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Disability Empowerment Now — 144 episodes

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1

Thongs, Third Eye Blind, and the "Wicked" Truth

2

Giraffes, Neopronouns, and the Dog Magnet Myth

3

From Humphrey Bogart to Walton Goggins: Disability Crushes & Identity

4

Handi-Capped, High-Key Queer, and Drunk on CP

5

Why We’re Tired: The Reality of Dating with a Disability

6

Statistical Bias: How AI Leaves the Disability Community Behind

7

Standing Orders: The Big Lie in Your Health Insurance

8

Master, Servant, and the Naked Truth: Dirty Boy Bangers and Cosmic Longing: The Final Deep Dive Part 3

9

Master, Servant, and the Naked Truth: The Road to Recovery, Addiction, Redemption, and the Ultra Soul Part 2

10

Master, Servant, and the Naked Truth: Unpacking Some Great Reward & Black Celebration Part 1

11

Fragile Rights: Ehlers-Danlos, Invisible Pain, and the System That Fails

12

Beyond the Pews: Humanism, Inclusion, and the Jewish Experience

13

The Dynamic Duo and the 80-Year Legacy of Children's Health

14

The Enhancement of Lives: Anita Hollander on Advocacy, Awards, and The Rise

15

Memoirs, Music, and the Fight to Heal – with Jasmine Singh

16

Disability Empowerment Now: The Spiritual Recovery of Depeche Mode Part 3

17

Disability Empowerment Now: The Spiritual Recovery of Depeche Mode Part 2

18

Disability Empowerment Now: The Spiritual Recovery of Depeche Mode Part 1

19

Disability Empowerment Now: Dr. Yvette Pegues Part 2

20

Disability Empowerment Now: Dr. Yvette Pegues Part 1

21

Flowing Toward Change: Cydian Kauffman on Water Solutions and Sustainability

22

Giving Back with Purpose: A Conversation with Jim Click

23

Writing, Laughing, Advocating: Inside Steven Verdile’s World

24

Finding My Voice: Elaine Carroll’s Journey Through Disability and Tech

25

The Voice Within: Gage Kern’s Path to Podcasting

26

The Power of Podcasting for Disability Advocacy with Jennifer Purcell

27

Living Fully: Writing, Advocacy, and Disability Culture with Jennifer Gasner

28

Rhythm, Resilience, and the Crown: Eddie Cash Dances to Victory

29

Voices That Connect: Sara Gullihur-Bradford on Advocacy, Autism & Authentic Conversations

30

Lights, Camera, Inclusion: Redefining Hollywood with Kurt Yaeger & Jordan Hogg

31

Elsie Rogers: Navigating Change in Business and Life

32

Living Out Loud: ADHD, Autism, and Finding Your Voice with Natasha Hickling

33

Visibility, Vision, and Victory: Lessons from Renee’s Global Impact

34

Gretchen & Nadine Vogel: Advocating for Disability Inclusion in the Workplace

35

Building Inclusive Education: A Conversation with Adam Lalor and Mark Thurman

36

Coming Home: Leo Ricketts on Neurodivergence, Identity, and Belonging

37

Advocacy, Writing, and Life Beyond the ADA with Ben Mattlin

38

Beyond the Slayer: Erik Fuhrer on Buffy and Queer Resilience

39

SPECIAL REPORT WITH CHRIS DESBOROUGH

40

Making Waves for Good: Accessibility, Art, and Adventure with Heather C. Markham

41

Encore! The Creative Minds of How to Dance in Ohio Talk Future Plans

42

100 Episodes of Empowerment: Tom Harkin Talks ADA History & the Future

43

Finding Strength: Kat Stratford's Journey Through Change and Advocacy

44

Special Report: Adapting to the New Disability Landscape with Chris Desborough

45

Disability Empowerment Now: Hannah Woelke PART2!

46

Disability Empowerment Now: Hannah Woelke PART1!

47

Disability Pride in Changing Times: A 2025 Outlook with Chris Desborough

48

Behind the Mic: Disability, Laughter, and the Struggle for Real Representation with Alice Evans and Lucy Wood

49

The Actor’s Journey, Disability, and Representation with Carey Cox & Joseph Kibler

50

Living the Role: Makenzie Morgan Gomez on Disability, Performance, and Representation

51

Creating Change: Sean Daniels on Theater as a Tool for Healing

52

Strength, Advocacy, and Empowerment: John and Adam Share TruFit’s Journey

53

Accessing Art: Louis Morrell on Disability and Theater

54

Creating Inclusive Spaces: Scott Mobley on Ability Dogs and Its Transformational Impact

55

Empowering Through Experience: Sean Dineen’s Life as a Professor and Advocate

56

Accessible Futures: Rylin Rodgers on Driving Disability Inclusion at Microsoft

57

Unstoppable: Danny J. Gomez Talks Acting, Resilience, and Disability Representation

58

Vision, Leadership, and Lifelong Connections: The Story of Ryan Miller

59

Faith, Dance, and Difference: A Conversation with Freddy & Meg

60

Racing Through Life: Nathan Klein on Autism, Horses, and the Road Ahead

61

Empowering Faith: Jim Roden’s Mission for Disability Advocacy

62

Empowering Voices: Chris Desborough on Disability Pride and Community

63

Embracing the Polio Family: John R. McFarlane's Story

64

Empowering Minds: Temple Grandin on Autism and Opportunity

65

From Paralympic Podium to Advocacy: Jenny Sichel on Winning, Training, and Leading Change

