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From The HeartEp. 4 - Advocating for Yourself or a Loved One When Seeking Health CareToday I interview Sylvie Beaudry who is a midwife and has training and experience in mediation. Together we give examples of how you can advocate for yourself or a loved one. We also give tips on how to give feedback to health care practitioners. The purpose of this episode is to give you practical tools so that you feel more confident when seeking care.
Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide any midwifery advice. You are always the authority of your body.
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Good Things in Life podcastReacting to behaviour: To connect or protect? - Amy ChavezThis week on the podcast my guest, Amy Chavez, and I have a fascinating conversation about our central nervous system and how it relates to difficult behaviour. Amy explains that our nervous system seeks to do only two things. Connect or protect. That’s it. End of story. No other options. Which begs the question, do we want people with disabilities to connect with us or feel they need to protect themselves from us. Which then leads us to examine how we try to support people who are labelled as having difficult behaviours to st...2022-07-101h 04Good Things in Life podcastThe Values of Inclusion require a stretch! With Heather SimmonsHeather’s Values Of Inclusion are a pattern interrupt that challenge us to stretch and deepen our understanding of what inclusion really means and what it calls on each of us to believe and live out if we want inclusion to exist in our communities. If you aren’t sure you buy into inclusion for all people then this episode will be thought provoking. If you are sure you do buy into inclusion for all people then this episode will help you reflect and maybe even identify where you need to stretch. Get to the full s...2022-07-0458 minGood Things in Life podcastUnderstanding trauma and behaviour with Sarah BuffieThis week on the podcast, Sarah Buffie helps me better understand difficult behaviour. Our conversation covers trauma, what happens in our bodies when we are triggered by someone else’s behaviour and what we can do about it. It is a fascinating conversation and one I hope to continue as I deepen my ability to be with people who are struggling and expressing themselves through behaviour that I find difficult to cope with. 2022-06-201h 05Good Things in Life podcastThe challenge of behaviour isn’t the behaviour with YeiterMy new friend, Yeiter, wrote a book call Lessons In Listening and it challenges the popular behaviour modification approaches to supporting people with behaviours that are labelled as difficult. In addition to his listening skills, ability to empathize and connect with others who are often villainized and ostracized, Yeiter is a lovely storyteller. In this episode of the podcast, Yeiter tells the story of Michelle. Yeiter’s first job was to put Michelle in an isolation room - until he figured out that connecting with her worked better than forcing her into seclusion. Yeite...2022-06-151h 15Good Things in Life podcastJourney Out of Silence with Christine RobinsonChristine Robinson, wife of late author William (Bill) Rush, joins me to talk about Bill’s book, Journey Out Of Silence. Journey Out Of Silence is an autobiography chronicling Bill’s early life in therapy based segregated programming to his graduation from the University of Nebraska. Bill, an articulate journalist with cerebral palsy who used a speech generating device, talks about his parents’ efforts and failures, his experience of segregated education, his pursuit of normal intimate relationships and the liberation he experienced when people treated the environment around him as the problem instead of his disabili...2022-06-0750 minGood Things in Life podcastDemystifying Disability with Emily LadauHave you ever had a moment when you just weren’t sure what to say or do in relation to someone who has a disability? Perhaps you were nervous that you would say or do the wrong thing and offend someone? There are lots of good people out there - you are probably one of them - who want to address ableism in themselves but are frankly too nervous to put themselves out there are risk messing up. This week on the podcast I interviewed Emily Ladau. Emily is the author of Demystifying Disability. Emi...2022-05-3040 minGood Things in Life podcastCreating the futures you want with Jack Pearpoint and Lynda Kahn from Inclusion PressHan Shan, that great and crazy, wonder-filled Chinese poet of a thousand years ago, said: We're just like bugs in a bowl. All day going around never leaving their bowl. I say, That's right! Every day climbing up the steep sides, sliding back. Over and over again. Around and around. Up and back down. Sit in the bottom of the bowl, head in your hands, cry, moan, feel sorry for yourself. Or. Look around. See your fellow bugs. Walk around. 2022-05-231h 14Good Things in Life podcastInclusiveology much needed in our schools with DJ NicholsonDJ Nicholson runs Inclusiveology - a 12 week program helping schools plan for inclusion. This week’s podcast episode we hear a little about what kind of planning is important to support the success of inclusion. And, we hear about how terribly far we are from inclusion in some areas. DJ works in Florida and I’m thanking my lucky stars I’m not parenting my son in that school system! Let me know what it is like in your school system and what questions you think parents can ask that will help improve inclusion in our sch...2022-02-1740 min
Health Coach Success083: Stop Making Health & Wellness Complicated for Clients with Genia Taub People have a natural tendency to overcomplicate things. They make things harder than they need. And when things get too hard and too complicated, they just stop… They stop with their nutrition plan, they stop with their exercise plan, they stop with any kind of plan that they have to think too much about. But what if health and wellness could be simple and easy? On today’s podcast with speak with Genia Taub. Genia is an Integrative Health Practitioner, Yoga and Cooking instructor. Genia shares with us her passion to teach anyone how to live a healthy lifestyle from the inside...2021-12-1634 minGood Things in Life podcastAsset-Based Community Development - building solid communities from the strengths within with Darryl Answer, Stephanie Answer, and April Doner“People coming together to celebrate what they have and what they can do - together.” ~Darryl Answer on what is asset based community development. So often when we have a need, a service or institution is available with a “fix-it solution.” The solution is determined by the service and we can fit in - or not. Take it or leave it. Asset-based Community Development (ABCD) is different. ABCD starts with the strengths and contributions of community members. This week on the podcast Darryl Answer, Stephanie Answer, and April Doner talk about ABCD in their lives...2021-12-1358 minGood Things in Life podcastEven Warrior Angels get tired with Susan DunniganSusan Dunnigan is back on the podcast to talk about her book Warrior Angel - the story of her family’s journey with her son Matt. The first time we chatted we talked about Matt’s educational experiences. This time we talk about the trials and tribulations of adulthood. Susan describes the energy required by advocacy as waves. Sometimes you are carried forward and sometimes you are left with nothing. Yet, the need to advocate doesn’t ebb and flow like a wave. Or at least, one’s energy levels don’t necessarily match the nee...2021-12-0737 minGood Things in Life podcastBe brave, find your people, create new spaces with Beth Mount, Hanns Meissner and Pamela MansellCussing alert in this episode. Nobody lasts long in this world of supporting people with disabilities without finding themselves in a WTF? situation. There are few or no options. The only existing options are segregated. The expectations are abysmally low. Even good people are unsure how to move forward. If I’m wrong, and you’ve never been frustrated with a reality like this then reply to this email and tell me. But I’m guessing that you can relate in some capacity. Because this i...2021-12-0156 minGood Things in Life podcastDavid Sharif on achieving your dreamsDavid Sharif is a young man in his twenties who has autism and a long list of enviable accomplishments. I am particularly envious of his extensive travel. David’s journey has not always been easy but he has strong sports hero mentors and a clear vision of the good things in life plus friends and family who are there to support him. This week on the podcast, David and I discuss his life experiences, aspirations and achievements. One of David’s goals is to reach a large audience with his story. Check out the pod...2021-11-3043 min
