Embrace It with Lainie & Estela - Smashing Disability Stigmas Launchpad 516 Studios
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Real-life friends, Lainie Ishbia from Trend-Able.com, & Estela Lugo from the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation, are real, raw & perfectly imperfect in their informal discussions about the trials & tribulations of living with disabilities. Both women wear leg braces due to chronic neuromuscular conditions and are passionate about helping others feel confident in their own skin.
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Embrace It: Episode 59 Cori Fischer - Finding Strength in Struggles
Send us a Text Message.What if an initial misdiagnosis at the age of 13 led you down a winding path of medical challenges and remarkable resilience? This episode features Cori Fischer, a longtime member of our Trend-Able community, who reveals her incredible journey from being incorrectly diagnosed with dystonia to uncovering the true cause of her symptoms—a tethered spinal cord. Cori takes us through her experiences with multiple surgeries, and recoveries, and shares the profound emotional a...
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Embrace It: Episode 58 - Lacey Nagar Ammerman, Becoming Unstuck
Send us a Text Message.Join us for an inspiring conversation with Lacey Nager Ammerman, a Confidence and Certified Body Image Coach, as we explore the theme of becoming unstuck while living with a disability. Lacey, diagnosed with a chronic health condition at the age of 12, shares her personal journey of overcoming body image challenges and the fear of being seen. She shares her struggles and triumphs in dating, business, and self-acceptance.Lacey's story is one of resilience and empowerment...
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Embrace It: Episode 57 - Xian Horn, Catalyst for Inclusion
Send us a Text Message.Join us for an inspiring episode of the Embrace It Podcast as we welcome the radiant Xian Horn, a true catalyst for inclusion. Xian, a joyful half-Asian woman with Cerebral Palsy, wears many hats: teacher, writer, speaker, beauty advocate, blogger, and Exemplar for the AT&T NYU Connect Ability Challenge towards creating Assistive Technology.Named one of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century by Women's eNews in 2017, Xian Horn's journey toward reconceptualizing leaders...
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Embrace It: Episode 56 - Alexa & Jaqueline Child, Make Love Accessible
Send us a Text Message.Join us for an enlightening conversation with Alexa and Jacqueline Child, the dynamic duo behind Dateability, a revolutionary dating app designed to empower the disabled and chronically ill communities. Founded by sisters, Jacqueline's personal experience with discrimination and hurtful comments on mainstream dating apps due to her disability ignited a spark within them to create a platform that champions inclusivity and understanding.In this podcast episode, we delve i...
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Embrace It: Episode 55 - 10 Things We'd Tell Our Younger Selves About Disability
Send us a Text Message.In this heartfelt episode, join Lainie and Estela as they open up about their personal journeys in living with a disability. Delving into the depths of self-reflection, the duo shares an intimate list of insights they wish they could tell their younger selves. From navigating challenges to embracing self-love, this candid conversation unveils valuable lessons, offering a beacon of wisdom for anyone on a similar path. Tune in for a touching exploration of resilience, gro...
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Embrace It: Episode 54 Pamela Rae Schuller - Channel Your SH*T
Send us a Text Message.In this amusing and heartfelt episode, we explore the pivotal moments that turned a troubled and disabled middle schooler with Tourette’s syndrome into an international comedian and Netflix personality! Join us as Pamela Rae Schuller blends her skills of storytelling and comedy with disability advocacy into this fun and insightful EmBrace It conversation!Follow Pamela on InstagramWatch Pamela’s TEDx TalkWatch Pamela on NetflixBook an EmBRACE It WorkshopLooking for more ...
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Just what we need
It’s rare to find pods about disabilities. This one makes me feel seen and understood. The conversations are real and the topics juicy. Keep doing what you’re doing.
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This is an incredible podcast and I learn so much and I get so inspired every time I listen! bravo!
Story on Becky
I enjoyed the Podcast about Becky. I connected a lot with her in so many ways. I have also had the surgery on my left foot. I would love to do it on my right foot, but I will have to be in warm place where I won’t have to drive.