Our View The Podcast

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

I'm back with another episode today to share the thank-you speech that I intended to share last night when I received the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Medal from Camden County, New Jersey for my disability advocacy work. 

This episode is about grief. It is not necessarily a common topic on this podcast, but it is something that impacts us all. Come along with me on this journey.   Follow OurView on all social media platforms @OurView4Life. If there is a disability-related topic you would like for me to address on an upcoming episode, E-mail me at: OurView4Life@gmail.com

Where have I been? What have I been up to? I answer that and more in this new episode of the OurView Podcast. I'm kicking off season 6 with this brand-new solo episode.    Follow OurView on all social media platforms @OurView4Life. If there is a disability related topic you would like for me to address on an upcoming episode, E-mail me: OurView4Life@gmail.com

Kyira Wackett joins me on this episode of the OurView Podcast. Kyira is a and we discuss shame, guilt, and forgiveness, and the role they play in the lives of those who experience disability.  Follow OurView on all social media platforms @ourview4life  To suggest a topic or be a guest on an upcoming episode of the OurView podcast, email me: OurView4Life@gmail.com. 

This episode is part of our Mental Health Monday series. My guest today is Annya Stoddart, an acupuncturist mindfulness meditation teacher. Join us as we share a mindfulness meditation.    Visit Annya’s website to receive a free guided meditation: https://wisdom-mind.co.uk     You can follow Annya on Facebook: @Annyastoddartwisdommind   Follow OurView on all social media platforms @OurView4life  ...

On today’s episode, I welcome my guest Natasha D’Arcangelo. This is part of our Mental Health Monday series. We discuss anxiety and techniques that can be used to help ground yourself.             Resources mentioned in this episode:  - Eric Gentry’s Tools for Hope is available on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/LEOEJXMt8Fg - www.therapyden.com   Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and be sure to follo...

On today’s episode, I welcome my guest Bryson Tarbet. Bryson is an elementary school music teacher. Bryson shares his experience of living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), and how he self-advocates for himself by modeling behaviors to his students. To learn more about Bryson and his work, visit his website www. Thatmusicteacher.com and fol...

On today’s episode I welcome my guest Daisy Hilbrands. Daisy is a life coach, scientific researcher, and is diagnosed with dyslexia.  Daisy shares her experience of living with dyslexia and the tools she utilizes to navigate the world while living with this diagnosis.    Contact Daisy through her website:  https://hilbrands.coach   Follow OurView for more disability-related content on all social m...

Who is your favorite music artist? Why is music considered a universal language? How can music be beneficial to those who have disabilities? My guest Jim Gaven and I answer these questions and discuss so much more, on this episode of the OurView Podcast. Jim is the Founder of Key of Awesome Music, whose mission is to "Improve the quality of life through music". Contact Jim by visiting his website:...

I am joined today by my guest Lauren Rose. Lauren shares her story of living with multiple medical diagnoses and how she is able to find gratitude in every day, and a purpose in her pain. To learn more and to listen to Lauren's podcast visit her website: https://www.ithurtstomom.com   Follow us on all social media platforms: @OurView4life 

To kick off Women’s History Month, I am reposting my conversation with Disability Rights Activist, Judith Heumann. I am reposting this episode, my 100th episode, to honor Judy who passed away on March 4, 2023. We must continue to share her story, and continue the work she began to create a more accessible and inclusive world for those who live with disabilities.  This conversation was originally p...

Author Colleen Faul joins me on this episode to discuss her book "God's Precious Gift: A Special Needs Child" that she wrote about her daughter Grace who was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis. Visit Colleen's site: www. GodsPreciousGift.com God's Precious Gift available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736504142/ Follow us on all social media platforms: @OurView4Life

A Conversation About Disabilities: The NFL and Inclusion  Did you know that there were American Sign Language interpreters who performed alongside the singers during the pre-game ceremony and halftime show of the NFL's Super Bowl this past Sunday? This week I have a special episode discussing The Super Bowl and their use of American Sign Language interpreters, and the lack of interpreter's on-scre...

Tony Jackson joins me today. Tony is a voiceover artist who shares his story. We also discuss the importance of sharing the stories of those who live with disabilities.  Follow Tony on all social media platforms:  @TonyJacksonVO   Follow OurView for more disability-related content:  @Ourview4life  

My guest on today's episode is Fran Garton. Fran is a Pain Reduction Coach, Fibromyalgia Warrior, Author, Speaker and Body-Positive Personal Trainer and I’m passionate about teaching people how to live pain-free and learn to love movement.  Connect with Fran on her website: https://frangartoncoaching.com and follow her on Instagram: @frangartonpaincoach Follow OurView for more disability-related c...