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In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss community gathering and its impact.

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Benefits of Community

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In this week's episode, John and Cynthia chat with Kathy Hardy about discovering hidden superpowers in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and shifting from deficit-based thinking to strength-based perspectives. Kathy shares her personal journey as a mother of a son on the autism spectrum and her work helping overlooked talent find meaningful career opportunities through her innovative coaching approach.

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In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the power of words and their impact on the disability community, exploring how language can both harm and heal.

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 In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the importance of community engagement with DeAmon Harges.

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In this week’s episode, John and Cynthia reflect on the tradition of capturing portraits at the Self-Advocates of Indiana picnic and the powerful impact these photos have in celebrating smiles, memories, and joy within the IDD community. They share stories of how a simple photograph can open doors to connection, highlight individual gifts, and create lasting keepsakes that honor each person’s life.

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In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss creative ways to show DSP appreciation year-round, exploring the five languages of appreciation and offering budget-friendly ideas such as custom playlists, personalized video messages, and meaningful conversations about talents and interests.

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Patti Scott Video Your Gifts Are Important Too 

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In this week's episode, John and Cynthia explore the power of taking just five minutes a day to reset, recharge, and invest in your own well-being. They discuss simple practices—like breathwork, journaling, stretching, or stepping outside—that can lower stress, build healthy habits, and create more space for patience and presence in everyday life.

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Doctor Rangan Chatterjee’s podcast episode on five-minute resets

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Quillo Connect videos on breathwork and positivity

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In this episode of Quillo Pod, hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson explore the importance of listening deeply and seeing people beyond their labels or diagnoses. They discuss the practice of sharing “birth stories” as a powerful way to understand identity, build connection, and uncover common ground. Through personal reflections and real-life examples, the conversation highlights how asking meaningful questions—and truly listening—helps us discover what people really need and value in their lives.

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In this week's episode, John sits down with Neal, a successful business leader as well as a parent of a son with autism who is a non-speaker.  Neil shares how his approach to being positive in building business relationships translated to success for his son in school and now on his journey into adulthood.  His lessons translate so well. 

Check out his book - Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales I Learned Behind the Bar 

Neil Rogers email [email protected]

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