearing Research Institute at the University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology. As we celebrate the National Month Of Hope, always remember that we can be the source of hope for others. Every small kindness has the potential to create a Crazy Amazing Human experience, one person at a time. You have the power to create that every day because you are Crazy Amazing! And we, at Crazy Amazing Humans, are in your corner, we're rooting for you, and really appreciate you as part of our community.

In this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss the introduction of No Fault Divorce and whether it will help to end the blame game in the divorce process. FLiP Associate Solicitor Rebecca Alexander leads the discussion with FLiP's in-house counsellor and family consultant, Jo Harrison. Rebecca Alexander is an Associate Solicitor at Family Law in Partnership. She handles all aspects of private family law, including divorce, pre and post-nuptial agreements, financial settlements and children issues. Rebecca has experience of cases involving complex trust structures, substantial business interests and multi-jurisdictional elements. Rebecca spent 3 years practicing as a solicitor in Hong Kong where she built a strong network of contacts across Asia and gained experience of the local laws applying to family law issues. Jo Harrison is Family Law in Partnership's in-house counsellor and family consultant. She is very experienced in working with individuals and couples who are separating. A former family lawyer, Jo has a depth of experience in being able to understand the legal process. She can work with clients, either individually or as a couple, to support them through the process. For further information: Rebecca Alexander: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/rebecca-alexander/ Jo Harrison: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/jo-harrison/ FLiP's Website: https://www.flip.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-law-in-partnership/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylawinpartnership Twitter: https://twitter.com/FLiPLtd

In this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss family law across the two jurisdictions of England and Hong Kong specifically alternative dispute resolutions and the impact the Covid pandemic has had on the respective court systems.  FLiP's Rebecca Alexander leads the discussion with Catherine Tso from Gall Solicitors, Hong Kong.   Rebecca is an associate at Family Law in Partnership. She handles all aspects of private family law, including divorce, pre and post-nuptial agreements, financial settlements and children issues. Rebecca has experience of cases involving complex trust structures, substantial business interests and multi-jurisdictional elements.   Catherine is an Associate at Gall Solicitors. Catherine has experience in family and divorce matters, including advising on divorce proceedings, financial claims, nuptial agreements, and children matters. Prior to joining Gall, Catherine worked for a full service Hong Kong law firm and provided legal services in various areas of law including family law, estate planning, wills and succession, employment law and criminal matters. For further information: Rebecca Alexander: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/rebecca-alexander/ Catherine Tso: https://www.gallhk.com/our-people/catherine-tso/ FLiP's Website: https://www.flip.co.uk/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-law-in-partnership/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylawinpartnership Twitter: https://twitter.com/FLiPLtd

Award-winning author, psychotherapist and disability advocate Rebecca Alexander is discussing accessibility, community inclusion and the documentary American Masters: Becoming Helen Keller, which chronicles the life of Helen Keller. We also discuss the upcoming Netflix film being developed about Rebecca's life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wid-org/support

Brian and Ed welcome Best Selling Author, Psycho-Therapist, Spin Coach, and all around great gal Rebecca Alexander to the That Real Blind Tech show Virtual Studio.   We begin at the beginning as where else would you begin? We start off discussing when Rebecca was initially diagnosed with a vision loss. Rebecca then tells us about the very serious accident she had that changed her life at the age of 18. We discuss Rebecca's uber competitive drive which helps her deal with a lot of what she has over come.   We then discuss a passion of Rebecca's, spin class and working out. Ironic as you won't find any of the Hosts of That Real Blind Tech show with 10 miles of a gym.         We then dive in to Rebecca's work as a Psycho Therapist.  We discuss some of the obstacles she has faced, dealing with deaf blind and blind patients, and discuss why so many people feel shame when dealing with loss.   We wonder if a macho character like Tony soprano regularly seeing a therapist has helped society evolve and lessen the stigma of seeing a therapist.   We ask Rebecca if she is able to share some of the more humorous things she has heard over the years.    We then dive in to what made Rebecca want to share her very personal story with the world in her book Not Fade Away.  And what it has been like anticipating the book hitting the big or streaming screen.    Rebecca then offers some advice to anyone who has been thinking about sharing their life story in print.    Having accomplished so much, we had to find out what is up next for Rebecca.    You can keep up with Rebecca on Instagram,  on Twitter,  on Facebook, on the  web, and for therapy you can find her and her services here.    We will be releasing a fully transcribed version of this interview in the coming days.     To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow , or leave us an old school phone message at 929-367-1005.

