Our View The Podcast

Shameka Andrews joins Arthur on this new episode of Our View, The Podcast. Shameka is a full-time power chair user living with Spina Bifida. Serving as the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Self Advocacy Association of NYS, on the Council for Developmental Disabilities and the Disability Advisory council for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and as the State coordinator of...

Nieta Greene, CEO/Founder Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. Joins Arthur on the podcast today.  Nieta, shared that having experienced various disabilities since  childhood, continues to influence her daily existence. A dedicated advocate for inclusivity and a sense of belonging, Nieta shares the importance of having the disability community involved in the democratic process at the federal,...

Advocate, Artist, and Author Tracy Coval joins Arthur on this episode of Our View, The Podcast. She discusses her memoir An Untethered Truth, and the importance of positive self-talk.  Follow Tracy on social media: Instagram & TikTok : Tracy_coval And on Facebook: Tracy. Coval Purchase her book "An Untethered Truth" through Amazon and wherever you purchase your books.  Follow Our View on all s...

Jennifer Chassman-Browne joins Arthur on today's episode. Jennifer shares her experience of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She discusses her educational consulting company called New Ground Educational Consulting, and breaks news about her upcoming book, expected to hit book shelves in the fall of 2026. Keep up with all the work Jennifer is doing by visiting her website: New Ground Educational...

Dr. Jeffrey Kontio joins Arthur for this episode of Our View The Podcast. Jeffrey discusses his presentation from the 2026 Winter Inclusion conference titled "What You Do Matters: Overcoming Barriers and Bridging Gaps with Inclusive Design for Learning" Learn about the important takeaways from the presentation, and useful resources related to inclusive design for learning. This episode is brought...

Rosemarie Philip joins Arthur for this episode of Our View, The Podcast. Rosemarie lives with multiple chronic illnesses and after 20 years of being an advocate in the endometriosis and more recently Primary Immunodeficiency space, she launched the a life well-loved® platform featuring tools created by disabled professionals, designed to help people reconnect to what truly matters in how they live...

Jennifer Gasner joins Arthur today on a new to discuss her book, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis. She describes what it was like to be diagnosed with a disability as a teen, and what life is like for her now as an adult. Jennifer and Arthur also share the 5 songs that must be on their playlist during a road trip. Visit Jennifer's website: https://jennifergasner.com/ Follow...

Jake Weiner the founder of ZOOZ Fitness joins Arthur for today’s conversation. Jake shares his inspiration for creating ZOOZ fitness, an inclusive fitness facility dedicated to empowering people with developmental and physical disabilities to thrive. Jake describes the session offered at the fitness facility, and his vision for the next 5-10 years for ZOOZ.  Learn more about ZOOZ Fitness here: htt...

Raymond Fantel is Arthur's guest on today's episode. Ray is a high school senior who lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Join the conversation as Ray shares his story of being included in his school district and find out what advice he has for educators and others who live with disabilities.    This episode is brought to you by All In For Inclusive Education. "All In is on the road across Am...

ulia Pearce joins Arthur on this new episode of Our View, The Podcast. Julia shares her family’s story about her son Dallin who lived with multiple disabilities, and the importance of living with resilient hope.    Follow Our View on all social media platforms at OurView4Life. If you would like to be a guest on a future episode of Our View, The Podcast, Email us: art@Our-View.com    

Tianna Trinidad joins Arthur on today's episode of Our View, The Podcast. Tianna discusses her journey to becoming a nurse and starting Love Served Warm. Follow Tianna @Loveservedwarm on all social media platforms. Visit Tianna’s website: www. Loveservedwarm.com Follow Our View on social media @OurView4Life25

David Kaufer is today's guest. Join the conversation as David and Arthur discuss the great capabilities of non-speakers, and also explore alternative communication methods that some listeners may not be familiar with. Check out David's website: www.davidkaufer.com and subscribe to David's podcast: The David Kaufer Podcast: The Lighter Side of the Spectrum   Follow Our View on Facebook & Instag...

