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Movie Deputy REVIEWSSuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024)Christopher Reeve went from being a nobody to everybody's hero... I'm not just talking as Superman, but as in inspiration with everything life threw at him... he refused to give up.
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Superman, Christopher reeve, Clark Kent, will reeve, a hug from my mom was like being wrapped up by the sun, Alexandra reeve givens, al reeve, Matthew exton reeve, Dana reeve, may 27 1995, university of Virginia hospital, Susan Sarandon, Kevin Johnson, plv-102, dirty stop, Barbara Johnson, Robin Williams, Marsha Williams, Glenn close, Juilliard, John Houseman, Michael manganiello, Franklin reeve, Barbara pitney lamb, Jeff daniels, William hurt, Pie...2024-11-0809 min
Life and Art from FT WeekendFashion loves Ozempic. Should we talk about it?Before she was the editor of our luxury magazine HTSI, Jo Ellison was features editor at British Vogue, which means that throughout her career she’s had a front-row view of the fashion industry’s love of thinness. In recent years, fashion began to embrace more diversity in body shapes and sizes. But with the rise of Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, Jo is seeing the industry fear fat again. She worries that as Ozempic becomes more mainstream, fashion will come full circle, back to placing a premium on rail-thin bodies and judging those who don’t conform. Today...2024-10-1420 min
Happily Booked: A BookcastS2, E29 - Is this podcast about books or...homesteading...you tell meSend us a text28:51 - Greatest Hits by Harlan Ellison (Author), J. Michael Straczynski (Editor), Cassandra Khaw (Introduction), Neil Gaiman (Foreward) 36:49 - Death At Bishop's Keep by Robin Paige37:48 - A Crown Of Swords by Robert Jordan38:31 - The Gun Seller by Hugh Laurie43:21 - Under The Dome by Stephen King 48:39 - Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix by J. K. Rowling49:04 - Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck50:03 - The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones50:41 - A Little Hope by Ethan Joella2024-07-251h 08
Free Speech ArgumentsCan You Be Punished for Sharing Publicly Broadcast Court Hearings (Somberg v. McDonald)Nicholas Somberg v. Karen McDonald, argued before Senior Judge Alice M. Batchelder, Judge Amul R. Thapar, and Judge Andre B. Mathis in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on June 12, 2024. Argued by Philip L. Ellison (on behalf of Nicholas Somberg) and Brooke E. Tucker (on behalf of Karen McDonald).
Statement of Question Presented, from the Appellant’s Brief:
Plaintiff Nicholas Somberg contends he (and others) have the First Amendment right to photograph, screenshot, audio/video record, broadcast, report, distribute, share, and make public photographic, audio, and audio-video recordings of public court pr...2024-06-2038 min
On the MediaTrump Found Guilty; The Right-Wing Media Were Prepared For ItWhen Donald J. Trump was found guilty on all counts in the hush money trial, some in the press were caught off guard. But the former president and conservative pundits primed for this result with a strategic messaging campaign. On this week’s On the Media, hear how Trump uses Truth Social to disseminate talking points to a web of right-wing influencers.[01:10] Host Micah Loewinger analyzes the media coverage following the announcement of the verdict in Trump’s hush money trial and the ways that rightwing media had been primed to respond. He also interviews Sarah Ellison of t...2024-06-0150 min
AT Banter Podcast**Special Re-broadcast** Episode 340 - Brooke EllisonIt was with great sadness that we here at AT Banter learned that Brooke Ellison, an incredible advocate and champion of disability rights for many years, passed away at the age of 45 on February 4, 2024. We were blessed here at the show to have been able to chat with her back in June of last year, and even though our time with her was limited, she made an indelible impression on all of us.
We have wanted to pay tribute to Brooke for awhile now, but the truth is we were unsure on how to best do that...2024-05-291h 06
Docs With DisabilitiesEpisode 93: Dr. Brooke EllisonInterviewee: Dr. Brooke Ellison Interviewer: Dr. Peter Poullos Note: This episode was recorded prior to Dr. Ellisons death on February 4th. We are honored to have had the opportunity to interview her before she passed away and hope this podcast episode honors her and her contributions to science. Description: In this podcast episode, Dr. Peter Poullos interviews Dr. Brooke Ellison, a disability rights advocate and bioethicist. Dr. Ellison shares her journey of embracing disability, finding strength, and building resilience. She discusses the inspiration behind the title of her book, Look Both W...2024-05-221h 08
Write it DownMike EllisonToday, we are thrilled to introduce a special guest who embodies versatility, creativity, and resilience: Mike Ellison. Mike is an African-American recording artist, actor, and activist whose journey is as dynamic as his talents. Though currently based in Detroit, Mike's roots and life experiences span continents, giving him a unique and rich perspective. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Virginia, Mike's early adult years were spent in the professional sports world before he transitioned into a full-time artist in Detroit. Mike discusses his passion project, The AfroFlow Tour. This tour combines music and outreach programs in the U.S...2024-05-1735 min
The Love of Cinema'Civil War', 'Monkey Man' + 'Paris Texas': Films of 1984This week, the boys get busy with mini reviews of ‘Civil War’ and ‘Monkey Man’, John talks about running into a stressed-out Dev Patel editing his directorial debut, Jeff gripes about hemorrhoids and retail pharmacies, Dave gripes about April Fools Day and ‘Dogma’, before they discussed ‘Paris Texas’! Before our featured conversation about the Palme d’Or winning Wim Wenders film, we set the scene on how much amazing stuff was happening in movies in 1984. Why is Preparation H’s packaging so bright- yellow and blue? Grab a beer and settle in for this fun convo with three guys who love loving movi...2024-04-161h 26The Love of Cinema'Invasion of the Body Snatchers': Films of 1956 with Special Guest Matt from the Matt and Mark Movie Show!This week, the boys are joined by Matt of our brother pod, The Matt & Mark Movie Show, to drink and talk movies! After we gripe about restaurants and food prices, we set up the 1956 film year, which was a monster year for movies (Giant, The Searchers, The Ten Commandments, Forbidden Planet, to name a few). We then get into our featured conversation about the OG ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ and how it inspired sequels, other franchises, and much more.
