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"If you are alive, you can thrive." Hollis Peirce lives by that motto, and in this episode he shows what it looks like in real life. Hollis is a disability advocate from Ottawa, Ontario, host of the Twenty-First Century Disability podcast, and holds a master's in history from Carleton University. He lives with congenital muscular dystrophy and now uses a ventilator. Devon and Hollis talk about ableism and being spoken down to, founding Ottawa's power wheelchair hockey league, the technology changing disabled lives (like a power chair driven by eye movement), and what living in a complex care unit is really like. They also compare disability benefits across the border. Hollis explains Ontario's ODSP, the $200 earnings cliff, and the politics behind reform, then wraps up with baseball road trips, Schitt's Creek, and poutine. Real conversations. Fascinating people. Real hope. CONNECT WITH HOLLIS PEIRCE Website: https://www.21stcenturydisability.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/21stcenturydisability/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/21stcenturydisability/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/21stcentdisability.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@21CenturyDisability LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollis-peirce-347122239/ CHAPTERS 0:00 Teaser & Intro 0:34 Meet Hollis Peirce 2:04 Ableism & disability advocacy 4:24 The 21st Century Disability podcast & tech 6:02 Living with muscular dystrophy 8:25 Ventilator life & complex care 11:41 ODSP: Ontario's disability benefits 15:04 Benefit reform & Ontario politics 17:49 Visiting America & baseball trips 19:20 Canadian TV and food picks 20:46 Final thoughts & where to follow Hollis #WheelWithIt #DisabilityAdvocacy #MuscularDystrophy #Ableism #DisabilityPodcast

His father escaped forced labor camps twice under Nazi Hungary and twice more under communism. Once, he missed his train by going to the wrong station, and everyone who caught the right one was arrested. He went on to deliver 10,000 babies in Detroit with a big smile on his face. Devon Wieters sits down with Rob Wolf, MD, a retired neuroradiologist from Detroit and author of the award-winning book Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom. Rob's parents wrote down his father's story in the 1970s. Years after they died, a historian friend handed Rob the disk it was saved on. He read it the way a radiologist reads a scan, with his dad's autobiography on one side and his own draft on the other, and turned it into a biography, an adventure, and a history of Hungary from the end of World War I to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Rob and Devon talk about the parents his father lost at Auschwitz, why only about 5% of the forced laborers in his area survived, and the team that helped bring the book to life. Rob also explains why he now spends nearly all of his time fighting antisemitism through education, starting at home. To finish, they pick a dream cast for the movie version. Real conversations. Fascinating people. Real hope. CHAPTERS 00:00 Preview 00:29 Meet Rob Wolf, MD 02:11 Not a Real Enemy: 4 Escapes, 20 Miracles 03:16 The Missed Train That Saved His Life 04:29 Growing Up Jewish in Hungary 05:28 Forced Labor Camps: Only 5% Survived 07:13 From a Forgotten Disk to a Book 09:32 The Team Behind the Book 11:51 Fighting Antisemitism Today 13:29 Will Antisemitism Ever Go Away? 15:18 Bonhoeffer, Schindler's List and Telling Hard Stories 16:37 Dream Cast for the Movie 19:47 Final Thoughts: Hope and Resilience 20:44 Where to Find Rob Wolf CONNECT WITH ROB WOLF, MD Website: https://robertjwolfmd.com Search "Not a Real Enemy" or "Robert J. Wolf, MD" on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky and TikTok. WATCH: YouTube: https://wheelwithit.com/youtube LISTEN: https://getwheelwithit.com FOLLOW WHEEL WITH IT: @wheelwithitpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheelwithitpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheelwithitpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheelwithitpod X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/wheelwithitpod Rumble: https://wheelwithit.com/rumble 📲 Follow us on social media: https://wheelwithit.com/followus 📤 Contact us: https://wheelwithit.com/contact 💛 Support the show: https://wheelwithit.com/give This episode is sponsored by Nulu Knives. Visit https://nuluknives.com and enter code WheelWithIt-Nulu at checkout. 👉 Subscribe to this channel and hit the bell so you don't miss future podcast episodes and other fun content! Find out more about our fight to reform welfare at welfarereformnow.com © Wheel With It / Devon Wieters. All rights reserved. #WheelWithItPodcast #NotARealEnemy #HolocaustHistory

