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321 GO!Kayla Allene Betz-Swope: On the Run with a VIP (Visually Impaired Person)Stepping into the shoes of a visually impaired marathoner adds a whole new depth to the concept of endurance. In our latest episode, we're honored to share the microphone with Kayla Allene Betz-Swope, or as she's fondly known on social media, @KaylaRunsDisney. Her story isn't just about the miles clocked or the medals hung; it's a testament to the indomitable human spirit. From the streets of the Chicago Marathon to the enchanting paths of Disney races, Kayla's journey intertwines the thrill of competition with a heartwarming narrative of overcoming the odds.
Amidst the personal triumphs and challenges...
2025-01-151h 11
The Earful RunnerConquering the World with Run Disney VIP, Kayla Allene Betz-SwopeThis week, we catch up with Kayla Allene Betz-Swope, an avid RunDisney athlete with an incredible story to tell.
Kayla got her start by running the Haunted 5k on her wedding weekend in 2014 and then the Light Side Half Marathon the following spring. To date, her running career has included over 65 races and 20+ race weekends. This would be quite the accomplishment for anyone, but when you consider that Kayla is also a visually impaired athlete who relies on guides while racing, you recognize how huge this accomplishment is.
In this episode, Kayla ta...
2024-02-2435 min
We Are The Runners ShowEpisode 39: Kayla Betz-SwopeToday on the We Are The Runners Show I talk with marathoner Kayla Swope. We talk about her first World Major, the Chicago Marathon as well as how she is navigating the new rule changes as a visually impaired runner at RunDisney. Kayla can be found on Instagram @kaylarunsdisney
2023-12-081h 04
2023-07-3154 min2023-07-1736 minRaising Extra10: Finishing Heart Month With Amanda SchwieningJoin us this week as we wrap up Heart Awareness Month with Amanda Schwiening.
2023-03-0659 minRaising Extra9: Continuing Heart Month With Madison SponslerJoin us this week as we continue Heart Awareness Month with Madison Sponsler from @thesponslercrew.
2023-02-2035 minRaising Extra8: Kicking Off Heart Month With Whitney CarverJoin us this week as we kick off Heart Awareness Month with our friend Whitney Carver from @catchingupwith_thecarvers. Her powerful story of overcoming two separate heart defects in both her children, will bring you to tears.
2023-02-0659 min2023-01-2338 minRaising Extra6: Kathryn's StoryJoin us this week as we sit down with another fabulous mom and hear her story!
2023-01-0955 minRaising Extra5: Overcoming The NICU With Abby EngelsJoin us this week as we talk to our good friend Abby about her work as a NICU nurse, and how she overcame the NICU with her own son Carson. Whether you have a baby in the NICU, or a friend who has a baby in the NICU; you wont want to miss these tips.
2022-12-2655 minRaising Extra4: Pregnancy After DiagnosisHave you ever wondered what it would be like to have another baby after a DS diagnosis? Join us this week as we talk about navigating pregnancies after diagnosis.
2022-12-1937 minRaising Extra3: Kayla's Prenatal Diagnosis StoryJoin us this week to hear Kayla Swope expand on her pregnancy journey and the story that made her a mama.
2022-12-1244 minRaising Extra2: Emily's Birth Diagnosis StoryJoin us this week to hear Emily Green expand on her pregnancy journey and the story that made her a mama.
2022-12-0542 minRaising Extra1: Expanding The Conversation With Amalia BowdenAfter watching Season 3 of Love is Blind, controversy began to spread within the Down Syndrome community. The clips of Nancy & her fiancé having a eugenic abortion debate left the DSe community feeling hurt and angered. We quickly saw Bartise's sister, Amalia get emotional over this debate; however, the filming ended there. This left a lot of unanswered questions in our community that we wanted them answered. In this episode we were blessed to be able to hear Amalia's side and her passion for making this world better for individuals with different abilities.
2022-11-2135 min
Raising ExtraRaising Extra: TrailerRaising Extra features two moms raising incredible children, two of them just happen to have Down Syndrome. On this podcast we dive into all things motherhood- pregnancy, two under two, and so much more- the good & the messy. While advocating for a better tomorrow for our babies! We hope you'll join us along this amazing crazy journey, while inspiring you along the way.
2022-11-1601 min
Follow Your KindKayla Swope on Being Kind to Animals and the Power of the Personal StoryKayla Swope is the animal care manager and the main caretaker of the 170 residents of Full Circle Farm Sanctuary (FCFS) - a non-profit located in Warm Springs, GA, dedicated to countering the undeniable cruelty and exploitation inherent within animal agriculture, providing loving lifetime homes for individual farmed animals who otherwise would face horrific suffering and premature deaths.
Kayla is a wealth of knowledge about animal healthcare and and amazing hard worker truly following her passion. Kayla is also the most humble person you meet. One of my favorite things about Kayla is her ability to learn from...
2019-09-0200 min