On the spectrum

Please episode with a delightful woman named Elaine she has ADHD and she is on the autism spectrum. We discuss her journey in trying to figure out exactly what was wrong with her, and how things changed when the label autistic was put on her after her diagnosis, And how some people treated her totally different even though they knew her for years, all because of a label. We also discussed her being from generation X, in which there was not much conversation about what people with autism were, and how things have changed from generation to generation. She tells us the difference between people who are autistic who need higher support and people who are just on the spectrum. We also discuss labels and which ones to stay away from, and much more. Her Instagram is @Elainebythebeach

Eyes like mine

This episode is with my friend Krystle Allen, she's an entrepreneur, she started her own nonprofit which is called eyes like mine, she has her own zoom show as she allows people all over the visually impaired and blind community to speak and tell their inspiring story and how you can overcome something that seems like it's impossible to do. In the episode, we discussed how she lost most of her sightp which was caused by a condition called pseudotumor cerebri which is caused by excess fluid in the back of the brain.  We discuss her upbringing, mental health, and all her endeavors. She tells her inspiring story on how she lost her vision physically but gained a new vision in life which is her passion to help people with disabilities to thrive in this world and love themselves.

Her website  eyeslikemine.org

Angel interventions

This episode is with Joseph who is a former combat veteran who served over in Vietnam. The bulk of his story is mainly about his journey after serving, when he had a nervous breakdown while teaching, and can no longer do that profession anymore. His PTSD and erratic behavior were starting to seep through the cracks when he had to make a change. He realized that his guardian angels were always there for him, and we're constantly trying to guide him in the right direction, but he didn't always listen, and that's one when  his  life didn't go as planned. He talks about his first interaction with his angels, and how now they help him make every move in his life. 

He's written many books and here is a link to one of them including his website

**The Power of Angels Vol. 3: 
https://amzn.to/3AhvoR0

**Website: jmmlove.com

Danny the anchor

This episode is with Ken Atkins who tells a story about him and his son Dani's journey, And how no matter how bad things got for them Dani was the anchor, and he kept them both going. I Danny suffers from a condition called Angelman syndrome, Which is a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. though Danny   has a low IQ, he is a very smart kid who does know what's going on if you pay attention enough to him. Ken talks about the long periods of time trying to figure out what is wrong with Danny, And t the abandonment of his wife and Danny's mother I could not take it anymore. Ken is a great father and he took this head-on and even though he battled alcohol addiction, and depression, he never gave up on Danny. Ken also had to quit his highly paid job to fully take care of Danny and he also became his personal caregiver. This is a story of an amazing father with an amazing son, and no matter how tough it got, they weather the storm.

Please get his book the silent son here, Or anywhere you can get books https://thesilentson.com/shop/

Survivor to thriver

In this episode we talked to Carey, She is a woman who became disabled due to a horrible car accident that also caused pain, and PTSD to her two daughters.  we go in-depth on that night and how it all unfolded and how her life changed forever. We discussed the bone and nerve damage that was caused by the accident and the constant chronic pain that she goes through on a daily basis. She also talks about how the accident changed her for the good, how she feels things that she never felt before, and that she has more of an open mind and an understanding of how precious life is. She then opens up about her family with her two daughters, and her husband and how supportive they have been through her traumatic recovery.

Her website https://careyportell.com

Her Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CPSTY

Her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cp_sty/

Who will love me because of my disability?

In this episode, I get to interview my friend Dorsey who is a sweet guy, but he's been through a lot in his life, and I hope you listen to him even though it's sometimes hard to understand what he saying, because of his speech in pediment, he is a really smart guy and worth listening to. He was born with a congenital disability known as Apert’s Syndrome. He described in the episode how his condition deformed his facial structure, fused his fingers and toes, and more. Are we discuss bullying, and how he pushes himself to do events like basketball and rock climbing even though they are more of a challenge for him. He is on a mission to find his true love which is very heartbreaking, but also inspiring at the same time. We should wish him nothing but the best, I know he will find her

Dorsey's podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dorsey-ross-podcast/id1495921329?i=1000530285405

It all takes practice

In this episode I sit down with Maxwell, A man who has a lot to say, We discuss what life is like while being blind, his family situation growing up, his constant fluctuation of weight loss and gain, and dealing with sleep apnea. He tells us about being a failed carnival owner and now he is considered the blind blogger who is on a mission to reach as many people like him who feel they cannot do anything But need just a little push and motivation.

His podcast network  http://www.wyexcuse.com/

90% energy

This episode is with  Shelly houser, She is a congenital Hemi amputee, Who uses her story and experiences and combat it with humor, Knowledge, and empowerment. She is a Resource Manager in a CIL- Center for Independent living, we talk about what it's like to be born without one of her hips and part of her leg where her hip would normally be. She also discusses how it was like to have three children at the same time as having her condition. We have of course discuss mental health, and her thorough knowledge of the ADA, and how people with disabilities need to be more informed about how to live better lives and get around these hidden restrictions.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aimshelly/

Her podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disability-talks-dont-dis-my-ability/id1499122781

Flight by the foot

This episode is with Jessica Cox, she is a woman that defies all odds, because she is a woman with no arms, but she will never allow that to stop her. We discuss her learning how to fly with her feet, how she uses her feet as hands during her daily regimens, and how she got over her anxiety of people staring at her and judging her. We discuss why she no longer uses mechanical arms, mental health, and advocacy for people with disabilities. She talks about obtaining her black belt, and the adversity that came with that

Her website https://www.jessicacox.com

Systematic abuse

Sonia Frontera and is a very beautiful, and smart woman, but for a part of her life, she didn't really know that, Because she was stuck in a marriage with someone who did not appreciate and love her for who she is, But instead mentally, and verbally abused her and eventually physically. Our conversation though is about her fighting through adversity and then overcoming by leaving and making a better life for her. She is a divorce lawyer, a domestic violence Survivor advocate, and an empowerment trainer. 

The national domestic violence hotline 1800 799 7233

Her website https://www.soniafrontera.com