Rebecca Alexander, author of A Kids Book About Body Image, talks about how we can celebrate all the things that make us and our bodies unique. A Kids Book About Body Image (view book)Full Book Description:Each of us has a body that we live in every day. No body is the same size, shape, weight, color, or kind. This book takes the conversation around body image head-on, helping kids not only love their own bodies the way they are but others', too.About the Author:Rebecca Alexander is Founder & CEO of AllGo, a community review platform where plus-size people rate the comfort and accessibility of public places so others can know what it's like before going out.*If you want to be on a future episode of A Kids Book About: The Podcast or if you have a question you'd like us to consider, have a grownup email us at listen@akidspodcastabout.com and we'll send you the details.

We're back! In our season three premiere we interview Rebecca Alexander, co founder of canweallgo.com, and author of A Kids Book About Body Image. For our “Shut the Fuck Up” segment we discuss “This Is Us,” fat sex in television, and whether or not dusters are lingerie. Rebecca shares about her website and mission to increase fat accessibility in public spaces and also reads her beautiful children's book. Transcript

This podcast is about big ideas on how technology is making life better for people with vision loss. Today's big idea highlights how innovations don't happen in a vacuum, but rather a long chain of science and research and developments that build on each other. Dr. Shelley Fried's work exemplifies this process. It took him a career's worth of experiments and adjustments to enable his cortical brain implants to bypass the eye and restore the patient's ability to perceive light. He had a lot of obstacles to overcome, everything from circumventing the brain's natural inflammatory response to getting the research published. One thing is clear, breakthroughs take time and you cannot give up in the process. Your work often becomes an iteration of an iteration. Dr. Fried took inspiration from the artificial retina, which was prototyped from a cochlear implant. Dr. Fried's revolutionary technology is another step towards a world in which no person is limited by their visual capacity.   The Big Takeaways: A cochlear implant is a neuroprosthetic device surgically implanted in the cochlea, the inner part of the ear that is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses in to the auditory cortex of the brain. Originally developed in 1950, the modern form was honed in the 1970s with help from NASA engineer. Dr. Mark Humanyan took design cues from the cochlear when he was developing the Argus II retinal implant.  What is a retinal prosthesis and how does it work? The simplest way to explain it is that it's an array of electrodes that stimulates the retina and it helps restore vision loss. They work for some blindness cases but not all. For example, this treatment is not recommended for people with advanced glaucoma. Dr. Fried took inspiration from retinal prostheses to build upon the cortical brain implant. The implants are revolutionary because it means they go directly to the source (the brain). The cortical brain implant works by gathering information externally and it converts that data to stimulate the brain so the patient can perceive it. However, vision science doesn't end there! Vision science keeps building on itself. In this case, the cortical implant technology was inspired by artificial retinas, which took their inspiration from the cochlear implant. How do you target a single neuron? Dr. Fried's innovative solution was the use of coils, which are smaller than a human hair, to help specify which neurons need activation. When you go directly to the brain, there are some complications that occur. The brain sees the implant as a threat and creates an inflammatory response, which blocks the electrodes from communicating with one another. By using these coils, it bypasses the body's natural inflammatory response and keeps the lines of communication open. This innovation in technology did not happen overnight. It took over a year and a half to get the coil experiments to work alone, and that doesn't include all the other methods Dr. Fried experimented with that didn't succeed. Science is about building upon prior research, and it takes time and a lot of experimentation before a solution will work.   Tweetables: “Cochlear implants had taught us that if you even put some of a rudimentary signal in the ear, that the brain can start to use it….. So we want of reconfigured a cochlear implant and used it to stimulate the retina”.  — Dr. Mark Humayun “In its simplest form, a retina prosthesis is an array of electrodes. The common one is 6x10 electrodes and each electrode is designed to stimulate a small portion of the retina.” — Dr. Shelley Fried “We run into additional problems when we go into the brain that don't exist in the retina. One of them is the brain has a huge inflammatory response to the implant.” — Dr. Shelley Fried   “Coils are not only more stable over time, but they're more selective.  They're able to create a smaller region of activation. And so we think we can get much higher acuity with coils than we can with conventional electrodes.” – Dr. Shelley Fried “Our advance was that we showed that we could really shrink down coils to the sub millimeter size and that they would still be effective, that they can still induce neural activation. – Dr. Shelley Fried “I was fortunate that I certainly was not one of the pioneers in terms of being one of the first people to be implanted. [B]eing able to rely on other people's experiences and being able to trust the process was really helpful.” – Rebecca Alexander, cochlear implant recipient   Contact Us: Contact us at podcasts@lighthouseguild.org with your innovative new technology ideas for people with vision loss.   Pertinent Links: Lighthouse Guild Rebalexander.com Dr. Shelley Fried   Guest Bios: Dr. Shelley Fried Shelley I. Fried, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School and an Associate Professor for Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery. He is the developer of cortical brain implants. Dr. Fried was inspired to do this work after reading a New York Times article on the in-depth work that went behind trying to restore vision to returning blind Vietnam vets.   Dr. Mark Humayun Mark S. Humayun, MD, PhD, is Director, USC Ginsburg Institute for Biomedical Therapeutics and Co-Director, USC Roski Eye Institute. Dr. Humayun has devoted much of his career to clinical and scientific research in ophthalmology and bioengineering, becoming both a biomedical engineer and professor of ophthalmology. You can hear more about him and his work in Episode 4 — The Development of Artificial Vision.   Rebecca Alexander Rebecca Alexander is an author, psychotherapist, group fitness instructor, advocate, and extreme athlete who is almost completely blind and deaf. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she currently lives in New York City.   Host Bio: Dr. Calvin W. Roberts Calvin W. Roberts, MD, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Lighthouse Guild, the leading organization dedicated to providing exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals. Dr. Roberts has a unique blend of academic, clinical, business, and hands-on product development experience. Dr. Roberts is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College. He was formerly Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Eye Care, at Bausch Health Companies where he coordinated global development and research efforts across their vision care, pharmaceutical, and surgical business units. As a practicing ophthalmologist from 1982 to 2008, he performed more than 10,000 cataract surgeries as well as 5,000 refractive and other corneal surgeries. He is credited with developing surgical therapies, over-the-counter products for vision care, prescription ocular therapeutics, and innovative treatment regimens. He also holds patents on the wide-field specular microscope and has done extensive research on ophthalmic non-steroidals and postoperative cystoid macular edema. Dr. Roberts has co-founded a specialty pharmaceutical company and is a frequent industry lecturer and author. He currently serves as an Independent Director on multiple corporate boards and has served as a consultant to Allergan, Johnson & Johnson, and Novartis. A graduate of Princeton University and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, Dr. Roberts completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center in New York. He also completed cornea fellowships at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and the Schepens Eye Research Institute in Boston.

