Talia Smith was disabled by 3 pills of Ciprofloxacin, a common antibiotic. 

Because she did not know about black box medical warnings, she went went from being happy, healthy, and physically fit to nearly dying in Hospice within a few months. 

After battling her way back from the edge of death and no longer on hospice, Talia is now an advocate for education on fluoroquinolone toxicity and MCAS. 

Still unable to walk, she joins us from her hospital bed to share her story about the risks of medication black boxes, and how we can all better protect ourselves. 

@finding_vulneraries on InstaGram, or http://thisisfloxed.com/. 

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Technology support - John Hickman
Graphic Design - Sterling Rose Creates

Paul Doughty is a dedicated public and survivor speaker. His life's journey has been marked by formidable challenges that profoundly shaped his character and outlook. From a young age, Paul wrestled with circumstances that steered him down a path of despair. However, with unwavering determination and an intrinsic belief in the possibility of change, he has turned his tale of adversity into one of triumph. His story illuminates the power of resilience and the unfaltering human spirit.

In addition to being a speaker and an author, Paul's true story of growing up in an abusive home and then being left unsupervised through his teenage years is now being developed into a TV series.

The metamorphosis Paul underwent is not solely his own doing. It was through the empathetic guidance of a mentor, the transformative process of therapy which led to a profound Spiritual Awakening, and the strength culled from various passions that he re-authored his life's narrative. As he shares his experiences with audiences, his aim is to catalyze a similar awakening within them—to inspire and demonstrate that with support, inner resolve, and courage, anyone can overcome their trials and emerge stronger.

Learn more at: www.pdspeaks.com

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Technology support - John Hickman
Graphic Design - Sterling Rose Creates

Lathan is an online weight loss coach who lost 100 pounds and now helps others do the same. 

He specializes in helping busy adults ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and build a sustainable, results-driven lifestyle. Through a mix of practical strategy and mindset coaching, he makes long-term weight loss feel doable.

www.bassbuiltfitness.com

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Technology support - John Hickman
Graphic Design - Sterling Rose Creates

10 years after a catastrophic motorcycle accident, Kerri had to make the heartbreaking decision between keeping or amputating her unhealed broken foot, which was holding her in extreme pain. 

The biggest uncertainty was whether her life will improve after the amputation, there was no way to know. 

Now, she is a thriving mom of two, teaching others how to empower their lives and boldly advocating for disability awareness.  

She has published several children’s books to normalize disabilities and her best selling Amputee Q&A Guide is a great handbook for anyone facing elective amputation. It compiles every question she and her followers had, and questions you don’t know to ask, surrounding elective amputation.

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Credits:

Technology support - John Hickman
Graphic Design - Sterling Rose Creates

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Credits:

Technology support - John Hickman
Graphic Design - Sterling Rose Creates

Gina Schuh is a full-time wheelchair user due to a cervical spinal cord injury at the age of 18. 

After becoming a quadriplegic, Gina obtained her bachelors in political science and her juris doctor to aid in her advocacy for people with disabilities. 

Gina has successfully lobbied nationally for legislation that benefits people with disabilities, especially wheelchair users. She is also an accomplished artist, selling out paintings at gallery showings. 

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Technology support - John Hickman
Graphic Design - Sterling Rose Creates

James Phelps has what many men would consider to be the perfect job. He photograph swimming in lingerie for magazines, print work, and online.

James was one of the first photographers back in the late 2000 working with curvy models and photographing with the same attention to detail as their slimmer counterparts. 

James also has cerebral palsy. 

Join us as we discuss a variety of topics, including how cerebral palsy impacts his photography career  

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Credits:

Technology support - John Hickman
Graphic Design - Sterling Rose Creates

12 Years ago I was struck by an elderly driver while walking. This is my story of learning how to live again after rehabilitation from vestibular damage, chronic pain, and the destruction of my life as I knew it.

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Credits:

Technology support - John Hickman
Graphic Design - Sterling Rose Creates

Claire Tomlinson has always been driven, motivated, focused on success. 

But when that need for control ultimately lead to eating disorder, Claire had to find other tools to help her handle the complexities of life.

Changing her relationship with food, learning how to meditate, and other tools ultimately lead her to new levels of success.

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Credits:

Technology support - John Hickman
Graphic Design - Sterling Rose Creates

When Tariq McIver lost his father as a child. And then, when he suffered a major sports injury in college, it temporarily sidetracked his plans for the future. 

But then he saw it as a redirection rather than a career ender, join us as we discussed how he followed that new path into body building. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tariq-maciver-5359142a6?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

https://www.instagram.com/mac.tr_?igsh=eW9lb295ZGVrZTRi&utm_source=qr

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Technology support - John Hickman
Graphic Design - Sterling Rose Creates