Reacting to Nick Shirley's SHOCKING Food Stamp Fraud Investigation | Nick Shirley reaction video Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.In this reaction video, I watch Nick Shirley investigate alleged food-stamp fraud in Seattle. His investigation follows EBT cards reportedly being exchanged for cash, an undercover attempt to trace the operation, and a grocery-store transaction involving a can of Spam and sushi charged at $120.What begins as an investigation into SNAP and EBT fraud quickly escalates into confrontations at Lam’s Seafood, accusations involving multiple people, and a chaotic situation in the street.Watch along for my honest reactions as the investigation unfolds.The claims and allegations discussed in this video come from the original investigation and have not been independently verified by Wheel With It. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Subscribe to Wheel With It for more reactions, interviews, and conversations about the stories people are talking about.#NickShirley #FoodStampFraud #EBTFraud #ReactionVideo #WheelWithItTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction 01:27 Nick Shirley’s investigation begins 02:34 How the alleged food-stamp scheme works 02:56 Finding discarded EBT cards 03:56 The undercover operation begins 04:56 Food stamps, cash, and the drug trade 05:45 Searching for people involved in the scheme 07:22 Negotiating a price for the EBT card 08:01 Following the woman to the store 08:54 Entering Lam’s Seafood 09:09 A can of Spam and sushi 09:32 The $120 grocery-store charge 10:55 Confronting the alleged fraud 13:49 Other alleged participants are identified 14:48 Confronting the grocery store 15:55 A street brawl breaks out 17:02 Escaping the dangerous situation 17:32 Final reaction 👉 Subscribe to this channel and hit the bell so you don’t miss future podcast episodes and other fun content!👉 Connect with Devon & Wheel With It📲 Follow us on social media: wheelwithit.com/followus📤 Contact us: wheelwithit.com/contact🎁 Support Wheel With It 💙If you enjoy the Wheel With It Podcast and would like to support me personally, contributions help with my disability-related needs, everyday living expenses, and travel expenses. Contributions are directed to my ABLEnow account.There are two ways to give, and either is perfectly acceptable. If you enjoy the Wheel With It Podcast and would like to support me personally, contributions help with my disability-related needs, everyday living expenses, and travel expenses. Contributions are directed to my ABLEnow account.There are two ways to give, and either is perfectly acceptable. These are the only two authorized ways to contribute. Find them and get more information at wheelwithitcom/giveThese are personal contributions to my ABLEnow account and are not tax-deductible charitable donations.

Queen D. Michele: Jumping Off the Wheel & Finding Your True Purpose What happens when you realize life is about more than working, paying bills, and repeating the cycle? In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, I sit down with Queen D. Michele, a retired elementary and middle school teacher who made a life-changing decision to relocate to Mexico after realizing she would otherwise need to continue working to supplement her retirement income. She describes the move as “jumping off the wheel”—a decision that ultimately opened the door to writing books, building her brand, and discovering a new sense of purpose.  We also dive into her 52 Insights for Gen Alpha: A Conscious Curriculum, a mindfulness-focused curriculum designed for middle and high school students that was piloted in two Detroit middle schools during the 2024–25 school year. Queen D. Michele discusses what she believes Generation Alpha needs, what she learned from the pilot, and why she decided to incorporate AI and adaptive learning technology into the curriculum. QUEEN D Later, we explore what Queen D. Michele means by “New Earth,” her ideas about consciousness and the ego, and her book Traveling Home Together. QUEEN D MICHELE_ Interview via … Learn more about Queen D. Michele, her publications, and 52 Insights:https://fulaamerican.org 🎙️ Wheel With It Podcast:https://wheelwithit.com 📲 Follow Wheel With It & Devon Wieters:https://wheelwithit.com/followus ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube:https://wheelwithit.com/youtube 