  In episode 248, I sit down with my new friend Rebecca Alexander who is a psychotherapist out of NYC living with Usher Syndrome.  Rebecca shines a bright light on her experience of going deaf-blind, how she is perceived as a disabled practitioner, the grief and loss of disability for her, why deaf-blind sex is better than hearing sex and so much more.  Enjoy!    You can follow Rebecca on her website: rebalexander.com     You can buy new Disability After Dark merch here!   Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdark@gmail.com or going to  this link:   https://calendly.com/disabilityafterdarkpod/disabilityafterdark    You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out!   You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK You can get 20% off everything at www.cloneawilly.com including your own DIY molding kit by using promo code DARKPOD at checkout!  Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Rebecca Alexander is an Author, Keynote Speaker, Psychotherapist, and Disability Rights Advocate. Rebecca was diagnosed with a rare condition that would leave her blind and deaf over the course of her lifetime. When she had to use a cane to walk for the very first time, she cried. Today, she shares her experiences and how her genetic disorder has not stopped her from being an extreme athlete, jumping out of planes, and so much more.    Key Takeaways Rebecca was diagnosed with Usher Syndrome, Type 3, which is a very rare condition that only about 100 people in the world have. When was the first time Rebecca was labelled as having a disability? When Rebecca was in college, she met someone who advocated for her and made her feel like it was okay to have a disability. RJ met a 12-year-old boy who was losing his vision and he shared with him why his blindness was a blessing. When we think ‘disabled’ we immediately think of what someone can’t do. How did Rebecca become an extreme athlete? Rebecca was in a serious accident where she fell out of a window when she was younger and broke nearly every bone in her body. Humor plays a critical role in feeling alive again. Rebecca has to be physical. Ever since the accident, she lives with chronic pain. By working out, she feels like she’s in control of her body. What does Rebecca’s diet look like? What kind of challenges has Rebecca faced while being so active? Asking for help is not a weakness. People who need a cane, it can take them between 5-15 years to accept that reality and finally use one. The first time Rebecca used a cane, she cried. If you care so much about the way you look or your disability, or how it’s perceived to others, you’ll be wasting so much energy. This is who you are, embrace it. How did Rebecca become a psychotherapist? Rebecca shares her experiences skydiving! How can able-bodied people better show up for someone with a disability?   Continue On Your Journey Rebalexander.com Rebecca on Instagram Rebecca on Facebook Rebecca on Twitter   JRmartinez.com J.R. on Instagram J.R. on Facebook J.R. on Twitter J.R. Youtube Channel   Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, please head over to iTunes and leave a review. Help others discover the REBIRTH podcast so they, too, can be inspired and motivated by the stories shared in these episodes.

