This podcast is aimed at demystifying physical disability and providing a platform to promote, celebrate and inform listeners about life as a severely physically disabled person.
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In this episode of AGNB, we explore the age-old question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" This question takes on a completely different tone when asked of physically handicapped kids such as me. What type of anxiety did I face as I became a young adult regarding my possible career choices? What was the transition like for me as I made th…
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On this episode of AGNB, I take you through my typical air travel experience while dealing with a severe physical disability. How much different is it from your own experience? I hope listeners gain some perspective on how stressful their own air travel experience truly is. Got feedback? Connect with AGNB via email or all social media channels. Ema…
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In this episode of All Gas No Brakes, we explore the topic of human genome editing. What is it, and how could it potentially affect those living with physical disability? Was my own birth the result of some horrible medical experiment gone wrong? We discuss CRISPR and how this breakthrough scientific technology may one day move us closer and closer…
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On today's episode, we examine some of the cultural misconceptions that shape the view of the physically disabled. Should pregnant women remove eggs from their diet? Should they stop laying on their stomachs? Is hunting off limits until a baby is born? These are all burning questions that need analysis. In addition to these questions, do disabled p…
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On this episode of All Gas No Brakes, we end our 2-part journey exploring the origin story of living with physical disability. We touch on the lives of 3 individuals who made their mark on history while living a life with physical disability; Alfred the Great of Wessex, Petrus Gonsalvus and Wilhelm II. How did their lives shape history? How did the…
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On this episode of All Gas No Brakes, we start a 2-part journey to explore the origin story of living with physical disability. Did our Neanderthal ancestors care for their disabled, or were these individuals cast aside to die a painful death? What about individuals living with physical disability during ancient Greece and Rome? Were these poor new…
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In this first episode of All Gas No Brakes, we start by putting into focus the idea of physical disability. What is your perspective on physical disability? Is it just about wheelchairs and seeing-eye dogs, or do you attach an emotional component to people living with disability? I then take a deep dive into my own situation and early childhood. Wh…
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We live among you. Living. Breathing. There is no escape. Embrace the unknown. Embrace those living with physical disability.By Daniel McDade
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D'Mario Sowah - From Child Soldier to Renowned Fitness Trainer and Successful Gym Owner
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D'mario Sowah shares his personal story of overcoming adversity: As a young child, D'mario was kidnapped and forced to be a child soldier in Africa. He was eventually rescued and then moved to NY to live with his mother who later died from a tragic car accident. D'mario is now a successful owner of Strong Fitness gym in West Hartford, Connecticut a…
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Lt. Shachar - First Transgender Officer in the Israeli Defense Force
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Lt. Shachar talks about his experience as the first openly transgender member of the Israeli Defense Force.By Richelle
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Arthrogryposis - Tara Frey, Survivor to Thriver
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Tara Frey talks about her medical condition, arthrogryposis, and adjusting to her new prosthetic after having her leg amputated.By Richelle
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Faces of Homelessness - Homeless in Connecticut, Survivor to Thriver
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A panel of homeless people from Connecticut share their experiences at an event at the University of St. Joseph to raise awareness about homelessness. Also on the agenda is a representative from United Way who talks about programs they have to help those in need and a vigil to honor the victims of crimes against the homeless.…
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Cameron Knox, Growing up in Baltimore - Survivor To Thriver
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Cameron Knox, Bowie State basketball player/coach, shares his personal experience of growing up in Baltimore. 2015 interview. Survivor to Thriver is a series of interviews with people sharing their personal stories of overcoming various struggles to become successful individuals.By Richelle
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