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When Life Gives You LemonsWhen Life Gives You DiabetesNow is the time to make suggestions. Send us a text!Kevin and Palmi explore the complexities of diabetes management through a disability perspective, sharing personal experiences and discussing the newly recognized Type 5 diabetes linked to malnutrition.• Different types of diabetes explained, including the rarely discussed pre-diabetic condition• Managing diabetes through diet, especially increasing fiber intake to help regulate blood sugar• Adapting exercise recommendations for people with mobility limitations• How Kevin monitors blood sugar as someone with pre-diabetes• The fascinating history of insulin discovery and how the scientists chose not to patent the...2025-05-0736 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsNavigating Financial Markets with Disabilities: Smart Investment Strategies for EveryoneNow is the time to make suggestions. Send us a text!Money matters can be overwhelming for everyone, but for those navigating life with a disability, financial markets often seem doubly intimidating. What happens to your benefits if you start investing? Is trading even accessible? Can you practice without risking real money?Today we tackle these questions head-on with practical, straightforward advice from disability advocates who understand both sides of the equation. The good news? Social Security offers a six-month grace period before investment income affects your benefits, giving you time to test trading strategies...2025-04-2329 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsInvesting on a Disability Budget: A Talk with PaulNow is the time to make suggestions. Send us a text!Financial independence while living with disability might seem like an impossible dream, but this episode shatters that misconception. Our guest Paul, a self-taught investor, breaks down realistic investment strategies that work even on limited disability incomes.Starting with just $15-20 per month, Paul explains how platforms like Robinhood make investing accessible to beginners. He takes us through the pros and cons of various investment vehicles, from penny stocks (which offer quick returns but require constant attention) to cryptocurrency (highly volatile but educational for beginners...2025-04-0930 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsFacing Disability Bias: Maria's Campus Police EncounterNow is the time to make suggestions. Send us a text!Disability bias doesn't always announce itself with slurs or obvious discrimination—sometimes it lurks in the assumptions of those meant to protect us. Maria's powerful story of being detained by campus police after a late-night study session reveals how quickly cerebral palsy can be misinterpreted as intoxication by untrained eyes.Following an exhausting midterm study marathon at the university library, Maria and her friends were stopped while returning to their dorms after 2 AM. Despite her friends' attempts to explain her condition, an officer subjected Ma...2025-04-0218 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsCP Won't Define Me: Maria's StoryNow is the time to make suggestions. Send us a text!Maria's first breath came 15 minutes after she was born. In those critical moments, as a midwife performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in rural Missouri, the trajectory of her life was forever altered. What followed was an emergency helicopter evacuation to a distant hospital, while her parents were left wondering if they'd ever see their newborn daughter alive again.This remarkable story kicks off our conversation with Maria, who shares her journey living with cerebral palsy from those dramatic first moments through childhood developmental challenges and beyond...2025-03-2028 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsVeterans Beyond the Battlefield: The Untold StoriesNow is the time to make suggestions. Send us a text!Join us for a captivating journey through the historical landscape of veterans in America, from their initial battles during the Revolutionary War to the establishment of the Veterans Administration. This episode uncovers the often-overlooked stories of our veterans, exploring how they transitioned from unsung heroes to recipients of national care and benefits. We delve into significant historical events that shaped this evolution, starting with the charity-based support for Revolutionary War veterans, where recognition was scarce, and benefits virtually non-existent. As years progressed, the critical t...2025-03-0524 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsExploring the World One Ramp at a TimeNow is the time to make suggestions. Send us a text!Travel can be a rewarding experience, but it also presents significant challenges for those with disabilities. We share our personal stories, practical tips, and valuable resources that have made our travels more manageable. • The importance of understanding true accessibility • Challenges faced with Airbnb rentals • Issues encountered at hotels and how to advocate • The effectiveness of portable grab bars • Beach access and the reality of available accommodations • Crowded public spaces and their impact on accessibility • Resources like AccessibleGo for better travel plannin...2025-02-1936 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsDeaf Vibrance: Culture, Identity, and On-Screen MilestonesNow is the time to make suggestions. Send us a text!Unlock the vibrant world of deaf culture and challenge your perceptions of cochlear implants. Join us as we explore the fascinating dynamics of deaf communities, where sign languages like ASL and BSL are not just tools for communication but integral parts of identity and culture. Discover the empowering concept of "deaf gain"—a perspective that highlights the unique benefits that come with deafness, such as enhanced visual and spatial skills. We'll also address the resistance some in the deaf community feel towards cochlear implants, rooted in a...2025-02-1124 min