Superpower MommasSPM – Creating a More Inclusive WorldWhat does it take to create a more inclusive world for people with disabilities? What is its significance to everyone? In this episode of the Superpower Mommas, host Tatiana Berindei and guest Genia Stephen talk about creating an equitable and accessible world for people with disabilities. Genia is a disability advocate and the host of the Good Things in Life For Kids with Disabilities Podcast. She believes that marginalizing the person with disabilities can take our world nowhere. Tune in and discover how you can contribute to uplifting the lives of persons with disabilities and creating an impact and difference...2021-11-1537 minGood Things in Life podcastOur Life, Our Way with Christine RobinsonChristine Robinson joins me on today's podcast to talk about the remarkable journey that she made with her late husband William Rush. William was a journalist, writer and disability rights advocate. Christine is a therapist. In this podcast, Christine shares her thoughts about life with Bill including what it is like to be a witness to disability rights advocacy. She also speaks of the importance of their communities of support, giving them hope and encouragement as Bill did the hard work of making societal change. Check out this week’s podcast here. 2021-11-151h 09Good Things in Life podcastThe Big Plan with Steve CoulsonThis week on the podcast we hear from Steve Coulson from the Thistle Foundation in Scotland. For many years, Steve has been facilitating the Big Plan - a group person-centred planning process. To be honest, I told Steve that “group” and “person centred planning” sounded like an oxymoron. Yet, after speaking with Steve, I can see that it can be helpful to have the voices of others to inspire our own vision and hope. Check out this week’s podcast here. 2021-11-1357 minGood Things in Life podcastBeing an Effective Advocate, with Dave DeuelDespite decades of progress, three key myths seem to persist that keep many people from getting involved in disability advocacy at the policy level. But Dave Deuel knows that just about anyone can be an advocate—he’s the parent of an adult with a disability and has a lifetime of successful political advocacy behind him. He joins Genia for this episode to break down these myths and discuss advocacy techniques like storytelling and teamwork, and offers advice on getting past those hard moments when advocating feels like it’s sucking more energy from you than you can take. Advoca...2021-11-0159 minGood Things in Life podcastThe Power of Parental Advocacy with Alpacino BeauchampThe education system’s sole purpose is to help students reach their maximum potential and strive to give them the knowledge they need to succeed. Although, they don’t always have the resources on hand needed to help with each student’s individual needs. In this situation, it can feel difficult for parents to speak up on behalf of their children. After all, not all parents are experts on education, and speaking up can feel like they’re being burdensome. However, it can’t be stressed enough that when faced with this, parents should do the exact opposite. It’s important...2021-10-251h 14Good Things in Life podcastThe Importance of Inclusivity with Wendy and CarrieFor students, the best part about going to school is feeling like a “part of the group”. Feeling like their thoughts, opinions, and contributions matter. Feeling like they matter. Inclusion is crucial in the classroom. There’s no denying the importance that it holds, and it’s equally important that students with disabilities don’t miss out on the incredible opportunities that it offers. Join Genia, Wendy, and Carrie as they discuss the benefits of inclusion, and how parents and educators can help promote inclusivity in the classroom!2021-10-1835 minGood Things in Life podcastTurning the Beam of Inquiry Inward with Chris LiuzzoIt’s easy for families and service system workers to adopt an “us vs. them” mentality when trying to work alongside each other, or to blame others when things go wrong. However, it takes more effort to look within to find the answers and be willing to make changes. “Turning the beam of inquiry inward” means asking yourselves as parents or service workers if there is anything that you can change about your behaviour to help find solutions. It means swallowing your pride, putting your differences aside, and opening your minds to focus on what really matters: helping the child. Thi...2021-10-111h 12Good Things in Life podcastThe Transition from Exclusion to Inclusion with Kim Southern-PaulsenThe importance of inclusion is a subject that was discussed on this podcast in the pas, as it offers so much to individuals with disabilities. Although making that transition from exclusion to inclusion in the community can be difficult. It can also be hard to find that courage to keep pushing, but it’s important to keep on trying. Keep moving forward and pushing back; when there’s apparently no room for inclusion, then try and make room. It can be hard to persist, and consistently push for that change, but once it happens it’s incredibly rewarding. Join Kim So...2021-10-0449 min
My Child Will Thrive PodcastEvidence - Based Pathways To The Good Things In Life with Genia StephenGenia Stephen helps kids with intellectual disabilities build inclusive lives at home, at school and in the community. She is the founder and host of the Good Things In Life For Kids With Disabilities Podcast and manages a community of parents of children with disabilities. Having a younger sister and son with disabilities and medical complexities led her to a lifetime of training in the disability field under premier thought leaders and mentors. With more than 20,000 downloads, her podcast now gives other parents access to her world-class disability parenting education, complete with courses and membership. She is a practicing midwife...2021-09-2827 minGood Things in Life podcastHow to Build Friendships that Last with Barbara BeaulieuFriendships are one of the best things that life has to offer. Having people in your corner that will back you up when seeking out support, comfort you when there’s a no, and celebrate with you when there’s a yes can make life’s challenges easier to manage and overall make life better. Although it can be daunting to take that first step when forming friendships, it’s important to not fall into the trap of waiting for others to act. CEO of KFI Barbara Beaulieu joins Genia to discuss the importance of building friendships that last, and how...2021-09-2839 minGood Things in Life podcastStopping the Resistance Against Inclusion With Lynn DewOur journey has twists and turns. It isn’t a straight line. Especially when our kids are young and newly identified, we are open to the advice of those we look to for guidance. This is true whether the advice is good or bad. This week on the podcast, guest host Katie Bachmeyer interviews Lynn Dew, who shares her personal journey from segregation to inclusion as a mindset and as a destination. 