Best Katey Fortun Podcasts (2024)

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Wheelchair accessible travel with Kristin Secor 51:48

2h ago51:48

51:48

Send us a Text Message. Do you love traveling? Are you ever afraid to travel alone? Do you know someone that has a physical disability that would love to travel but is not comfortable doing so? Well this episode is for you and anyone you know! Kristin shares her story growing up with a physical disability and shares how she turned her love of trave…

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Music Therapy and neurodivergent children with Samantha Foote 53:12

2d ago53:12

53:12

Send us a Text Message. Samantha talked about learning, in her 30's, she has ADHD! We dive into her childhood, growing up, and now looking back at her life realizing that ADHD makes sense for her. She also talks about her career and the amazing business she owns all about helping neurodivergent children through music therapy. Her company also suppo…

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Her Blind Parents Beautiful Love Story with Mary Harper 1:07:44

9d ago1:07:44

1:07:44

Send us a Text Message. Oh this episode is so dang beautiful! Mary Harper shares her parents incredibly beautiful love story! Both of her parents were blind and she shares so much about their journey thorugh life and what Mary learned from growing up with her parents being blind. Did I tear up and cry during this episode? Absolutly! It's one of the…

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"The Inclusive Dad" with Aaron DeVries 51:28

16d ago51:28

51:28

Send us a Text Message. Aaron is an amazing advoate not only for his child that has a Different Ability® but for any child with a Different Ability®! His daughter was born having epilepsy and also cerebral palsy. He has been her advocate since she was 3 months old, when he found out. He contiunies to be her advocate and also helps other parents adv…

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"Is It Dyslexia?" with April McMurtrey 1:02:07

28d ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Send us a Text Message. I was introduced to April and all that she does by following her on Instagram and seeing her incredible reels. Her videos truly have changed me and helped me in more way to even try to explain. What April is doing for the world of Dyslexia is nothing short of amazing! I can't wait for you to hear today's episode. It made me …

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"It all came from TikTok" Learing she may have a Different Ability® from TikTok with Nina Clapperton 1:05:08

1M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Send us a Text Message. This interview with Nina is full of her amazing stories! She takes us through her life growing up and in her 20's realizes from Tiktok that she may have a Different Ability®! Then she went on to get an actual diagnosis to then a few months later accidently getting a shocking diagnosis! Nina is an incredible storyteller, this…

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Her story of living in Iran before and after the revolution with Soodabeh Mokry 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Send us a Text Message. Soodabeh's story is unlike any story we have had on the Different Ability® Podcast to date. I'm so grateful that she was willing to share her incredible story with us on today's episode! Read more about Soodabeh HERE! Connect with Soodabeh: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok Buy Her books HERE! Thank you to our partne…

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Advocating & educating people about his disability from a young age! with Nick Smit 56:22

2M ago56:22

56:22

Send us a Text Message. This episode I'm interviewing my new friend all the way from South Africa! This is the first of many episodes with Nick, he has an incredible story and is doing so many amazing things in the disability world! Nick's Bio: A teacher by profession and passion which led him into public speaking, corporate training and disability…

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Advoating for her two build children and creating change in the world! with Kristin Smedley 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Send us a Text Message. We go way back when she was a child, what she learned while playing softball and having her father as her coach, being an amazing teacher, to becoming a monther. After she had her first born child, 4 months in, she learned that her son was leagally blind. She shares her vulnerable, honest feelings finding that out. A few yea…

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WARRIOR! Fought many battles and she's not giving up! with Neosho Ponder 1:08:42

2M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Send us a Text Message. Neosho has fought so many battles in her life and she continues to win! This episode is full of stories trials Neosho went through and she fought her way through them. In this interview I kept coming back to the word warrior. I truly believe that word is perfect to sum up this episode. Neosho was also so fun to talk to, she'…

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Diagnosed in her 50's with ADHD and helping so many people along the way with Anita Hempenius 49:03