Kori Tomelden joins Arthur on this episode of Our View, The Podcast. Recorded in the winter of 2025, Kori shares her story of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult who is caring for her daughter who is diagnosed with autism, her passion for addressing the gender and racial disparities when it comes to being diagnosed, and more! Follow Kori on social media: @empoweredneuromom and visit her website...

Robyn Dirk joins me on today's episode of Our View, The Podcast. Recorded in the winter of 2025, Robyn shares her story of being a travel blogger. Visiting 44 countries with her husband. Becoming disabled after being hit by a drunk driver, and then being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and POTS. Robyn talks about how she has learned how to pivot in order to make sure she liv...

Today, Arthur's guest is Tess Cheng. Tess and Arthur recorded this podcast episode in the winter of 2025.  Tess is a health and wellness coach focusing on lifestyle changes that assist businesses and individuals improve their professional and personal lives. Join our conversation as Tess shares her story, advice for caregivers, and clears up some misconceptions about the health coaching profession...

Today's guest on Our View, The Podcast is Itziar Martos. From losing her eyesight at the age of 21 to becoming Miss Spain, and a sought-after international speaker, join my conversation with Itziar Martos, a London-based Disabled entrepreneur who proves that limitations fuel innovation.  Follow Itziar on instagram: @Itziarmartos.    Follow Our View on Facebook and Instagram: @OurView4Life25 

Known on Instagram as “Your Favorite Disabled Hottie” Nila Morton joins me today, as we discuss our visits to The White House under the Biden Administration in 2024, and how she is still dealing with an airplane travel experience that happened during the 2024 holiday season. A note from the host. This conversation with Nila and I took place in the winter of 2025, and does contain content about sel...

After a year long hiatus, today we re-launch with a new name, Our View The Podcast. Focused on bringing you the best, in-depth conversations about those living with disabilities, join Arthur as he shares what he's been up to in the last year, and where Our View the organization, and the podcast are headed. 

Stephanie Duesing returns to the podcast to share with us what inspired her to write her book, Eyeless Mind.    To be a guest on an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast, e-mail us: OurView4life@gmail.com

This is part 1 of my conversation with Stephanie Duesing. She shares how her son was diagnosed with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) as a teenager, and how this diagnosis has impacted their family. If you have an idea for a topic we should discuss on the podcast e-mail us: OurView4Life@gmail.com Learn More about CVI: https://www.nei.nih.gov/about/news-and-events/news/vision-loss-children-...

On this new episode of the OurView Podcast, Michelle Steiner joins Arthur to discuss what it was like being a student with a learning disability diagnosis since kindergarten, and how starting her blog Michelle's Mission. Writing has helped her express herself and how it has been an effective way to share her experiences of living with a learning disability.  https://www.michellesmission.net/      ...

A Conversation About Disabilities: Autism Acceptance Month As we conclude Autism Acceptance Month, I invite you to join my conversation with Katheryn Bermann, as she discusses Autism and how she uses Applied Behavior Analysis with the families she works with who are impacted by Autism.     If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast, e-mail us:...

When I started this podcast, I said that I wanted to share stories of those who live with disabilities and more about myself, and the impact that living with a disability has had on my life. On this episode, I am joined by my friend Amanda. Amanda and I have an open and honest conversation about how our lives are impacted by anxiety. E-mail us if you have a topic you would like for me to discuss o...

A Conversation About Disabilities: Traumatic Brain Injury, Daniel Gospodarek's Story  Daniel Gospodarek, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker joins me today to discuss how acquiring a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has impacted his life.   Visit Daniel's website: www.revitlizementalhealth.com  Follow Daniel on Instagram: @revitalizementalhealth  Follow Daniel on Facebook & TiktoK: revitalize_mental...

Lolita Milena joins the OurView Podcast today to share her story of living with a disability, being part of a big family, and her love of acting.  Follow Lolita on all social media platforms: Lolita Milena    If you have a topic that you would like me to discuss or if you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast, e-mail us: OurView4Life@gmail.com