2021-09-2139 minGood Things in Life podcastCreating new paths with Fionn and JonathanGoals. Dreams. Aspirations. Everyone has them; it’s what makes us human. The system places an expectation on students to strive towards their goals, handing them the tools and support they need to work towards them. There is a wide selection of programs and resources in place to help young people achieve their aspirations, because it’s only natural that they should. However, students with disabilities are not given these same opportunities to shape their own futures, which is why it’s important when there are no suitable options to choose from for families to make their own. Fionn...2021-09-061h 29Good Things in Life podcastCo-Teaching Philosophy, with Beth LakretzAs a concept, co-teaching is sometimes difficult to explain, partly because it’s so unstandardized—the way one school district applies co-teaching might be really different from the way another district goes about it. Beth Lakretz is a special education consultant who’s trying to demystify co-teaching and other key principles of inclusive education. She joined Genia for this episode to talk about her take on co-teaching and how she helps parents and educators collaborate effectively according to their unique roles, expertise, and overall belief systems. They also discussed education policy, which is one of the biggest barriers to true i...2021-08-301h 00
Think InclusiveGenia Stephen | Good Things In Life PodcastToday on the podcast, we interview Genia Stephen, host of the Good Things in Life podcast. We talk about why she started the podcast, what some of the differences and similarities are with the educational systems in the United States and Canada, and if there is such a thing as perfect inclusion.This episode's transcript can be found here.Download our new resource, The Best Inclusive Education Links: 100 links to the best inclusion-related articles, videos, and media on the web.Visit Think Inclusive for more information about inclusive education.H...2021-08-2628 minGood Things in Life podcastLet’s Talk Privilege, with Alison Gomez and Nikki HaffnerWhat does “privilege” really mean? Privilege isn’t just a thing some people have and others don’t—like so much else, it comes with layers of complexity. As founders and owners of Rebel Revolution, Alison Gomez and Nikki Haffner consult with individuals and offer training to help people in positions of power learn to combat systems of oppression that privilege the white, male, heterosexist, Christian, able-bodied perspective. Genia welcomed them to the podcast for this episode to talk about how to identify and de-weaponize privilege, and how to pave the way for greater equity in future generations. They also discu...2021-08-2356 minGood Things in Life podcastMutually Nourishing Support Teams, with Faith ClarkeOrganizational Health and Inclusion Specialist Faith Clarke knows all about how to put together a strong team. Faith looks for a collection of personality traits in her teams: archetypes that embody the characteristics of what she’s looking for. Supporting people today has more to do with fostering independence than it does with caregiving, and Faith calls this a “liberation movement role.” This was Faith’s second time on the podcast and Genia was happy to have her back to talk about all the above and more, including how she prepares job ads to attract the right sort of candidat...2021-08-1656 minGood Things in Life podcastIntentional Teaming, with Beth GallagherBeth Gallagher’s supported living service agency Life Works is built on authentic person-centred planning and she knows how to help other agencies incorporate the principle into their own organizational structure. With her principle of “intentional teaming,” teams are built around the person they’re supporting with every team member’s strengths in mind, rather than a top-down barking order that’s built around the manager. By thinking of each team as its own autonomous micro-enterprise, service agencies can help reinforce positive relationships among all stakeholders: clients, their families, friends, and advocates, the rest of the agency staff, and the communit...2021-08-0948 minGood Things in Life podcastRight Relationships, with Michael KendrickBuddhism teaches the principle of “right relationships”: the moral obligation to be in “correct” relationships with fellow humans. When working with staff or volunteers from disability service organizations, families form relationships, and forming right relationships—based on mutual respect, forgiveness, compassion, and understanding—can be an important component of building trust and ethical partnership with the organization as a whole. With time and baby steps, more and more relationships can become “right,” and eventually even lead to systemic change from the bottom up. This week, international community service consultant Dr. Michael Kendrick returns to the podcast to talk about how the concept...2021-08-021h 05Good Things in Life podcastFinding the Edge, with John O’BrienWhen it comes to social progress, the “edge” of possibility expands over time. The Centre for Welfare Reform’s John O’Brien John wants to find the edge of what is possible for all people in their communities so that what seems like just a dream today could be an achievable goal tomorrow. He joined Genia Stephen on the podcast this week to talk about his ideas about how to widen this edge, which starts with understanding what the main dimensions of inclusive communities are, and where the edge sits in most communities today (hint: it’s about control and freedo...2021-07-261h 14Good Things in Life podcastFive Valued Experiences for the Good Things in Life, with John O’BrienBelonging, respect, sharing spaces, contribution, and choice are the five valued experiences for the good things in life as defined by John O’Brien. The experiences are the same for everybody, but far too often, people with disabilities have more access barriers to these valued experiences. John joined me for the podcast this week to talk about the social foundations that prevent those with disabilities from fully experiencing the five valued experiences—the “diabolically clever” forces of social devaluation and exclusion. We consistently underestimate what’s possible for people with disabilities, and we’ve seen time and again that it’s up to p...2021-07-191h 15Good Things in Life podcastAn Inclusion Success Story, with Naiomy EkanayakeNaiomy Ekanayake has two sons with disabilities who both started their education in a segregated program. When she successfully transitioned both boys into the general education classroom, she saw how many ways inclusive education helped them: not only were they doing better academically, but they also other learned important new social skills from the other kids, formed meaningful friendships, and helped their family make wonderful connections with other families in their community. Listen now to Naiomy’s inspiring story of how she made the best choice she could have for her sons’ education.2021-07-1231 minGood Things in Life podcastAll Kids Need Friends, with Zach RossettiWhat can parents and teachers do to help facilitate the sorts of ongoing, mutually reciprocal interactions that lead to true friendship? Dr. Zach Rossetti is a special education professor who says that parents and teachers can help foster better friendship-building opportunities: it starts with enabling a shared space for social engagement, then simply getting out of the way. And of course, inclusive education and teaching social skills (for all kids, not just kids with disabilities) play a big role too. Zach joined Genia for this episode to talk about his research on disability and friendship, and the solutions he...2021-06-281h 25Good Things in Life podcastInclusion Matters Because Community Matters, with Diane RichlerWhy is it so important to include kids with disabilities in the general education classroom? To Diane Richler, an international disability advocate with fifty years of experience, it boils down to human rights. All people have the right to a quality education, and for kids with intellectual