Our View The Podcast

Annalisa Bell joins Arthur today for this new episode of Our View The Podcast. Annalisa shares her story of living with progressive multiple sclerosis as she manages life as a model and actress. Annalisa also offers her advice for those looking to break into the world of acting and modeling.  Follow Our View on instagram: @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourview4life25

Actor, Stephen Johnson joins Arthur on this new episode of Our View, The Podcast. Stephen shares his story of living with a limb difference, and offers his advice for those with disabilities who are interested in starting a career in acting. Follow Our View on instagram: @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourview4life25

John Cuturilo, a counsellor and podcast host located in Victoria, Australia joins Arthur on today’s episode of Our View, The Podcast.  John shares some common misconceptions and myths about therapy; what it is, and what it is not, and provides some sustainable self-care and lifestyle habits that listeners can utilize during the challenging and unpredictable times of their lives.  Learn more about John on his website: https://www.yourlistener.com.au Follow Our View on instagram: @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourview4life25

Ashley Pollitt joins Arthur for this new episode of Our View The Podcast. Ashley is an Assistant Professor of Special Education Language and Literacy at The College of New Jersey. Ashley recently presented at the All In Inclusion Leadership conference Access in Action: Supporting Educators in Differentiation. Ashley shares what inclusive education means to her, and a few takeaways that attendees would have learned during her presentation.   This episode is brought to you by All In For Inclusive Education. "All In is on the road across America working with schools to create bright futures for students with disabilities—through inclusive education." Visit their website to learn more about the incredible work they are doing:  www.allinforinclusiveed.org, and follow them on social media  Facebook: @ All In For Inclusive Education Instagram: @Allinforinclusiveed Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourview4life25

John Fela, a disability advocate and public speaker joins Arthur for this episode of Our View The Podcast. John shares about his work with both faith based and non faith based organizations, and his book "Faith Like My Father". Visit John's website: www.JohnFela.com for more about John and the work he is doing. Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode email [email protected]

Shannon B., a working mom of two who advocates for a more inclusive world joins Arthur on this episode of Our View The Podcast. Shannon shares her experience of navigating the world as a mom who is deaf. Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode email [email protected]

  Matthew Shapiro, founder of 6 Wheels Consulting, LLC joins Arthur for this episode of Our View The Podcast. Matthew lives with Cerebral Palsy and on the podcast today, he shares his story of why it is important to for him to advocate for the rights of those in the disability community, and more. Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.  If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode email [email protected]

Aaron Lanou joins Arthur for this episode of Our View, The Podcast.  Aaron discusses his presentation titled "Busting the Barriers: Making the Classroom Work for Neurodivergent Students" This episode is brought to you by All In For Inclusive Education. "All In is on the road across America working with schools to create bright futures for students with disabilities—through inclusive education."  Visit their website to learn more about the incredible work they are doing:  www.allinforinclusiveed.org, and follow them on social media Facebook: @ All In For Inclusive Education Instagram: @Allinforinclusiveed   Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/ourview4life25. 

Shameka Andrews joins Arthur on this new episode of Our View, The Podcast. Shameka is a full-time power chair user living with Spina Bifida. Serving as the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Self Advocacy Association of NYS, on the Council for Developmental Disabilities and the Disability Advisory council for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and as the State coordinator of the Ms Wheelchair NY Competition.  Shameka shares about the importance of disability representation and her company, Disability Empowered Consulting. Follow Shameka on Social media, on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ShamekaLAndrews Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/shameka-andrews-4a010430/ Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourview4life If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode email [email protected]

Nieta Greene, CEO/Founder Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. Joins Arthur on the podcast today.  Nieta, shared that having experienced various disabilities since  childhood, continues to influence her daily existence. A dedicated advocate for inclusivity and a sense of belonging, Nieta shares the importance of having the disability community involved in the democratic process at the federal, state, and local level.  Keep up with the great work Nieta is doing by following Disability Community for Democracy on Facebook and Instagram Neuodivergentvoters on Facebook and Instagram Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourview4life If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode email [email protected]

Advocate, Artist, and Author Tracy Coval joins Arthur on this episode of Our View, The Podcast. She discusses her memoir An Untethered Truth, and the importance of positive self-talk.  Follow Tracy on social media: Instagram & TikTok : Tracy_coval And on Facebook: Tracy.Coval Purchase her book "An Untethered Truth" through Amazon and wherever you purchase your books.  Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourview4life If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode email [email protected]

