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Today we are beaming up the Rebel Ninja, Nick Smit. In this episode, Nick and Tessa explore empowerment, entrepreneurship, and creating your own destiny through purposeful action. 

Imagine a world in which people are self-motivated to achieve what they are truly capable of; A world where people don't hide behind masks but rather embrace authenticity; A world that is not only capable of change but grows fr...

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Today we are beaming up the chronic illness warrior Shabnam Rakhiba, GMBPsS, ACT.Accred.(AAAC). Shabnam is an empowerment and resilience coach for women with chronic illness, pain, and disability. Founder of Thorns & Roses coaching. Masters in Psychology. Qualified Life Coach, an Accredited practitioner of Acceptance and commitment therapy (third-wave CBT).

This episode explores what it's like to live wit...

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Today we are beaming up the disability advocate Nico Meyering. In this episode, we discuss how to be a disabled advocate, what it means to be a disabled ally, and what allyship and advocacy look like in different settings. 

Nico Meyering has lived in New York, California, Texas, and Pennsylvania. He lives with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, a rare nervous system disability with under 2000 case...

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Today we are beaming up the innovative James Geiger M. Ed. In this episode, James and Tessa talk about cerebral palsy, creativity, disability representation, disability language, the Lizzo and Beyonce fiasco, and living in an able-bodied world. 

It is no coincidence that James Geiger has an unadulterated appreciation for life. This thirty-wight-year-old graduate of the University of South Florida not only...

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Today we are beaming up author and host of the Successful and disABLED Podcast Chris Mitchell. Chris has a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life that will leave you smiling and laughing. In this episode, we explore empowerment, accountability, defining yourself, having a positive attitude, how to be a good ally, and romantic relationships. 

This podcast is all about elevating disabled voices a...

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Today we are beaming up mental health advocate and activist Meghan South. In this episode, Meghan shares her personal mental health journey and how living with multiple marginalized identities shaped her perspective and experiences. Meghan became disabled due to a workplace accident while striving to provide for herself and her daughter. Over the years, she struggled to cope with her injury and the stres...

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Today we are beaming up an inspiring pain coach, Deana Tsiapalis, the head pain coach and chief curator at Pain 2 Possibilities, an online community for those living with chronic pain. In this episode, we talk about the chronic pain journey, body positivity and neutrality, holistic vs. medical model approaches to pain, and more. 

Deana studied physical health and education at the University of Toronto and Lif...

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Today we are beaming up phenomenal social worker Michelle Agopsowicz, BCR, MSW, RSW. In this episode, we explore trauma stemming from the disabled experience, the idea of sacred justice, and how folks can break through their internalized biases surrounding disabilities. 

Michelle offers counseling and education opportunities from a holistic, trauma-informed perspective. She aims to create wellness and ...

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Today we are beaming up John Felageller. John has spent almost 20 years in education, working with children from infants to middle school, serving in various roles, including teacher, mentor teacher, and school director. He is passionate about public speaking and adult/parent education and has conducted several curriculum workshops at previous schools. John has also been very involved in his church commu...

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Today we are beaming up the disability rights educator Win Charles. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Win Charles has defied the odds by becoming an author. Her memoir I, Win is a fantastic story of how she remembers her life through the years of having a condition called "CP." As a competitor in the Kona Iron Man Triathlon, CEO of her own jewelry design company, and motivational speaker, Win Charles truly is a role ...

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Today we are beaming up the wonderful Susan Parso! Susan is a teacher and certified wellness coach focusing on adults experiencing chronic pain. She was diagnosed with scoliosis at 9 years old, and s had chronic pain since then. Throughout the years, she has learned how to manage pain and thrive through it all. Susan is a brand new disabled new wellness coach and loves to share her story of resilience to...

Hey there Earthlings! Today we are beaming up writer and disability blogger Michelle Steiner. Michelle Steiner has a Learning Disability. She has had disability articles published on The Mighty, Imagine the World as one Magazine, and her own blog Michelle's Mission. Michelle works as a teacher's aide in a school. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two cats. In this episode, Michelle talks about her experience navigating...

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Today we are beaming up ADHD enthusiast and life coach Shane Thrapp. Shane Thrapp is a Certified ADHD Life, Relationship, & Career Coach. He has a Servant Based Leadership background and 15 years in Project Management. In that time, he has helped hundreds of people find their paths through chaos to find their purpose. Now he uses these skills to help clients between the ages of 25-55 who suspect they have or ...

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Today we are beaming up a friend and colleague, Stacie McGee, LMSW-IPR, to have an honest discussion about her perspective on higher education and disabilities. Stacie McGee received her BSW from Texas State in 1992 and her MSW from OLLU in 1994. McGee has been Lecturer at Texas State University since 2006. She has worked in geriatric outreach, residential treatment, juvenile justice, program development, admi...

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This week on The D.A.N.I. Project: If you are interested in the current conversations around reproductive freedoms, this episode is for you. 

This week we take a journey into the taboo topic of reproductive justice and sexual freedoms concerning disabilities. In this expedition, we discuss reproductive health care and accessing it as a person with disabilities. We also dive into the history of eugenics a...

Hey there Earthlings! This week on The D.A.N.I. Project, we beamed up policy expert Alison Mohr Boleware, LMSW. In this episode, we discuss policy advocacy and disabilities! Tune in to learn more about the legislative process, advocacy, and how you can become a steller advocate for disabilities and other issues you care about! 

Mrs. Mohr Boleware is a sixth-generation Texan and currently serves as the Director of Policy at the Hogg...

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This week on The D.A.N.I. Project, we beamed up Veterinary Social Worker and Disabled Entrepreneur Emerson Grey. Emerson is a Mediator and Conflict Resolution Specialist with a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Post Graduate Certificate in Eco-psychology. She is the owner of Veterinary Social Work Solutions. Her frequency comes from New Mexico, U.S.A.

Emerson Grey's Website: https://www.veterinarysocialwor...

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Fellow human and disability advocate Tessa Bathauer, MSSW, invites you to tune in as we attempt to explore a galaxy filled with disabilities. Our host Tessa will take you on her disability journey and how she ended up in from the microphone in this solo broadcast! 

We hope you tune into our frequency!

Keep track of our intergalactic explorations by following us on The D.A.N.I. Project & NeoBilities Socials:

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Greetings Earthling!

Fellow human and disability advocate Tessa Bathauer, MSSW, invites you to tune in each week as we attempt to explore a galaxy filled with disabilities. 

This broadcast is classified as The D.A.N.I Project is our way of attempting to enlighten earthlings, like yourself, about the complexities of living with a disability in your world. In this transmission, the universe awaits you! Throughout our exploration, we ...