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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 bein...

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 sig...

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 ther...

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 att...

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...

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 conditi...

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 an...

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 childre...

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,...

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 bett...

In this episode our guest is Barbie Ingle, she is a woman who had many hopes and dreams and she even succeeded in one by going to a really good college and becoming a cheerleader. She not only performed but she also trained others as well, But she was derailed with chronic illness and excruciating pain that forced her out of the dream that she loved so much. She has battled it since 1997 and along...

In this episode I found a great speaker Named John Davis, he's a former stunt man, comedian, college professor, and much more.  He had a horrific back injury that paralyzed him for a good amount of time until he taught himself and pushed himself to strengthen his back muscles in an unorthodox way.  He's done so much in a short amount of time, and he has never let any limitation get in his way. 

To kick off season two, I knew who my first guess would be, a woman who I mentioned many times in previous episodes, and a person who I love dearly, and has done a lot for me in my life. Her name is Lois Robins, she has many titles like a social worker, vision itinerant, teacher, my favorite the feisty little Jewish lady. We take a trip down memory lane of her being my fourth-grade teacher, and sh...

This episode is our 1 year anniversary, And I wanted to celebrate it and do this episode alone, so I went and recorded a separate episode, but then I did an interview with Wayne, and everything Wayne and I talked about just made sense to put this episode out, And delete the other one. This episode has multiple meanings, but on the surface, it's about a father struggling in life trying to deal with...

In this episode I get to talk to a sweet girl named VJ, She has a learning disability, a short leg, and a curved spine.  She talks about learning how to read and overcoming her learning disability as best as she could. She talked about being bullied, the weight restrictions that she has to adhere to, and the exercises that she has to do daily for the betterment of her spine. She is a YouTuber, She...

I was searching for the perfect guest to talk about our next condition which is multiple sclerosis, and in this episode, I found that person. Lindsey is a very bright, And independent woman who suffers from the same condition that my grandfather once had. She talked about all her symptoms, trauma, and damage that has been caused because of MS, And how some days are better than others, but that she...

In this episode, we travel all the way to Jamaica so that I get to have a fun conversation with my friend princess Tia. She and I discuss how she lost her sight, the poor treatment she received from her doctors, struggles at birth, having to prove herself in school, being an entrepreneur, and much more. She's a very insightful woman, and she's very active and she's got her hand in a little bit of...

In this episode, I get to have a very honest, an open conversation with my friend Angela who has complex regional pain syndrome. She talks about the pain and agony that she goes through on a daily basis, struggling with depression when it comes to never wanting a disability in the first place, searching for a cure, people telling her that she's an unfit parent because of her disability, and much m...

In this episode, I get to reconnect with an old friend from school. Joe and I discussed the old days, his struggle with coming to terms with his eye condition, bullying, and having a child with a disability. Joe is a very smart guy and he's also a Podcaster, and a great representation of who are you can become if you don't listen to the doubts.

This episode is with my friend Naomi, Naomi lives in South Africa and we discuss her sudden diagnosis of mental health, ADHD, and more. We talk about the differences and how people are treated with disabilities between America and South Africa, we also discuss what it means to be an advocate for the disability community. She is very interesting and intelligent and I hope you enjoy her  Her Faceboo...

In episode 45 my next guest is beth, Beth is an older woman who is slowly losing her hearing and he's borderline deaf. She's a very sweet woman who is a legal secretary but when it comes to her job, or her household, or anybody in her life she has trouble finding people to accept and understand her hearing impairment.  We also discussed topics I hearing aids, depression, and how she feels the elde...

In episode 44 I get to have a great conversation with my friend Ladarius, Ladarius is a guy who suffers from a condition called Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital condition characterized by abnormal development of the eye, ear, and spine. He talks about his battles with mental health, being bullied and made fun of, and his search for inner peace. Please follow him on Instagram he's very inspi...

In episode 43 I interview Brisa who is the fiancé of our last Guest Jason, in this interview, she discusses having a specific type of stroke where she could actually hear and see what's going on around her, but couldn't move her body or communicate. She talks about how she was essentially given a death sentence and the doctors gave up on the hope of her recovery, but she and her mom never did. She...

In this episode, I sit down and have a very impactful and well-needed conversation about mental health with my friend Jason. We talk about the ups and downs that he went through in his life and how he got to where he is today.    He discusses his guilt for not being a good husband and father, he talks about substance abuse, and some of the darkest places that he's mine went to. He also discusses h...

In this episode I give you an in-depth listen to what it's like to be in my head and what I fantasize and dream about. I discuss all the things that I want in life, and how I'm starting to feel like they're actually attainable.