2M ago49:03

49:03

Send us a Text Message. We talked with Anita on this episode about her being diagnosed with ADHD in her 50's, her incredibly full life of amazingness! She is doing SO many amazing things, like helping people with ADHD, couples with ADHD, teaching children with disabilities just to name a few! She is doing so much more than that, and I highly sugges…

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Continuing to live her purpose with Alma Thomas 32:38

3M ago32:38

32:38

Send us a Text Message. This episode is an incredible episode. My guest Alma, shares her story and takes us on her many trials in her life. She is an inspiration for everything she has been through and continues to go through, but she doesn't give up! Listen in to her amazing story! I also want to wish Alma's late son, Tysean, a heavenly happy birt…

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So Many Amazing Guests Coming! 11:41

3M ago11:41

11:41

Send us a Text Message. From one facebook post on a podcast guest group, stating I'm always looking for new guests... to my evenings for the next few months booked with amazing podcast guests! And YOU get to hear it all. So, be sure to subscribe, go back and listen to other episodes and get ready for amazing guest and their stories on the Different…

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Let's stop glorifying working 24/7 or hustle culture! 12:40

3M ago12:40

12:40

Send us a Text Message. Ooo this week was a great week for me to hit record on this topic for this episode! Listen in, you don't want to miss me talking all about how I don't subscribe to working 24/7 or the hustle culture! Thank you to our partner this week: Showit! Want to start a website or update your current one on an easy to use platform? Che…

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Staying quiet doesn't "keep the peace" 11:26

3M ago11:26

11:26

Send us a Text Message. How is "keeping the peace" going for you? Maybe you aren't a person that is always trying to keep the peace for others, but maybe you are! I dive into this topic today on the podcast because it's been on my mind a lot! If you're always keeping the peace for others, how is YOUR peace? Stay in the loop with the new Different A…

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Speak Up! 11:10

4M ago11:10

11:10

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever been in a situation where you thought to yourself, "dang I wish I would have said something"? Well you're not alone! Listen to this weeks episode where I share a recent story of me speaking, multiple times. It's not easy to do, speaking up for yourself, but it's so needed! Stay in the loop with the new Differen…

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Living a child free + empowered millennial life with Angela Gentile 48:13

4M ago48:13

48:13

Send us a Text Message. Oh my gosh, this episode is FIRE, actual fire! Angela spoke so much straight forward truth. She schooled me HARD in this episode without even trying, but it was so necessary and needed! She's for sure my new east coast friend and we absolutely will be meeting in real life! If you want a cold hard honest truth, a lot of fun a…

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My Health Update | Women's History Month 12:30

4M ago12:30

12:30

Send us a Text Message. A lot has been going on in my life with my health. So I decided to do a quick update on what's been going on. I also, of course, talk about Woman's History Month! I have a great episode with a new guest next week going live and she's a perfect guest to have on for Woman's History Month! You don't want to miss it! So be sure …

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Design the life you love with Lyndsey Kampen 52:23

4M ago52:23

52:23

Send us a Text Message. This is a special episode! I had the honor have having one of my real life friends on the podcast! I learned so much I had no idea about my own friend, it was awesome! Lyndsey and I talked about everything from her growing up on a farm, working at a young age, working in different types of careers and now designing the life …

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The importance of self growth with Jenna Allen 34:31

5M ago34:31

34:31

Send us a Text Message. Today's guest, Jenna, is very vulnerable with us and shares her story! She shares of being bullied in school, her wild side after she graduates, to her finding herself and her continued journey of self growth! Listen, her story is very relatable and inspiring! Jenna's Bio My name is Jenna Allen, and I am very passionate to s…

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The Repaint Tray Launch with Billie Asmus 43:10

5M ago43:10

43:10

Send us a Text Message. She's back and she has an amazing update and incredible stories to share! Tune in to hear more about Billie's amazing story getting her product to market and she won a competition and a bit named home improvement store put in a HUGE purchase order! A bit about Billie: Billie is the Founder and CEO of Repaint Studios and inve…

