For All Abilities

Allie Mason: A Diagnosis of Autism While in Graduate School (023)

In this episode, I interview Allie Mason. We discuss the challenge of her diagnosis of autism while she was working on a graduate degree. We also talk about how she has navigated school and work with the diagnosis. To connect with Allie,  please follow her on LinkedIn (Allie Mason), on Instagram at whensouthmetnorth and on Facebook at Where Allie Writes.  

Anvita Jain: Generalized Anxiety Disorder with an HR Professional (040)

I am talking in this episode with Anvita Jain about her journey with generalized anxiety and how she navigates the workplace as a human resources professional.   Thanks for listening to For All Abilities today! Share the podcast with your friends, they’ll thank you for it!     Follow Betsy on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/BetsyFurler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forallabilities Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forallabilities LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...

Tim Irr: Finding Your Strengths - ADHD (#006)

In this episode, I interview Tim Irr, Anchor at WSAZ-TV in West Virginia. We discuss the challenges of his ADHD. Tim talks about his childhood and the challenges he faced in the classroom. He discusses how he ended up in television news and how it is the perfect fit for his strengths.   Read more about Tim here.   To connect with Tim, please follow him on LinkedIn, email him at [email protected], or connect on Twitter.     Thanks for listening to For All Abilities today! Share the p...

044 - Cassidy Hooper

Episode 44 - An Interview with Cassidy Hooper About Her Life with Turner Syndrome

For this episode, we interviewed Cassidy Hooper about living with Turner Syndrome.  Betsy Furler 0:05 Welcome to for all abilities, the podcast. This is your host, Betsy Furler. The aim of this podcast is to highlight the amazing things people with ADHD, dyslexia, learning differences and autism are doing to improve our world. Have a listen to for all abilities, the podcast, and please subscribe on whatever podcast app you're listening to us on. Welcome back to for all abilities, the pod...

Episode 43 An Interview with David Sharif About Working with Autism

On this episode, we interview David Sharif about working with  autism.    Betsy Furler 0:05 Welcome to for all abilities, the podcast. This is your host, Betsy Furler. The aim of this podcast is to highlight the amazing things people with ADHD, dyslexia, learning differences and autism are doing to improve our world. Have a listen to for all abilities, the podcast, and please subscribe on whatever podcast app you're listening to us on. Welcome back to for all abilities, the podcast. Th...

043 - David Sharif

042 - Mark Fleming

Episode 42 - A Business Owner with Autism - Mark Fleming of Equally Fit

Episode 41 -From a Nonverbal Child to a Speaker and Autism Advocate: Jeff Snyder

On this episode, we hear from Jeff Synder. Jeff was diagnosed with autism as a child. He was nonverbal and talks about learning to talk. He walks us through his journey to becoming a public speaker and advocate.   Betsy Furler 0:05 Welcome to for all abilities, the podcast. This is your host, Betsy Furler. The aim of this podcast is to highlight the amazing things people with ADHD, dyslexia, learning differences and autism are doing to improve our world. Have a listen to for all abilitie...

041 - Jeff Snyder

040 - Anvita

Anvita Jain: Generalized Anxiety Disorder with an HR Professional

I am talking in this episode with Anvita Jain about her journey with generalized anxiety and how she navigates the workplace as a human resources professional.   Thanks for listening to For All Abilities today! Share the podcast with your friends, they’ll thank you for it!     Follow Betsy on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/BetsyFurler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forallabilities Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forallabilities LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...

039 - Employment Hurdles For A Blind Teacher with Dalibor Torbica

038 - Seeing Life With Blindness with Dalibor Torbica

037 - A Successful Nursing Career with Liz

For All Abilities – The Podcast Liz De La Torre - A Successful Nursing Career with ADHD   For this episode of For All Abilities: The Podcast, I spoke with Liz De La Torre - one of my son’s nurses. She talks about her nursing career and ADHD.  To connect with Henry, please email her at [email protected].    Please subscribe to For All Abilities – The Podcast! Please follow me on Instagram @forallabilities, LinkedIn (Betsy Furler) and on Facebook (For All Abilities). Go to our ...

036 - Thriving with Medical Challenges Including Autoimmune Encephalitis with Henry Furler Part Two

For All Abilities – The Podcast  Henry Furler Part Two    For this episode of For All Abilities: The Podcast, I got to talk with one of my very favorite people. I interviewed my son, Henry Furler! Henry and I talk about the life threatening medical problems (including epilepsy, dysautonomia, autoimmune disease, autoimmune encephalitis) that he has faced throughout his life and how he has succeeded despite all the challenges.    To connect with Henry, please follow him on LinkedIn (He...