Our phone number is 646-484-9298, it accepts texts or voice messages.
0:00 Intro; 8:07 Gripes; ‘’Invasion of...2024-04-081h 31
Empire State of Rights“Look Both Ways”: The Power of Storytelling in Disability Rights Activism**ENCORE: This podcast was recorded on March 13, 2023 ** Renowned disability rights advocate and Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Brooke Ellison, PhD., discusses her journey as an activist, the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, and her latest memoir “Look Both Ways”.This episode is dedicated to the memory of Brooke Ellison.*Show Notes*https://www.brookeellison.com/https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/people/ellison.phpMemoirs & Other Publications: "Look Both Ways" (2021) : https://www.brookeellison.com/look-both-ways"Miracles Happen" (2002): https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Happen-Daughter-Journey-Hardcover/dp/B011MEQ62S"The Brooke...2024-03-2756 min
b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck237: Buck That! Living Beyond Physical Limits“They were hurled into an involuntary situation in which they had to buck the norm and they literally made a masterpiece out of it.” In 1990, at age of 11, Brooke Ellison encountered a life-altering event when she was struck by a car while walking home. This incident left her quadriplegic, altering the course of her life in unexpected ways. Instead of viewing this as a tragedy, Brooke and her family turned this challenging circumstance into a remarkable story of resilience and determination. Brooke’s journey serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, you can carve out...2024-03-1220 minb Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck237: Buck That! Living Beyond Physical Limits“They were hurled into an involuntary situation in which they had to buck the norm and they literally made a masterpiece out of it.” In 1990, at age of 11, Brooke Ellison encountered a life-altering event when she was struck by a car while walking home. This incident left her quadriplegic, altering the course of her life in unexpected ways. Instead of viewing this as a tragedy, Brooke and her family turned this challenging circumstance into a remarkable story of resilience and determination. Brooke’s journey serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, you can carve out...2024-03-1220 min
Last WordAlexei Navalny, Dr Brooke Ellison, Gertrude Wright, Steve BrownJohn Wilson onAlexei Navalny, the anti-corruption campaigner and leading opponent of President Vladimir Putin, who has died in a Russian state prison. Dr Brooke Ellison, an American academic and disabilities rights advocate who drew on her own experience of living with quadriplegia.Gertrude Wright, who survived the bombing of her German home city during World War Two and went on to become a translator for Field Marshall Montgomery.And Steve Brown, the music composer who worked on comedy productions such as Alan Partridge, Spitting Image, Dead Ringers and many more...2024-02-2327 min
Blaisin' Access PodcastBlaisin' Access 88 Remembering Brooke Ellison# Disability Rights Advocate Brooke Ellison died earlier this month. She was 45 years old. Blaise pays tribute to Brooke and talks about her legacy. Do you have any memories of Brooke? Share them with Blaise, follow on Facebook/X (Twitter @blaisinshows, and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app!Read transcript2024-02-2303 min
51 PercentAyesha Rascoe on “HBCU Made”On this week's 51%, we hear from NPR Weekend Edition Host Ayesha Rascoe about how her experience at Howard University shaped her into the reporter she is today. Rascoe is the editor behind a new collection of essays called HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience, with contributions from alumni like Oprah Winfrey, Stacey Abrams, and more. Our Associate Producer, Jody Cowan, also catches up with Deshanna Wiggins – another HBCU grad, and CEO of the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce. And we remember disability rights advocate and professor Brooke Ellison, who died last week at the age of 45.
