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Surviving the Day!The truth about our cups☕ Episode Summary: The Truth in Our CupsThis episode challenges the narrow view of what disability looks like. It’s not just about wheelchairs or parking spaces — it’s about the daily reality that often goes unseen and unheard. Through the SMILE framework, we explore how disability is lived, not just labeled. Tune in to rethink what it really means to be seen and heard in a world still catching up on accessibility.
2025-04-1717 min
Surviving the Day!☕ Brewing a Legacy in Accessibility with Joseph Cooley ☕In this special episode of Surviving the Day, we’re percolating on what it means to design spaces that everyone can enjoy. Architect and accessibility specialist Joseph Cooley joins us for a rich conversation on his vision for universal design—a world where inclusivity isn’t an afterthought but a core part of the brew from the ground up.
Joseph pours his heart into the conversation, sharing the stories that inspired him to make accessibility a standard blend in architecture. We dive into his hopes for a future where everyone, regardless of ability, can navigate spaces without barrie...
2024-11-1929 min
Surviving the Day!Pouring Knowledge: Dr. Boudreau on Brain Health and Recovery
In this episode of Surviving the Day, host Megan Dorety sits down with Dr. Michelle Boudreau, a board-certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist with extensive experience in treating conditions such as TBI, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy. Dr. Boudreau shares her insights on brain health, the importance of resilience, and the inner strength needed to navigate neurological challenges.
Guided by Megan’s signature SMILE framework—Story, Mindset, Interior, Life, and Ever After—Dr. Boudreau discusses her journey in neurology, the mindset that sustains both her and her patients, and the core values that shape her approa...
2024-10-2923 min
Surviving the Day!Brewing Change: Family Support and Mental Health Advocacy with NAMI
In this full-bodied episode of Surviving the Day, I sit down with Ammie B. from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to talk about the perfect blend of family support and mental health advocacy. We discuss how NAMI is working hard to brew up change by breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and offering support to individuals and families. From educating the community to providing essential resources, NAMI is on the front lines of the mental health movement, reminding us all that no one has to brew alone. ☕
Plus, don’t miss out on N...
2024-10-1518 min
Surviving the Day!"Paws and Percolation: How Service Dogs Are Brewing Up a Better Tomorrow"
Welcome to Surviving the Day! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the incredible work of Service Dogs, Inc. with our guest, Sheri Soltes. Sheri shares how her organization transforms shelter dogs into life-changing service animals, and the impact this has on individuals with disabilities. We’ll also be highlighting an exciting event – the Mighty Texas Dog Walk – an annual celebration bringing together dog lovers, raising funds, and supporting the training of more service dogs.
Ready to perk up your day with a little inspiration and a whole latte of heartwarming stories? Grab your coffe...
2024-10-0828 minSurviving the Day!"Saving Wildlife & Your Morning Cup: A Conversation with Debbie & Taryn from Animal Survival International"
"☕️ Big news! Yesterday, I officially launched an amazing new episode of Surviving the Day featuring the incredible Debbie and Taryn from Animal Survival International! Together, we brewed up a powerful conversation about wildlife conservation and the importance of educating people—because saving wildlife and saving your morning cup of coffee go hand in hand! 🌍☕️
Debbie and Taryn pour their hearts into protecting animals and the environment, and this episode is packed with knowledge that will perk you right up. Grab a cup, settle in, and join me for a brew-tiful chat that will leave you inspired to m...
2024-09-2627 min
Surviving the Day!A Fresh Brew of Wildlife Conservation: Stirring Stories with Animal Survival International"Welcome to Surviving the Day, where we blend resilience, passion, and a love for all creatures—big and small—into every episode! Today, I’m thrilled to sit down with Debby Querido, the social media manager for Animal Survival International, and her right hand, Taryn, who are here all the way from Cape Town, South Africa. Together, they’re brewing up some incredible work in the world of wildlife conservation. From saving elephants to protecting the smallest creatures, Debby and Taryn pour their hearts into making sure no animal is left without care. So grab your favorite cup of coffee a...
2024-09-2430 minSurviving the Day!surviving and thriving one cup at a time"In this solo episode, I brew up a conversation about the challenges and realities of living with brain trauma. I share the bitter downsides of my condition and how it affects my daily grind. But even when life feels like a double shot of espresso, I talk about how this podcast is helping me find my strength, one cup at a time. So, pour yourself a cup and join me as we filter through the tough times and sip on the moments of resilience and survival. As they say, 'Life’s too short for bad coffee,' and 'Behind ev...
2024-09-0205 min
Surviving the Day!☕ Brewing Support: Family, Mental Health, and Breaking the Stigma with Ammie B. from NAMI ☕In this bold and full-bodied episode of Surviving the Day, we sit down with Ammie B. from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to brew up an important conversation about family support and mental health recovery. Together, we discuss how breaking the stigma around mental health is as essential as that first cup of coffee in the morning. ☕ Join us as we dive into the importance of community, self-awareness, and recognizing that none of us have to brew alone.