035 - Thriving with Medical Challenges - Henry Furler Part One

For All Abilities – The Podcast  Henry Furler Part One    For this episode of For All Abilities: The Podcast, I got to talk with one of my very favorite people. I interviewed my son, Henry Furler! Henry and I talk about the life threatening medical problems (including epilepsy, dysautonomia, autoimmune disease, autoimmune encephalitis) that he has faced throughout his life and how he has succeeded despite all the challenges.    To connect with Henry, please follow him on LinkedIn (He...

034 - Surviving and Thriving with Mitochondrial Myopathy - Isabelle Stahrfisher

For All Abilities – The Podcast Episode Thirty Four - Isabelle Stahrfisher - Surviving and Thriving with Mitochondrial Myopathy    In this episode, I interview Isabelle Stahrfisher- recent college graduate and graduate school student. On the podcast, Isabelle and I discuss her early years with a serious chronic illness (mitochondrial myopathy), her strengths and interests and her college experience. We also discuss her dreams for future employment.  To connect with Isabelle, please go ...

033 - DisabilityIN Advocating For Others and Yourself with Becky Kekula Part 2

For All Abilities – The Podcast Episode Thirty Three - Becky Kekula - DisabilityIN/Advocating for Others and Yourself Part Two   In this episode, I interview Becky Kekula of DisabilityIN. On the podcast, Becky continues talking life as a Little Person. We discuss her transition from a career in the film/tv industry into her work at DisabilityIN and the importance of advocacy.  To connect with Becky, please follow her  on LinkedIn (Becky Kekula) and visit her website at http://www.becky...

032 - DisabilityIN Advocating For Others and Yourself with Becky Kekula Part 1

For All Abilities – The Podcast Episode Thirty Two - Becky Kekula - DisabilityIN/Advocating for Others and Yourself Part One    In this episode, I interview Becky Kekula of DisabilityIN. On the podcast, Becky talks about her early years as a Little Person and her education and career were affected. We discuss her early career in the film/tv industry and the importance of advocacy.  To connect with Becky, please follow her  on LinkedIn (Becky Kekula) and visit her website at http://www....

031 - Organizing with ADHD and Lisa Woodruff Part 2

For All Abilities – The Podcast Episode Thirty One - Lisa Woodruff - Organizing and ADHD Part Part   In this episode, I continue my interview with Lisa Woodruff of Organize365. On the podcast, Lisa talks about her early years with dyslexia and her incredible career helping people get organized. We discuss her books on organizing and ADHD   https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Affects-Home-Organization-Understanding/dp/B07212S4Z9/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JDUKPKJ99DER&dchild=1&keywords=lisa+woodruff+books...

030 - Organizing with ADHD and Lisa Woodruff Part 1

For All Abilities – The Podcast Episode Thirty - Lisa Woodruff - Organizing and ADHD Part One    In this episode, I interview Lisa Woodruff of Organize365. On the podcast, Lisa talks about her early years with dyslexia and her incredible career helping people get organized. We discuss her books on organizing and ADHD   https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Affects-Home-Organization-Understanding/dp/B07212S4Z9/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JDUKPKJ99DER&dchild=1&keywords=lisa+woodruff+books&qid=1598842017&spref...

029 - Moving from College to Employment with Autism and Bipolar with Michael

For All Abilities – The Podcast Episode Twenty Nine - Michael Newman - Moving from College to Employment with Autism and Bipolar Disorder.   In this episode, I interview Michael Newman - college student . On the last podcast, I interviewed Michael’s mom, Kristine. She and I discuss Michael’s early years, his strengths and his college experience. On this episode, Michael and I discuss his view of his early years and his plan for employment. We also discuss the accommodations that may help...

028 - A Mom Helping Her Son Find Employment with Autism and Bipolar with Kristine Toon

For All Abilities – The Podcast Episode Twenty Eight - Kristine Toon - A Mom Helping Her Son Find Employment with Autism and ADHD.   In this episode, I interview Kristine Toon - mom of Michael. On the podcast, Kristine and I discuss Michael’s early years, his strengths and his college experience. We also discuss her dreams for his future employment.  To connect with Kristine, please email her at [email protected]. Join me on episode 29 when I interview her son Michael.  Go to our webs...

027 - Letting Go of Control and Finding Your Purpose with De’Nicea Hilton

For All Abilities – The Podcast: A High Acheivier with ADHD with De’Nicea Hilton In this episode, I interview Dr. De’Nicea Hilton. She is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and creates playful, healing spaces for women. We had a fun, joy filled discussion about life and ADHD. We discuss the challenge of her very unusual diagnosis of ADHD as an adult while working in an adjacent field! We also discussed how she has navigated school and work with her unique brain. To connect with De’Nicea, pleas...