...2024-02-1532 min51 PercentAyesha Rascoe on “HBCU Made”On this week's 51%, we hear from NPR Weekend Edition Host Ayesha Rascoe about how her experience at Howard University shaped her into the reporter she is today. Rascoe is the editor behind a new collection of essays called HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience, with contributions from alumni like Oprah Winfrey, Stacey Abrams, and more. Our Associate Producer, Jody Cowan, also catches up with Deshanna Wiggins – another HBCU grad, and CEO of the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce. And we remember disability rights advocate and professor Brooke Ellison, who died last week at the age of 45.
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Steve Kay's Variety Show.A tribute to Brooke Ellison 2-10-24We lost a very brave young woman earlier this week. Dr.Brooke Ellison, PhD of Stony Brook University.
The first quadruplegic to graduate Harvard University, a political office candidate, neuroscience research pioneer and advocate, and co-author of her life story with her mother Jean.
She leaves behind a heartbroken, yet proud family.
I just felt that I needed to say a little something in her memory.2024-02-1110 min
Caregivers Out LoudHow Brooke Ellison Maintains Dignity and Individuality as a Full-Time Care RecipientHow would you retain your sense of self if you required full-time care? When Brooke Ellison was 11 years old, a car accident left her a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic. Her mother Jean stepped into the role of full-time caregiver, and their familial and caregiving relationship balance has continued for over thirty years. Dr. Brooke Ellison graduated from Harvard, wrote two memoirs, and is a frequent public speaker on resilience, leadership, and hope. In this episode, she reflects on her experiences as a care recipient—both then and now. Specifically, Brooke shares how she navigates disability and how he...2023-10-1622 min
Think InclusiveLook Both Ways: Exploring Disability with Brooke EllisonAbout The Guest(s): Brooke Ellison, Ph.D., is an associate professor of health policy and medical ethics at Stony Brook University. At age 11, a car accident left Brooke paralyzed from the neck down and ventilator-dependent. At 21, she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in cognitive neuroscience. She received a master’s degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Ph.D. in sociology from Stony Brook University. A policy and ethics expert in stem cell research, Brooke served on the Empire State Stem Cell Board, which designed New York’s stem cell...2023-09-281h 06
Caregiver Dave PodcastBrooke Ellison - From Quadriplegic to Harvard Magna, & Author, Jean EllisonOn September 4, 1990, at the age of 11, Brooke was hit by a car while walking home on her first day of junior high school, resulting in her being paralyzed from the neck down. Although her injuries left her completely dependent on other people, she graduated from Ward Melville High School in 1996 with high honors, and was accepted by Harvard. She graduated summa cum laude from Harvard with a bachelor of science in cognitive neuroscience in 2000, and a master's degree in public policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.[3] In 2014 Rutgers University awarded Brooke Ellison with an honorary doctorate in humane letters
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CaregiverDave.comBrooke Ellison - From Quadriplegic to Harvard Magna, & Author, Jean EllisonOn September 4, 1990, at the age of 11, Brooke was hit by a car while walking home on her first day of junior high school, resulting in her being paralyzed from the neck down. Although her injuries left her completely dependent on other people, she graduated from Ward Melville High School in 1996 with high honors, and was accepted by Harvard. She graduated summa cum laude from Harvard with a bachelor of science in cognitive neuroscience in 2000, and a master's degree in public policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.[3] In 2014 Rutgers University awarded Brooke Ellison with an honorary doctorate in humane letters2023-09-2857 min
CaregiverDave.comBrooke Ellison - From Quadriplegic to Harvard Magna, & Author, Jean EllisonOn September 4, 1990, at the age of 11, Brooke was hit by a car while walking home on her first day of junior high school, resulting in her being paralyzed from the neck down. Although her injuries left her completely dependent on other people, she graduated from Ward Melville High School in 1996 with high honors, and was accepted by Harvard. She graduated summa cum laude from Harvard with a bachelor of science in cognitive neuroscience in 2000, and a master's degree in public policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.[3] In 2014 Rutgers University awarded Brooke Ellison with an honorary doctorate in humane letters2023-09-2657 min
Brooke Ellison - From Quadriplegic to Harvard Magna, & Author, Jean EllisonOn September 4, 1990, at the age of 11, Brooke was hit by a car while walking home on her first day of junior high school, resulting in her being paralyzed from the neck down. Although her injuries left her completely dependent on other people, she graduated from Ward Melville High School in 1996 with high honors, and was accepted by Harvard. She graduated summa cum laude from Harvard with a bachelor of science in cognitive neuroscience in 2000, and a master's degree in public policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.[3] In 2014 Rutgers University awarded Brooke Ellison with an honorary doctorate in humane letters2023-09-2658 minCaregivers Out LoudFull-Time Caregiver and Mother: How Jean Ellison Balances Two Essential RolesHow do you honour both yourself and your family member when giving full-time care? In this episode, Jean Ellison speaks about her experience as a full-time caregiver to her daughter, Brooke, whose story of life as a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic is well-known and inspirational. For more than 30 years, Jean Ellison has balanced the roles of full-time caregiver and mother. While it was always clear to Jean that Brooke would live at home and not in a care facility, accepting her new reality and career trajectory was not a simple process. Jean strives to find happiness and laughter in...2023-09-1920 min
