Embrace It with Lainie & Estela - Smashing Disability Stigmas
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago -Real-life friends, Lainie Ishbia from Trend-Able.com, & Estela Lugo from the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation, are real, raw & perfectly imperfect in their informal discussions about the trials & tribulations of living with disabilities. Both women wear leg braces due to chronic neuromuscular conditions and are passionate about helping others feel confident in their own skin.
Homepage Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Embrace It: Episode 12 - Look for the Funny, Shari Short
August 15, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThey say disability is nothing to laugh at, but for comedian, Shari Short, nothing could be farther from the truth! Long before she was diagnosed with MS, Shari was on a mission to "look for the funny" in everyday life. Now, as a mom living with a disability, her material practically writes itself! From debuting her Storm Trooper leg braces to supporting her Mom's support group, Shari will have you laughing with her on the dark side of disability. For more laughs and videos of Shari, click ...
Embrace It: Episode 11 - Andrea Dalzell, The Seated Nurse
July 25, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBDaughter of immigrant parents, Andrea Dalzell was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis at the age of 5 and using wheelchair by age 12. Disability didn’t stop her from pursuing a career in nursing, winning the title of Miss Wheelchair NY and becoming a spokeswoman for Apple. This is an interview you won't want to miss! Follow Andrea on IG @theseatednurse Looking for more great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.com Find more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org Enjoying...
Embrace It: Episode 10 - A Recipe for Asking for Help
July 18, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBJust like the Beatles once said, "We get by with a little help from our friends". Sometimes asking for help feels like defeat or can trigger mixed emotions. In this episode, Laine & Estela break down the different ingredients of asking for help. Full blogpost: https://trend-able.com/a-plate-of-pride/ Looking for more great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.com Find more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org Enjoying our content? Help others find our podcast and EmBra...
Embrace It: S2 Episode 2 - Tripping on Air w/ Ardra Shephard
July 06, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBJoin us for some real talk with writer, blogger and rollator supermodel, Ardra Shephard as she spills her deep truths and life hacks from a girl with MS. For more wisdom and great content from Ardra, visit: https://trippingonair.com/ Click here for her Trend-Able feature! https://trend-able.com/meet-ardra-shephard/ Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.com Find more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org
Embrace It: Episode 9 - Tripping on Air w/ Ardra Shephard
July 06, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBJoin us for some real talk with writer, blogger and rollator supermodel, Ardra Shephard as she spills her deep truths and life hacks from a girl with MS. For more wisdom and great content from Ardra, visit: https://trippingonair.com/ Click here for her Trend-Able feature! https://trend-able.com/meet-ardra-shephard/ Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.com Find more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org Support the Show.
Embrace It: Episode 8 - Alexandra Herold, Founder of Patti & Ricky
June 18, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAs seen on the Today Show, Forbes Magazine and ABC7, Alexandra Herold shares her personal story of how she became inspired to create her Adaptive Product Marketplace, Patti & Ricky. Come for the inspiration and stay for the fun product tips! Visit this incredible online store!: PattiandRicky.com Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.com Find more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org Support the Show.
Embrace It: Episode 7 - CMT is a Mother
May 05, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBCMT is a mother and one of life's greatest teachers. Join Lainie & Estela for a fun and unfiltered conversation about motherhood. We're spilling it all... the stress, guilt, joy, love (and dirty laundry) of navigating disability and family life! Support the Show.
Embrace It: Episode 6 - Silver Linings of a Pandemic
April 09, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBJoin Lainie & Estela as they reflect on the current COVID-19 crisis and how we can all boost up our self compassion and tap into our "disability toolbox" to get us through these uncertain times. Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.com Find more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org Support the Show.
Embrace It: Episode 5 - Love & Disability, 5 Red Flags to Avoid
February 08, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBFinding love can be challenging and even more so when you have a disability. In this episode, Lainie & Estela share their thoughts on a listener's online dating questions as well as 5 RED Flags to steer clear of when looking for a loving partner. More on this topic: https://trend-able.com/girlfriends-guide-dating-invisible-disability/ More on CMT: https://www.hnf-cure.org/ Support the Show.
Embrace It: Episode 4 - The Exercise Experiment with Julie Stone
November 06, 2019 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBWhat happens when a CMT patient tests out 10 different exercises in 10 weeks? Join Julie Stone as she fills us in on her personal journey and lessons learned on self acceptance and adaptive exercise! Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.com Find more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org Support the Show.
Embrace It: Episode 3 - Makeup Hacks with Jessica Ruiz
October 14, 2019 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBMeet Jessica Ruiz, a 26 year-old Philadelphia-based makeup artist who was born with Arthrogryposis, a congenital defect that prevents full movement in her arms and hands, which means she has to use her mouth to hold her makeup tools. It's clear from looking at her Instagrams—both of the works she does on other people and on herself—that she's talented and not at all hindered by her lack of arm and hand movement. The only difference between her and other NY Fashion Week makeup artist is in t...
EmBRACE It: Episode 2 - Bernadette Scarduzio
September 03, 2019 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode of the Embrace-It series, we catch up with Bernadette Scarduzio 10 years after filming her documentary, Bernadette (Now on Amazon Prime) and learn about her life with CMT as well as how the film impacted her life, the community and much more! Watch Bernadette's film on Amazon Prime! Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.com Find more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org Support the Show.
EmBRACE It: Episode 1 - Summer Loving (Or Not) In Leg Braces
June 13, 2019 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this very first perfectly imperfect episode, Lainie & Estela introduce themselves and their goals for the EmBRACE It Series. They reference Lainie’s Trend-Able Blog called, Seasonal Self Pity Syndrome in their discussion about the challenges of living with disabilities and wearing leg braces in the Summertime. Future episodes will include inspiring guests with disabilities, professionals, and lifestyle experts. Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.com Find mo...
EmBRACE It: Episode 1 - Summer Loving (Or Not) In Leg Braces
June 13, 2019 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this very first perfectly imperfect episode, Lainie & Estela introduce themselves and their goals for the EmBRACE It Series. They reference Lainie’s Trend-Able Blog called, Seasonal Self Pity Syndrome in their discussion about the challenges of living with disabilities and wearing leg braces in the Summertime. Future episodes will include inspiring guests with disabilities, professionals, and lifestyle experts. Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.com Find mo...