Pour yourself a cup, settle in, and let this episode be the perfect pick-me-up for your day. You’re n...
2024-09-0218 min
Surviving the Day!Grinding through life around Brain Trauma
Brew up some inspiration with me on "Surviving the Day" as I dive into living with brain trauma. This episode offers practical tips and support for those navigating the daily grind of brain injury. I explore the complexities of brain trauma through personal experiences and research, sharing real-life strategies for perking up your memory, boosting cognitive function, improving emotional well-being, and enhancing physical adaptability. Tune in for resources, support networks, and a reminder that recovery is a slow brew. Don’t miss out—together, we can make each day a little smoother.
2024-06-2706 min
Surviving the Day!Grinding through life around Brain Trauma (from research and a personal cup)
Brew up some inspiration with me on "Surviving the Day" as I dive into living with brain trauma. This episode offers practical tips and support for those navigating the daily grind of brain injury. I explore the complexities of brain trauma through personal experiences and research, sharing real-life strategies for perking up your memory, boosting cognitive function, improving emotional well-being, and enhancing physical adaptability. Tune in for resources, support networks, and a reminder that recovery is a slow brew. Don’t miss out—together, we can make each day a little smoother.
2024-06-1805 minSurviving the Day!Disability Acts and History; In a coffee shop near you!
The history of disability acts in the U.S. is marked by significant milestones aimed at promoting equality and accessibility. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was a key early law, prohibiting discrimination based on disability in federal programs. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 ensured public education for children with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was a landmark law, providing comprehensive civil rights protections in employment, public services, and accommodations. More recently, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 expanded protections, clarifying and broadening the definition of disability to ensure greater inclusion and support for...
2024-05-2916 min
Surviving the Day!Surviving the day Daily Life Hacks!What are life hacks? Actions that save time? Actions that make daily tasks easier?
Life hacks are clever shortcuts, tips, or techniques that make tasks easier, more efficient, or more effective in various aspects of daily life. They can range from simple tricks for household chores to more complex strategies for productivity, organization, or problem-solving. Life hacks are often shared informally among friends, on social media, or through online communities as practical solutions to common challenges
This podcast is meant to give you a basic insight and open your smell to other coffee types with...
2024-04-3011 min
Surviving the Day!Self doubt and beating the bad beans from a Brain Aneurism Survivor's coffee cup
Do you ever question yourself and your actions, to the point where that's all you do? Do you ever use the tools around you to help, and yet still feel doubtful and put on defense? This podcast is about that feeling of defense along with tools to use to help you feel more confident with yourself from the point of view of a brain trauma patient who deals with this every day! And how to brew your pot without a note of self-doubt!
2024-04-1020 min
Surviving the Day!Self-Doubt- an Ongoing Personal BattleDo you ever question yourself and your actions, to the point where that's all you do? Do you ever use the tools around you to help, and yet still feel doubtful and put on defense? This podcast is about that feeling of defense along with tools to use to help you feel more confident with yourself from the point of view of a brain trauma patient who deals with this every day! And how to brew your pot without a note of self-doubt!
2024-04-0920 min
Surviving the Day!Reflection from a Personal CupSip away!! A look into the goals and dreams of this podcast going farther, and changes that come from smile stories, along with a good blend in mentions of previous episodes! Enjoy a warm cup of the drink of your choice and please enjoy and Survive the Day!
2024-03-1418 min
Surviving the Day!Karen and Tia _Part twoKaren and Tia/Part 2: Let's go really deep into the SMILE effects and stories that Tia and other animals can have on people's SMILE stories from both Karen and my views! Part one was Karen and Tia/Part 1. The introduction to the story of a therapy dog and her owner!
2024-02-1528 min
Surviving the Day!Aussi Matt's SMILEHave you ever thought about the stories and effects that assisting people can have on the people helping them? Have you ever stopped to think about what lessons we can learn from people who live in more challenging situations? As he was mentioned in episode 22 "Friends from the Online World". "Aussi Matt's" tells us his SMILE story of working with people in hard situations. Along with a bit of the culture, and coffee differences between America and Australia! Brew a pot of coffee for this episode!
2024-02-0125 minSurviving the Day!24 year anniversary poem24 years post Aneurism, Megan has many goals and dreams! This poem will give you insight and motivation to help you toward yours! She shares some of the lessons she has learned to help her.
2024-01-2404 minSurviving the Day!Jackie's SMILEHave you ever been ill and it seemed like no answers were coming while you got more and more sick? Have you had to choose to leave your job or change your career because your illness forced you to? My guest Jackie has experienced that and so much more. Jackie’s SMILE story of thriving will make you consider how to talk to people (and truly support people) who are facing life-changing and life-threatening medical situations. Her SMILE story gets into the grind of managing other people and their reactions, along with her thoughts and feelings about her challenging medical jo...