The Opening DriveFormer Mizzou DL Atiyyah EllisonAtiyyah joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about some old memories between him and Carey when the Illini & Tigers battled it out in the dome, his thoughts on Mizzou's matchup versus Kansas St., getting the program back to a consistent level & all the plans coming up for next week's matchup vs. Memphis in the Dome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-1509 min
SUCCESS PodcastsBrilliant Thoughts - Unleashing Intuition: A Dive into Success with Laura DayFor the past thirty years, Laura Day, this week’s Brilliant Thoughts guest, has been dedicated to assisting individuals, organizations, and companies in harnessing their innate intuitive abilities to bring about significant transformations in their lives. Her impactful work has successfully demystified intuition and showcased its practical applications across diverse fields. Her profound insights have garnered attention from Newsweek, New York Magazine, and Cosmopolitan, while her appearances on shows like CNN, Fox News, and The Oprah Winfrey Show further underscore her influence and expertise in the realm of intuition and personal development. In a world driven by lo...2023-08-111h 02SUCCESS PodcastsBrilliant Thoughts - Unleashing Intuition: A Dive into Success with Laura DayFor the past thirty years, Laura Day, this week’s Brilliant Thoughts guest, has been dedicated to assisting individuals, organizations, and companies in harnessing their innate intuitive abilities to bring about significant transformations in their lives. Her impactful work has successfully demystified intuition and showcased its practical applications across diverse fields. Her profound insights have garnered attention from Newsweek, New York Magazine, and Cosmopolitan, while her appearances on shows like CNN, Fox News, and The Oprah Winfrey Show further underscore her influence and expertise in the realm of intuition and personal development.
In a world driven by lo...2023-08-111h 02SUCCESS PodcastsBrilliant Thoughts - Unleashing Intuition: A Dive into Success with Laura DayFor the past thirty years, Laura Day, this week’s Brilliant Thoughts guest, has been dedicated to assisting individuals, organizations, and companies in harnessing their innate intuitive abilities to bring about significant transformations in their lives. Her impactful work has successfully demystified intuition and showcased its practical applications across diverse fields. Her profound insights have garnered attention from Newsweek, New York Magazine, and Cosmopolitan, while her appearances on shows like CNN, Fox News, and The Oprah Winfrey Show further underscore her influence and expertise in the realm of intuition and personal development.
In a world driven by lo...2023-08-111h 02
Brilliant Thoughts with Tristan AhumadaUnleashing Intuition: A Dive into Success with Laura DayFor the past thirty years, Laura Day, this week’s Brilliant Thoughts guest, has been dedicated to assisting individuals, organizations, and companies in harnessing their innate intuitive abilities to bring about significant transformations in their lives. Her impactful work has successfully demystified intuition and showcased its practical applications across diverse fields. Her profound insights have garnered attention from Newsweek, New York Magazine, and Cosmopolitan, while her appearances on shows like CNN, Fox News, and The Oprah Winfrey Show further underscore her influence and expertise in the realm of intuition and personal development. In a world driven by lo...2023-08-111h 02
Radio Health JournalBioethics Part 2: Should You Have the Right To End Your Own Life?In this follow-up to last week’s discussion on bioethics and disability, we dig into Dr. Brooke Ellison’s life as a quadriplegic. Using her own experience, she explains the public policies and technological advances needed to help people with disabilities live life to the fullest. Along with Ellison, Dr. Jeffrey Bishop -- a bioethicist – explores the many ethical decisions that surround end-of-life care.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/bioethics-part-2-should-you-have-the-right-to-end-your-own-life/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-07-1613 minRadio Health Journal | The Latest in Health, Science & Public PolicyBioethics Part 2: Should You Have the Right To End Your Own Life?In this follow-up to last week’s discussion on bioethics and disability, we dig into Dr. Brooke Ellison’s life as a quadriplegic. Using her own experience, she explains the public policies and technological advances needed to help people with disabilities live life to the fullest. Along with Ellison, Dr. Jeffrey Bishop -- a bioethicist – explores the many ethical decisions that surround end-of-life care.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/bioethics-part-2-should-you-have-the-right-to-end-your-own-life/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-07-1614 min
The New Story Is with Dave UrsilloBest Of: Celebrating Disability Pride MonthDid you know that an estimated 61 million Americans live with a disability?While the challenges of living with a disability can range from mobility to cognition, independent living, hearing, vision, and self-care, those who experience disabilities also have so much to offer to those without.This Disability Pride Month, we're revisiting our 2023 conversation with Brooke Ellison, Ph.D., associate professor of health policy and medical ethics at Stony Brook University and author of the memoir, Look Both Ways. After an accident at age 11, Brooke was left paralyzed from the neck down and ventilator-dependent...2023-07-1125 minAT Banter PodcastAT Banter Podcast Episode 340 - Brooke EllisonIt’s a huge show this week as Rob, Ryan, Steve and Lis are honored to welcome Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, two-time author, politician, disability advocate, and official honorary Canadian, Brooke Ellison to talk about her journey through disability, her new book, “Look Both Ways”, and so much more. It’s not often that a guest can leave Lis speechless with her accomplishments, so this is a show you most certainly don’t want to miss!
