The On-Air Advocate

As we continue our series on Chronic Pain & Pain Management, I am excited to welcome back Dawn Boyesen Veselka, Sadie's Mom & Author of Body Check Journal.

Dawn’s daughter Sadie suffers from Mixed Connective Tissue Disease including Juvenile Arthritis, Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis and Raynaud's. As you can imagine multiple diagnosis’s can be extremely complex especially when the conditions contribute to daily chronic pain.

Listen in as Dawn shares some of her most helpful discoveries (both traditional and non-traditional) that she has learned during her decade-long journey to find pain relief and pain management for Sadie!

Learn more about Body Check Journal : http://www.bodycheckjournal.com/

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BAUD Machine: http://www.baudtherapy.com 

BEMER mat: https://youtu.be/3_zeMY6qGao

Tens Unit- https://amzn.to/2IhzjoG (affiliate)

CBD Oil - https://amzn.to/2KKwieX (affiliate) 

As we continue our series on Chronic Pain & Pain Management, I am excited to welcome back Robin Richards, M.A., E.d.S. Educator, Life Coach, Blogger & Founder and coach of MamasMomentum - providing inspiration, education and support through teaching and learning for vibrant living.

Listen in as Robin leads us in an easy, accessible activity for anyone who is looking to relax and relieve stress, tension and pain. We will also explore the science behind the holistic practices and how merging Eastern and Western medicine can maximize pain management.

Episode 31/Special Edition of The On-Air advocate w/Brian Canright, Director of Student Recruitment & Placement at Shepherds College.

Shepherds College is the country’s leading three-year post-secondary educational program for students with intellectual disabilities. Serving individuals with intellectual disabilities such as significant learning, cognitive, and developmental conditions, whose disability impacts their ability to access course content without a system of educational supports and services.

Listen In & learn more about Shepherds College💁🏻‍♀️ Finding Hope. FulFilling Dreams Learn More : Http://www.ShepherdsCollege.edu

Episode 30- Welcomes Denise Archilla, MSW, founder of Chronic Connection, LLC Advocate, Certified Adolescent Life Coach

Denise Archilla, MSW,  has worked as a pediatric clinical social worker, educator, advocate, and life coach for over 20 years. Her most recent venture was founding Chronic Connection, a program for and about teens and young adults living with chronic illness. Chronic Connection provides a platform for young people to be heard, a variety of programs to help them connect with each other, and ongoing advocacy to bridge the well communities and medical communities with the real needs and issues facing them daily.

Denise takes us on a journey into the world of chronic pain & pain management in teens & young adults. “Because Chronic Doesn’t Mean Can’t.”

Resources: 

www.mychronicconnection.com

As we wrap up this months focus on Autism Acceptance & Awareness...

Listen in as Jennifer Bertram takes us on her journey of over two decades of managing her daughter Meghan’s dual diagnoses of Autism & Epilepsy. Learn some of her behavior strategies and tips. Also, touching on respite care, education & connecting with like minded parents for self-care and support.

Resources: Parent to Parent of Wisconsin Horizons Developmental Resource Center Epilepsy Foundation of America Autism Solution Pieces

As we continue this months focus on Autism Awareness, I'm excited to welcome Aundrea V. Caldwell-, MBA, PMP Author, Speaker, Coach and Entrepreneur Author, "Wait! Did You Say Autistic?”

In Ms.Caldwell’s first book, “Wait! Did You Say Autistic?” A Mother’s Journey of Acceptance and Advocacy, Ms. Caldwell has written a part-autobiography/part-self help book, for parents and caregivers who are raising children on the Autism Spectrum. Her book walks readers through her journey of acceptance and advocacy for her son, Cameron, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in 2008.

Listen in as Aundrea V. Caldwell introduces her new book “Wait! Did You Say Autistic?”! & shares her journey of raising a son with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Connect with Aundrea: Aundrea V. Caldwell- Author www.aundreacaldwell.com www.theautismstrategies.com

Purchase Book: http://Bit.ly/aundreafirstbook

Resources: Autism Speaks Autism Society of America

As we continue this months focus on Autism Awareness, I'm excited to welcome Cindy Schultz , President / Co-founder of Autism Solution Pieces

Listen in as Cindy shares her journey with Autism. She will also discuss her co-founder Cathy’s story & what led them to establish Autism Solution Pieces

Resources:

Jesus Cares Ministries The Lutheran Home Association http://www.tlha.org/jesus-cares-ministries

Special Needs Planning, LLC www.Snp-LLC.com AutismOne On The Spectrum, Inc. Talk About Curing Autism Principal Financial Group Gigi's Joy Photography, LLC

As we continue this months focus on Autism Awareness, I'm excited to welcome Maria Davis-Pierre, Therapist, Coach, Speaker, Advocate & Founder of Autism in Black Inc.

Listen in as Maria shares her families journey with Autism & what lead her to establishing Autism in Black, Inc.

Subscribe to the Autism in Black monthly newsletter and check out all the other great resources on the site go to: www.autisminblack.org

Free Self-Care Download Go To: www.autisminblack.org/selfcare

Resource: The Palm Beach School for Autism (Florida) Palm Beach School for Autism

As we continue this months focus on Autism Awareness, I am excited to welcome Jackie Dorshorst, Soma® Certified RPM Provider in Southeastern Wisconsin at RPM+ for Autism, LLC & Gavin Schultz, Student.

RPM is an academic teaching method that leads to communication. RPM can be used to teach students who have a variety of abilities.

Listen in 👈🏼 as Jackie teaches us all about RPM & Gavin helps to demonstrate.

Contact Information for Jackie: RPM+ for Autism, LLC [email protected] 262-894-0928

Additional Resources: Soma’s Website: www.halo-soma.org Autism Solution Pieces Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin Good Friend, Inc. ACE Teaching & Consulting Unlocking Voices - Using RPM Community Interest Company-UK

As we continue this months focus on Autism Awareness, I'm excited to welcome Stephanie Mauck, Co-Founder/Administrative Director of Wisconsin Independent Learning College.

Listen in as Stephanie shares her journey of raising a son with Autism & what lead her to establishing Wisconsin Independent Learning College

Resources: RPM+ for Autism, LLC Autism Solution Pieces Wisconsin Independent Learning College

Website: www.wisconsinilc.org