Embrace It with Lainie & Estela - Smashing Disability Stigmas

Oct 04 2024 61 ep. 42 mins 9
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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 61 Cassidy Huff - Empowering Disabled Voters

Oct 04 2024 48 mins  
Send us a textDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation. This episode may contain discussions of political viewpoints that are personal to each guest. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions based on various persp

Embrace It: Episode 60 Delaney Norvor - Unlocking Your Voice

Sep 20 2024 34 mins  
Send us a textWhat if you could lead an entire team, present complex ideas, and engage in high-stakes discussions without ever speaking a word? This episode of the Embrace It podcast introduces you to Delaney Novor, an inspiring young leader who has mastered this art. As the Director of Product Management at the National Apartment Association, Delaney uses cutting-edge text-to-voic

Embrace It: Episode 59 Cori Fischer - Finding Strength in Struggles

Jul 25 2024 42 mins  
Send us a textWhat 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 tak

Embrace It: Episode 58 - Lacey Nagar Ammerman, Becoming Unstuck

Jun 28 2024 35 mins  
Send us a textJoin 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

Embrace It: Episode 57 - Xian Horn, Catalyst for Inclusion

Mar 21 2024 59 mins  
Send us a textJoin 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 Lea

Embrace It: Episode 56 - Alexa & Jaqueline Child, Make Love Accessible

Feb 14 2024 49 mins  
Send us a textJoin 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 th

Embrace It: Episode 55 - 10 Things We'd Tell Our Younger Selves About Disability

Jan 25 2024 33 mins  
Send us a textIn 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, offerin

Embrace It: Episode 54 Pamela Rae Schuller - Channel Your SH*T

Jan 05 2024 45 mins  
Send us a textIn 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 Pame

Embrace It: Episode 53 Madeline Niebanck - Stroke of Luck

Dec 09 2023 38 mins  
Send us a textIn this empowering episode, we sit down with Maddi, an extraordinary individual whose journey has been defined by resilience and determination.Graduating from Georgetown University with a passion for Spanish and Justice and Peace Studies, Maddi's life took an unexpected turn when a hemorrhagic stroke left her paralyzed on her left side. Amidst her recovery, she discov

Embrace It: Episode 52 Dustin Giannelli - Hears Dustin

Nov 11 2023 41 mins  
Send us a textIn this inspiring episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Dustin, who was diagnosed with profound bilateral hearing loss at the young age of five. Despite this life-changing diagnosis, Dustin's story is one of resilience, empowerment, and a determination to spread positivity.From school hearing exams to facing unexpected challenges, Dustin’s experiences have