The Different Ability® Podcast

Send us a textThere's many reason why I'm writing my book, but on this episode I'm sharing the main reason.I do have this episode on my youtube chanel as well. There are a few spot in the episode where I'm sharing pictures, if you'd like to see those, please check out the video on youtube here! This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textLiving a somewhat "normal" life in South Africa for 21 years, Lois found herself facing a major life change at the age of 21. She was told she would be fully blind for the rest of her life. Lois shares her story on today episode and she's remarkable! Not only does she have a positive outlook in life but she also has made it her lifes mission to help others with disabilities and inspire others! Listen in, share with everyone you know and enjoy!Lois's BioLois Strachan is a disability coach who guides people with disabilities to achieve their dreams and goals. She works globally supporting people with a range of different abilities. Lois is also the host of the A Different Way of Seeing podcast, where she chats to people about their lives, work and the accommodations they make to enable them to do things.Lois is the author of 6 books, including her bestselling memoir A Different Way of Seeing: A Blind Woman's Journey of Living an"Ordinary" Life in an Extraordinary Way, and Paws for Thought, the life story of her previous guide dog, Fiji. She lives in Cape Town, South Africa, is married and lives with a household of gorgeous dogs including her new guide, Normandy.Connect with LoisWebsiteFacebookLinkedInCheck out her Podcast Here!This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textThis epsiode Katie dives into teaching safety, boundaries and saying no for people and children with disabilties. This is such an important topic we need to talk about, teach our children and continue to learn for ourselves! Tune in and share this with everyone you know! Katie's BioKatie Thune, MA Ed. is an educator, author, and advocate for people with disabilities. She was a Special Education and Health teacher in St. Paul, Minnesota for 12 years and has extensive experience in curriculum writing on relationships and sexuality education.Connect with KatieWebsiteEmail Her: info@madhatterwellness.comOrder her book here!This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textDana and I had a wonderful conversation in this episode! Her story is inspiring, and she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to thinking about your health in a not so western medicine way. She shares how her disability is her gift and how she proved that she could do what she put her mind to! She is also an author and shares more of her journey in her book called Fingered. The link is below for you to go get yourself a copy and check it out!Dana's BioDr. Stubbs discovered chiropractic not through family tradition, but through her personal experience with disability. Born with Amniotic Band Syndrome causing hand deformities and a club foot, she underwent multiple surgeries as a child. Despite medical interventions, she continued to experience pain and limited mobility. Initially considering pharmacy as a career, Dr. Stubbs realized that health doesn't come in a pill. Her first adjustment in chiropractic school was transformative, saving her from additional surgeries and opening her eyes to alternative care. This experience solidified her decision to become a chiropractor, driven by the belief that maintaining health is easier than recovering from illness. Dr. Stubbs now dedicates herself to helping others through chiropractic care.Conncet with DanaWebsiteInstagramGet her Book Here!This episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textWendy is such a breath of fresh air and we had such a great time talking on this episode! She brings a weath of education knoweledge from her 40+ years in the education world. She not only retired from the education world, but she has created a wonderful business in service of people with Autisum, she's written many books and even started a church community that accpects all people, just the way they are! She's an inspiration and a overall beautiful person!Wendy's BioWendela Whitcomb Marsh has three adult children, two of whom are transgender and autistic. Her late husband of 27 years was also autistic. Dr. Wendy holds a religious studies doctorate in pastoral counseling with specialization in autism. Since retiring from a 40 year career in special education and educational psychology, she moved from California to Oregon with her three children. Now she writes books about autism, has a nationwide group practice providing adult autism assessment and services, and has an online church, The SWAN Church: Scripture & Worship for All Neurotypes, to provide spiritual support for people who have felt marginalized, including those who are neurodivergent and/or on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.Connect with WendyRead about her books at https://WendelaWhitcombMarsh.comLearn about her practice at https://AdultAutismAssessment.comFind her church at https://theSWANchurch.orgThis