Empowerment through Mindfulness with Charlie Kramer | Blindsight Podcast

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In this enlightening episode of Blindsight, the host thoroughly discusses the importance of mental health, particularly in the disabled community. Renowned disability life coach Charlie Kramer shares how he empowers people with disabilities by teaching them to harness their internal capacity to thrive in life. He elaborates on the importance of self-belief and talks about his journey and the challenges he overcame. Charlie also shares his pragmatic approach to dealing with societal prejudices and the transformative power of seeing disabilities as a source of strength rather than a hindrance. This episode encourages listeners to acknowledge their limits while leveraging opportunities for growth and change.

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00:02 Introduction and Welcome

01:35 Understanding the Role of a Life Coach

02:20 The Difference Between a Life Coach and a Psychotherapist

05:19 The Importance of Community in Disability

06:54 The Journey to Self-Acceptance and Normalizing Disability

09:46 The Role of Confidence in Job Seeking

13:21 The Power of Communication in Seeking Accommodations

16:58 Overcoming Fear of Failure and Embracing Risk

23:07 Exploring Different Paths: Guide Dog vs Cane

25:11 Understanding Internalized Ableism

26:28 Coaching for All Ages: The Importance of Willingness

27:50 Parenting and Disability: The Need for Change

29:20 Creating Change: Individual vs Societal Level

31:47 The Power of Self-Belief and Acceptance

40:48 Contacting Charlie Kramer for Coaching

42:00 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

To hear more about Charlie and his services, please reach out at https://www.charliekramervision.com/

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