Jennifer Chassman-Browne joins Arthur on today's episode. Jennifer shares her experience of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She discusses her educational consulting company called New Ground Educational Consulting, and breaks news about her upcoming book, expected to hit book shelves in the fall of 2026. Keep up with all the work Jennifer is doing by visiting her website: New Ground Educational Consulting: www.newground.us and her t-shirt company, More Than a T-shirt Company: www.morethanatshirtco.com Follow her on Social media: Jennifer Chassman Browne on LinkedIn & Jennifer Chassman Browne Author on Facebook  Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourview4life If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode email [email protected]

Dr. Jeffrey Kontio joins Arthur for this episode of Our View The Podcast. Jeffrey discusses his presentation from the 2026 Winter Inclusion conference titled "What You Do Matters: Overcoming Barriers and Bridging Gaps with Inclusive Design for Learning" Learn about the important takeaways from the presentation, and useful resources related to inclusive design for learning. This episode is brought to you by All In For Inclusive Education. "All In is on the road across America working with schools to create bright futures for students with disabilities—through inclusive education." Visit their website to learn more about the incredible work they are doing:  www.allinforinclusiveed.org, and follow them on social media Facebook: @ All In For Inclusive Education Instagram: @Allinforinclusiveed   Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/ourview4life25

Rosemarie Philip joins Arthur for this episode of Our View, The Podcast. Rosemarie lives with multiple chronic illnesses and after 20 years of being an advocate in the endometriosis and more recently Primary Immunodeficiency space, she launched the a life well-loved® platform featuring tools created by disabled professionals, designed to help people reconnect to what truly matters in how they live and lead. Visit her websites: www.Alifewell-loved.com and www.rosemariephilip.com  Follow Rosemarie on Instagram: still.rosemarie  Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@ourview4life25    If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode email:  [email protected]

Jennifer Gasner joins Arthur today on a new to discuss her book, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis. She describes what it was like to be diagnosed with a disability as a teen, and what life is like for her now as an adult. Jennifer and Arthur also share the 5 songs that must be on their playlist during a road trip. Visit Jennifer's website: https://jennifergasner.com/ Follow Jennifer on Facebook @ Jennifer Gasner, Author And on Instagram @jennygwriter Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@ourview4life25⁩  If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode email: [email protected]

Jake Weiner the founder of ZOOZ Fitness joins Arthur for today’s conversation. Jake shares his inspiration for creating ZOOZ fitness, an inclusive fitness facility dedicated to empowering people with developmental and physical disabilities to thrive. Jake describes the session offered at the fitness facility, and his vision for the next 5-10 years for ZOOZ.  Learn more about ZOOZ Fitness here: https://www.zoozfitness.com Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ourview4life25 If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode of the podcast, email: [email protected]

Raymond Fantel is Arthur's guest on today's episode. Ray is a high school senior who lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Join the conversation as Ray shares his story of being included in his school district and find out what advice he has for educators and others who live with disabilities.    This episode is brought to you by All In For Inclusive Education. "All In is on the road across America working with schools to create bright futures for students with disabilities—through inclusive education." Visit their website to learn more about the incredible work they are doing:  www.allinforinclusiveed.org, and follow them on social media Facebook: @ All In For Inclusive Education Instagram: @Allinforinclusiveed   Follow Our View on all social media platforms @OurView4Life25, and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourview4life25    

ulia Pearce joins Arthur on this new episode of Our View, The Podcast. Julia shares her family’s story about her son Dallin who lived with multiple disabilities, and the importance of living with resilient hope.    Follow Our View on all social media platforms at OurView4Life. If you would like to be a guest on a future episode of Our View, The Podcast, Email us: [email protected]   

Tianna Trinidad joins Arthur on today's episode of Our View, The Podcast. Tianna discusses her journey to becoming a nurse and starting Love Served Warm. Follow Tianna @Loveservedwarm on all social media platforms. Visit Tianna’s website: www.Loveservedwarm.com Follow Our View on social media @OurView4Life25

David Kaufer is today's guest. Join the conversation as David and Arthur discuss the great capabilities of non-speakers, and also explore alternative communication methods that some listeners may not be familiar with. Check out David's website: www.davidkaufer.com and subscribe to David's podcast: The David Kaufer Podcast: The Lighter Side of the Spectrum   Follow Our View on Facebook & Instagram @OurView4Life25. and subscribe to Our View The Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts, and on our YouTube page  here