2024-01-1131 minSurviving the Day!Oliver's SMILEImagine having a calm, stable, and fulfilling life, yet one day out of nowhere, life stands still, yet you keep going forward,
and find a different ever after. That is the outline in Oliver's SMILE. Marring his first wife, with a tragic ending of a pulmonary embolism, and finding a new ever after with another path! This podcast is meant to give you insight into finding the will to move on in hard times!
2023-12-2116 minSurviving the Day!Sandy's SMILEImagine having the knowledge and experience of the world come to you and not having to travel. Sandy's SMILE is a story about hosting groups of people from other countries, forming connections around the world, and learning a very important lesson that all people have similar goals and fears. The contacts will be listed on Surviving the Day's Buy me a Coffee page under Sandy's SMILE.
2023-12-0737 min
Surviving the Day!Friends From The Online WorldSocialization during the high points of the pandemic for most people was located in the online community and tons of life became more accessible. This episode is about the highs and lows of meeting people online and dating online with two of the closest friends made in the online community for the spirit of Friendsgiving! I hope this episode helps you to laugh, think, and Survive the Day!
2023-11-1632 min
Surviving the Day!Personal GrowthLife is different for every person, but even more so for people who face trauma at an early age. Communication and expressing feelings and thoughts can always be a challenge, especially when you're located in a body that processes on a different level, which Society doesn't fully grasp. along with the connection between emotions, thoughts, and words. This podcast is about facts and raw emotions along with insight. Surviving the day is made a possibility by several factors, these being a few of many! I hope this podcast can help you think and ponder on these subjects!
2023-10-1211 min
Surviving the Day!The World of Art- the benefits and facts from history about physically or mentally challenged people along with the view of a physically challenged woman.The World of Art is a world where all people are equal, and by all people, I mean all people! No matter what race, class, religion, or abilities. In this Podcast I focus more on the world of equality brought on by art and the imagination and the true equality it can bring! Along with facts, and, I bring to you a bit of my own personal insight and benefits from The World of Art!
2023-09-2828 min
Surviving the Day!Karen and Tia /Part 1. The introduction to the story of a therapy dog and her owner!
Sometimes animals are the best therapy! As originally stated
in Season 1 Episode 15. This is the SMILE story of a fantastic
warm-hearted woman with an extraordinary mindset. She trained with her K9
companion to become a certified therapy Dog for them to be a team! Sometimes
great things can happen when you take that push! This is the introduction of
two parts to a very magical connection in life with a fantastic SMILE story!
2023-09-1424 min
Surviving the Day!A short look into Empathy A short look into empathy and the connections it gives us from research and the eyes of a brain aneurysm and stroke survivor. Having or getting empathy can help you survive the day and create new, deep connections with the people around you. How can you help others survive the day?
2023-08-2412 min
Surviving the Day!Mindset of Survivor, Victim, or both
Everyone falls under all categories under different circumstances, coming from a Woman whose life falls under the survivor definition, it is good to know your own path and how you can cope. Filled with thoughts and studies, this podcast is meant to make you think and feel comfortable with your decisions and how you survive the day.
2023-08-0321 min
Surviving the Day!Communication from the eyes of a Brain Aneurism SurvivorDo you ever wonder how deep communication can be? It doesn't always come in words or verbal exchange, but also in listening, but depends on the subject and the beings. A look into how we communicate with each other and how it can affect people who lead challenging lives, and other beings. Be kind, be patient, and listen with your eyes, ears, and heart.
2023-07-1315 min
Surviving the Day!Time to Stretch-personal and studied benefits,motivation, and factual informationFor most or all people, stretching is an essential part of everyday life, even when your body makes it an involuntary action! In this podcast, I will cover the importance and a few facts about stretching, from a personal and factual view! Hopefully adding inspiration and more awareness of the significance! The fantastic thing about stretching is that no matter where you or your life are, it is always something you can do!
2023-06-2214 min
Surviving the Day!Survivor Attitude and Pets, personal insight
The Survivor attitude and Pets go hand in hand in my book. And to me, both are important in finding the "spark" to push you in the right direction whether by lending you help in the field of more independence, or making you laugh and lightening the mood. Communication with pets can give you the motivation you need to find your "spark", a way to help you find the realistic Survivor attitude. I hope this podcast helps bring insight and motivation to survive the day!
2023-05-2520 min
Surviving the Day!William's SMILE, a Story About Life and Insites into a Grounded RealityEvery person has a SMILE story, some louder and more obvious than others. William's story hits on the big point more of the mental battle and dealing with life, trucking through the hard times, and owning the outcome, along with an awesome attitude to keep surviving the day. More about William, will be listed on the Surviving the Day, Buy Me Coffee account. I hope this podcast gives you insight and motivation to survive the day!