disabilities, inclusive programs are the highest quality programs. Diane’s work with the international disability community is trying to help promote the essential human rights of people with intellectual disabilities, including the right to high-quality inclusive education. Listen now to her chat with Genia Stephen about inclusion, human rights, and advocacy. Listen no...2021-06-2752 minGood Things in Life podcastUnderstanding the School Psychologist’s Role, with Aaron DunhamHow can a school psychologist help your child with a disability? Striving for inclusive education is a complex battle and when parents develop a relationship with the school psychologist, that can help to simplify and demystify the process. Aaron Dunham is one such psychologist and he joined Genia for this week’s podcast to talk about the confluence between data, cooperation, and even humility in striving for systemic change, as well as psychoeducational assessments and how parents can decide whether they’re really worth it. Listen now!2021-06-1848 minGood Things in Life podcastMaking Room for Kids “Like That,” with Jacqueline SpechtThe research is clear: inclusion works. But too many programs are still segregating students based on ability. Educator and academic Jacqueline Specht is researching the best ways to implement inclusion into the classroom, and she has identified educator training as a critical period in establishing the individual pedagogical values and self-confidence needed to not just accommodate students with disabilities, but embrace them as worthy participants in the classroom. Listen now to her chat with Genia Stephen about how training teachers early on to expect, accommodate, and embrace students with disabilities is an important first step.2021-06-0755 minGood Things in Life podcastRebels For a Cause, with Simon Duffy and Markus VähäläWhen activists and advocates focus their efforts regionally, but have access to resources and allies that spread across the globe, it’s a potent formula for empowering members of a community and really democratizing the advocacy process. The Citizen Network Coop’s Simon Duffy and Markus Vähälä know that rebellion is at the heart of this empowerment and that cooperation is key to really challenging the status quo. Listen now to their talk with Genia Stephen about the rebelliousness of social progress and the importance of cooperation, both regionally and internationally, in disability advocacy.2021-05-311h 10Good Things in Life podcastMastering IEPs with Catherine WhitcherCatherine Whitcher's IEP creation methods have helped thousands of parents and schools work together to prepare students for further education, employment, and independent living. Through her Master IEP Coach Mentorship + Network, Catherine teaches parents how to demystify and assume their rights as members of the IEP team and how to ensure their child’s best interests are truly reflected in their IEP. She joined Genia Stephen for a conversation about IEP strategy and making sure parent input is foregrounded in the development and implementation of IEPs.2021-05-2436 minGood Things in Life podcastCollaborate and Communicate for Inclusive Education, with Tim VillegasSpecial education should not be synonymous with separate education. That’s the position of the MCIE’s Tim Villegas. The MCIE works with educators and school districts to help integrate meaningful inclusive education into the classroom. Moving from full segregation to authentic inclusion is not going to happen overnight. But although the pace of change can be slow, incremental progress still counts as progress. And when children with disabilities don’t have access to inclusive education programs, there is still a lot that advocates, parents, and teachers can do to help support their goals and dreams. Tim joined Genia Stephe...2021-05-171h 01Good Things in Life podcastRadicalized Citizenship with Carol BlessingThere’s a term too often neglected in conversations about disability: citizen. This is a core guiding principle of the Citizen-Centered Leadership Development (CCLD) Community of Practice, Carol Blessing’s innovative 15-week course for service providers that work with people with disabilities. In this episode, Genia Stephen talks to Carol about her CCLD program and her concept of radicalized citizenship. Carol explains how the social model of disability, which is often held up as the gold standard for disability service delivery, is insufficient because it doesn’t recognize the notion of participatory citizenship for people with disabilities. Systemic change won’t...2021-05-101h 07Good Things in Life podcastChanging the World One Cupcake at a Time, with Addie LoerzelAddie Loerzel is a 15-year-old girl with a disability who has raised nearly $80,000 for the Sunshine Foundation. She’s also the current crown-holder of the Princess of America Miss Minnesota pageant and a regular public speaker and advocate for kids with disabilities. In this week’s episode Genia Stephen welcomes Addie to the podcast to talk about how she has accomplished so much for someone so young, and where she’s looking to take her fundraising efforts next. She’s an inspiring youth leader worth following!2021-05-0326 minGood Things in Life podcastTowards a Community Support Approach for People with Disabilities with Hanns Meissner and Pamela MansellGenia Stephen turns hosting duties over to Pamela Mansell, who interviews Dr. Hanns Meissner, author of Creating Blue Space: Fostering Innovative Support Practices for People with Developmental Disabilities. Hanns talks to Pamela about his innovative concept of “blue space,” the peaceful centre of a storm, and how blue space can be an important factor in achieving real independence and community participation for people with disabilities. By understanding how blue space works and how to wield it, people with disabilities and their advocates can break the boxes they’ve been placed in and assert their right to a meaningful place in the...2021-04-2657 minGood Things in Life podcastDesigning Education for Diversity with Leyton SchnellertDr. Leyton Schnellert is a lifelong inclusive education teacher who believes it doesn’t have to be difficult for teachers to tailor their curriculum to the students taking the course. In fact, Leyton says that students are the curriculum, and that when teachers recognize this, inclusive education becomes a lot easier to attain. He stresses open-ended pedagogy and collaboration as important to inclusivity, as well as decolonizing and indigenizing education. Listen now to his chat with Genia Stephen about how teachers can pull this off. 2021-04-191h 09Good Things in Life podcastEffecting education system change through agreement and mobilization, with Gordon Porter and David TowellWhat, exactly, do parents really need to say to government officials in charge of education? When parents unify their message and demand inclusion over segregation, it’s the best way to move toward real equity for children with disabilities. This week’s podcast is the conclusion to a special two-part series with Gordon Porter and David Towell, two internationally renowned inclusive education advocates who believe that parents have the most powerful voice in the current dialogue around education. Parents’ role in effecting systemic change is an important one and can be harnessed effectively for real progress. 