Kori Tomelden joins Arthur on this episode of Our View, The Podcast. Recorded in the winter of 2025, Kori shares her story of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult who is caring for her daughter who is diagnosed with autism, her passion for addressing the gender and racial disparities when it comes to being diagnosed, and more! Follow Kori on social media: @empoweredneuromom and visit her website www.empoweredneuromom.com Follow Our View on Facebook & Instagram @OurView4Life25   

Robyn Dirk joins me on today's episode of Our View, The Podcast. Recorded in the winter of 2025, Robyn shares her story of being a travel blogger. Visiting 44 countries with her husband. Becoming disabled after being hit by a drunk driver, and then being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and POTS. Robyn talks about how she has learned how to pivot in order to make sure she lives her best life.    Visit her website: https://twoemptypassports.com Follow Our View on Facebook & Instagram @OurView4Life25

Today, Arthur's guest is Tess Cheng. Tess and Arthur recorded this podcast episode in the winter of 2025.  Tess is a health and wellness coach focusing on lifestyle changes that assist businesses and individuals improve their professional and personal lives. Join our conversation as Tess shares her story, advice for caregivers, and clears up some misconceptions about the health coaching profession. Visit Tess' Website: https://glowithtess.com Follow Our View on Facebook & Instagram: @OurView4Life25 

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 self harm.   Follow Nila on Instagram @Nilanmorton

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected] Learn More about CVI: https://www.nei.nih.gov/about/news-and-events/news/vision-loss-children-whose-eyesight-may-be-2020-requires-new-diagnostic-and-teaching-strategies https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/getting-to-the-heart-of-pediatric-vision-loss-and-blindness https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028393221002359 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/05/26/314621545/the-blind-woman-who-sees-rain-but-not-her-daughters-smile#:~:text=You%20can%27t%20see%20a,stroke%20at%2029%20years%20old. https://cviscotland.org/  

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/       To be a guest on an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast, e-mail us: [email protected]  

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: [email protected]

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 on an upcoming episode of the podcast: [email protected]     

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_mentalhealth   E-mail us if you have a topic you would like for me to discuss on an upcoming episode of the podcast: [email protected]  

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]. 

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   E-mail us any topics for upcoming shows [email protected]

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 follow us on all social media platforms @OurView4life

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 follow him on Instagram and TikTok @Thatmusicteacher Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and be sure to follow us on all social media platforms @OurView4life

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 media platforms: @OurView4life   Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ourview4life

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: www.keyofawesomemusic.com Follow OurView on all social media platforms: @OurView4Life. If you have a  topic you would like for us to discuss on a future episode, e-mail us: [email protected] 

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 posted on October 30, 2020. We share our experiences of growing up with disabilities in different generations.  You can learn more about Judy by visiting her website: https://judithheumann.com Follow OurView on all social media platforms: @OurView4life Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or our YouTube channel 

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-screen, airtime during the broadcast. I am joined by my guest Kellina Powell. Be sure to follow Kellina @deafqueenboss on Instagram. Also, be sure to follow us on all social media platforms for more disability-related content  @OurView4Life

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 content, and if you have any topics to suggest for future podcast episodes DM us on Instagram: @OurView4life  

Emily Kranking is a quadruplet who lives with cerebral palsy. She joins me on this episode of the OurView Podcast. We discuss her acting career, her starring role in the Hulu movie "Best Summer Ever", and what she has planned next! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on all social media platforms: @OurView4life. If you or someone you know would be a good guest for an upcoming episode of the OurView Podcast, please e-mail us and tell us your story: [email protected]

On Today’s episode, I welcome Cory Lee. Cory is a wheelchair travel expert. He is a power wheelchair user and has visited 41 countries and all 7 continents. We discuss the importance of accessible travel, his book ‘Let’s Explore with Cor Cor’, and his Curb Free Foundation that provides travel grants to disabled travelers.  This episode was recorded in the fall of 2022, so you may hear references to things that have since occurred in the past.  Follow Cory on Instagram @Curbfreecorylee  Visit his blog: www.Curbfreewithcorylee.com Learn more about the Curb Free Foundation: Thecurbfreefoundation.com Follow us on all social media platforms and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @Ourview4life