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Bet on yourself! 15:39

6M ago15:39

15:39

Send us a Text Message. When was the last time you got out of your comfort zone and did something you were afraid to do? What have you been talking yourself out of but know deep down you're meant to do that thing? Well this episode is for you! I FINALLY bet on myself and pushed myself out of my comfort zone and it paid off! Listen in. Stay in the l…

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Positive Intent with Andrea Haas 53:46

6M ago53:46

53:46

Send us a Text Message. Today's guest, Andrea, and I had an amazing conversation all about the special education world, teaching, integrated classrooms, positive intent and so much more! Tune In! Andrea's Bio: With over 20 years of experience, Andrea Haas is an experienced educator who has taught students in general and special education settings. …

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My dogs New Year goals! 12:00

6M ago12:00

12:00

Send us a Text Message. Happy New Year! I look back on 2023 and share my dog, Gauge's, 2024 goals! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kateyfortun.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateyf…

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Diagnosed at 39. It's never too late! with Stefan Glazer 56:16

7M ago56:16

56:16

Send us a Text Message. Stefan's Bio: A published photographer, published author, and a published pug dad who was diagnosed with ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder at 39 leading a huge change in my life for the better. Contact Stefan! All his contact info is on his websites! www.stefanglazer.com www.navigatingneurodivergence.org Stay in the loop…

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"I'm not done!" with Katie Selby 30:48

7M ago30:48

30:48

Send us a Text Message. This week I had the honor to meet and talk with another Katie... just spelt different! Katie's story is so inspiring, it's a must listen and man she has had so many road blocks (her words) in her life but yet has overcome them / drove right through them and proved to herself she CAN do what she puts her mind to! Listen in an…

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Turning "you can't" into "I CAN!" with Michelle Steiner 49:45

8M ago49:45

49:45

Send us a Text Message. Michelle has heard many "you can't do that", "you shouldn't go into this", but she has broken through all of that negativity and proved herself right, that she CAN do what she puts her mind to and she has! She is now educating, empowering and encouraging people with and without disabilities each and every day! Michelle's Bio…

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Don't Give Up! From Entrepreneur Billie Asmus 59:23

9M ago59:23

59:23

Send us a Text Message. This episode is so inspiring! Billie shares about growing up in the Midwest, her struggles in school, to being an amazing Entrepreneur who invented a product to solve an issue she had in her day to day! Tune into an incredibility inspiring episode where Billie will encourage you to go after your ideas and to not give up! A b…

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Dyslexia & Learning Literacy with Christine Perkin 47:48

9M ago47:48

47:48

Send us a Text Message. Today is a special day! It's an amazing episode with my first guest of season 4, Christine Perkin! And this is a perfect episode to have right now, seeing it's Dyslexia Awareness Month and Christine is an amazing teacher up in Canada working with educators and students with dyslexia every day! Christine is a Special Ed. and …

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Dyslexia Awareness Month! 9:38

9M ago9:38

9:38

Send us a Text Message. It's October and you know what that means? Dyslexia Awareness Month! Let's talk about it! Listen in! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kateyfortun.com/podcast Instagram: https:…

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Have a great semester! 11:51

10M ago11:51

11:51

Send us a Text Message. This one is to my past students I had the privilege to teach at UW-Stout! YOU GOT THIS! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kateyfortun.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagr…

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What's Next?! 13:44

11M ago13:44

13:44

Send us a Text Message. What's next for your friend Katey and this podcast? Listen in and find out! Hint - it's all great news! Episode Add Link: www.shopkateyfortun.com Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ http…

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What I learned while teaching! 13:23

11M ago13:23

13:23

Send us a Text Message. There's so much I learned while teaching at the University of Wisconsin - Stout and on this episode I'm going to share a few of the things I learned! Episode Add Link: www.shopkateyfortun.com Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach…

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Season 4! 6:53

11M ago6:53

6:53

Send us a Text Message. Well look at that, we are at season 4 of this podcast! I can hardly believe it! Listen in and get yourself ready for a great season ahead! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kat…

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Speaking at my old middle / high school! 10:13