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Brooke Ellison Online
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The Adversity PsychologistDefying Disability- The Brooke Ellison StoryPodcast Show NotesSeries 5 Episode 3Guest:In this episode I talk to Brooke Ellison. At age 11, Brooke Ellison was hit by a car, an accident that left her paralysed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator. Ten years later, she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in cognitive neuroscience. At 23, she penned Miracles Happen, a memoir that was adapted into a movie, The Brooke Ellison Story, directed by Christopher Reeve. Brooke went on to earn her MPP from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and a PhD in soci...2023-06-0741 min
The Intentional Clinician: Psychology, Philosophy, Therapy, & ChangeThe Fight for Life, Love, Inclusion, and Fair & Equal Access with Dr. Brooke Ellison, PhD [Episode 108]Dr. Brooke Ellison, PhD visits the Intentional Clinician Podcast to talk about her new book Look Both Ways, as well as her life, how 30+ years living with quadriplegia has shaped her views on many subjects, a society of exclusion and working for inclusion, family members and friends who care for those with disabilities, human rights and value, structural functionalist models, the infantilization of people living with disabilities, trauma, the gift of sensitivity, love, and science.
Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Brooke Ellison, PhD have an honest and authentic conversation about how her struggles can inspire others...2023-05-251h 28
The New Story Is with Dave UrsilloThe future of disability rights—and what society, as a whole, has to gainA car accident at age 11 left Brooke Ellison paralyzed from the neck down and ventilator-dependent. When, at 21, she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in cognitive neuroscience—the first student with quadriplegia to do so—she received international praise and attention. Her first book, Miracles Happen (2002), was adapted into The Brooke Ellison Story, a movie directed by the late actor, director, and activist, Christopher Reeve. Today, Brooke's latest memoir, Look Both Ways, returns to the story of her life through the lens of personal struggle, public policy, sociology, the future of disability righ...2023-05-2351 min
Connecting DisabilityConnecting Disability to… What you learn when you Look Both Ways with BrookeWhat do New York Senator campaigns, sociology and the late Christopher Reeve (a.k.a. Superman) all have in common? Our guest: Brooke Ellison. Brooke is an associate professor at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. She’s also the author of two books: Miracles Happen and her most recent, Look Both Ways. She joined the show to talk about the process of writing this book, the biggest thing she would change about how she’s lived with a disability, and her thoughts about disability’s place in politics.
You can learn more about Brooke and her work at her...2023-05-1737 min
Baggage Check: Mental Health Talk and AdviceWhen Life Changes In One Shocking Instant: Exploring "Look Both Ways" with Dr. Brooke EllisonToday we're talking with Dr. Brooke Ellison, associate professor at Stony Brook University, author of Look Both Ways, and subject of the Christopher Reeve- directed documentary, The Brooke Ellison Story.When Brooke was just 11 years old, walking home from her first day of junior high school, she was hit by a car-- and left with quadriplegia. In a raw, no-holds-barred conversation, we talk not only about that fateful day and the way it changed her life forever, but what it can teach us all about resilience, struggle, perseverance, and hope. Completely honest, full of insight, and of...2023-05-161h 01
This Anthro LifeHow Disability Teaches Us to Change the World with Brooke EllisonPeople with disabilities often face accessibility issues in physical environments, such as a lack of ramps, narrow doorways, and inaccessible transportation. Every barrier is a reminder that designs are choices, ones made without people with disabilities at the decision-making table.But solving these problems requires more than physical adjustments. It necessitates understanding the experiences of people with disabilities and involving them in the creation of purposefully designed spaces, policies, and more. In this episode, renowned disability rights advocate and Associate Professor at Stony Brook University Brooke Ellison explores the complex and often misunderstood world of disabilities...2023-05-1649 min
Conversations with JoanMiracles Happen with Brooke EllisonAt age 11, Brooke Ellison was hit by a car, an accident that left her paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator. Ten years later, she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in cognitive neuroscience. At 23, she penned Miracles Happen, a memoir that was adapted into a movie, The Brooke Ellison Story, directed by Christopher Reeve. Brooke went on to earn her MPP from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and a PhD in sociology from Stony Brook University. Today, she is a tenured professor at Stony Brook. Brook talks about the story of her remar...2023-05-1528 min
Conversations with Joan PodcastConversations With Joan 5-14-23Brooke Ellison, PhD: Miracles Happen At age 11, Brooke Ellison was hit by a car, an accident that left her paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator. Ten years later, she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in cognitive neuroscience. At 23, she penned Miracles Happen, a memoir that was adapted into a movie, The Brooke Ellison Story, directed by Christopher Reeve. Brooke went on to earn her MPP from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and a PhD in sociology from Stony Brook University. Today, she is a tenured professor at Stony Bro...2023-05-1551 min
Holistic Inner Balance: Natural Mental Health Podcast91. How to C.O.P.E. with Challenges and Overcome with Brooke Ellison, PhDIf you want to feel inspired, if you want to feel moved, this is the episode for you. An interview about empowerment and resilience. Here's what you can expect to hear:
combating the values that are often intertwined with disability
the intersection between hope, trauma, and neuroscience
How Brooke claimed ownership over her own narrative
What disability has come to mean to Brooke
Using C.O.P.E. when facing a challenge in your life
How to shift into a positive mindset
Fighting for disability rights is a fight for everyone's rights
Brooke's advice when facing stuckness - "...2023-05-091h 06
