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Disability Empowerment Now — 152 episodes

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1

Roommates Reflecting on Recovery with Matt Beard

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Through a Different Lens: Fatherhood, AI, and Accessibility with Gregg Hayes

3

Seventeen Stories, One Father: Healing, Growth, and Fatherhood with Derek Almasch

4

Finding Your Stage: Addiction, Autism, and the Art of Self-Reflection

5

Stripped Down to Heal: Wes and Keith’s Experience at The Meadows

6

Frontlines of Crisis: Lindsey Steel on Post-COVID Mental Health, Female Anger, and Unlocking Boundaries

7

Finding Strength Through Friendship: Keith & Marcus on Living with Cerebral Palsy

8

Called to Care: Caren J's Self-Discovery Journey with the Meadows Mobile Crisis Team

9

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

10

Giraffes, Neopronouns, and the Dog Magnet Myth

11

From Humphrey Bogart to Walton Goggins: Disability Crushes & Identity

12

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

13

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

14

Statistical Bias: How AI Leaves the Disability Community Behind

15

Standing Orders: The Big Lie in Your Health Insurance

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

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

27

Disability Empowerment Now: Dr. Yvette Pegues Part 2

28

Disability Empowerment Now: Dr. Yvette Pegues Part 1

29

Flowing Toward Change: Cydian Kauffman on Water Solutions and Sustainability

30

Giving Back with Purpose: A Conversation with Jim Click

31

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

32

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

33

The Voice Within: Gage Kern’s Path to Podcasting

34

The Power of Podcasting for Disability Advocacy with Jennifer Purcell

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

Elsie Rogers: Navigating Change in Business and Life

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

Beyond the Slayer: Erik Fuhrer on Buffy and Queer Resilience

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SPECIAL REPORT WITH CHRIS DESBOROUGH

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

Disability Empowerment Now: Hannah Woelke PART2!

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Disability Empowerment Now: Hannah Woelke PART1!

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

Accessing Art: Louis Morrell on Disability and Theater

62

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

63

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

64

Accessible Futures: Rylin Rodgers on Driving Disability Inclusion at Microsoft

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

Empowering Faith: Jim Roden’s Mission for Disability Advocacy

70

Empowering Voices: Chris Desborough on Disability Pride and Community

71

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

72

Empowering Minds: Temple Grandin on Autism and Opportunity

73

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

74

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

75

C. Quintana: Writing Orphan Black and Championing Queer Stories

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

Season 4 Trailer

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Exploring Classic Culture and Film Noir with Eric Fisk

83

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

84

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

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Madison Kopec: Empowering Neurodiverse Voices Through Theatre

86

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

87

Collaborative Creations: Rebekah Greer Melocik on Musical Theatre

88

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

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Everything Depeche Mode with Alaina Morin

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

Activism Amplified: Conversations with Kat & Heath

95

Comedy Acting with Steve Way

96

Christina Trivigno's Journey in Digital Accessibility and Advocacy

97

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

98

The power of Stage Acting with Ann Marie Morelli

99

Podcasting and Disability Pride with Erin Michelle Noon-Kay

100

Therapeutic Riding of Tucson with Margaux DeConcini

101

Working with Disney, Erica Mones

102

On the Stage with Rachel Handler

103

Discussing "Stutterer Interrupted" With Nina G.

104

Marine Biology and Whale Watching with Shari Bookstaff

105

Disability Rights With Andy Imparato

106

"Theater Breaking Through Barriers" With Richard M. Rose

107

The Importance of Adaptive Athletics with Peter Hughes

108

Talking with filmmaker Rio Finnegan

109

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

110

The importance of Disability Studies with Dr. Andrew Marcum

111

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

112

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

113

Representation in the Entertainment Industry with Kurt Yaeger

114

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

115

Seinfeld, Acting and the Screen Life With Daniel Woodburn

116

The Importance of Advocacy with Congressman Ron Barber

117

On Stage with Anita Hollander

118

Fostering Social Inclusion and Empowerment with Scott Hatley

119

Aviation Adventures with Jessica Cox & Sami Madden

120

Autism and Animal Behaviors with Temple Grandin

121

Season 3 Trailer

122

The birth of Krip Hop Nation with Leroy Moore

123

Political Activism with Kat & Heath

124

Athletics and Poetry with Jamon Freeman

125

Ilya Benjamin talks medical accessibility

126

S2 Episode 16 with Dyara & George Henderson

127

S2 Episode 15 with LeAnna Lucero

128

S2 Episode 14 with Stephanie Woodward

129

S2 Episode 13 with The Advocates Network

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S2 Episode 12 with Dr. Amy Kenny

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S2 Episode 11 with Bronson Layton

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S2 Episode 10 with Jackie Schuld

133

S2 Episode 9 with Dr. Gabrielle Ficchi

134

S2 Episode 8 with Nicholas Viselli

135

S2 Episode 7 with Emily Ladau

136

S2 Episode 6 with Mariette Bates

137

S2 Episode 5 with Tony Coehlo

138

S2 Episode 4 with Tom Olin

139

S2 Episode 3 with Tina Bauschatz

140

Season 2 Episode 2 with Isaac Zablocki

141

Season 2 Episode 1 with Keith Jones

142

Episode 10 with J.J. Rico

143

Episode 9 with Brie Seward

144

Episode 8 with Jon Meyers

145

Episode 7 with Kyle Lininger

146

Episode 6 with Jared Perkins

147

Episode 5 with Dennis DeConcini

148

Episode 4 with Kat Stratford

149

Episode 3 with Anita Altman

150

Episode 2 with Jennifer Longdon

151

Episode 1 with Jovan Ruvalcaba

152

Season 1 Trailer