Embracing the Power of a Diagnosis: A Journey of Self-Acceptance, Advocacy, and Collective Action

Send us Fan MailThis episode is not just a conversation; it’s a celebration of differentness, friendship, and unity in the face of adversity.  Ann welcomes special guest, RJ Formanek, the trailblazer behind Flying with Broken Wings and Red Shoes Rock, who has embraced his FASD diagnosis as a power source instead of a limitation.  He shares deep incite into what it feels like to get the diagnosis of FASD and likens it to something you have to hear for yourself.  This FASD advocate shares his story of determination, resilience and self-acceptance which led to an upper level degree in FASD.  He discusses destigmatizing FASD and how we can normalize people with differences while advocating and shedding the importance of awareness. The pair also explore the differences between the neurotypical and FASD brain development.  Listen to the last episode of a two-part series as Ann and RJ, together, share some personal stories and  insights and invite you into the world of neurodivergence. Flying with Broken Wings on Facebook is mentionedhttps://redshoesrock.com/Jodee Kulp, an FASD educator, is mentioned. You can find us at  Tina and Ann's Podcast website: https://www.realtalktinaann.com/Facebook:Real Talk with Tina and Ann | FacebookContact us on facebook, or at  [email protected] or at [email protected] Apple Podcasts: Real Talk with Tina and Ann on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Real Talk with Tina and Ann | Podcast on SpotifyAmazon Music: Real Talk with Tina and Ann Podcast | Listen on Amazon MusiciHeart Radio: Real Talk with Tina and Ann Podcast | Listen on Amazon MusicCastro: Real Talk with Tina and Ann (castro.fm)If interested, Ann's website:  AnnkagariseSupport the show