2021-04-1356 minGood Things in Life podcastChanging the whole education system with Gordon Porter and David TowellWhat can the Canadian province of New Brunswick teach us about inclusive education? Gordon Porter and David Towell, two internationally renowned inclusive education advocates, teamed up to write Advancing Inclusive Education, using the New Brunswick system as a case study for how ministries of education can implement progressive policies that meet the needs of all students. For this episode, the first in a two-part series, they talked with Good Things in Life host Genia Stephen about the ten steps education agencies can take to rebuild truly inclusive schools from the ground up.2021-04-051h 30Good Things in Life podcastAdvocacy and Allyship in Inclusive EducationInclusion is possible, but it’s hard. For episode 104, Genia was thrilled to chat with Susan Dunnigan, a social worker, mother, and advocate for inclusion. Susan’s memoir, Warrior Angel, documents her family’s ongoing pursuit of normalcy while supporting and advocating for her son Matt. Susan and Genia chatted about the importance of the two As of inclusive education: advocacy and allyship, and how the two work together to carve out a place for children with disabilities within the mainstream education system.2021-03-2948 minGood Things in Life podcastEmbracing Independent Living for Young Adults with DisabilitiesWhen you’re a parent of a child with a disability, it can be hard to recognize when it’s time to really step back and let your kid take more control of their own life. For this episode, Genia Stephen turned things over to guest host Carrie Ahrens, a member of Inclusion Academy. Carrie interviewed Hope House Foundation executive director Lynne Seagle about the ways that caregivers and professionals in the social service system can empower young adults with disabilities to take control of their own lives and transition away from group home living.2021-03-271h 04Good Things in Life podcastMy talk therapy - Humility, Empathy, and Medical SafeguardingGood Things in Life host Genia Stephen and storyteller Katie Bachmeyer wrap up their three-part discussion on medical safeguarding by identifying the ways that the right mindset really makes a difference in patient advocacy, both on the part of the health care worker and the patient advocate. Genia, who’s been providing medical safeguarding services for her sister in intensive care since November 2020, talks about how any health care worker, regardless of their personality, can truly change the patient experience for the better, and how advocates can recognize that medical staff need understanding too. This was a fascinating wrap-up to...2021-03-1725 minGood Things in Life podcastMy talk therapy - Living in a HospitalIn Part 2 of this special interview series, storyteller Katie Bachmeyer asks Good Things host Genia Stephen about what it’s like when a hospital becomes your home. Genia notes that the some rules and systems in place around the hospital are designed primarily to protect and empower service providers, not patients. When patients in long-term inpatient care get no respite from the system—because they can’t go home, after all—there is a negative impact on the patient.2021-03-1636 minGood Things in Life podcastMy talk therapy - What’s Medical Safeguarding?For this special 100th episode of the podcast, Good Things host Genia Stephen flips the script a bit: this time, someone else is interviewing her! Filmmaker and storyteller Katie Bachmeyer asks Genia about what medical safeguarding really means. Safeguards provide support for their loved ones with disabilities, but they also act as advocates and interpreters for vulnerable people that are too often devalued by the medical system. Sometimes safeguards even make the difference between life and death. This is the first of several episodes in which Katie is going to help Genia tell her powerful story.2021-03-031h 09Good Things in Life podcastThe hands of 200 strangers will touch your bodyGenia Stephen talks about her reflections on her sister’s experience of being an intensive care patient with a disability who needs support to be safe. Medical safeguarding of vulnerable hospital patients can make the difference between life and death. In Inclusion Academy, Good Things In Life’s monthly membership, we’ll be covering how to be an effective medical advocate. For more information and to join go to goodthingsinlife.org/join. 2021-02-2314 minGood Things in Life podcastAll In: Including students with significant support needsChoice is the friend of inclusion. Now, more than ever we need to feel ready and inspired to teach all of our students, Pre-K through 12th grade. It's all about creating the most inclusive educational system possible where every person (big and small) not only survives, but thrives. In this podcast (an audio recording of a webinar with inclusive education experts Drs. Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak), Causton and Pretti-Frontczak share the "why's" behind inclusion and share some of their favorite (and most effective) strategies for differentiating and supporting ALL learners.2021-02-171h 25Good Things in Life podcastKnowledge in these areas makes you a better advocate for school inclusion with Andy WillemsenIn this podcast, I chat with Andy Willemsen, a developmental service worker and community living advocate, about four key areas of knowledge that parents can equip themselves with in order to help support their child’s educational needs: knowledge about your own child, knowledge about the way the system functions, knowledge about the different actors within the system, and knowledge about what your options are going forward. We also chat about the importance of equity, empathy, teamwork, and transition planning to reach achievable, flexible goals that will evolve with your child.2021-02-0850 minGood Things in Life podcastBONUS! David Lepofsky Tips for School Advocacy for ParentsThis bonus podcast episode is the audio recording of David Lepofsky's YouTube video on tips for parents about school advocacy. If you want to watch the video, you can find that at goodthingsinlife.org/david and that will direct you over to the Osgoode Hall Law School YouTube site, which is where David originally published the video. In this episode, David shares some practical suggestions and strategies for parents to try out to ensure that your child is fully included and fully benefits from the education that's offered in your school system.2021-02-0447 minGood Things in Life podcastKnowledge is power when advocating for school inclusion with David LepofskyDavid Lepofsky, lawyer and disability rights activist, discusses how knowledge is power when it comes to advocating for inclusion in school. Understanding the system means parents can better navigate the issues and work with the school to achieve inclusion goals.2021-02-0450 minGood Things in Life podcastBehind the scenes of a helluva yearA sneak peak into the tragedy and grief, joys, wins, contributions, successes and massive strains of 2020 for host Genia Stephen and Good Things In Life. Plus, a "where we are headed" look into the future. Join Inclusion Academy here. Email support@goodthingsinlife.org if you have an idea for a podcast episode or want to be a guest host. 2021-02-0220 minGood Things in Life podcastDreams of Families with Darcy ElksEvery parent has dreams for their children. Yet, when our kids have disabilities, we need to make those dreams clear. We need to create a vision and then act to make it happen. Darcy Elks shares the pathway to making our dreams a reality.2021-02-0150 minGood Things in Life podcastThe gift of being known for your contributionAngela Breeden and Julie White tell the story of the On Purpose Project, a community group that brings neighbours with and without disabilities together for civic improvement projects and creates opportunities for meaningful work and a sense of belonging along the way.2020-12-1640 minGood Things in Life podcastSurviving and thriving the horrors of institutionalization with Joe ClaytonJoe Clayton survived years of abuse while institutionalized at the now-closed Rideau Regional Centre. Now an artist who runs Nature Natives Art Gallery, he tells his story with immense courage and strength in order to prevent others from living through what he did. #Triggeralert: this episode contains discussions of sexual assault and physical abuse. It also contains a story of moving through hurt and trauma toward community.2020-12-0934 minGood Things in Life podcast#90 Building a support team without driving anyone to drink with Faith ClarkeFaith Clarke is an organizational health and teamwork specialist who has developed a structured, principled approach to onboarding, training and supporting support workers. In this episode, we talk about how to build a home health team that really works for your family.2020-12-0248 minGood Things in Life podcastMissing persons - on the loss of a sibling to institutionalizationInstitutionalization hurts the person institutionalized, the family, and our community. Marilyn Dolmage, Vici Clarke and Victoria Freeman discuss their experiences of having their sibling with a disability institutionalized as a child. #triggeralert. 