Rebecca Alexander is an author, psychotherapist, extreme athlete, advocate and she has a rare genetic disorder called Ushers syndrome. Ushers syndrome for Rebecca means she has been losing both her sight and hearing since she was a teenager. Despite these extreme challenges, Rebecca has gone on to live a very full and active life, becoming a successful New York City therapist, group fitness instructor, motivational speaker and disability rights advocate. She shares what it has been like to navigate life while facing deteriorating sight and hearing. Rebecca shares what the pandemic means for her community and what she's learned about asking for, and offering help.

Why isn’t there a Yelp for fat people? That’s the question Rebecca Alexander, the founder of the AllGo app, asked herself for many years. During episode 106 of the Plus Mommy Podcast, Rebecca shares her journey to self-acceptance, turning an idea into a business, and her new book, A Kid’s Book About Body Image.

Senior Minister - David Clark Worship Minister - Lee Hunt Worship Team - Jimmy Love, Amber Davis, Rebecca Alexander, Howie Alexander, Mike Wolf Elder - Andy Hull Welcome Announcements & Prayer "How Great Thou Art" Sermon -" The Mustard Seed" Invitation "'Tis So Sweet" Communion Meditation & Prayer "How He Loves" Closing Announcements Website - http://boonescreekcc.org Facebook - https://facebook.com/boonescreekcc Twitter - https://twitter.com/boonescreekcc Instagram - https://instagram.com/boonescreekcc 

When Rebecca Alexander was 12 years old, she had trouble seeing the blackboard. She made her way from an optometrist to an ophthalmologist and was eventually diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). Her parents were told that she would be blind by the time she was an adult. Rebecca also had a cookie bite of hearing loss. Through high school, she wore her hearing aids as little and as discreetly as possible. It wasn’t until Rebecca was in college that she experienced extreme tinnitus and saw an otolaryngologist that the diagnosis of Usher syndrome became real. Today, Rebecca Alexander is an award-winning author, psychotherapist, keynote speaker, group fitness instructor, disability advocate, and extreme athlete. She also has Usher syndrome type III, and is almost completely blind and deaf. Her book, Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found is being made into a major motion picture. GAP licensed a mantra from her memoir, “Breathe in Peace, Breathe out Fear,” and launched a campaign on International Women’s Day in March 2020, featuring Rebecca as well as another woman with Usher syndrome. The two t-shirts that GAP created have already sold out, but you can see the campaign video here! Have thoughts or a related story you’d like to share? Leave us a short voice message here! We may use your message on a future show. Rebecca Alexander’s website Buy Rebecca's book: Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found Connect with Rebecca on Social Media: Rebecca on Twitter: @Reb_Alexander Rebecca on Instagram: @reb_alexander Rebecca on Facebook Resources related to Usher syndrome Usher Syndrome Coalition Usher Syndrome Society Ava’s voice (in NJ) The Foundation Fighting Blindness The Hellen Keller National Center Check out other Patient Stories podcast episodes. Do you want to support Patient Stories? You can now make a donation online! Want to support Patient Stories in a non-monetary way? Leave us a review on iTunes, or share your favorite episodes on Social Media. Patient Stories on Twitter: @GreyGeneticsPod Patient Stories on Instagram: @patientstoriespodcast Are you looking for genetic counseling? Patient Stories is sponsored by Grey Genetics, an independent telehealth genetic counseling and consulting company. Book an appointment with a genetic counselor specialized in your area of concern. All genetic counseling appointments take place over secure, HIPAA-compliant video-conferencing or by phone.