12M ago10:13

10:13

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode I talk all about my speaking experience at my old middle and high school! I will be honest, it really made me nervous, which is not normal for me when I'm speaking. Listen in and find out why! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! …

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The Gift of Being Different with Monica Berg 32:41

1y ago32:41

32:41

Send us a Text Message. Today's episode I have the pleasure have having Monica Berg on as a guest! She is an amazing advocate for her children and she and her daughter wrote a book together! Monica Berg is an international speaker, spiritual thought leader, bestselling author (Fear is Not an Option, Rethink Love, The Gift of Being Different) and co…

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THANK YOU... to my UW-Stout Students! 9:24

1y ago9:24

9:24

Send us a Text Message. It's been a great chapter of teaching at UW-Stout, but now the chapter is closed I have something to stay to my past students! My youtube video that I recorded for my students as well here! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach m…

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HEY, I'M BACK! 11:05

1y ago11:05

11:05

Send us a Text Message. I took some time, well because I needed it. Check out today's episode ... I'M BACK! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kateyfortun.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…

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Boundaries are SO HARD! 7:53

1y ago7:53

7:53

Send us a Text Message. Yup I said it and I mean it. Boundaries are so stinkin' hard sometimes but they are oh so necessary for our mental health and our peace! Keep going my friend, you got this! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: ht…

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The trip I did not go on... YET! 16:26

1y ago16:26

16:26

Send us a Text Message. Well, that didn't go as planned! This episode is about how I was supposed to go on a trip I earned and won but a few days before, plans had to change! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/…

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Squashing Your Limiting Beliefs 17:57

1+ y ago17:57

17:57

Send us a Text Message. We all have limiting beliefs sometimes in our lives. This episode I talk about squashing those limiting beliefs when they creep in! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kateyfortu…

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University Teaching Announcement 15:08

1+ y ago15:08

15:08

Send us a Text Message. Big announcement today on the future of me teaching at UW-Stout. This was a hard one to record... Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kateyfortun.com/podcast Instagram: https://w…

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Coffee with Doug 12:54

1+ y ago12:54

12:54

Send us a Text Message. My last coffee meeting with Doug really got me thinking... of all the amazing times! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kateyfortun.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

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Autobiography in Five Short Chapters - Portia Nelson 11:20

1+ y ago11:20

11:20

Send us a Text Message. This episode ties together with Episode 127. So if you haven't heard that one yet, please go listen and then hop over here and listen to episode 128! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ …

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Therapist reads me an amazing poem 4:51

1+ y ago4:51

4:51

Send us a Text Message. I wanted to share with you a poem my therapist read to me at one of my sessions. It hit me hard and really made me think... in a great way! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website…

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Quizzes without accommodations? Are you kidding me? 12:36

1+ y ago12:36

12:36

Send us a Text Message. I have a bone to pick with a certain website that you can apply to jobs on... check out today's episode and find out why! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products here! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kateyfortun.com/podc…

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Healing is so hard! 11:02

1+ y ago11:02

11:02

Send us a Text Message. Real vulnerable talk today on the podcast! I finished the book I talked about on last weeks episode and I talk about what I learned about myself and how hard healing is. Here's a link to the book I talk about in the episode: The Mountain is You Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign …

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The book I'm totally loving right now! 9:55

1+ y ago9:55

9:55

Send us a Text Message. I just started listening to this new book and I LOVE it! I wanted to quick chat about it and below is a few links you can go buy it and check it out yourself! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Get it on Amazon Here! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new products…

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Answering amazing questions - Part 2 15:27

1+ y ago15:27

15:27

Send us a Text Message. This is part 2 of a two part episode. Last week was part one, you can check it out here. These questions are about my day job (Account Executive selling commercial furniture) and the interior design industry. Listen in! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here! Shop new product…

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Answering amazing questions - Part 1 15:37

1+ y ago15:37

15:37

Send us a Text Message. I want to thank Erica for asking me these amazing questions to inspire me to create two episodes answering them! These questions are about my day job (Account Executive selling commercial furniture) and the interior design industry. Listen in! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign U…

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