Episodes

Coaching From the Heart
103
June 10, 2026

Coaching From the Heart

Soccer coach Scott Martin on his new book and coaching on and off the pitch
Power Soccer
102
May 13, 2026

Power Soccer

Two power soccer players on camaraderie, competition and independence
Traumatic Brain Injury as a Superpower
101
April 8, 2026

Traumatic Brain Injury as a Superpower

A Quaker chaplain reflects on how his TBI changed his outlook on the world
Multiple Sclerosis Uncovered
100
March 11, 2026

Multiple Sclerosis Uncovered

The realities of Multiple Sclerosis and the stories behind the diagnosis
Love Is in the Air
99
Feb. 11, 2026

Love Is in the Air

A couple explores how their disabilities deepen their relationship
Campus Life
98
Jan. 14, 2026

Campus Life

Navigating the college experience
The Kids Are Alright
97
Dec. 10, 2025

The Kids Are Alright

Youth engagement and the future of disability advocacy
Crip the Vote
96
Nov. 12, 2025

Crip the Vote

How community advocacy advances voter accessibility in California
Incoming Executive Director of CFILC, Lisa Hayes
95
Oct. 9, 2025

Incoming Executive Director of CFILC, Lisa Hayes

From managed care to managing a statewide network of Independent Living Centers: a conversation with Lisa Hayes
Celebrating 40 Years of FREED
94
Sept. 10, 2025

Celebrating 40 Years of FREED

Two past directors reflect on 40 years of FREED, where we’ve been, and where the IL movement is heading.
FREED's Brian Snyder on Community Preparedness for Natural Disasters
93
Aug. 15, 2025

FREED's Brian Snyder on Community Preparedness for Natural Disasters

As we head into fire season here in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of Northern California, we decided to check back in with Brian Snyder, FREED’s own Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Brian supports people with disabilities to develop plans for what they will do during wildfires and other widespread emergencies. In addition, Brian runs FREED’s program that supports people who have life-sustaining medical devices - such as power wheelchairs or oxygen machines - during public safety power shut-off ...
35 Years On – Reflections on the Anniversary of the ADA
92
July 9, 2025

35 Years On – Reflections on the Anniversary of the ADA

Highlights from our 2020 show on the fight that brought us the Americans with Disabilities Act and the fights that lie ahead.
Cuts Proposed to Medicare, Medicaid, and Disability Services
91
June 11, 2025

Cuts Proposed to Medicare, Medicaid, and Disability Services

An update on the proposed cuts to healthcare and disability services at the State and Federal level
Trauma-Informed Disability Acceptance & Workplace Accessibility
90
May 14, 2025

Trauma-Informed Disability Acceptance & Workplace Accessibility

Trauma researcher and author Dr. Xenia Barnes on loving herself through a disability diagnosis
Exploring Late-diagnosed Autism
89
April 9, 2025

Exploring Late-diagnosed Autism

A discussion with Kristen Hovet, the host of The Other Autism podcast, about autism in adulthood
Air Travel for People with Disabilities and Threats to Medicaid Funding
88
March 12, 2025

Air Travel for People with Disabilities and Threats to Medicaid Funding

Emily Voorde on flying while disabled and the current proposed cuts to Medicaid funding in Congress
No One Is an Island: Disability and Polyamory
87
Feb. 12, 2025

No One Is an Island: Disability and Polyamory

Reflections on the intersection of disability and polyamory, both personally and community-wide.
Discovering Neurodivergence in Adulthood
86
Jan. 8, 2025

Discovering Neurodivergence in Adulthood

Two Xennials share how they recognized their neurodivergence in post-pandemic life and the positive impact of finding community through that diagnosis.
Addiction Recovery Is a Disability
85
Dec. 11, 2024

Addiction Recovery Is a Disability

Comedian Mean Dave shares how comedy led him to discover his addiction recovery is protected by the ADA
A Comic Draws (on) his Disability Experience
84
Nov. 13, 2024

A Comic Draws (on) his Disability Experience

Jared Wikofsky’s new comic book ‘Falling’ explores disability through art and words
Disability in the Workforce
83
Oct. 9, 2024

Disability in the Workforce

A conversation with David Clark and Whittier Mikkelsen on their career choices and life with CP
The Comedians with Disabilities Act
82
Sept. 11, 2024

The Comedians with Disabilities Act

Get a sneak preview of FREED's October 16 fundraiser at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, CA!
Reflections 34 Years After the Americans with Disabilities Act
81
Aug. 14, 2024

Reflections 34 Years After the Americans with Disabilities Act

Two disability advocates reflect on what the ADA has meant in their lives.
Managing Mental Illness and the Muse – a Filmmaker's Journey
80
July 10, 2024

Managing Mental Illness and the Muse – a Filmmaker's Journey

Philip Brubaker uses experimental films to challenge social perceptions of mental illness