026 - Embracing Your Creativity and ADHD with Julia D’Ambrosi

For All Abilities – The Podcast: ADHD and Creativity with Julia D’Ambrosi     In this episode, I interview Julia D’Ambrosi. We discuss the challenges and the benefits of her diagnosis of ADHD. Julia and I attended the same small, liberal arts college and we talk about the challenges she faced in college. We also discuss how she has navigated work with the diagnosis. Julia is a very creative art teacher and she has a YouTube channnel where she teaches children and adults how to complete f...

025 - Adult ADHD with Stacey Kovoloft

For All Abilities – The Podcast: Adult ADHD with Stacey Kovoloft    In this episode, I interview Stacey Kovoloft. We discuss the challenge of her diagnosis of ADHD as an adult and how she has navigated school and work with the diagnosis. To connect with Stacey, please go to her community for parents, educators and other professionals at https://www.hopesdreamsjourney.com/home, follow her on LinkedIn (Stacey Kovoloft) and on Instagram at dyslexia_girl. Please subscribe to For All Abilit...

024 - Interview with Sarah Worthy

024 - Adult ADHD and Then Diagnosed with Autism with Sarah Worthy

For All Abilities – The Podcast - Adult ADHD and Then Diagnosed with Autism with Sarah Worthy   In this episode, I interview Sarah Worthy. We discuss her life as a child with ADHD and then her diagnosis of autism in adulthood. She discusses how has navigated life and work with the diagnoses and her love of running and video games. To connect with Sarah, please  follow her on LinkedIn (Sarah Worthy).  Please subscribe to For All Abilities – The Podcast! Please follow me on Instagram @...

Allie Mason: A Diagnosis of Autism While in Graduate School

In this episode, I interview Allie Mason. We discuss the challenge of her diagnosis of autism while she was working on a graduate degree. We also talk about how she has navigated school and work with the diagnosis. To connect with Allie,  please follow her on LinkedIn (Allie Mason), on Instagram at whensouthmetnorth and on Facebook at Where Allie Writes.  

023 - Interview with Allie Mason: A Diagnosis of Autism While in Graduate School

For All Abilities – The Podcast Interview with Allie Mason: A Diagnosis of Autism While in Graduate School    In this episode, I interview Allie Mason. We discuss the challenge of her diagnosis of autism while she was working on a graduate degree. We also talk about how she has navigated school and work with the diagnosis. To connect with Allie,  please follow her on LinkedIn (Allie Mason), on Instagram at whensouthmetnorth and on Facebook at Where Allie Writes.  Please subscribe to Fo...

023 - Interview with Allie Mason

022 - Interview with Ron Sandison

021 - Managing NeuroDiversity when Working From Home

020 - Interview with Michael Szafron: Autism in Business

On this episode, I interview Michael Szafron - Sales and Marketing Consultant and Owner of Autistic Superpowers! On the podcast, Michael talks about his early life and diagnosis of Autism later in life. He talks about how Autism impacted his career and his early career in retail sales and the impact that learning sales scripts had in his professional and personal lives. We also discuss the ups and downs in his career and the importance of his coworkers understanding his autism.  To connect...

019 - Interview with Marc Almodovar - Support for Men with ADHD

On this episode, I interview Marc Almodovar - ADHD Speaker, Wellness Coach and Advocate. On the podcast, Marc talks about his life and diagnosis of ADHD as a teenager. He talks about how ADHD impacted his career and educational choices . We discuss his virtual support group and the importance of support especially in relation to the stigma that some people with ADHD feel. To connect with Marc, please follow him on LinkedIn (Marc Almodovar), email him at [email protected] and his Face...

018 - Stephanie Burch - Greater Living With A Different Brain

For All Abilities – The Podcast Episode Eighteen  - Stephanie Robertson   In this episode, I interview Stephanie Robertson. We discuss the challenge of her diagnosis of OCD as a very young child and how she has navigated school and work with the diagnosis. To connect with Stephanie, please go follow her on LinkedIn (Stephanie Robertson).  Please subscribe to For All Abilities – The Podcast! Please follow me on Instagram @forallabilities, LinkedIn (Betsy Furler) and on Facebook (For A...

