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'You are a strong, capable person, that can do anything you want'
- Scott
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Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast.

Today on the Podcast, we've got Scott of Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.

In this Episode, Scott & Danny talk about growing up, and living, in a small town.

Scott talks about his passion for music, and the Genres/Artists that inspires the sounds that he makes.

He also talks about the power of Music, and Songwriting, in helping him put himself out there & navigate living with/experiencing Anxiety.

Scott & Danny talk candidly about Self Acceptance, and Scott talks about encouraging people to not give up!

Until the next time!

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'Try to surround yourself with people that you love'
- Maddy Snow
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Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast.

We've got Maddy Snow of Edmonton, Alberta.

In this conversation, Maddy talks about how much she's moved around, living in a few different provinces & several different cities, and Danny asks about how that experience in so many different places has continued to shape her perspective.

Maddy talks about her Career goals in COMMUNICATIONS, and the English Language, and talks about why she see's Communications as something that is so important, and some of the ways that she hopes to make a positive impact through the Career Path.

Danny & Maddy talk about the POWER OF WORDS, and the impact that language can have!

Maddy talks about getting through the tough days, leaning on her support network & how much of a positive influence the people in our lives can have on our Health.

She talks Community, and speaks candidly about not staying stagnant. Setting goals, and focussing on the good.

Maddy, thank you!

For sharing so many of the pieces of yourself with us, and our SB&H Community.

Until the next time!

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A Song, A City
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Today, we hit pause on the Podcast, to pay love & respect to a friend of ours that we lost over the course of June (Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Awareness Month across Canada).

Alexis Pastuch was not only an incredible friend, and a part of our A Song, A City team, but she was one of the most thoughtful, and compassionate, people that we've ever had the pleasure of knowing.

Her smile, kindness, passion, and integrity, will continue to live on in our hearts, and the work of A Song, A City.

We love you Alexis.

Ina, Diva, & Danny
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'Eventually you'll find something that just clicks with you'
- Emily Anderson
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Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast & Happy Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Awareness Month across Canada.

We've got Emily Anderson of Powell River, by way of Surrey, BC (British Columbia), Canada.

In this Episode, Emily talks about Re-Discovering her passion & both Danny & Em talk about the importance of normalizing the idea of not having all of the answers and 'figuring it out'.

Em talks about engaging with our SB&H Community, how and when she began getting more engaged, and how Social Media has made it possible to 'see each other' more often, allowing us to be more connected in lots of different ways.

She talks about vulnerability in sharing her own story/truth, and some of the ways in which she got the confidence to do so.

Danny & Emily also talk about Surgeries, fine motor skills, and some of the Medical side, and experiences, that Em has had.

Until the next time!

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(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
A Song, A City
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'Do not compare yourself'
- Joel S
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Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast & Happy Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Awareness Month across Canada.

We're kicking this month off with Joel S of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

In this conversation, Joel talks about his creativity, his Jewelry business & love & passion for animals.

He talks about how much he's already accomplished as an Artist.

Joel dives into some of his Journey as to how he got into the Creative Space, and what some of his biggest dreams/goals for the future look like.

Danny & Joel talk about meeting, in person, at the SBHASA in Calgary on June 20th & 21st at the Health & Well Being - It's all about you! Conference. (If you haven't already registered for it, please do!)

Joel talks about being underestimated as somebody who lives with Spina Bifida, and breaking the Stigma that exists.

Until the next time!

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'Dare to dream' 
- Sally Thomas
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Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast & Happy Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Awareness Month across Canada.

We're kicking this month off with Sally Thomas of Ottawa, ON, by way of Belleville & Toronto.

In this conversation, Sally talks about some of her passion for Sport, Art & Disability Justice.

She shares some of her perspective on the role that art plays in positive change, Justice, and healing, inside of ourselves, the Community, and the world.

Sally talks about some of her work in creating Conversations with Politicians in Ottawa to encourage greater accessibility with Transit, and around the City.

Through her experiences, she talks about some of the many inequities that she's faced, and people face, when trying to access Transit, and why she works to open Politicians eyes.

Until the next time!

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(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
A Song, A City
http://www.asongacity.com/podcast

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'Believe In Yourself'
- Paull Gantley
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Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast.

We're kicking this Season off with our COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT, Friends Of SBHI (Ireland)!

In this conversation, we welcome Brian Geraghty, Paul Gantley & Dan Riordan into the Conversation to chat SBH in Ireland, and we everything from catch up, to dive into personal abilities, and successes, to SBHI and the Strength, and energy, of humans across the SB&H around Ireland.

In this Community Conversation, Brian, Dan & Paul talk about the relevance of support, and creating a sense of belonging,  in empowering positive change, and changing the perception around what it looks like/means to live with Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus and/or a Disability.

Dan, Brian, and Paul, briefly talk about Accessibility, and Health Care in Ireland, and we we talk about Thinking Global, Acting Local, and find ways to collaborate around the world.

Until the next time!

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(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
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'If we don't share our story, how is  anybody else going to understand us?'
- Jenny Cates
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Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast.

We're kicking this Season off with Jenny Cates of Columbia, Tennessee, USA.

In this Episode, Jenny talks about her passion in Sharing Her Story, and developing the confidence to put herself out there.

She talks about the power of language and growing up in a household where 'I can't' wasn't used.

Jenny talks about being a Mom, a Business Owner, and some of the people, and things, in her life that continue to Inspire who she is.

 She also talks about the power of positivity, and never knowing somebodies story, or where they're coming from.

Until the next time!

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(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
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Hey all!

Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast.

We're kicking this Season with a Recap of The 'P.U.S.H' Livestream 2023.

The 'P.U.S.H' Livestream takes place every October 25th, World Awareness Day of Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus, and was created to Connect, Celebrate, and Amplify our SB&H Community around the world.

The theme of last years Livestream was 'Thinking Global, Acting Local'.

Haven't seen/heard it yet?!

Listen now here on the Podcast, or check it out on YouTube.

Until the next time!

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'In order to reduce our Footprint, maybe we can do a lot better in terms of saving energy, and water'
- Baris Girit
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Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast.

We're kicking this Season off with Baris Girit of Izmir, Turkey.

In this conversation Baris & Danny spend some time catching up, and reflecting, after meeting 11 years ago at an International Conference for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus in Izmir, and where the idea of 'P.U.S.H' was born.

Baris shares about his love for Video Games and dives into some of the things that he looks for in a game that he enjoys playing.

He also talks about the power of gaming in building Community & Connection.

Baris speaks to growing up inside of the Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Turkey, and how he has developed his own independence & ability to create his own life.

Danny & Baris discuss growing up in households that didn't label/define/limit them because of living with Hydrocephalus/Spina Bifida.

They also talk about, regardless of where we are in the world, how many similarities we share across our SB&H Community, despite any of our differences.

Baris, it was SUCH a pleasure to have you on, and to connect again after so many years.

Until the next time!

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The 'P.U.S.H' Project Podcast
(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
A Song, A City
http://www.asongacity.com/podcast