The Hidden Workforce

Lisa Toth, Host

A show about the positive impact people with different abilities bring to the workforce.

  1. 5 Sept

    Optimizing Outcomes in Pediatric Sports Related Brain Injuries, BrainSPORT, and More, Dr. Meeryo Choe, Ep. 245

    This week, we’re pausing our OEOO REV UP series to continue our series of shows from the NABIS Live collaborative podcast series on Episode 245 of The Hidden Workforce! Let’s welcome Dr. Meeryo Choe! In this episode, Dr. Choe shares with us about everything we need to know about pediatric sports related concussions, brain injury, and more. “Dr. Meeryo Choe grew up in the Los Angeles area, traveled east to attend Amherst College, where she majored in Fine Arts completing a senior thesis in Printmaking. She is currently an Associate Professor in Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and the Program Director for the Child Neurology Residency Program. She is also the Associate Director of the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program, and helps oversee its mission, providing clinical care for injured student athletes, performing clinical research in pediatric traumatic brain injury TBI, and educating the community about sports-related concussion. Her research focuses on clinical outcome after pediatric TBI, with interests in post-concussive autonomic dysfunction and gender disparities in concussion incidence and recovery. She was a co-author on the CDC’s pediatric mTBI review and guidelines published in JAMA Pediatrics, and is a site-PI for the CARE4Kids U54, a multi-institutional longitudinal pediatric concussion study. An avid equestrian and former swimmer, Dr. Choe coaches as well, giving her a unique perspective on an athlete’s desire to return to his/her sport and the outside pressures they might experience.” (https://braininjurysummit2026.org/speaker/meeryo-choe-md/) You do not want to miss this show! Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYoutube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 4pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast

    Optimizing Outcomes in Pediatric Sports Related Brain Injuries, BrainSPORT, and More, Dr. Meeryo Choe, Ep. 245
  2. 29 Aug

    REV UP the Vote! Learning about the Role of the Governor of Oklahoma, and the 2026 Oklahoma Gubernatorial (Governor) Candidates! Lisa Toth, Maggie Bond, and Jacob Lackey, Ep. 244

    This week, we’re continuing our Open Ears Open Opportunities REV UP the Vote series on Episode 244 of The Hidden Workforce! Welcome back to our REV UP the Vote series! REV UP stands for Register, Educate, Vote, and Use Your Power! Your right to vote is your power! Especially when it comes to demographics, such as our friends who live with different abilities, that are under-represented at these crucial voting booths! In this show series, we empower and educate our friends with different abilities and their loved ones on all they need to know about voting, accessibility in voting, why voting is important, what the different offices up for election are in Oklahoma and why they are important- as well as information about all the candidates up for these different offices (and help you learn/know how to do your own research), and so much more! Every episode is produced inclusively with differently abled self-advocates with a differently abled self-advocates’ voice and perspective participating in the conversation as well! In this episode, we are continuing sharing about the different candidates running for different offices in Oklahoma. For this episode, we’re focusing on the Oklahoma Gubernatorial Candidates that will go to the General Election November 3rd! You do not want to miss this show or this series! If you would like to learn how to Register to vote, Vote, and more- check out our REV UP reels social media series! Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYoutube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 4pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast

    REV UP the Vote! Learning about the Role of the Governor of Oklahoma, and the 2026 Oklahoma Gubernatorial (Governor) Candidates! Lisa Toth, Maggie Bond, and Jacob Lackey, Ep. 244
  3. 22 Aug

    REV UP the Vote! Learning about the Roles of the Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, and their 2026 Candidates! Lisa Toth, Maggie Bond, and Tyler Bond, Ep. 243

    This week, we’re continuing our Open Ears Open Opportunities REV UP the Vote series on Episode 243 of The Hidden Workforce! Welcome back to our REV UP the Vote series! REV UP stands for Register, Educate, Vote, and Use Your Power! Your right to vote is your power! Especially when it comes to demographics, such as our friends who live with different abilities, that are under-represented at these crucial voting booths! In this show series, we empower and educate our friends with different abilities and their loved ones on all they need to know about voting, accessibility in voting, why voting is important, what the different offices up for election are in Oklahoma and why they are important- as well as information about all the candidates up for these different offices (and help you learn/know how to do your own research), and so much more! Every episode is produced inclusively with differently abled self-advocates with a differently abled self-advocates’ voice and perspective participating in the conversation as well! In this episode, we are kicking off sharing about the different candidates running for different offices in Oklahoma. For this episode, we’re focusing on the Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General Candidates that will go to the General Election November 3rd! You do not want to miss this show or this series! If you would like to learn how to Register to vote, Vote, and more- check out our REV UP reels social media series! Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYoutube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 4pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast

    REV UP the Vote! Learning about the Roles of the Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, and their 2026 Candidates! Lisa Toth, Maggie Bond, and Tyler Bond, Ep. 243
  4. 8 Aug

    Improving Outcomes for Children with Pediatric Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury, Dr. Beth Slomine, Ep. 241

