We spoke to Jennifer Soames about her journey, life after a TBI and more! 00:00 - 01:42 Intro 01:43 - 12:06 Jennifer's Journey 12:07 - 15:31 Guilty until proven innocent 15:32 - 17:50 Striving through misconceptions 17:51 - 21:01 Social security #'s??? 20:02 - 24:21 Explaining TBI & ABI Differences 25:00 - 28:19 Head of Hope book 28:20 - 36:08 Finding what works for you 36:09 - 38:15 Looking forward positively 38:16 - 39:22 Quit imposing your ableist opinions 39:23 - 41:00 - Honoring all hum...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode of Under the Surface, Krystal & I sit down with a few friends to discuss Gratitude in the Disability Community. ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at podcast@m...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Krystal and I talked with Regan Linton about diversity, inclusion and her journey as an actor. 01:35 - Regan's Journey 20:29 - Reframing Disability 22:49 - History & Shame Through Ableism 24:58 - Humanity's Purpose & Equal Opportunities 28:35 - Regan's Projects - Imperfect/FDR/Cost of Living 34:57 - Correct Representation & Addressing "ISM'S" 37:22 - Diversity & Stereotypes 43:21 - Advocacy Through Authentic Media and Writing 46:46 - Unjust Pity 52:14 - Diverse Engagement & A...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 5
We talked with Shelley Nearing about autism, her journey, advocacy and more. SHELLEY'S LINKS: Deep Dive on Disability Language blog - https://shelleyautiewriter.org/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvo...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Today, Krystal and I talked with Jennifer Burgmann about her journey and how she advocates for others through her comic strip and theatre work. JENNIFER'S LINKS: A Day in the Life of a PWD Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ADayintheLifeofaPWD/ A Day in the Life of a PWD Website - https://adayinthelifeofapwd.weebly.com/ Reel Wheels Acting Academy - https://realwheels.ca/academy/ Reel Wheels production of Teenage Dick - https://artsclub.com/shows/2022-2023/teenage-dick ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP...
Jan 23, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 3
We had a very insightful conversation about #disability, #inclusion with actress, writer, director, producer Eileen Grubba Eileen's Links: Bring in the Game Changers: https://magazine.thestriveproject.com/issue/oct-dec-2020/bring-in-the-game-changers/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EileenGrubbaOfficialPage IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0344190 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EileenGrubba Twitter: https://twitter.com/EileenGrubba Website: https://www.eileengrubba.com ___ WAYS YOU CA...
Jan 16, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Today, Krystal and I talked to Dani Izzie about the film Dani's Twins, disability life and advocacy. DANI'S LINKS: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/danistwinsfilm Instagram: http://instagram.com/DanisTwinsFilm Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanisTwinsFilm Website: https://www.danistwinsfilm.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/daniizzie ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merc...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Today, Krystal and I talk to Cort Schneider - author and disability advocate. CORT'S LINKS: The Trial of Miles - https://amzn.to/3PtTIan Running for Normalcy, Identity Development, and the Disability Blues - https://amzn.to/3BzZmlx __ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the pod...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 45
This episode of Under the Surface, we join a few friends to discuss Inclusivity vs. Diversity in the Disability Community. LINKS http://www.betterup.com/blog/diversity-vs-inclusion https://diversity.social/disability/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 35 min
This episode, we talk with Michelle Lee Steiner about her journey. MICHELLE'S LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013356902200 Website: https://michellesmission.blog/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://po...
Dec 05, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 44
We got to talk to Debbie Waltz about her journey with Cerebral Palsy #CP Room at the Table Anthology: https://amzn.to/3tXSPgc Debbie's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RollinDebbie Debbie's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVS_NHAx_sZl5_DkAH9xVCA Debbie's old blog: parts of which can be found on her website: http://alifewithoutlimitsrollinintothefuture.blogspot.com/ Debbie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollindebbie/ --- WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to...
Nov 28, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Krystal & I had the pleasure to talk with painter John Bramblitt about his art and disability. JOHN'S LINKS: Shouting in the Dark - https://amzn.to/3Gtnfyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.bramblitt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bramblitt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bramblitt Website: https://bramblitt.com/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 42
This is a continuation of our chat with Lisa Louis. In this interview, Lisa shares more details of her and her son's autism journey. LISA'S LINKS Website: https://www.hikingautism.com/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch...
Nov 14, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Going through the stages of disability grief is often dismissed and misunderstood. Join us as we unpack the stages and why they are important to be acknowledged like any other grief. - WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/...
