Episode 31: Finding Purpose
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On episode 31 of Demand and Disrupt, Lisa speaks with author and advocate Jenny Smith about finding purpose and meaning while living with a disability. When Jenny was 16 years old, she sustained a C6-7 spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Jenny is passionate about helping others work through the grief that is often associated with an acquired disability. Listen to learn more about Jenny’s story, as well as her eight week online educational support group designed to bring hope and emotional healing to those living with physical impairments.
Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.”
The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here.
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