Spinal CastSCI Advocate Powerhouse - Dr. Brooke EllisonIn Memory of Dr. Brooke Ellison (1978-2024)Today we welcome the one and only Dr. Brooke Ellison to the podcast!In September 1990 Brooke was hit by a car on her way home from school. She was 11 years old. The accident left her paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator. In 2000, ten years after her accident, she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University. She gave a commencement address which was covered extensively by media outlets around the world, including the TODAY Show and New York Times.2023-04-3041 min
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.Brooke Ellison on Defying DisabilitySend us a textBrooke Ellison's incredible life journey is an inspiration to us all. At just 11 years old, she faced the unimaginable - being struck by a car and left paralyzed from the neck down. But instead of giving up, she persevered and defied the odds. She went on to achieve academic excellence, graduating magna cum laude from Harvard. A masters degree and PhD later, Brooke went on to run for New York State Senate and publish two books. It's no wonder her remarkable life story was turned into a movie, directed by none...2023-03-2926 minEmpire State of Rights“Look Both Ways”: The Power of Storytelling in Disability Rights ActivismRenowned disability rights advocate and Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Brooke Ellison, PhD., discusses her journey as an activist, the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, and her latest memoir “Look Both Ways”. *Show Notes*https://www.brookeellison.com/https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/people/ellison.phpMemoirs & Other Publications: "Look Both Ways" (2021) : https://www.brookeellison.com/look-both-ways"Miracles Happen" (2002): https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Happen-Daughter-Journey-Hardcover/dp/B011MEQ62S"The Brooke Ellison Story" (2004), Directed by Christopher Reeve: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407612/Speeches:TEDx "The Pillars of Hope": https...2023-03-2956 min
Caregiver SOS On AirLook Both Ways with Brooke & Jean EllisonBrooke and Jean Ellison join hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about Brooke's experience after a life-altering auto accident on this edition of Caregiver SOS.
First day as a teacher was the same day of the life-altering car accident that left Brooke paralyzed from her neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe. Jean left her job to be at her daughter’s side—a position she has maintained ever since. Jean accompanied Brooke to rehab in New Jersey, to school when she returned after her accident, and to Harvard, when Brooke was an undergraduate and master stud2023-03-2126 min
Caregiver SOSLook Both Ways with Brooke & Jean EllisonBrooke and Jean Ellison join hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about Brooke's experience after a life-altering auto accident on this edition of Caregiver SOS. First day as a teacher was the same day of the life-altering car accident that left Brooke paralyzed from her neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe. Jean left her job to be at her daughter’s side—a position she has maintained ever since. Jean accompanied Brooke to rehab in New Jersey, to school when she returned after her accident, and to Harvard, when Brooke was an unde...2023-03-1826 min
Defense MavericksHow Equal Accessibility to Technology Can Unlock the Future of Human Rights with Guest Dr. Brooke Ellison, President of Brooke Ellison Leadership and Inclusion Strategies, LLCIn today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Dr. Brooke Ellison, President of Brooke Ellison Leadership and Inclusion Strategies, LLC and associate professor at Stony Brook University. Dr. Ellison has spent her life advocating for those with disabilities, creating change through policy and education, and continues to inspire others with her story. Listen in to hear how accessibility-focused technology has had a profound impact on her life and career, how it can become a resource in providing opportunities for those living with disabilities, and the role AI plays in conversations surrounding the fu...2023-02-071h 08
Book BistroMost Anticipated Releases of FebruaryThis week, Shannon, Robin, Sara, Natalia, Brooke, and Georgina are discussing some of their most anticipated February releases. Titles mentioned include:
Elissa R. Sloan, Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here
Roshani Chokshi, The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
Sajni Patel, Isha, Unscripted
Kylie Scott, End of story (End of Story #1)
Alex North, The Angel Maker
Jojo Moyes, Someone Else’s Shoes
Sadeqa Johnson, The House of Eve
Walter Mosley, Every Man a King (King Oliver #2)
Falon Ballard, Just My Type
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Digital Health Talks - Changemakers Focused on Fixing HealthcareInclusive Innovation - Optimizing Digital Health for the Disabled and NeurodiverseHealthIMPACT Live Presents: Keynote Panel - Inclusive Innovation - Optimizing Digital Health for the Disabled and NeurodiverseOriginally Published: Apr 7, 2022Mistakes abound in digital innovation that could have been avoided with the inclusion of more diversity, with respect to gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and disability. The digital divide continues to result in the inequitable device and internet access — especially for people with disabilities. There is a strong moral imperative to inclusive innovation—we, as a society, are better off when everyone can take part in it and our societal developments must...2022-05-1245 min
The BreadwinnersSummer VacationToday, the typical public school year is 180 days long, leaving about 16 weeks of child care to be covered by working parents who have only two to three weeks of paid leave (if they have any at all).How did we get here and what happens when we try to change tradition? Jennifer + Rachael break out their calendars this week to track it all down.Support Us Get The Breadwinners t-shirts, stickers and more! Episode Links The History of School and Summer Vacation — By James Peders...2022-05-1234 min
The Indie Opera PodcastPodcast 088: Quamino's Map with Deborah Brevoort, Kimille Howard, Jeri Lynne Johnson and Cori EllisonJoining us are Librettist and playwright Deborah Brevoort, conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson, dramaturg Cori Ellison, and director Kimille Howard discuss the origins and creative process of this unique production, which focuses on the Black Americans who fought for their liberty on the side of the British in the Revolutionary War and struggled to survive in London afterward.
