The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady

In this episode of The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady, Sonia sits down with Brooke Eby, a disability advocate and content creator who has used her platform to bring awareness to ALS following her own diagnosis. Brooke opens up about her journey to getting diagnosed, how ALS has changed her life, and why she’s chosen to share the realities of the disease with humor, honesty, and vulnerability. She also discusses the urgent need for greater ALS awareness, research, and funding—and how she’s turning an unimaginable diagnosis into a powerful platform for advocacy.Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady podcast for more conversations with changemakers, innovators, and inspiring voices creating meaningful impact. New episodes are released every week.

In this episode of The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady, we chat with bestselling author and functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole to explore the powerful connection between the gut and the brain—and why mental health and physical health are far more intertwined than most people realize.Drawing from his book Gut Feelings, Dr. Cole explains how the gut influences everything from mood and anxiety to inflammation, hormones, and overall wellness. Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady podcast for more conversations with changemakers, innovators, and inspiring voices creating meaningful impact. New episodes are released every week.

In this episode of The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady, we're joined by Erin Hawley and Lily Newton, the hosts of Easterseals’ podcast Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong. As disability advocates, creators, and storytellers, Erin and Lily are on a mission to challenge stereotypes, break down misconceptions, and spark honest conversations about what it really means to live with a disability.Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady podcast for more conversations with changemakers, innovators, and inspiring voices creating meaningful impact. New episodes are released every week.

In this episode of The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady, we chat with Henry Gordon-Smith, founder and CEO of Agritecture, to discuss how urban agriculture is transforming the future of our cities. As a global leader in climate-smart agriculture, Henry has spent more than a decade helping governments, businesses, and communities develop innovative food systems that are more sustainable, resilient, and accessible.Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady podcast for more conversations with changemakers, innovators, and inspiring voices creating meaningful impact. New episodes are released every week.