2023-05-0452 min
Surviving the Day!Wendy's SMILE, a Cancer Story with a Survivor Attitude and Happy EndingWhat makes a survivor and not a victim? Your mindset. In This Week’s podcast, I introduce you to Wendy… whose cancer survivor story may inspire your SMILE!” This is fighting cancer with a good outcome, and a survivor attitude that brings a happy ending to someone with a beautiful SMILE! Taking away the victim mindset can leave life with more open doors, we are not saying to ignore that feeling of defeat all the time, but after life knocks you down, stand up, brush the dirt off your knees, and keep going forward. It might leave scrapes and scars, but ca...
2023-04-1325 min
Surviving the Day!Rachel's SMILE: A Busy Mom's Bell's Palsy StoryA story about an awesome mom, woman, and friend, the gym, Bell's Palsy, family, faith, coffee, and life to help you survive the day!
2023-03-0919 min
Surviving the Day!Senior Master Sargent Sean Casey: An Army Story of Life In and AfterSean's SMILE of being in the army and life inside and outside. Based on his history and mentality and will. Thank you Sean for your service. Drink coffee and smile!
2023-02-2226 min
Surviving the Day!Twenty-Three Years After Aneurysm: Memories and EmotionsFrom the perspective of an aneurysm survivor, the importance of memory and emotions 23 years after my stroke and seizure. Shared to support you to stop, think, and find the positives where you can. I hope this episode also helps anyone who has a loved one who is experiencing brain trauma or disease to better understand what they experience.
2023-02-1313 min
Surviving the Day!Alex's Smile: An Aneurism StoryAn aneurism story with a good ending and more awareness of the aftereffects of IBT (involuntary brain trauma), side note; today is my 23rd anniversary, since my SMILE is in episode 1, I wanted to share with you another SMILE from someone I met on my path to now.thankyou for listening! Please like And subscribe so you know when the next episode comes out.
2023-01-2314 min
Surviving the Day!New Year's New Coffee: Thinking about the Why of this PodcastJust the start of the year! Motivation to get through your days and my goals for this podcast!
2023-01-0513 min
Surviving the Day!Hot Cocoa Chat: Christmas Magic through the Eyes of ChildrenThe best part about Christmas is the magic through kids eyes! Merry Christmas from my favorite niece and nephew! May your wishes come true and your hot coco be full of marshmallows!
2022-12-2301 min
Surviving the Day!Pilates and Such Part 2: Exercise and MotivationA second segment talking about the gym and benefits from more of a personal view for people who face challenges to surviving the day, giving you motivation and insight.
2022-12-2011 min
Surviving the Day!Pilates and Such Part 1: A Personal PerspectiveMotivation and an introduction to Pilates, and I share why I am so passionate about it!
2022-12-0810 min
Surviving the Day!Kay Boone, a podcast on being thankful for people,Kay Boone, fully retired trainer, preacher, friend etc., a woman with different views on life with many stories of life
2022-11-2321 min
Surviving the Day!What is a SMILE Story? An Explanation of the Acronym!Learn more about SMILE stories. I talk about my inspiration for starting and producing this podcast. Learn more about Mr. Mike and read a few of my poems to help motivate you.
S-Story
M-Mindset
I-Interior
L- Life for now
E- Everafter
2022-11-1009 min
Surviving the Day!teaserlet you know what this podcast is about
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2022-11-0500 min
Surviving the Day!The Importance of Having Outlets for Your Mental HealthWhat are your outlets in life that help you to survive the day? For so long I had trouble recognizing the truth of how important outlets (hobbies) are to your SMILE story and your thriving beyond the crisis. Here is a quick set of thoughts that have taken me years to come to peace with, I hope they give you some insight and motivation to survive the day!
2022-10-3004 minSurviving the Day!Today we SMILE- Introducing Mr. Mike, the Inspiration for this Podcast, through his Sister, Katie's EyesIntroducing the full story of Mike through his sisters' eyes. His journey was not easy- nor does it seem fair. His sister and I talk about his life- and share memories of his experiences. I hope you listen, so you can understand my motivation for creating this podcast!
2022-10-2013 min
Surviving the Day!Welcome to the Surviving the Day Podcast!Do you ever wonder about the people behind the survival stories? This podcast shares the stories of everyday people and what they did - and do- after a crisis hits. Hosted by Megan Dorety, an aneurysm survivor, who invites guests to share their insights and encouragement. Megan offers a positive twist to give you insight, inspiration, and motivation to "survive the day". In addition to great stories, Megan shares her passion for coffee, pets, poetry, fitness... and some other fun!
2022-10-0711 min