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Phenomenal Disabilities With Tree Lowe
by Vision Edge Media
Introducing the 2023 Individual Episodes-DEI and 2022 Davey Award General DEI podcasts. Phenomenal Disabilities with Tree Lowe features moving and authentic stories from a community of disabled individuals. The documentary lets you see how disabled people live as they are, without explanation. Phenomenal Disabilities features guests' careers, hobbies, insights, resources, and ups and downs. This isn't your typical sit-and-chat. This show will motivate folks to appreciate the simple things in life and get off their bottoms.https://phenomenaldisabilities.com
Episodes
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Disability isn't alien with Maxwell Joy Moore
Maxwell Joy Moore is Jamaican-born, a native of New York and California, from the LGBTIQA and disability community, advocate, writer, podcaster, and trans community. Maxwell has gone through numerous adventures in life while transitioning and having a disability. Many of Maxwell's journeys have...
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"Disability is not linear and nothing to be ashamed of" with Liz and Sam
According to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), About one-quarter (24%) of cisgender LGBQ+ adults, and a third (35%) of transgender adults reported cognitive disabilities, compared to less than one in ten (9%) non-LGBTQ+ adults. However, it is important to raise awareness about the LGBT-disabled...
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Disability Is Not A Means To An End with Dr. D'Arcee Neal
According to CDC.gov CP was significantly more common among Black children than white children and (82.9%) of the children identified with CP had spastic CP. Well, Dr. D’Arcee Neal is no newbie to the disability and others (Spastic Cerebral Palsy and onset fluency). Neal was born with CP and...
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Sounds of Blackness Singer, Melody Doyle "A Super Woman On a Mission."
Melody Doyle is a singer from the music group Sounds of Blackness. She's had her own experience navigating addiction, dealing with in and out of jail correctional facilities, sobriety, her neurodivergent disabilities, family, and so much more. She is a mother of two children, recently engaged, a...
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We Are Visible Talents, Not Invisible - With Dana JonesK, Katie Farmer, James Barniker, & Marie Dagenais-Lewis
Getting work in the industry can be pretty challenging. We have to navigate a field of different people from all walks of life. It has been a challenge for many disabled people to compete against able-body people for boardroom seats, positions as executive producers, directors, producers, etc.…
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No Barriers with Dylan Lazaga
Since childhood, Dylan Lazaga has lived authentically as an epileptic individual. Despite his disability, Dylan continues to pursue his dreams. Dylan believes it is important for people to understand epilepsy and to be prepared when someone experiences an epileptic episode. Disabilities…
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A Super Mom's Message About Autism with Susan Sheller
A mother, songwriter, poet, work professional, and spiritual reader, Susan Sheller's love for her autistic son shows in her power and strength to do what it takes to give him the best life. But Susan is here to provide insightful information on autism and other disabilities. Sheller's mission is…
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A Global Inclusion Perspective with Nargiz Yeldenbayeva and Inessa Missetskaya
Inclusion globally has been a topic of discussion within the disability community. It is however necessary for inclusion to be realized through action, which is why Nargiz Yeldenbayeva and Inessa Missetskaya from Georgia, have decided to take matters into their own hands in order to guide the...
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Relationship and Anxiety with Dr. Laurie Weiss
Dr. Laurie Weiss, psychotherapist, coach and relationship communication expert has helped more than 60,000 individuals reclaim life energy and find joy in life for more than four decades. She has taught professionals in 13 countries and authored 13 books that make complex information accessible…
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A Disability Discussion From Kenya, Africa with Fidelis Kariku
Social worker, advocate, and activist, Fidelis Kariku, discusses the issues in Africa and across the globe with the disability community and services. It is essential to address the ongoing problems around the world if we are to increase awareness. A better life for children, advocacy, and living...
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The Brighter Side Of Life with Julie McLean
Advocate, public speaker, and owner of Start The Convo, Julie McLean addresses the issue of mental illness around suicide. It is increasingly common for young and old to commit suicide for a variety of reasons. The issue needs to be addressed directly to help those who are considering ending…
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Find Balance And Harmony with Chaitanya Mukund
Chaitanya Mukund, an Indian writer, blogger, and radio host and a neurodivergent individual with dyslexia and cerebral palsy, discusses his struggles and rewards. Chaitanya, however, does not see his life as "half-full" despite coping with various disabilities. In addition to earning his graduate...
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Addiction & Mental Disabilities Is An Everyday Journey with Birdie
Birdie and his family have battled with addiction or mental disability for many years. Although Birdie is battling sobriety, he navigate through them it is important to draw attention to his journey. However, Birdie does want to get help, but it has been complicated with his family and been...
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I Deserve To Hold Space As I Am with Nahyr Ruiz (Part 2)
As a mother, wife, dance teacher, recent M.F.A. graduate, from the neurodiversity community, Nahyr Ruiz relates so well to it all. She is also a strong representation of BIPOC disabled women wearing multiple hats in life. Nahyr understands living a fruitful life with various invisible…
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Neurodivergent Pride A Family Thang with Nahyr Ruiz (Part 1 of 2)
As a mother, wife, dance teacher, recent M.F.A. graduate, from the neurodiversity community, Nahyr Ruiz relates so well to it all. She is also a strong representation of BIPOC disabled women wearing multiple hats in life. Because Nahyr comes from a near divergent community, it was easy for her to...