We also learn about the Black gentry in London at the time and how it may have intersected with the newly-arrived soldiers. Don’t miss this surprising look into the research, staging, and craft that went into bringing an important but little-known historical mo...2022-04-071h 17
SoloMoms! TalkHow to Lose Weight While Loving Life w/Brooke SimonsonOne of the biggest struggles solo moms face is managing their health. Specifically, they struggle with weight issues that can lead to massive health problems. That's the reason I interview so many experts in health and wellbeing. To give solo moms various tools and strategies they need to manage their health.In this interview, Brooke Simonson shares her struggles with weight loss as well as strategies she developed for sustained weight maintenance. Brook talks about her 3 A's of successful weight loss in addition to how we can develop habits that put us on a path to getting...2021-12-2725 min
SoloMoms! TalkHow to Lose Weight While Loving Life w/Brooke SimonsonOne of the biggest struggles solo moms face is managing their health. Specifically, they struggle with weight issues that can lead to massive health problems. That's the reason I interview so many experts in health and wellbeing. To give solo moms various tools and strategies they need to manage their health.In this interview, Brooke Simonson shares her struggles with weight loss as well as strategies she developed for sustained weight maintenance. Brook talks about her 3 A's of successful weight loss in addition to how we can develop habits that put us on a path to getting...2021-12-2725 min
Talk RehabBrooke Ellison, PhDBrooke Ellison, PhD is an Associate Professor of health policy and medical ethics at Stony Brook University. Following a car accident that left her paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator at age eleven, Dr. Ellison graduated from Harvard University in 2000... and hasn't stopped since! Her accomplishments, her background, her insights make her one of the most interesting and truly visionary people I've ever met. Visit Brooke's website - https://www.brookeellison.com/ - to learn all that Brooke can do to help us make the world a better place. "In life...2021-12-0149 min
Clayton Howe’s EntertainmentxGabriela Garcia: Part 2 ”Life, Love, Laugh, Cry, Be. Just Be.”*This episode is a re-air of a conversation that originally took place in 2018.* Gabriela (gabriela-garcia.com)(IG:@dancinvida)(TW:@dancinvida) is a native of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. She holds a BA in Performing Arts from Saint Mary’s College of California. Most recent theater credits include the role of Best Friend/Maid in Rodrigo Nogueira's play REAL and Half Time directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. She is a former cast member and dance captain for CHICAGO - The Musical on Broadway and National Tours. During her time at CHICAGO she worked with celebrities such as George Hamilto...2021-06-1752 min
Clayton Howe’s EntertainmentxGabriela Garcia: Part 1 ”Live, Love, Laugh, Cry, Be. Just Be.”*This episode is a re-air of a conversation that originally took place in 2018.* Gabriela (gabriela-garcia.com)(IG:@dancinvida)(TW:@dancinvida) is a native of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. She holds a BA in Performing Arts from Saint Mary’s College of California. Most recent theater credits include the role of Best Friend/Maid in Rodrigo Nogueira's play REAL and Half Time directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. She is a former cast member and dance captain for CHICAGO - The Musical on Broadway and National Tours. During her time at CHICAGO she worked with celebrities such as George Hamilto...2021-06-1448 minBook BistroMost Anticipated Releases of March, 2021This week, Stacy, Brooke, Sara, Shannon, and Natalia discuss their most anticipated March releases. Titles mentioned include:
Juliet Blackwell, Off the Wild Coast of Brittany
Sarah Penner, The Lost Apothecary
Patricia Briggs, Wild Sign (Alpha and Omega #6)
Farah Heron, Accidentally Engaged
Cynthia Hand, With You All the Way
Joanna Shupe, The Heiress Hunt (Fifth Avenue Rebels #1)
J.T. Ellison, Her Dark Lies
Talia Hibbert, Act Your Age, Eve Brown (Brown Sisters #3)
Kathleen West, Are We There Yet
Wendy Heard...2021-02-2649 min
The Coode Street PodcastEpisode 428: Ten Minutes with Corey J. WhiteTen minutes with... is a special series presented by Coode Street that sees readers and booklovers from around the world talk about what they're reading right now and what's getting them through these difficult times.
