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Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast

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00:48:54

Rethinking Accessibility for the Visually Impaired...

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Host Christina Brookman interviews Charlie Tripplet (author, educator, speaker and Head of Accessibility Ops for Universal NBC.) on the topic, "Rethinking Accessibility for the Visually Impaired and Blind via Code." Charlie gives advice to coders, business about how thinking of accessibility at the beginning of design benefits everyone. Wonderful episode for those in the web design industry, businesses, Occupational Therapists, the visually impaired and the support systems.More information can be

00:05:54

Announcement for Charlie Tripplet Interview

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2025/09/25

Host Christina Brookman discusses upcoming interview with Charlie Tripplet, author, educator, speaker and Head of Accessibility Ops for Universal NBC. She discusses her personal connection to the episode and excitement to share with audiences, "Rethinking Accessibility for the Visually Impaired and Blind via Code."More information can be found at www.speakinginspoons.com#accesiblewebsites#code #accessibility #assistivetechnology #disabilities #invisibledisability #visualimpairments

01:04:54

Disability Appeals : Three Appeals Case Studies

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2025/08/17

Host Christina Brookman brings back disability appeals lawyer Adriana M. de la Torre, Co- Founder of Tower Lawyer Group, to discuss the appeals process. Ms. de la Torre shares 3 different appeals cases of invisible disabilities: Ehlers Danlos, Migraines, Fibromyalgia. She shares what went wrong and right from a legal prospective, and advice for handling the appeals

00:20:24

Disability Community-Let's Get More Inclusive!

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2025/05/18

Host Christina Brookman discusses current events, and inclusivity within the disability community.#Section504#ada #medicaidcuts #disability #disabilityawareness #invisibledisabilities #ssdi #ssi

00:11:51

"First They Came," by Pastor Martin Niemoller, &...

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2025/02/06

Host Christina Brookman reads "First They Came," by Paster Martin Niemoller and discusses how the recent executive orders effect the disability community. She also shares information about the Protect Medicaid Movement. ......................................................................................... PLEASE ACT ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025! A national call-in day for the Protect Medicaid movement is taking place this Thursday, February 6. This event is organized by a coalition

00:49:39

Dr Jeffery Boris Talks POTS and Long Term Outcomes

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2024/11/03

Host Christina Brookman interviews Dr. Jeffery Boris about his work as a pediatric cardiologist specializing in diagnosis and management of Dysautonomia and his latest research paper : Long‐Term POTS Outcomes Survey: Diagnosis, Therapy, and Clinical Outcomes. Dr Boris discusses what drew him to specialize in POTS, his teleclinic, and what advice he has for patients and doctors.More information can be found at www.speakinginspoons.com and www.jeffreyborismd.com His research paper is available at

00:58:29

Panel of Spoonies- Dysautonomia: "The Long Covid Reader"

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2024/10/31

Host Christina Brookman and the Panel of Spoonies (Joe Albert and Rachel Latremore) discuss writer Mary Ladd's interview about her experience with Long Covid and her latest publication, "The Long Covid Reader," a compilation of writings and poetry from 45 Long Haulers. More information is available at our website www.speakinginspoons.com as well as www.maryladd.com#dysautonomia #covid19 #longcovid #pots #posturalorthostatictachycardiasyndrome #breastcancer #chronicillness #chronicallyill

00:28:35

Dysautonomia: "The Long Covid Reader" with Mary Ladd

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2024/10/28

Host Christina Brookman interviews writer Mary Ladd (Long Haulers Publishing) about her journey with breast cancer and long covid along with her recent publication, "The Long Covid Reader," Writings and Poetry from 45 Long Haulers. More information is available at www.speakinginspoons.com and www.maryladd.com #longcovid #dysautonomia #pots #invisibleillness #invisibledisability #chronicillness #butyoudontlooksick #breastcancer

01:13:30

Panel of Spoonies- Invisible Disability : Ripple...

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2024/10/23

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast's new Panel of Spoonies (Joe Albert, Josh Lamm, and Rachel Latremore) along with Host Christina Brookman discuss Ripple Effects Hardcover Edition and Invisible Disabilities. More information is available on www.speakinginspoons.com

00:35:51

Chronic Illness & Invisible Disability: Ripple...

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2024/09/29

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast has brought back Jordan Hart (Creator, Writer & Colorist of Ripple Effects), along with Barbra Dillon (Publisher, Editor in Chief of Fanbase Press) to discuss Ripple Effects reception over the past year since its publication and our last interview in Season 2. Ripple Effects is a comic book series about a superhero living with chronic illness/invisible disability. Find out their exciting news about their current Kickstarter that includes a special

01:25:41

Let's Talk Social Security Disability!

