TIMESTAMPS

0:24 - What work does Debbie do exactly, and how long has she been doing it?

3:12 - How exactly did Debbie come across a line of work with this level of impact?

7:50 - What were Debbie’s personal obstacles getting through her time in school?

11:46 - On accepting disability diagnoses as part of the academic and cultural landscape.

20:07 - Assessing the campus-wide impact of the TLC, and sharing experiences as fellow educators.

33:13 - On the TLC’s impact in the local community vs. the opportunities that they provide on a one-to-one level.

36:04 - On avoidance vs. acceptance, and seeking help from the right places.

47:11 - Discussing the podcast theme music, as well as plans for Season 2.

49:58 - Final remarks, and the story of how Debbie and I met.

CONTEXT:

Adding to the list of podcast guests that I crossed paths with during my college years is one of my former employers. Season 1 has turned into a loose storyline containing some of the major individuals that have impacted both my personal and professional life. Our guest for this episode is all of that and more to me; hear the passion behind what Debbie does for a living.

REFERENCE:

Life Changing Anxiety Attack: A Short Story with Elysia from Episode 016

Thank you to all who supported "Unpacked" - the first rendition of this project. On to the next one, "Vices & Vultures."

Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V featured solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focused exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represented their passions and cultures so well; they deserved their distinction.⁣

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