Today Jonathan spends ten minutes with Aurealis Award-nominated debut novelist Corey J. White to discuss moving to Melbourne, reading Ralph Ellison, the Voidwitch Saga, optimism, cyberpunk and the future, and his recently released debut, Repo Virtual.
Books mentioned include:
Repo Virtual by Corey J. White
The Voidwitch Saga by Corey J. White
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Humankind: Solidarity wi...2020-05-2414 minBook BistroMost Anticipated Books Coming Out In December, 2019In this episode, Sara, Meka, Stacy, Shannon, Brooke, and Natalia discuss some of their most anticipated December releases. Books mentioned in this episode are:
Chloe Neal, Wicked Hour (Heirs of Chicagoland #2)
Susan Stoker, Defending Everly (Mountain Mercenaries #5)
Melissa F. Olson, Boundary Haunted (Boundary Magic #5)
Nalini Singh, A Madness of Sunshine
Robert Bryndza, Nine Elms (Kate Marshall #1)
Molly O'Keef, A Day In the Death of Walter Zawislak
Virginia Kantra, Meg and Jo
Colleen Hoover, Regretting You
Beatriz Williams, The Wicked Redhead: a...2019-11-291h 04
What The Work#9 - Registered Dietitian - Brooke EllisonGot a chance to sit down with Brooke Ellison, and talk about her profession as the Registered Dietitian for LA Galaxy!!! Hear about her day to day job working with the professional athletes and how she came to be where she is today! #WhatTheWork2019-02-221h 07
Aria CodeVerdi's La Traviata: Opera's Original 'Pretty Woman'What would you give up for true love? Verdi's La Traviata opens a window into a courtesan's heart as she makes the biggest decision of her life. In this episode, host Rhiannon Giddens welcomes soprano Diana Damrau, dramaturg Cori Ellison and former escort Dr. Brooke Magnanti to reflect on the spectacular Act I finale and its deep inner conflicts around love and freedom. Plus, you'll hear the complete aria sung by Diana Damrau from the Met Opera stage.2018-12-0433 min
Aria CodeVerdi's La Traviata: Opera's Original 'Pretty Woman'What would you give up for true love? Verdi's La Traviata opens a window into a courtesan's heart as she makes the biggest decision of her life. In this episode, host Rhiannon Giddens welcomes soprano Diana Damrau, dramaturg Cori Ellison and former escort Dr. Brooke Magnanti to reflect on the spectacular Act I finale and its deep inner conflicts around love and freedom. Plus, you'll hear the complete aria sung by Diana Damrau from the Met Opera stage.
2018-12-0433 min
Strategy Soundbites poker podcastVerdi's La Traviata: Opera's Original 'Pretty Woman'What would you give up for true love? Verdi's La Traviata opens a window into a courtesan's heart as she makes the biggest decision of her life. In this episode, host Rhiannon Giddens welcomes soprano Diana Damrau, dramaturg Cori Ellison and former escort Dr. Brooke Magnanti to reflect on the spectacular Act I finale and its deep inner conflicts around love and freedom. Plus, you'll hear the complete aria sung by Diana Damrau from the Met Opera stage.2018-12-0433 min
Matt Christiansen LiveEp 84 | CNN's Drunken New Year, the Gorilla Channel, Racist IHOP PancakesWe recap CNN's hilarious drunken New Year's Eve, and then discuss Michael Wolff's "Fire & Fury," the Gorilla Channel, Megyn Kelly's recent white supremacism segment, a case of racist pancakes at IHOP, Lauren Southern's coverage of the Count Dankula "Nazi pug" trial, Keith Ellison's endorsement of Antifa, and an expert level troll's sanctuary state signs in California.
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Book Club for Masochists: a Readers’ Advisory PodcastEpisode 024 - Other Stuff We ReadThis episode we tackle the genre of...wait? What do you mean there’s no genre? We have to read things that aren’t for the book club?! I guess somehow we have time to consume other media outside of our book club picks! If you’re curious about what we read/listen/watch/play when we’re not way outside of our comfort zone, then listen along for a run down of what we’ve been into since the beginning of the 2017. We talk superhot sidekick guys in mystery tv shows, sharing the same haircut with friends, p...2017-03-071h 11The Indie Opera PodcastPodcast 013, What is a Dramaturg? And Indie Opera NewsWe interview Cori Ellison about what a dramaturg is, and we talk with Matthew Harris the composer of A Child's Christmas in Wales.2011-12-0954 min