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Beyond the Disability is a podcast that highlights the lives of those people living with a disability.

Dec 29, 2022

After having a stroke at the age of twenty-five, Maria had to find a way to heal her body. Maria searched for healing. After a long hospital stay, she returned home to rehab. She shares her tips and advice for other stroke victims.

 

Highlights:

{00:50} Introduction to Maria Garcia

{04:09} A long Hospital Stay

{07:37}...


Dec 15, 2022

After losing her eyesight, Lois was forced to learn to navigate the world with blindness. She thrived from being in a band, writing books, hosting a podcast, and helping businesses to be accessible. Today she shares her story of inspiration with us.

Highlights:

{02:00} Lois Journey

{12:20} Learning to navigate the world...


Dec 1, 2022

Is it possible to find healing from depression and anxiety? Pollie shares her story of struggling with depression and anxiety, the effects of the struggle on her health, and her advice for others.

Highlights:

{01:57} Pollie’s Journey

{08:00} Telling yourself a new story

{23:00} Is it possible to find healing from...


Nov 17, 2022

Janice Brown is joined by a physician living with Lupus and MCTD. Mamta shares her story of discovering her illness and finding solutions that would allow her to live her life. Today Mamta runs her own clinic, and her strength will inspire you.

 

Conversation Highlights:

{00:50} Mamta’s story

{07:00} The doctor...


Nov 3, 2022

Janice Brown holds an interview with Kemit Amon. Kemit recounts how a bacterial infection caused him to become Quadruple Amputee. He describes his time in the hospital, his rehabilitation, and his instruction in using prostheses. Kemit returned to the water to spread his optimistic view, where he got the bacterial...