The Moxie Adaptive Podcast

I am so excited for you to meet Leah, an elite adaptive athlete! We have an incredibly rich and nuanced discussion around many shared experiences that people with disabilities may experience, such as whether or not to go to a disability conference, how we fit into sports, and childhood experiences. Here's a sneak peek: "Mom, is that what I look like?" "Does it get better as we...

We're back! Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Moxie Adaptive podcast. Today, we talked to Morgan, who shares her experience living with a disability. We discussed: - the fear (but power) that comes with gaining education about your diagnosis - the joys of casita living with her service dog Wolf! - finding purpose behind challenges We can't wait for you to listen! To connect with...

Thanks for coming back to the last episode in this health care series! And let me tell you: GET OUT YOUR NOTEBOOK. You'll want to take notes during this convo. Shout out to the 2nd Year Wayne State Med Students!!! This two-episode health care series is for you - or truly anyone in the health care industry listening to this - thanks for wanting to be curious and learn more about caring for pat...

Shout out to the 2nd Year Wayne State Med Students!!! This two-episode health care series is for you - or truly anyone in the health care industry listening to this - thanks for wanting to be curious and learn more about caring for patients with physical differences and disabilities. (And med students, we'd love to process this more with you! Send us a DM on IG at @moxieadaptive or email hell...

Join us as we get to hear from Meaghan, a licensed clinical psychologist, who endured cancer and a leg amputation in her preteen years. She is a PERFECT example of resilience, strength, and maturity when it comes to EVERYTHING in her life. Here are some clickbait quotes you don't want to miss: “Is an amputation considered a limb difference?” “How can I shake your hand in a way that’s comforta...

You are the luckiest person today because you get to meet Nicky! I am so incredibly proud of her growth over this past year. She has brought so much value to my life and I cannot wait for her to share her perspective and journey with you. I promise you, you will feel SO SEEN by her story and vulnerability. On this episode, we discuss: What it felt like to be in denial of her limb difference in chi...

Welcome to the Moxie Pod! We're back with Kelli Chu, as she shares her story of her car accident, navigating a life-changing injury, and re-learning everything. In this episode, we discuss: Should we call it a disability or limb difference?  The impact of hearing “there’s nobody like you” from doctors Her experience going through a life-altering car accident  The frustrations of wanting to be...

You're in for a treat for this episode! Meet my friend Allie - a culinary chef, a yoga instructor, adaptive rock climber, a mom... she has words to share that will make an impact on you.  She walks us through a meditation, breathing exercise that will (oh my word!) calm any anxieties you may have! And just wait until you hear a story at the very end that will give you chills - the body is cap...

I can’t wait for you to meet this LOYAL, BRAVE, ADVENTEROUS, THOUGHTFUL, RELATABLE, & CREATIVE friend of mine! Your life will be better with Megan in it.  In this episode, Megan discusses: Co-founding Moxie Adaptive & the value of this community What it’s like to be a new mom & re-discovering her identity Her teenage years of wanting to prove that she’s just like everyone else How over...

Tune into Part 2 of Kelly's interview! In this episode, we discuss:  - Kelly's story of surrogacy and bringing her daughter into the world,  - the power of sharing our stories, even when it seems unrelatable to anyone else, - how her Christian faith impacts her mindset,  - how having a disability teaches other empathy, especially kids, - teaching kids how to lead with curiosity and creat...

You've made it to the finale episode! In this episode, you'll hear about: - Kelly's pending decision to amputate her right arm, - the nuance of having a semi-invisible disability potentially transition into a fully visible disability, and how perceptions of others may change, - the lived experiences of fielding questions from others (does the long sleeve shirt really matter?), - the...

Looking to relate to someone who experienced a tragedy that resulted in a disability or difference? Looking to understand more about the crossover with chronic pain and disability? Felt like you couldn’t relate to anyone about your lived experience, so you kept it inside? Understand what it was like to re-learn your body and how to interact with the world after an injury? Looking how to navigate o...

Part of the unique experience of having a physical disability or limb difference is that we interact in the world through a unique lens. There is that ONE thing that might keep us from relating fully to the world around us... our disability/difference. We are here to talk through the nuance of what it means to have a disability/difference, so come join along in this conversation! Join the dialogue...