#247– Maureen Convinsky - Disability Doesn’t Define You — Here’s Why

In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto speaks with a guest who shares their deeply personal journey of navigating life with hearing loss. From the slow, subtle onset of hearing challenges to the life-changing moment of receiving hearing aids and later cochlear implants, this conversation sheds light on the emotional, social, and professional struggles people with disabilities often face — and the strength required to overcome them.Together, they explore: • The stigma and misconceptions surrounding disabilities, especially invisible ones like hearing loss. • How losing a sense later in life reshapes identity, mental health, and daily living. • The role of self-advocacy in securing accessibility at work and in society. • Strategies for kindness, resilience, and self-acceptance in the face of disability. • Why inclusion and awareness in schools, companies, and communities are essential for true accessibility.This episode is both eye-opening and empowering, offering hope, validation, and practical lessons for anyone living with — or supporting someone with — a disability.