017 - Mark Palmer - Living and Working with Autism During COVID 19

On this episode, I interview Mark Palmer - writer. On the podcast, Mark talks about his life and  later in life diagnosis of Autism, mental health challenges and how he works with the good and bad aspects of Autism. We discuss his career and working with Autism during COVID19 To connect with Mark, please follow him on LinkedIn (Mark Palmer), email him at [email protected] and check out his professional writing services at www.markpalmerwriter.co.uk.   Go to our website www.forall...

016 - Interview with Stacia Momburg - ADHD and Work From Home COVID19

On this episode, I interview Stacia Momburg - a transformational coach and writer. On the podcast, Stacia talks about her recent diagnosis of ADHD and how she works with the good and bad aspects of ADHD. We discuss her career and working from home with COVID 19 and ADHD.  To connect with Stacia, please follow her  on LinkedIn (Stacia Momburg) and check out her coaching services with special rates for COVID19 at https://planetnd.market/   Go to our website www.forallabilities.com for in...

015 - Interview with Lanie Zipoy - Life is A Preexisting Condition - Traumatic Brain Injury and Work From Home with Disabilities and COVID19

For All Abilities – The Podcast Lanie Zipoy - Life is a Preexisting Condition     In this episode, I interview Lanie Zipoy-     . On the podcast, Lanie talks about her ongoing diagnosis of several concussions and living and working with a brain injury. We discuss her career as a filmmaker and working from home and COVID 19 with a disability.  To connect with Lanie, please follow her  on LinkedIn (Lanie Zipoy) or on her website at LanieZipoy.com or the website of her movie, The Subject ...

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014 - Interview with Will Manzanares - An Author with Dyslexia - “I Can’t Read - A Guide to Success Through Failure”

On this episode, I interview Will Manzanares - speaker and writer  On the podcast, Will talks about his recently published book “I Can’t Read” about his life with dyslexia.    To connect with Will, please follow him on LinkedIn (William Manzanares) or on his website at  willtalksbiz.com. His book is available on Amazon in paperback form, Audible audiobook and for Kindle. I Can't Read: A Guide to Success Through Failure https://www.amazon.com/dp/1544514158/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_03DLEbW50ED5R...

014 - Interview with Will M

013 - A Mother Diagnosed with Autism After Her Son with Wanda Deschamps

      On this episode of For All Abilities The Podcast, I talk with Wanda Deschamps about her late diagnosis of autism. She was diagnosed with autism at the age of 47 when she was struggling with mental health issues and her son was diagnosed with autism. She talks about the challenges of being a woman with autism.  She is the principal and inclusivity champion at Liberty Co. Liberty Co partners with organizations and individuals advancing meaningful societal causes.  You can conne...

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09- Sheri Byrne-Haber - Digital Accessibility and Workplace Accessibility

For All Abilities – The Podcast Episode Nine - Sheri Byrne-Haber - Digital and Workplace Accessibility    In this episode, I interview Sheri Byrne-Haber - Senior Accessibility Evangelist. On the podcast, Sheri talks about her disabling and living as a person of determination. We discuss her career and the importance of digital accessibility.  To connect with Sheri, please follow her  on LinkedIn (Sheri Byrne-Haber) or read her blog at sheribyrnehaber.com.      Go to our website www...

011 - Warda Farah - Working as a Speech Language Therapist with Adult ADHD

For All Abilities – The Podcast Warda Farah - Digital and Workplace Accessibility    In this episode, I interview Warda Farah- Speech Language Therapist. On the podcast, Warda talks about her ongoing diagnosis and living and working with neuro diversity. We discuss her career as a speech language therapist.  To connect with Warda, please follow her  on LinkedIn (Warda Farah) or email her at [email protected].    Go to our website www.forallabilities.com for information on...

010 - Davis Graham - Dyslexia - Thriving After Failure

For All Abilities – The Podcast Episode Nine - Davis Graham - Dyslexia - Thriving After Failure    In this episode, I interview Davis Graham, Customer Implementation Coordinator at Qure4u. On the podcast, Davis talks about his life with dyslexia. He describes his struggle through school with vulnerability and honesty. He also discusses how he uses technology to minimize the negative effects of dyslexia on his life.  To connect with Davis, please follow him  on LinkedIn (Davis Graham) o...

008 - Ron Kerns - Autism Diagnosis Later in Life

For All Abilities – The Podcast Episode Eight - Ron Kerns -    In this episode, I interview Ron  - Autism and Neurodiversity Advocate and Graphic Designer. On the podcast, Ron talks about his autism diagnosis later in life. We discuss how Ron uses his Neurodiversity in his career and how he found a career and a position that allowed him to work to his strengths.  To connect with Ron, please follow him  on LinkedIn (Ron Kerns) or email him at [email protected].  Check out his work at ...