Nov 01, 2022•2 hr 21 min
We had the pleasure of speaking with Lois Letchford about dyslexia, disability and learning. LOIS' LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loiseletchford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loisletchford/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lois-letchford-13762917 Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetchfordLois Website: https://www.loisletchford.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-eC1bd7uZBizY-rzWhrQQ LOIS' BOOK: Reversed - A Memoir - https://amzn.to/3sxMwzn ___ Want to be a guest...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Krystal and I chatted with Kunho Kim & Yiran Shu of Door Labs recently so they can tell us about the work they're doing on building an online concert hall with #diversity and #inclusion in mind. KUNHO & YIRAN'S LINKS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/door_labs Website: https://www.doorlabs.io/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www...
Oct 24, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 39
As part of our process, we have a pre-interview chat with all of our guests before we record an interview. There were some great insights that we had with Lisa Louis so we decided to air that discussion. We will be publishing a full interview with her later so that she can share more of her and her son's journey. So, stay tuned for that. But for now, please enjoy this informal chat. ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.bu...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Join us as we discuss faith, spirituality, and humanity. Check out our website: https://www.marked4glory.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marked4glory Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marke... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marked4glory Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/marked4glory Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.marked4glory.com/youtube #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #UndertheSurface #discussion #roundtable ...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 42 min
Krystal and I spoke with Rose Griffin about #speechtherapy and #autism. ROSE'S LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abaspeech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abaspeechbyrose/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-griffin-9a01228/ Website: https://abaspeech.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXRBJBfK_294R58U5bOyvUQ ___ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/marked4glory or email me at mark@marked4glory.com ___ Check out ou...
Oct 03, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Krystal and I talked to Matthew Dickson about life with schizophrenia. MATTHEW'S LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.dickson.754703 Instagram: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjdickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattMindAid Website: https://www.mindaid.ca/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp2Qj2tKgfh9pt4OoLuuUuw ___ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/marked4glory or email me at mark@marked4glory.com ___ Che...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Krystal and I talked to Mary Collins about MS and her journey. MARY'S LINKS: Mary's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/247031493800827/ ___ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/marked4glory or email me at mark@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.marked4glory.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marked4glory Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marked4glory Follow us on Instagram...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 35
We talked to marathon runner with Parkinson's, Gary Shaughnessy, about living with a disability. GARY'S LINKS: Gary's Challenges - https://www.garyschallenges.com/ Parkinson's UK - www.parkinsons.org.uk PD Avengers - www.pdavengers.com The Zurich Foundation - www.Zurich.foundation England Athletics - www.Englandathletics.org ___ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/marked4glory or email me at mark@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https...
Sep 12, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Join us as we discuss managing expectations can help you navigate your life with a disability. Check out our website: https://www.marked4glory.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marked4glory Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marked4glory Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marked4glory Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/marked4glory Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.marked4glory.com/youtube #disability #m4gadvocacymedia...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 58 min
This week we're talking to Fish Lee about his journey with Tourette's Syndrome, his work as a comic creator and life in general. FISH'S LINKS - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mr.fish.lee Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrFishLee Website: https://mrfishcomics.com/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-me...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 33
We talked to Faith Louise Cooper about her journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and much more. FAITH'S LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cooperfa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakingoftri/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-cooper/ Website: https://beyondempowermentservices.com/ ___ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/marked4glory or email me at mark@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.marked4glory.c...
Aug 29, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Listen to our conversation with Jason Harris about disability and advocacy. JASON'S LINKS: Website - https://www.jasonsconnection.org/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonpharris07/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JasonsConnection/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jasonsconnection/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/JasonConnection ___ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/marked4glory or email me at mark@marked4glory.com ___ Check out...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Krystal and I had the privilege to speak with candidate for city council (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) Anthony Frisina this week about his role as an advocate for people with disabilities and how the world can be improved for people with disabilities. ANTHONY'S LINKS: Websites - https://www.anthonyfrisina.ca/ or http://www.voteanthonyward8.ca/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2W3bxP7_3xcxcAqlx0YW5w Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frisinaanthony/?hl=en Twitter - https://twitter.com...
Aug 15, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 30
We talked with Mark Chartier about his life with Tourettes, his role as a teacher and poetry. MARK'S LINKS: Website - https://www.markchartier.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-chartier-69821962/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TeacherWithTourettes Fingerprints (Mark's book) - https://amzn.to/3SwDePK ___ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/marked4glory or email me at mark@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www...
Aug 08, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 29
We discuss forgiveness and how it's relevant to those in the disability community. #disability #marked4glory #forgiveness #UndertheSurface _ Our website is currently under construction. Update to come Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marked4glory Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marke ... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marked4glory Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/marked4glory Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.mar...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Krystal and I talked with Diane this week about her role at JDS Creative Academy and how she empowers people with disabilities. DIANE'S LINKS: Diane's Website - https://www.jdscreativeacademy.org/ Spirit of Innovation – Riverside County Local News - www.spiritofinnovation.org LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianestrand/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS1utyDrwP8JxBkscDcSzkA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dianestrand/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/JDSProductions Digi...
Aug 01, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 28