episodes ad break: Join my email list to: get behind the scenes, special videos, book launch date, book tours, discounts, freebies and so much more!www.kateyfortun.com/thebookStay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textI had so much fun talking with Sasha on this episode! We discussed growing up struggling in school and being diagnoised with dyslexia in elementary school. It was so much fun talking to someone that has been through what I have been through, of course not exactly the same, but similar! Sasha has proven to herself and the world and dyslexia hasn't held her back! Listen in and share with everyone you know!Sasha's BioSasha is a dynamic children’s author from the Washington, D.C. area, where she lives with her supportive husband and two joyful children.Her stories, rich with themes of diverse family dynamics, are inspired by her own experiences of adoption and overcoming personal challenges, including dyslexia. With a philosophy that life should be filled with joy, Sasha’s narratives encourage young readers to embrace change and pursue happiness. At the heart of Sasha’s work is her belief in the power of stories to inspire and uplift, making her books a source of hope and excitement for the future.Connect with SashaWebsite: www.sashasaidman.comFacebookInstagramTiktokThank you to our partners this week:Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textOhhh this episode is so good! Sarah was an amazing guest sharing her story and sharing all about her being a driving instructor for students with disabilties along with being a counsellor and life coach! She talks about how she totally changed her life in her early 40s and she's just down right inspiring! I also learn a lot more about Australia! Listen in and share this episode with others in your life!  Sarah's BioSarah Bruce is a woman in her 50s, born and raised in Melbourne, Australia who has lived a life with many different roles over her adult life. From an insurance clerk at the ripe old age of 18, to various other roles, including a stay at home Mum through to running two successful businesses, Sarah has worn many badges over the decades. It was when she hit her early 40s and ended an unhappy marriage, then lost her home, lost her job, she shit herself! How was she going to create a bright and happy future for her two daughters who were only 8 and 11 at the time. With hard work, further study and diligence to change her life, she eventually started her first business back in 2014 as a driving instructor, which made her one of the most successful trainers in her region, supporting clients with intellectual and physical disabilities, until Covid struck. She then had to pivot and rather than sit at home and eat chocolate and watch Netflix, she gained further studies to become a counsellor and then a year later, completed her life coach certification, in which she found her calling. Sarah is a Reinvention Life Coach, who loves supporting women 40+ who have reached the stage in their life where they don’t just need change; they want it!By working together, Sarah supports women to find their courage, freedom and strength to create goals, which helps them transform the way they think, feel and act, so they WILL feel seen, heard and valued in all aspects of their life.Connect with SarahWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInThank you to our partners this week:Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textOn this episode I share more about my Great Aunt Lynn, someone who I looked up to for many years and still do. I write a lot about her in my book, that will be available in 2025, and I wanted to share a bit more about her that I didn't share about in the book. Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textWe had an amazing conversation on today episode! Kylee has so many mic drop moments in this episode she is just incredible! From her time being a teacher, in the classroom, to working in school leadership and what shes doing now, she brings so much knowledge, kindess and compassion for kids with disabilities, it was beautiful being a part of this conversation with her! Listen in and share with everyone you know!Kylee's BioKylee Leota is the founder of Elements 4 Success - a global organisation deliveringtransformational experiences to individuals, teams, and businesses. Earl Nightingale defines success as “the progressive realisation of a worthy goal or ideal”. Kylee wishes to empower people of all ages so that they can develop the confidence, skills, and tools they require to live a life of their design and purpose. She believes that you have the knowledge within yourself to create success andgives you the right tools in your toolbox to help you make these goals and ideals, reality!As a life long learner and educator I have taught all ages and stage and sectors of schooling including guest lecturing at tertiary level. I consult to and work collaboratively with, Psychiatrists, and Psychologists to create sustainable behaviour change in my coaching roles. I’m here to accompany you on this journey, providing support, inspiration, and guidance as you strive towards your most meaningful goals. Join me on this transformative journey together, celebrating every step forward as a testament to our shared commitment to personal and professional excellence.Connect with KyleeFacebookInstagramLinkedInThank you to our partners this week:Flodesk! You can get 50% off your first year when signing up with the code: KATEY1https://kateyfortun.com/flodeskSign Up Here and get 50% off your first year!Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textLife can be so unfair and so short... we are very lucky and had gaurdian angels watching over us for sure! Listen in to hear the story of how thankfully listened to my husbands gut and didn't do something that turned out very tragic. If you'd like to watch this episode on video you can check it out on my youtube chanel here!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textOh, this episode makes me smile when listening to it! Adriana and I are like sisters from another mister for sure! She's like the very long distant friend I didn't know I needed! We have so much fun chatting and learning all about Adriana, her life in Italy and her life growing up in Australia! She is so fun, funny and wonderful to listen to... You don't want to miss this episode! Message from AdrianaHi guys! My name is Adriana, a qualified teacher from Down Under. Over the last 10 years I've worked with a range of diverse individuals. From students with learning disorders and trauma, to English as a Second Language, you name it - I've taught them! In 2022, I moved to the other side of the world - Italy. Since then, I have been teaching English at an International School and created a podcast spoken in 100% slow English to use as a resource in your language development. So if you're a fan of Education, Languages or my beautiful country of Australia - let's connect!Connect with Adriana Her Podcast English with an AussieHer Podcast on SpotifyYoutubeTikTokThank you to our partners this week:Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textEmily so kindly shares the years of her difficult medical health journey but puts such a positive spin on the many hurdles she has had to jump over. She shares about her love of horses and competing in her younger years, to being diagnosed with many different health conditions. She is a warrior and does not give up! She owns different businesses and helps non-profits and is building a legacy of her own!  Listen in to her incredible story and share with others!Connect with EmilyWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInPodcastThank you to our partner this week:Flodesk! You can get 50% off your first year when signing up with the code: KATEY1https://kateyfortun.com/flodeskSign Up Here and get 50% off your first year!Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textThis episode I'm sharing a bit of my book writing journey and how it's going having dyslexia and writing a book... it's not easy, but it's worth it!Join my behind the scenes book email list! If you already get my emails, this is a different list speifically about the book. Join HERE! Or joing directly here!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textPatrick Richard Garcia shares his story of growing up as a child with LD, in Canada. He moved around a lot throughout his younger years. He shares his struggles, his wins, what he has learned through the years and the teachers that impacted him greatly. Going from a struggling child with LD to now an Author, Speaker and Coach, it's for sure an inspiring story! Listen in and share this episode.Patrick's Bio:Patrick Richard Garcia is a 1x international best selling author, professional executive coach, learning disability champion, and owner of Hustle Revival Enterprises. He helps entrepreneurs and executives to revive their hustle instincts through result-producing and intensive self-development activities simultaneously by aiming to accomplish life and business together.He is also an inspirational speaker, starting his first on-stage appearance on June 2017 at Speaker Slam: So You Think You Can Speak? Thereon, he started his journey in further developing his craft in storytelling and competing in competitions on and offline sharing his powerful story regarding his learning disability and the adversity involved to be presently where he is today.Patrick has been recognized by Your Success Magazine for his extraordinary commitment to the business, entrepreneurship, and personal development space.He currently resides in Toronto, ON, Canada.Video of Patrick sharing his 5 minute story: YouTube Link HereConnect with Patrick:FacebookThank you to our partner this week:Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textKari Berridge is an amazing guest with an incredible story! She vulnerability shares her story and all of the amazing things she's doing with her life now. This episode has so much wonderful information and stories, you don't want to miss it!Kari's Bio:Kari Berridge, a resilient and triumphant individual, is a devoted mother, proud grandmother, accomplished fitness coach, successful business owner, and inspiring author. In her powerful book, "Cut