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2024/06/21

Host Christina Brookman and Cohost Dr. Nate Straus interview Adriana de la Torre, Federal Disability Appeals Lawyer and Co Founder of Tower Law Group on the topic of Social Security Disability.Adriana breaks down the application and appeals process for Social Security Disability that is overwhelming for applicants and their families. She gives application advice and insight into the hot topic of "fraud." This is a must see for anyone applying for disability, in the appeals process, and

00:49:04

Personal Stories of Disability: Schizophrenia

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2024/06/18

Host Christina Brookman and Cohost Nate Straus, DCN interview Mike Ahn, Indie Comic Artist and co-owner of Mike and Seol Comics, about his personal journey living with Paranoid Schizophrenia. Updates about June's Schedule are also include. More information can be found on our website www.speakinginspoons.com #invisibledisability #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #chronicillness #schizophrenia #schizophreniaawareness #supportsystems

00:22:11

My journey with Liver/Biliary Disease Diagnosis and...

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2024/05/05

Speaking in Spoons Season 3 Spoonie Sunday 1:Host Christina Brookman shares her journey with diagnosis of rare biliary condition (Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis), only to have it taking away... for now, due to a MRI test that was not able to be read due to her inability to stay still and breathe as needed. Also, she dives in the the new habit of medical professionals copy/pasting reports leaving a plethora of inaccurate information and in this case some flat out lies. How do the medical community

00:57:55

Season 3 Episode 8 "Complicated" the Film- Round...

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2024/04/30

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast Host Christina Brookman and cohost Nate Straus, DCN Nutrition interview Donna Sullivan, Consulting Producer of "Complicated" the film and Jon Rodis, Director and CEO of Connected Tissue Coalition. More information about both Donna and Jon are available on our website including links to their organizations. https://www.speakinginspoons.com/s3e8-complicated-the-film-p2 www.speakinginspoons.com #chronicillness #invisibleillness #rarediseases

01:01:47

"Complicated" film interview with Director Andrew...

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2024/04/19

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast Host, Christina Brookman, and cohost Dr Nate Straus, interview Director Andrew Abrahams of "Complicated" a documentary film about with kids complex, invisible illness and their families facing unimaginable hurdles as they confront failing medical and child protective systems. Ehlers Danlos, a connective tissue disorder, is in featured in this documentaryMore information is at our website www.speakinginspoons.com #chronicillness

00:07:35

"Complicated" Ep 7.-Kids with rare and complex...

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2024/04/11

TEASER FOR EPISODE 7: Release Date April 15, 2024Speaking in Spoons Host, Christina Brookman, alongside cohost Dr Nate Straus, interview Andrew Abrahams, President of Open Eye Pictures and Director for the upcoming film, "Complicated"- "Kids with complex, invisible illness and their families face unimaginable hurdles as they confront failing medical and child protective systems." Don't miss this interview about an important upcoming film and subject matter effecting

00:38:04

Personal Stories of Disability: Pediatric Cancer &...

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2024/03/31

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast Producer and Host, Christina Brookman, interviews professional dancer and recent AGT Fantasy League Finalist Musa Moth about his journey with pediatric cancer, becoming an amputee, and his transition to become a professional dancer after growing up wanting to play football (soccer). More information can be found at our website www.speakinginspoons.com Make sure to follow Musa Motha on instagram @musa_motha95 #pediatriccancer#amputee#disability

01:03:11

Wish Come True Co.- A Mother's Journey to spread joy...

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2024/03/16

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast Season 3 Episode 5- Special Topic Episode: Wish Come True Co.Host Christina Brookman interviews Izzy Duval (Baldwin), Founder and Director of Wish Come True Co. A non profit organization that creates FREE magical videos for children dealing with disabilities, rare disease, chronic illness and terminal illness. @wishcometrueco @speakinginspoonsachronical216 @MigraineCraftsman #disability #chronicillness #invisibledisability #rarediseases

00:03:21

Season 3 March Episodes Announcement!!!!

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2024/03/15

Producer/Host of Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast describes the upcoming episodes for March 2024, Season 3. Exciting line up!! More information is available on our website www.speakinginspoons.com #disability #invisibledisability #chronicillness #terminalillness #rarediseases #wishcometrueco#pediatriccancer #amputee#dance #americasgottalent #musamotha #simoncowell #cerebralpalsy #advocacy #sixwheelsconsulting

01:33:36

Personal Stories of Disability: Cerebral Palsy

Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill Podcast ·

2024/03/01

Host Christina Brookman and Cohost Dr Nathan Straus interview Mathew Shaprio about his life with cerebral palsy and his company, 6 Wheels Consulting. More information is available on our website at www.speakinginspoons.com#disability #cerebralpalsy #advocate #lobbying #disabilitypride #disabilityrights #accessibility #inclusion #dating #disabilitydating #dateability #caregiver

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