Navigating Life with ALS: Resilience & Advocacy with Sara

Welcome back to the Therapy Thoughts podcast! We've been on hiatus and in 2025, we're back in full swing to bring you no BS mental health related episodes!In this powerful and personal episode, we sit down with Sara, a brilliant mother, former teacher, and fierce advocate with ALS. This conversation is not just about illness; it's about identity, agency, and resilience in the face of a system that often overlooks disabled bodies and voices.Sarah shares her journey from being a high school social studies teacher to navigating life with ALS. The importance of patience, presence, and effort in communication, especially when using assistive technology. Accessibility and inclusion should be mandatory, not optional. Let's create spaces that include everyone and challenge the systems that impact mental health. Sara's wisdom and resilience are a testament to the power of advocacy and the importance of listening and learning from marginalized voices.Follow Sarah on Instagram & share her story to support ALS advocacy and care. @theanandapivotUse the code "Sara" on coping skills or affirmation decks at tiffanyroe.com, with proceeds supporting ALS advocacy and Sara's family.Note from Sara regarding donations: "none of my caregivers costs are covered by insurance, so all direct donations go to me to covering those costs. Venmo is @sara-bennett-10 and/or my kids are raising money in lieu of gifts for their birthdays!"ALS TDI focuses solely on research here#TherapyThoughts #ALSAdvocacy #InclusionMatters