2020-11-231h 30Good Things in Life podcastLove and accountability in the face of the tyranny of the "normal"Victoria Freeman’s book “A World without Martha: A Memoir of Sisters, Disability and Difference” is fundamentally about what it means to live in a world where only some people are deemed worthy of love. On the podcast, Victoria and I read excerpts from the book and explore the themes of this all-too-real story. This podcast comes with a #triggeralert. It also comes with the opportunity to use Victoria’s story - and Martha’s story - as motivation, fuel, learning to make life better for those in our community who are othered and excluded. Access the...2020-11-111h 00Good Things in Life podcastRelearn history to unlearn bias – with Terra SmithJust like advocating for your child, sometimes unlearning and relearning how we see the world can be a messy, ongoing exercise. But if we are to move forward together as a society, we have to do the work. We have to get out of the wading pool and dive into the big pool. Access the transcript and full show notes here. If you are enjoying the Good Things in Life Podcast, I would so love it if you would rate and leave a review on iTunes. The more ratings and reviews the podcast ge...2020-11-0456 minGood Things in Life podcastThe F Words – with Dr. Peter Rosenbaum, Daniela Grahovac and Andrea CrossWe are talking about F-words on the podcast, but not that one. Better ones. F-words that help us focus on the things our kids are, and the things our kids can do. These F-words are ones we can use to get doctors and therapists to see the whole picture of who our kids are now, and who they are becoming. F-words that lead to the good things in life. Access the transcript and full show notes here. If you are enjoying the Good Things in Life Podcast, I would so love it if you would...2020-10-2858 minGood Things in Life podcastWhat matters gets counted - with Samantha Noyek, Claire Davies, and Nora FayedIn this episode, I'm talking with Samantha Noyek, Claire Davies, and Nora Fayed about the importance of researching the obvious, the idea of quality of life as it relates to kids with significant disabilities, and building a dictionary of our kids unique communication styles. In Nora’s words: “We're talking about involving these children in the world when society has not even thought to even consider them.” Access the transcript and full show notes here, and Sam's research here. If you are enjoying the Good Things in Life Podcast, I would so love it if...2020-10-2157 min
All About Audiology - Hearing Resources to Empower YOUAll About Believing in Your Child- Episode 51 with Chaya Klughaupt
Welcome back to the All About Audiology podcast. I’m your host, Dr. Lilach Saperstein and on this show, we discuss audiology and how it relates to you. We bring on guests who share their personal stories, as well as guests in different fields so we can dive in to the topics that are affecting you and your life. We also have lots of professionals and students listening to the show so, I love the fact that we have a dialogue in our community.
On today’s episode, we are going to be speeking about how to trea...2020-10-1742 minGood Things in Life podcastBias is a Human Experience – with La Shanda Sugg“Can we realize that even though we're loving our children, we can be doing them so much harm when we don't address those beliefs, those worldviews, and those expectations: the biases that we have?” La Shanda Sugg joins me on the podcast to unpack the relationships between trauma, bias, and othering and how this plays into all of our interactions with strangers, and with our own kids. This is a podcast you do not want to miss. Our relationships are key to healing from trauma and fostering resilience. This school year presents all kinds of chal...2020-10-071h 16Good Things in Life podcast“The system never had any room for me” – Jean-Luc Martel“I very happily describe myself as a lifelong rebel because the system never had any room for me.” This week on the podcast, Jean-Luc Martel shares his experiences with a broken educational system. Even in programs designed for individuals with disabilities, Jean-Luc found that so often there was not an appropriate understanding of how lived experiences and vulnerabilities shaped how he and his peers encountered the system. Listen as Jean-Luc tells his story and reminds us to continually lend a critical eye to the way services are delivered. Our relationships are key to healing from trau...2020-09-3059 minGood Things in Life podcastSarah Buffie and The Value of Purpose, Not Problem Solving“It’s not the functional aspect of disability that prevents a good life. It’s the social isolation.” Sarah Buffie gets it, and on this podcast, she unpacks a lot of really great information about how to re-focus caregivers on what really matters to both prevent and to heal trauma. Hint: it’s not more services. Our relationships are key to healing from trauma and fostering resilience. This school year presents all kinds of challenges to social connections and relationships for our kids. But all is not lost. When we understand how we can create opportunities for relationsh...2020-09-2347 minGood Things in Life podcastCan inclusion heal trauma? with Mary VicarioMary Vicario adapts current neuroscience into practical interventions for people who have experienced trauma, including people with developmental disabilities. Mary illustrates how our brains – and bodies – experience trauma and how real inclusion for people with disabilities can build resilience and begin to heal trauma. When we see people with disabilities excluded, it actually makes us feel unsafe too. Inclusion means connection with safe people, and it means that everyone feels safe together. And when we feel safe, we can learn. Here’s a great quote from Mary: “I never like to talk abo...2020-09-161h 03Good Things in Life podcastPeople need what you have to give ~ Chantelle TurnerCould you make a list of every single thing you are capable of doing? Now cross off the things you hate. Someone on the list that you have left, is a way for you to make money on the internet. Don’t believe me? Chantelle Turner is on the podcast this week to talk about how you can make money on the internet in ways you haven’t thought of yet - and yes, it’s legal! Chantelle is the founder of Stronger Mommy, a positive community for parents of children with special needs, and Not Yet Notable, a business focused...2020-09-0947 minGood Things in Life podcastFinancial stability in 25 minute chunks ~ Abbi PeretsHave you noticed that being a parent means scheduling things in 25-minute chunks? There’s never more than that before something interrupts you! What if you could use some of those 25-minute chunks to make money for your family? Abbi Perets is on the podcast this week talking about exactly that. If the thought of a home-based business appeals to you, check out Amy Porterfield’s Course Creation Starter Kit & Abbi's Free Course or join Writing for Money. Access the transcript and full show notes here. If you are enjoying the Good Things in L...2020-09-0244 minGood Things in Life podcastWhat’s possible when you walk out of your 9-5 ~ Mia Francis-PoulinThis week on the podcast, R&A Creative Co. CEO, Mia Francis-Poulin, and I talk about how her family life led her to make the bold jump from the corporate world to a home-based business that allows her to meet her kids (and her financial) needs. If the thought of a home-based business appeals to you, check out Amy Porterfield’s Course Creation Starter Kit. Access the transcript and full show notes here. If you are enjoying the Good Things in Life Podcast, I would so love it if you would rate and leave a review in iTunes. The more r...2020-08-2647 min
