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True Tales by Disability AdvocatesMaking Connections and Changing LivesMaking Connections and Changing LivesIn this episode of the True Tales by Disability Advocates Podcast, hosts MsBoye, Jennifer McKinney, and Adam Griebel present stories from disability advocates. The episode includes a reflection on Mesko's early advocacy and a reading of his story "Glen," followed by an interview with advocate Kyle Cox, highlighting the importance of community connections and perseverance. Guest host Toby Al-Trabulsi engages with Kyle about his advocacy journey, emphasizing the need for self-advocacy and the role of supportive relationships.Podcast logo ID: Bottom left Mesko wearing glasses and a flat c...2024-08-2248 min
True Tales by Disability AdvocatesPractice Peace Not PityNote: This episode is slightly longer than usual to honor the natural speech patterns of our guests.Welcome to the Mid-Winter Episode of True Tales by Disability Advocates, season two. Winter is the time of stillness and darkness when nature encourages us to look within and access what’s ready to grow in the coming year. In this episode, “Practice Peace not Pity”, hosts Toby Al-Tarabulsi and Kristen Gooch talk to storytellers Kaye Love and Darla Murphy about the practices they use to find peace in their lives. We invite you to join them a...2022-12-3150 min
True Tales by Disability AdvocatesAwakeningsFull transcripts of all episodes available at https://truetalesbydisabilityadvocates.buzzsprout.comIn this episode, guests Laura Odom and Sheena Walter tell host John Beer about the “Awakenings” in their lives. Laura pushed through doubts brought on by years of narcolepsy to try her hand at a new adventure (“Finally Waking Up”), while Sheena flipped self-consciousness about her PICC line into a new and very public role of “Advocacy, Courage and Self-Compassion.” Both women took a stroke of boldness that ignited newfound lives of advocacy and pride in themselves! Listen in to learn about their victories. Toby Al-Trabulsi produces, Kr...2022-06-1419 min
True Tales by Disability AdvocatesNew NormalTo listen with full transcript, go to https://truetalesbydisabilityadvocates.buzzsprout.com/In this episode, host Joey Gidseg talks to Jennifer Howell about her story, “From Ally to Self-Advocate.” Jennifer describes going from being the daughter of parents with disabilities to becoming someone with disabilities of her own, and the surprising things she learns along the way. Even for someone long familiar with disabilities, actually becoming a person with a disability of her own was for Jennifer a through-the-looking-glass kind of experience. Her story sparks an impassioned discussion between Jennifer and Joey, edited by Toby Al-Trabulsi and Ms. Boye...2022-05-1225 min
True Tales by Disability AdvocatesLife on WheelsIn this episode, host Toby Al-Trabulsi talks to John Beer and Kristen Gooch, who talk about ways they have developed resilience while pursuing their passions in life as wheelchair users and share their stories, “Is There a Doctor in The House?” and “I Was Meant to Shine.” John Beer takes us along his adventurous experience of trying to stay stocked up on staples during the covid era, and Kristen Gooch gives listeners insight into her experience as a disabled actress, following her dreams. The guests in this episode share their creativity, adaptability, and wisdom in their responses to the barr...2022-01-0621 min
True Tales by Disability AdvocatesLife on WheelsIn this episode, host Toby Al-Trabulsi talks to John Beer and Kristen Gooch, who talk about their journey with Transportation and pursuing their passions in life as wheelchair users and share their stories, “Is There a Doctor in The House?” and “I Was Meant to Shine.” John Beer takes us along his adventurous experience of trying to stay stocked up on staples during the covid era, and Kristen Gooch gives listeners insight into her experience as a disabled actress, following her dreams. The guests in this episode share their creativity, adaptability, and wisdom in their responses to the barriers...2022-01-0521 min
TILT TalksEpisode 2: Company Member Toby Al-TrabulsiCompany member Toby Al-Trabulsi talks inclusion, Marfan's Syndrome, and more in the second-ever episode of TILT Talks.A close-captioned version of this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-2327 min