My guest on this episode is disability educator and advocate Amy Webb.

Due to the current events happening at this particular time. Amy and I discuss the ramificaitons of the Texas vs Becerra lawsuit concerning section 504 of federal law. Seventeen states are suing, stating that section 504 is unconstitutional. Section 504 of the law protects disabled individuals from discrimintation. It was passed in 1973 due to incredible disable activists who fought for their rights over 50 years ago and now it is on the brink of being stripped away.

Amy shares some amazing history and thoughts about the disabled community and the dignity and worth they bring to all of us in society. Some of the really important points she brings to the pod are:

*When you design for people on the margins you don't leave anyone out.

*Accommodations for the disabled give to everyone.

*These accomodations don't leave anyone out, and in fact bring inclusion to all.

*What kind of world do we want to live in? The one of giving our most vulnerable civil rights? Or stripping away 50+ years of hard fought for civil rights.

*The disable deserve to be met with dignity and accommodations to get health care, school support etc.

*We must listen to disabled voices and the advocates and activists in the community.

Amy gives two tips to anyone who needs to advocate for the disabled (especially parents):

1. Speak up when you can and how it works for you.
2. Educate yourself on the disabled community, on laws, on diagnoses that can receive services etc.

Although we talked about a time sensitive issues of the 504 lawsuit, the history talked about and the principles of inclusion and advocacy apply to any situation.

Amy's website:

thislittlemiggy.com

Amy's books:

https://a.co/d/9n5jXQx

https://a.co/d/bvRHUm8

https://a.co/d/hF1iXpn

Crip Camp

https://www.netflix.com/title/81001496

Can a 5 minute walk really change your life?

It absolutely has changed mine in significant ways. In this episode I share:

*Research about the benefits of walking

*How walking is connected to EMDR therapy

*How I started with the smallest, tiniest goal

* Now I have built my walking habit from a 5 minute walk to a 30 minute walk

*That needing cute workout clothes was hampering my ability to get out and go.

*Walking in your pajamas is okay

*How my life has changed for both my mental and physical health

*Why this isn't a weight loss program but a gentle, helpful way to care for my body and my whole self.

Happy 100th episode!

This episode is a celebration of getting to 100 episodes! It's been hard fought for and taken 4 years!

I share where I have been, where the podcast is going, the focus is shifting a little and a new project I am so excited about. A nonprofit called Love like a Mother that will support moms of kids who have attempted or completed suicide and could use some love and support for them.

I have 3 amazing and insightful guests on. First off is my son Garrett who is much of my inspiration for this podcast and my work. He shares some of his thoughts of how parents can help their kids out. Next are two friends of mine Barb and Staci who share what podcast episodes have helped them personally and helped them be more supportive of their families.

This is such a good episode and I hope that by hearing others thoughts about the podcast it will help you find episodes that can help you and your family!