Small Business, Big MindsetEpisode 24: Online Memberships and Partnering with Organizations to Buy Your CourseI first heard of Genia Stephen when she had landed a 5-figure contract with an organization that wanted to not only purchase her digital course, but roll it out across their org. When I dug further to see what she was up to, I learned that her business 'Good Things in Life' was completely centered on supporting parents with kids that have disabilities. Some of you may be aware, but this tugged on my heartstrings as my parents (after having 8 of us biologically) adopted 12 children from varying backgrounds and hardships.Genia is a prime example of someone...2020-08-2542 minGood Things in Life podcastPrioritizing yourself is good for everyone ~ Marta SpirkMarta Spirk, mother of triplets, joins me on the podcast to talk about how we can fill our cups so that we can remain well while caring for our kids, families, work and community. Access the transcript and full show notes here. If you are enjoying the Good Things in Life Podcast, I would so love it if you would rate and leave a review in iTunes. The more ratings and reviews the podcast gets, the more likely that others will see what Good Things in Life Podcast has to offer.2020-08-2022 minGood Things in Life podcastEarning money in a way that works for your family - Meg Brunson“There's no shortage of people who need whatever it is that you have to offer.” Families who care for kids with disabilities suffer from disproportionate financial insecurity due to extra costs and higher demands on schedules and energy. Add COVID to that mix, and we’re all worried about money. This week on the podcast, Meg Brunson talks about how to monetize skills you already have, how to move past worrying about what people might think, and how to jump in before (you think) you’re ready! ULTIMATE COURSE CREATION STARTER KIT Access the transcript and full show notes here....2020-08-2055 minGood Things in Life podcastDr. Temple Grandin on inclusive educationDr. Temple Grandin speaks about the error of limiting the opportunities of children with disabilities and recommends a strengths and interests based approach to stretch their minds, build capacity, make friends and become contributing citizens. Access the transcript and full show notes here. If you are enjoying the Good Things in Life Podcast, I would so love it if you would rate and leave a review in iTunes. The more ratings and reviews the podcast gets, the more likely that others will see what Good Things in Life Podcast has to offer.2020-08-121h 06Good Things in Life podcastErin Sheldon on removing barriers to learning.“It's a less dangerous assumption that a student isn't learning because we're not actually using the most effective strategies. And it's a very dangerous assumption that the reason a student isn't making progress is purely because of their intellectual disability.” Students with disabilities will experience two kinds of barriers to learning. One barrier is created by their disability. The other is created by people’s attitudes. Both kinds of barriers need to be addressed in order for kids to learn to their full potential. Erin Sheldon, MEd., teaches us about least dangerous assumptions, presumed competence and removing those...2020-08-061h 00
Call Me AlConversation with Genia StephenAl interviews Genia Stephen. Genia Stephen is a speaker, host of the Good Things In Life podcast, and founder of Good Things in Life which helps parents support their kids with intellectual disabilities to build good inclusive lives at home, at school and in the community.
Genia has a sister with an intellectual disability and a son with an intellectual disability. Her mother introduced her to important ideas and thought leaders early in her life. She is a Registered Midwife, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and is currently completing her MSc in Evidence-Based Health Care at...2020-08-0441 minGood Things in Life podcastJulie Causton on the long game of love and connectionWhat’s the most important thing you want for your kids? Did you think about love and connection and then get worried that it will never happen the way you envision? In this podcast from October 2019, Dr. Julie Causton and I cover why placement matters, friendships, moving away from one-to-one educational assistants, and the long game of love and connection with students with difficult behaviours. The long game of love and connection sounds nice, doesn’t it? Nice, but not easy. You can read the full show notes and transcript here. If yo...2020-07-271h 12
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0:06Welcome back to the All About Audiology podcast. I’m your host, Dr. Lilach Saperstein Au.D. This is the show where we explore how audiology affects you and your family, not just what are all these terms and graphs and charts and equipment, but what does it mean for you, when you or someone you love is going through learning that they have a hearing loss, understanding what that means, how that’s going to affect their life. And here we open up the dialogue about the topics that we don’t just need to be having with o...2020-07-1911 minGood Things in Life podcastMatchUS - connecting teachers with the students who need them during the pandemic with Sophia Johansson & Emma Fialka-FeldmanI have been talking with a ton of parents since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools. Some of us have enjoyed the break from therapy appointments and from all the little demands that pull us away from time with our kids. Some of us have been well supported by their schools. But most of us experienced poor support, inappropriate support, inaccessible support or no support at all from our schools. After parents identify their child’s education priorities, MatchUs connects students with teachers that can help. Sophia Johansson and Emma Fialka-Feldman share the story of ho...2020-07-151h 03Good Things in Life podcastBONUS! Parent Paula Boutis ~ Sometimes the path to inclusion is winding.Paula tells her family’s story of pursuing inclusion through segregated placements and unsupportive systems. We don’t live in a perfect world. Many parents will not be able to just register their children in an inclusive school no matter how passionate their convictions. While keeping their positive inclusive vision in front of mind, they may need to work with deeply flawed options, keep advocating and move forward in baby steps. Whether your child is in a segregated placement or an inclusive school, this upcoming free masterclass will help you set quality goals, reduce overwhelm, and include or e...2020-07-1328 minGood Things in Life podcastMy son with Down Syndrome will go to college ~ with Ann Marie LicataAsk yourself this question. “What would I need to do today if my children with Down Syndrome will be matriculating university students in the future?” This is a question that guest, Dr. Ann Marie Licata has been asking since her kids were little. She’s been embedding this vision into their IEP, their home life and their participation in community. Dr. Ann Marie Licata is the Director of the Pennsylvania Inclusive Higher Education Consortium located at Millersville University. She has built a community of 29 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania that align with authentic inclusion for students with intelle...2020-07-0955 minAll About Audiology - Hearing Resources to Empower YOUAll About Creating A Vision For Your Child’s Life -Episode 43 with Genia Stephen
Read the full transcript here
Today we are discussing how we can parent with the following goal in mind: to help our kids grow into adults that lead full, inclusive, and wonderful lives.
