The TyePod

Brad Miller, an author and blogger, discussed his journey with Beckers Muscular Dystrophy , which began at age 10 and was exacerbated by a work-related injury. He started sharing his story in 2009, leading to the creation of the "My Beckers Story" blog and the "Sons of Dystrophy" support group. Brad self-published his book, "Fighting Towards Victory," which chronicles his experiences and offers ad...

Tye Martin hosts a conversation with Kathleen Downes, a licensed social worker and board-certified patient advocate living with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Kathleen discusses her journey into social work, driven by her need to understand social welfare policies and her unique perspective as a person with a disability. They explore the complexities of disability advocacy, the importance of diverse...

Lucas Cook, a first-year political science student at UC Berkeley with minors in public policy and disability studies, discusses his advocacy journey. He shares experiences of self-advocacy, including fighting for accessibility in school buses and challenging outdated policies. Lucas highlights systemic issues in education, such as the lack of monitoring for abuse against disabled students and the...

Tye and Marilyn discuss overcoming adversity and maintaining positivity. Marilyn shares her strategies for managing negative inner dialog, including self-talk and seeking support from trusted individuals. They explore the challenges of balancing professional and personal responsibilities, particularly in the context of Marilyn's role as a new faculty member and parent. They also delve into the imp...

Taylor, a training and development manager with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEl), discusses her journey from a negative mindset in 2019 to embracing positivity and kindness in 2020. She highlights her role in creating employee resource groups at her company and the importance of DEl training. Taylor also shares her passion for coaching boys' soccer and organizing community events,...

It’s me, Tye! You’re listening to another edition of the TyePod hosted by your friendly neighborhood PhD. This episode features Yael Hayes, Authentic Leadership coach! She has 4000+ hours of in depth meditation experience along with a plethora of holistic, balanced techniques for health and wellness! You can find Yael on Instagram @yael_hayes. Interested in Yael and her work? You can now meet her...

The TyePod has arrived! I am excited to unveil my newest endeavor in the world of disability and chronic illness awareness and advocacy. I hope to shed light on amazing folks in the disability space, their work, and remind listeners that we are all human! That said, it’s my pleasure to share a conversation with Jen Kain who has spent the last decade as a filmmaker. Her second feature documentary i...