Glass Half Full with Leslie Krongold, Ed.D.
Health & Fitness:Alternative Health
Do you see images of yourself reflected in popular media? As a person with a chronic health condition and/or disability, is your life reflected in movies, television, print, or social media?
In this themed podcast episode you'll hear from Christophe Zajac-Denek -- an actor, musician, surfer, skateboarder, and little person -- whose podcast, I'm Kind of a Big Deal, explores the unique lives of people with dwarfism. Christophe has worked in Hollywood movies for 11 years but rarely do you see his face.
Lindsey Kizer, recently diagnosed with narcolepsy, appeared in an earlier podcast episode. Her experience of narcolepsy reflected in media has often been as a joke with the character falling asleep mid-sentence.
John Poehler is a published author and award-winning blogger in Colorado. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1999, John's memory of mainstream media's representation of people with bipolar disorder was far from accurate.
Daniel G. Garza, an HIV/AIDS patient leader, advocate, and educator talks about the first movie where he saw characters portrayed with HIV/AIDS. Daniel has a blog/podcast and YouTube channel.
Ania Flatau, an avid dancer born with spina bifida, was featured in a previous podcast episode, Ania has never seen spina bifida represented in popular movies or television but she is quite proud of a certain wheelchair skater, Aaron Fotheringham.
For those with myotonic dystrophy, like myself, all we have is this documentary, Extremis.
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Why is Movement my Medicine?
We need innovative solutions when it comes to the rare (disease) community
Coping with the Holidays
Driving Less Dazy: Responsible vs. Independent?
International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day
Don't Laugh At Me - I know how it feels
Uncover the stronger part of yourself...
Neuropathy: Patient Turned Patient Advocate
Physician with Muscular Dystrophy Champions Genetic Testing
“Don’t worry, be happy! It could be worse. It is what it is” by Toxic Positivity.
The size of a grapefruit in your head; I’m grateful that I’m still here
Rare and Invisible Disability + Spoon Theory
Skin Cancer or Adult Acne?
An Unusual Fall
Rock Climbing & Acquired Disability Peer Support Group
Transitioning: Mobility Challenges + Nature = Next Chapter
Movement is Medicine: Get Your Daily Dose
Two Facts & A Feeling: Telling a Patient Story
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The Gary Null Show
Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories
The School of Greatness