In this episode, Amelia speaks with Rebecca Alexander, the founder of AllGo, a review app where plus-size people rate the comfort and accessibility of public spaces. Tune in to hear her discuss why she started this company, challenges she's faced securing funding, and the many creative endeavors her team's launched to bring this project to life.Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes. Click here to follow Amelia's next podcasting project Softer Sounds.

In this episode, Amelia speaks with Rebecca Alexander, the founder of AllGo, a review app where plus-size people rate the comfort and accessibility of public spaces. Tune in to hear her discuss why she started this company, challenges she’s faced securing funding, and the many creative endeavors her team’s launched to bring this project to life.Follow:Fifty Feminist States on Instagram (help us get to 1000 followers!)AllGo on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and their websiteLinks from the episode:Free stock photos for plus-sized peopleA Kids Book About Body ImagePlus Size ForAllGo’s blog (pitch them here!) 

In which there’s a Rose Dance.   Many thanks to the patrons who supported this episode! katie kenopsia, sdlibrarian, Suze Howe, Tori W, anonymous, Marie, Thalia, Noel, Hilary Blake, Corinne, peridotlines, docsmartypants, Rebecca Alexander, Anne, Kira A., Bridge, Katie C., Kat (asexualchloe), Shivangi Sikri, Lethe, carbonbased000, Audrey, agingfangirl, Alana, Shenee, Jenna, Ambre Marshall,  Lunylovegoodlover, Lyd, […]

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In which a librarian shakes Sidlesmith’s worldview, and Drew and Harrison manage to have a missed connection while sitting right next to each other.   Many thanks to the patrons who supported this episode! katie kenopsia, sdlibrarian, Suze Howe, Tori W, anonymous, Marie, Thalia, Noel, Hilary Blake, Corinne, peridotlines, docsmartypants, Rebecca Alexander, and Anne   […]

Author, psychotherapist and extreme athlete Rebecca Alexander discussed her life with Usher Syndrome and her work with ophthalmologist Dr. Daniel Laby and Major League Baseball in promoting awareness of the condition.

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: Rebecca Alexander Born with a rare genetic mutation called Usher Syndrome type III, Rebecca Alexander has been simultaneously losing both her sight and hearing since she was a child, and was told that she would likely be completely blind and deaf by age 30. Then, at 18, a fall from a window left her athletic body completely shattered. In Not Fade Away, Rebecca tells her extraordinary story, by turns harrowing, funny and inspiring. She meditates on what she’s lost—from the sound of a whisper to seeing a sky full of stars, and what she’s found in return—an exquisite sense of intimacy with those she is closest to, a love of silence, a profound gratitude for everything she still has, and a joy in simple pleasures that most of us forget to notice.Not Fade Away is both a memoir of the senses and a unique look at the obstacles we all face—physical, psychological, and philosophical—exploring the extraordinary powers of memory, love, and perseverance. It is a gripping story, an offering of hope and motivation, and an exquisite reminder to live each day to its fullest.

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: Rebecca Alexander Born with a rare genetic mutation called Usher Syndrome type III, Rebecca Alexander has been simultaneously losing both her sight and hearing since she was a child, and was told that she would likely be completely blind and deaf by age 30. Then, at 18, a fall from a window left her athletic body completely shattered. In Not Fade Away, Rebecca tells her extraordinary story, by turns harrowing, funny and inspiring. She meditates on what she’s lost—from the sound of a whisper to seeing a sky full of stars, and what she’s found in return—an exquisite sense of intimacy with those she is closest to, a love of silence, a profound gratitude for everything she still has, and a joy in simple pleasures that most of us forget to notice.Not Fade Away is both a memoir of the senses and a unique look at the obstacles we all face—physical, psychological, and philosophical—exploring the extraordinary powers of memory, love, and perseverance. It is a gripping story, an offering of hope and motivation, and an exquisite reminder to live each day to its fullest.

The title of the cosmopolitan.com article sent in by an ICI/PRO member hooked me immediately; What It's Like to Teach a Spin® Class When You're Going Deaf and Blind.  What would it be like to be losing both your vision and hearing? Can you even imagine how challenging it would be teach? I just had to know more about Instructor Rebecca Alexander and then share her very inspiring story with you. Rebecca  Continue Reading... The post ICI Podcast 336 – Meet Sight and Hearing Impaired Instructor (and Author) Rebecca Alexander appeared first on Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast | ICI/PRO Premium Education.

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Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found