66

Breaking Barriers: Andrew Gurza on Disability, Podcasting, and Representation

67

C. Quintana: Writing Orphan Black and Championing Queer Stories

68

Crafting Words, Building Community: Poet Liv Mammone on Creativity, Publishing, and Disability Advocacy

69

Breaking Barriers on Stage: Megan Lummus & Katherine McCrackin on Autism, Advocacy, and the Power of Representation

70

Behind the Scenes with the DEN Team Pt.2: Nicole Feltman & Eileen Castro

71

Behind the Scenes with the DEN Team Pt.1: Pascal Albright & Isabella Barnard

72

Mastering Digital Media: Alex Pere on Storytelling, Content Creation, and Disability Empowerment

73

Season 4 Trailer

74

Exploring Classic Culture and Film Noir with Eric Fisk

75

Breaking Barriers on Broadway: Liz Weber's Journey in Stage Management, Sound Design, and Accessibility

76

From Audition to Stage: Desmond Edwards' Journey in How to Dance in Ohio

77

Madison Kopec: Empowering Neurodiverse Voices Through Theatre

78

Amplifying Voices: Ariel Reich on Theatre, Mindfulness, and Empowerment

79

Collaborative Creations: Rebekah Greer Melocik on Musical Theatre

80

Nicole D'Angelo on 'How to Dance in Ohio' and Authentic Representation

81

Everything Depeche Mode with Alaina Morin

82

Breaking Boundaries: Composer Jacob Yandura's Broadway Debut with 'How to Dance in Ohio'

83

A Conversation with Tobias Forrest - Actor, Advocate, and Accessible Media Expert

84

Halley Greg's Journey from The Voice to Social Commentary in Music

85

From Director's Chair to BAFTA & RTS Winning Drama Director, the journey of Jordan Hogg

86

Activism Amplified: Conversations with Kat & Heath

87

Comedy Acting with Steve Way

88

Christina Trivigno's Journey in Digital Accessibility and Advocacy

89

Harmony in Diversity: A Theatrical Journey with Anita & Rachel Hollander

90

The power of Stage Acting with Ann Marie Morelli

91

Podcasting and Disability Pride with Erin Michelle Noon-Kay

92

Therapeutic Riding of Tucson with Margaux DeConcini

93

Working with Disney, Erica Mones

94

On the Stage with Rachel Handler

95

Discussing "Stutterer Interrupted" With Nina G.

96

Marine Biology and Whale Watching with Shari Bookstaff

97

Disability Rights With Andy Imparato

98

"Theater Breaking Through Barriers" With Richard M. Rose

99

The Importance of Adaptive Athletics with Peter Hughes

100

Talking with filmmaker Rio Finnegan

101

Creating neuro-diverse opportunities and communities through the Arts with Aubrie Therrien

102

The importance of Disability Studies with Dr. Andrew Marcum

103

My Out of the Blue Stories: One Man Journey through Life with Scott Seldin part 2

104

My Out of the Blue Stories: One Man Journey through Life with Scott Seldin part 1

105

Representation in the Entertainment Industry with Kurt Yaeger

106

From Rock clubs to Musical Collaborations to Poetry: A chat with Cary Goldberg

107

Seinfeld, Acting and the Screen Life With Daniel Woodburn

108

The Importance of Advocacy with Congressman Ron Barber

109

On Stage with Anita Hollander

110

Fostering Social Inclusion and Empowerment with Scott Hatley

111

Aviation Adventures with Jessica Cox & Sami Madden

112

Autism and Animal Behaviors with Temple Grandin

113

Season 3 Trailer

114

The birth of Krip Hop Nation with Leroy Moore

115

Political Activism with Kat & Heath

116

Athletics and Poetry with Jamon Freeman

117

Ilya Benjamin talks medical accessibility

118

S2 Episode 16 with Dyara & George Henderson

119

S2 Episode 15 with LeAnna Lucero

120

S2 Episode 14 with Stephanie Woodward

121

S2 Episode 13 with The Advocates Network

122

S2 Episode 12 with Dr. Amy Kenny

123

S2 Episode 11 with Bronson Layton

124

S2 Episode 10 with Jackie Schuld

125

S2 Episode 9 with Dr. Gabrielle Ficchi

126

S2 Episode 8 with Nicholas Viselli

127

S2 Episode 7 with Emily Ladau

128

S2 Episode 6 with Mariette Bates

129

S2 Episode 5 with Tony Coehlo

130

S2 Episode 4 with Tom Olin

131

S2 Episode 3 with Tina Bauschatz

132

Season 2 Episode 2 with Isaac Zablocki

133

Season 2 Episode 1 with Keith Jones

134

Episode 10 with J.J. Rico

135

Episode 9 with Brie Seward

136

Episode 8 with Jon Meyers

137

Episode 7 with Kyle Lininger

138

Episode 6 with Jared Perkins

139

Episode 5 with Dennis DeConcini

140

Episode 4 with Kat Stratford

141

Episode 3 with Anita Altman

142

Episode 2 with Jennifer Longdon

143

Episode 1 with Jovan Ruvalcaba

144

Season 1 Trailer