the Anchor," Kari shares her courageous journey of confronting limiting self-beliefs, battling Anorexia, and depression, surviving sexual assault, enduring toxic relationships, and facing multiple challenges while living with neurodiversitys like Tourette syndrome ADHD, and OCD. Her unwavering spirit led her through heartache to transformation, breaking free from self-doubt's grip. Kari, a speaker, fearlessly discusses her neurodiversity, providing hope to those facing similar challenges. Her message resonates with those who've walked a similar path, illustrating the possibility of rising above adversity. Kari Berridge's enduring story serves as a testament to the unconquerable nature of the human spirit, and her advocacy for neurodiversity inspires and empowers others on their journeys.Connect with Kari:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutubeThank you to our partner this week:Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Showit! You can get one month free when signing up with the code: Katey http://kateyfortun.com/showitSign Up Here and get your first month free!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textBack on epsidoe 176 it was the beginning of Season 5 and I was out in Reno, NV Keynote speaking at a conference. I recorded that episode before the conference so this episode is a recap of how it actually went! In short, it was AMAZING and I'm so honored and grateful for the amazing opportunity! Thank you to Nevada Governer's Council on Developmental Disabilities!!In the episode I mentioned a gentalmen that does magic and also just so happens be autistic! His name is Cody Clark and you can find him at https://www.codyclarkmagic.com/. Thank you to our partner this week:Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textOh my gosh, this episode got real... really fast! Sarah has an amazing soul and you're going to love her just as much as I do! She shared about her childhood growing up as a younger sister to her older brother that was Autistic and then we dove into what she's doing now! She's a spiritual healer and we talked about astrology! She pine pointed my sign and she shared very eye opening things with me that honestly blew my mind! Enjoy this episode!Oh and go check out her website below so you can work with her like I will be!Sarah's Bio:Sarah is a Healer who combines Astrology with different Healing modalities to help people reconnect to their soul’s innate gifts, activate their inner power and transform through major life transitions. She offers 1:1 sessions and containers, group workshops and wellness parties. Sessions are offered in English, French and Spanish.Connect with Sarah:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTiktokThank you to our partner this week:Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Flodesk! You can get 50% off your first year when signing up with the code: KATEY1https://kateyfortun.com/flodeskSign Up Here and get 50% off your first year!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textRebecca is such a wonderful guest! I had so much fun learning from her and hearing part of her story! She's doing incredable things and it's so inspring to learn how she sees the world and learning more about her Different Abilities! You don't want to miss this episode, that's for sure! Rebecca's Bio:Rebecca Finch Vitsmun is an autistic night-blind author with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Rebecca is a humanist, embracing people of all religious and cultural backgrounds, who is known for coming out as an atheist on CNN after a tornado destroyed her home in 2013. As a member of the Nones, also known as the not religiously affiliated, Rebecca has been at the forefront of a cultural shift that has led this group to emerge as the largest identified religious group in America. She has a degree in Arts and Humanities from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and lives in Tacoma, WA with her spouse and five kids.Connect with Rebecca:InstagramFacebookWebsite Thank you to our partner this week:Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textI have been working on one new thing this year and I'm announcing what it is in today's episode! It's something that is very personal but has been a huge goal of mine for a long time. I have talked myself out of it for years, but this year was the year I was going to make this goal reality! Please tune in to hear the big news and I can't wait to talk more about it as I finish it up!!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Send us a textSEASON 5 is here! I can't believe this podcast has been alive for 4 years! Thank you to everyone that has been listening and supporting along the way! Welcome to anyone that is new and this is your first episode!I appreciate each and every one of you!Also, when this epsiode goes out, I'm out in Reno, NV Keynoting a really awesome conference! Thank you to our partner this week:Buzzsprout! You can get $20 credit to your account when you sign up!https://kateyfortun.com/buzzsproutSign Up Here and get $20 credit to your account!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/