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Advocacy Through Music with Philanthropic Songwriter, 4-time Grammy Nominated Musician, Tony Mantor
Philanthropic Songwriter, Tony Mantor, Promotes Autism Acceptance in Newest Single! Tony Mantor, the 4-time grammy nominated musician, recreates his song, “Why Not Me” in order to raise autism awareness and acceptance. Originally, the charitable songwriter released “Why Not Me” along with a music...
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Disability Is A Part Of Everyone's Life with Andy Arias
Andy Arias has been in the entertainment industry for the last 10 years. As an actor and advocate he has worked on several productions as both an actor and an accessibility consultant. He has had the pleasure of working with Tom Hanks, Mark Ruffalo and Hilary Swank. He also works as national…
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Living That Super Cool Low Vision Swag with Shashank Sharma
Actor Shashank Sharma, who is a low vision theater actor, does not perceive his disability negatively. Throughout his childhood and adulthood, Shashank has never apologised for his disability, always seeing hard work as the key to success. Shashank believes there should be no limits to the things...
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My Challenges Became My Strengths with Liz Pritchard
There is still widespread misperceptions about autism, OCD, anorexia, and numerous other disabilities. In contrast, Liz Pritchard, a poet, painter, writer, and animator from the LGBT community, discusses the truth about disabilities, careers, and personal life. The report from Ablesim Around The...
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Cancer What? with Jackie Meader
Despite her journey with breast cancer, Jackie Meader sees life as full of abundance being a mother, wife, fitness enthusiast, advocate, and entrepreneur. It is common for people to develop misinformation about breast cancer, and Jackie is ready to set things straight about it all. Breast cancer…
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My Super Power with Louise Barnett
The life of sobriety and navigating mental disability is something Louise Barnett understands. There have been so many misconceptions and misunderstandings about addiction and sobriety. In addition, mental disabilities are attacked rather than understood. Because of this, Louise discuss these...
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"Don't Be Trying To Limit My Thunder" with Angel Sapp
As a low vision individual, Angel Sapp represents the BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled communities. With this week's discussion, Angel aims to let everyone know that the low vision, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA communities hold space and are just as viable in the workforce and anywhere else. Further, Angel...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Tree Lowe
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here. According to a 2022 statistic from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, an estimated 287,500 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. as well as 51,400 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer, and over 3.8…
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My Artist Rhythm Is Limitless with Katie Farmer
After surviving osteosarcoma and learning to navigate life on a whole new level after losing her hearing, Katie Farmer shares how she is processing everything and finding her creative flow along the way. With Katie's insight, parents can approach disabilities differently. Having worked in…
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My Fluid Motivational Rhythm with Irina Rivkin
With Myofascial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Environmental Illness / MCS, autoimmune, and other disabilities, Irina Rivkin provides the world with an educated perspective into her world. This is especially true in light of the COVID pandemic. Irina understands the challenges associated with various...
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Owning My Super Fly Air with Ushonda Wilson
As a paraplegic, Ushonda Wilson has learned to adapt to life despite losing mobility. Although she works full-time and juggles other responsibilities, she did not give up on her media dreams. With Ushonda's passion for life, career, supportive network, and family, she demonstrates what she wants…
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An Autistic Actor/Singers Journey with Melissa Jennifer Gonzalez
Melissa Jennifer Gonzales is not only a non-binary actor/singer, but also someone of the autistic community and an advocate. There is a widespread misconception about autism because so many people do not know what it is. Melissa's goal is to increase people's understanding of autism. In today's...
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Sober As "F" with Mean Dave
The story of Mean Dave's journey from addiction to sobriety is heartfelt and direct. He has found the right seasoning for his sobriety palette thanks to a supportive network group. He mixes stand-up comedy with straight-forward messages about a variety of life topics. Throughout his performance…
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My Own Words with Nina G
Nina G., is from the Northern California Bay Area. Despite having dyslexia and stuttering, she is an advocate for others proud and strong on her own terms. This talented woman strives to be heard on stage and is unapologetic about her disability. She has been in the industry for quite some time...
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My Beautiful Life with Diana Elizabeth Jordan
Diana Elizabeth Jordan is no newbie to the acting world, activism, and owning a business. In addition, she has not let her cerebral palsy hinder her career as an actress. Even as a child, she was involved in acting. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from California State University Long...
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Moving Forward with Marylin and Jayajothy "Jaya" Sliney
Marylin and Jayajothy "Jaya" Sliney are a family team who have navigated their own disabilities, personal life, career, and authentic happiness. In the Phenomenal Disabilities podcast, they give their insights about depression, suicide, and being present to enjoy what they have been given. In…
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And I continue to RISE with Jayajothy "Jaya" Sliney
The Phenomenal Disabilities team had the pleasure of sitting down with Jayajothy "Jaya" Sliney to discuss activism, career, education, and navigating their authentic self as disabled and LGBTQ individuals. Jaya has dealt with numerous experiences in life that have brought them here today. Yet,...
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Rewards
Rewards come in many forms. Can we understand why they are important? How can we look at the aspect of rewards differently?
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Introducing the 2023 Individual Episodes-DEI and 2022 Davey Award General DEI podcasts. Phenomenal Disabilities with Tree Lowe features moving and authentic stories from a community of disabled individuals. The documentary lets you see how disabled people live as they are, without explanation. Phenomenal Disabilities features guests' careers, hobbies, insights, resources, and ups and downs. This isn't your typical sit-and-chat. This show will motivate folks to appreciate the simple things in life and get off their bottoms.https://phenomenaldisabilities.com
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