    This week, we’re pausing our OEOO REV UP series to continue our series of shows from the NABIS Live collaborative podcast series on Episode 241 of The Hidden Workforce! Let’s welcome Dr. Beth Slomine! In this episode, Dr. Slomine shares with us about Pediatric Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury, and how she has focused her career and research on improving outcomes for children who have experienced TBI/ABI. You do not want to miss this show! “Dr. Beth Slomine is Assistant Vice President of Psychology and Co-Director of the Brain Injury Clinical Research Center and at Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is also the Director of Rehabilitation Neuropsychology within the Center for Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment at Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and has a secondary appointment in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She is a licensed psychologist, board certified clinical neuropsychologist, and board-certified subspecialist in pediatric neuropsychology. Her clinical research program focuses on neurobehavioral measurement, outcomes, and interventions following pediatric neurological injury. Dr. Slomine has authored >100 peer-reviewed manuscripts, numerous book chapters, and co-edited a textbook entitled Cognitive Rehabilitation for Pediatric Neurological Conditions.” (https://braininjurysummit2026.org/speaker/beth-slomine/) Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYoutube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 4pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast

    Improving Outcomes for Children with Pediatric Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury, Dr. Beth Slomine, Ep. 241
  5. 1 Aug

    REV UP the Vote! New AAPD REV UP Oklahoma Coalition and Why Voting is Important! Self-Advocate, Bryce Wooten, Ep. 240

    This week, we’re continuing our Open Ears Open Opportunities REV UP the Vote series on Episode 240 of The Hidden Workforce! Welcome back to our REV UP the Vote series! REV UP stands for Register, Educate, Vote, and Use Your Power! Your right to vote is your power! Especially when it comes to demographics, such as our friends who live with different abilities, that are under-represented at these crucial voting booths! In this show series, we empower and educate our friends with different abilities and their loved ones on all they need to know about voting, accessibility in voting, why voting is important, what the different offices up for election are in Oklahoma and why they are important- as well as information about all the candidates up for these different offices (and help you learn/know how to do your own research), and so much more! Every episode is produced inclusively with differently abled self-advocates with a differently abled self-advocates’ voice and perspective participating in the conversation as well! In this episode, we welcome back our friend and former guest, Oklahoma self-advocate Bryce Wooten, as he shares with us why voting is important from a self-advocate perspective as well as more about the new AAPD REV UP Coalition being formed in Oklahoma to engage voters living with disabilities in the voting process! You do not want to miss this show or this series! If you would like to learn how to Register to vote, Vote, and more- check out our REV UP reels social media series! Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYoutube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 4pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast

    REV UP the Vote! New AAPD REV UP Oklahoma Coalition and Why Voting is Important! Self-Advocate, Bryce Wooten, Ep. 240
  6. 25 Jul

    REV UP the Vote! with The Oklahoma State Election Board- Why State Election Boards are Important, Inclusive/Accommodating Voting, & More! Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary, Paul Ziriax, Ep. 239

    This week, we’re pausing our NABIS Live collaborative podcast series to continue our Open Ears Open Opportunities REV UP the Vote series on Episode 239 of The Hidden Workforce! Welcome back to our REV UP the Vote series! REV UP stands for Register, Educate, Vote, and Use Your Power! Your right to vote is your power! Especially when it comes to demographics, such as our friends who live with different abilities, that are under-represented at these crucial voting booths! In this show series, we empower and educate our friends with different abilities and their loved ones on all they need to know about voting, accessibility in voting, why voting is important, what the different offices up for election are in Oklahoma and why they are important- as well as information about all the candidates up for these different offices (and help you learn/know how to do your own research), and so much more! Every episode is produced inclusively with differently abled self-advocates with a differently abled self-advocates’ voice and perspective participating in the conversation as well! In this episode, we’re learning all about the Oklahoma State Election Board and disability accommodations in our state’s voting precincts from the Secretary of the Oklahoma State Election Board, Paul Ziriax! Paul shares with us why Election Boards are important, all the different voting accommodations and tools at Oklahoma voting precincts available for people with disabilities, why it’s important to vote, and more! You do not want to miss this show or this series! If you would like to learn how to Register to vote, Vote, and more- check out our REV UP reels social media series! Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYoutube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 4pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast

    REV UP the Vote! with The Oklahoma State Election Board- Why State Election Boards are Important, Inclusive/Accommodating Voting, & More! Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary, Paul Ziriax, Ep. 239
  7. 18 Jul

    Research, Hope, Resilience: Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Related Traumatic Brain Injury, Dr. Carrie Esopenko, Ep. 238

    This week, we’re continuing our series of shows from the NABIS Live collaborative podcast series on Episode 238 of The Hidden Workforce! Let’s welcome Dr. Carrie Esopenko! In this episode, Dr. Esopenko shares with us about her research and discoveries on a difficult yet important topic to address in the field of Brain Injury- Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence related Traumatic Brain Injury. You do not want to miss this show! “Dr. Carrie Esopenko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She holds an adjunct faculty appointment at the Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Center at the University of Utah, as well as in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Her research focuses on understanding the effects of neurotrauma and mental health conditions across populations, identifying methods for improving brain injury prevention, and developing patient-specific and community-based intervention strategies for trauma-exposed populations. She leads the ENIGMA Intimate Partner Violence Working Group, and co-leads ENIGMA Global Knowledge Exchange Network. Dr. Esopenko’s work has been supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Department of Defense, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, and Canadian Institutes of Health Research. In 2024 she was awarded the National Neurotrauma Society’s Rosalind Franklin award, recognizing her impactful scientific contributions to neurotrauma research and work improving advocacy and education for intimate partner violence-related brain injury.” (https://braininjurysummit2026.org/speaker/carrie-esopenko/) Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden WorkforceInstagram: @thehiddenworkforceYoutube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 4pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast

    Research, Hope, Resilience: Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Related Traumatic Brain Injury, Dr. Carrie Esopenko, Ep. 238

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A show about the positive impact people with different abilities bring to the workforce.