Joining me is Genia Stephens, host of the Good Things in Life podcast, for parents of children with disabilities.
This week on the All About Audiology podcast:
1:01 – Genia’s younger sister was born with an intellectual disability. Her mother was a fierce advocate who brought the whole family on board. Later, Genia’s second son was also born with a disabi...2020-07-0252 min
Thriving in the Midst of Chaos: Parenting With Special Needs KidsBenefits of Inclusion in The Community With Guest Genia StephenEpisode 41: Benefits of Inclusion in The Community With Guest Genia Stephen In this episode, we discuss what it was like growing up in a with a great community that had a positive vision for people with disabilities and their families and how that helped our guest when her son was born with significant disabilities. Guest Genia Stephen's younger sister was born with a disability, so Genia was exposed to differences at a young age. Her mom, although never exposed to individuals with disabilities in the past, was a huge advocate and supporter of her daughter. H...2020-06-251h 07Good Things in Life podcastComplex Medical Care Coordination with Dr. Eyal CohenComplex care physician, Dr. Eyal Cohen, joins Genia for a discussion about why complex care is so important to the life and happiness of kids with complex medical needs and their families, the evolution of health systems to respond to the needs of our kids and what parents can do when there is no care coordination available in their community. When people with disabilities are in the hospital, having a parent or other known supporter with them for support and advocacy is essential for reducing errors, improving outcomes, and may even save their life. Join...2020-06-2453 minGood Things in Life podcastInclusive Recreation with Lisa DrennanInclusive recreation expert, Lisa Drennan, talks about what it takes for community recreation programs to evolve towards full inclusion and provides parents with advice on how they can maximize the opportunities for their child to be welcomed and have a positive experience. If you are struggling to think about recreation and connection during COVID-19 restrictions and feel like inclusion is out of the question then consider joining Lisa and Genia for a free Good Things In Life event. “Inclusion Is Not Cancelled: Coping strategies for all to stay socially connected while physically distancing” is a free...2020-06-0555 minGood Things in Life podcastAdvocating for continuous family presence during hospital visiting and support restrictions.Amie and Sara from the Gritty nurse podcast give advice on how to make a compelling argument for continued family presence at the bedside of patients with disabilities even as hospitals enforce no visitor and no support person policies due to the pandemic. Creating a plan before you need one is far more effective than figuring it out in a crisis. Get insider tips and insights into what will likely work and not work in your arguments for continued presence. If you are interested in digging deeper into the topic of medical advocacy then join...2020-04-141h 01
The People Gardener Podcast with Rhonda DelaneyGenia Stephen ~ Awareness of the Impact of DisabilitiesGenia Stephen is a speaker, host of the Good Things In Life podcast, andfounder of Good Things in Life which offers resources, courses and aneducational and supportive membership for a community of parents who arecommitted to building a good, inclusive life for their children with disabilities.Genia has a sister with an intellectual disability and a son with an intellectualdisability. Her mother introduced her to important ideas and thought leadersearly in her life. She is a Registered Midwife, International Board CertifiedLactation Consultant and i...2020-04-0233 min
Don't IEP Alone.Talking about the Good Things in LifeJoin me as I chat with Genia from GoodThingsInLife.org. We're talking about our kids' social roles, ableism, inclusion, tokenism, inspiration porn, chronic grief and so much more.Please note: This is much longer than most of my podcast episodes. I decided to leave it as one for those who are able to listen in one sitting. Here is the Power of Roles event she mentions in the podcast.Genia Stephen is a speaker, host of the Good Things In Life podcast, and...2020-02-061h 09The Cabral Concept1436: Sjogren's Syndrome, Children's Protocols, Inclusion-Body Myositis, Mammogram Safety, DEXA Scan (HouseCall)Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions: Annette: Hello. I was recently told I have Sjogren's syndrome. I have low iron as well which is being treated by a hemotologist. I was told I have to start, and have for one day so far, meds. Plaquenil. I really would rather not do that, or at least only 1 pill per day instead of 2 because the rear side effect is r...2020-01-1122 minThe Cabral Concept1387: Health Certification, Hormone Balancing, Documentary Review, Estrogenic Foods, Nursing Supplements (HouseCall)Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions: Kelly: Hello Cabral Team,Hope all is well with you ! I'm Just wondering if you take on any mentors or accept students into to integrative learning programs who are not practitioners. Listening to your podcast are fuelling my fire/passion for proactive and preventative health. I love all the facets of being human, mind body and soul but also the interactions w...2019-11-2325 min
Empowering Ability Podcast#056: How To Create The Good Life, with Genia StephenHere is the secret.... it is to start with developing valued roles. What is a valued role? A valued roles is the answer you give to the question 'What do you do?' when you meet someone new. [more on valued roles below] Guest Genia Sthphen also shares her story as a sibling, a mother to two sons, and how she has helped to create the good life for her son Will.
Professionally, Genia is a midwife to many, and an activist with a mission to band together with families to joyfully pursue the good thi...2019-01-311h 09
Second CaptainsDavid Forde on Ireland, Stephen Ferris on retirement, Stuart Barnes on EuropeTodays' show features one of the heroes of Ireland's draw with Germany - David Forde talks to us about being too knackered to sprint the length of the field to celebrate with John O'Shea, the return of Shay Given and looking ahead to a momentous night in Glasgow next month.With the start of the European Rugby Champions Cup this weekend, Stephen Ferris joins us to discuss retirement, his Ulster pals and where they're at this season, and Simon Hick uncorked a bottle of red and talked rugby with Sky Sports' Stuart Barnes.And there are pointless mentions of Gabriela...2014-10-1640 min