🎧 Listen to the podcast:https://getwheelwithit.com 💙 Support Wheel With It:https://wheelwithit.com/give 📰 Subscribe to my Substack:https://wheelwithit.com/substack #WheelWithIt #QueenDMichele #GenAlpha #Mindfulness #FindingPurpose #Education #ArtificialIntelligence TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Queen D. Michele: Life Before “Jumping Off the Wheel”00:34 Welcome to Wheel With It01:10 Meet Queen D. Michele01:28 Retirement & the Reality of Supplementing a Pension02:58 Moving to Mexico03:09 “Jumping Off the Wheel”03:28 More Than Working & Paying Bills04:00 Discovering a New Purpose04:20 52 Insights for Gen Alpha04:52 The Meaning of “Wheel With It”05:20 Nulu Knives06:02 Creating a Mindfulness Curriculum07:09 Becoming Her Parents’ Caregiver07:27 How a Birthday Gift Changed the Curriculum08:28 Discovering Generation Alpha08:39 Who Is Generation Alpha?09:30 What Queen D. Michele Believes Gen Alpha Needs10:39 What Is Gen Alpha Dealing With?11:06 Lessons From the School Pilot12:02 Why She Is Integrating AI Into the Curriculum12:33 Building Self-Awareness & Relationship Skills13:10 The Next Pilot for 2026–2713:37 The Future of 52 Insights14:39 Stepping Off the Wheel & Into Purpose15:14 Midterm Election PSA15:35 What Does “New Earth” Mean?16:30 Traveling Home Together18:01 Queen D. Michele Reads From Her Book19:39 Being Connected vs. Being Aligned20:19 Leaving the “Wheel” Behind21:12 Listening to Your “Soul Self”21:36 Navigating Yourself Off the Wheel21:55 Support Wheel With It22:10 Final Thoughts22:16 Where to Find Queen D. Michele22:58 Bringing Queen D. Michele Back23:12 Closing23:16 Subscribe for Weekly Episodes23:28 Wheel With It Substack23:47 Outro

Can We Talk Politics Without Fighting? Finding Common Ground in a Divided America w/ David Deighton In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, I sit down to talk about how we can communicate across our differences, listen to people we disagree with, and find common ground in an increasingly divided world.We discuss the importance of having real conversations without immediately writing someone off because they see an issue differently. At a time when political, cultural, and social disagreements can quickly become personal, this conversation explores what it looks like to listen more, disagree better, and treat one another with respect.Different views don’t have to prevent real conversations. In fact, those conversations may be exactly what we need to build a stronger tomorrow. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Finding Connection Across Political Divides00:30 Discussing the Assassination of Charlie Kirk00:54 Follow Wheel With It01:00 Meet David Deighton01:21 Politics Without Talking About Politics01:55 Three Non-Confrontational Political Questions02:23 The Three Questions David Asks Strangers03:03 Finding Something You Have in Common03:33 How to Listen Without Getting Triggered04:39 Learning the Art of Listening05:46 How Strangers React to Political Questions06:48 Why Free-Speech Areas Work07:38 David’s Most Memorable Conversations08:11 Conversations With People of Faith08:47 Are We Living in Different Echo Chambers?09:37 How to Talk Politics Without Fighting11:23 The State of American Politics11:40 Social Media, Algorithms & Political Division12:49 Discussing the Assassination of Charlie Kirk13:24 Why We Need to Talk to People Outside Our Groups14:25 David’s Final Thoughts15:00 Where to Find David — Triptych Dialogue15:26 Why David Left Social Media15:53 Closing16:02 Support Wheel With It16:17 Subscribe for Weekly Episodes16:28 Wheel With It Substack16:47 Outro 👉 Connect with David: https://www.youtube.com/@triptych-dialoguehttps://www.triptychdialogue.com/instagram.com/triptych_dialogue📚 Order Dr. Frank Turek and Phoenix Hayes’ new book, *The War on Reality*: https://thewaronreality.com✝️ Learn more about Dr. Frank Turek and the CrossExamined ministry: https://crossexamined.org#WheelWithIt #Podcast #FindingCommonGround #CanWeTalkAgain #FrankTurek #CrossExamined #TheWarOnReality #CivilDiscourse #Communication #DifferentPerspectives👉 Subscribe to this channel and hit the bell so you don’t miss future podcast episodes and other fun content!👉 Connect with Devon & Wheel With It📲 Follow us on social media: wheelwithit.com/followus📤 Contact us: wheelwithit.com/contact🎁 Support Wheel With It 💙If you enjoy the Wheel With It Podcast and would like to support me personally, contributions help with my disability-related needs, everyday living expenses, and travel expenses. Contributions are directed to my ABLEnow account.There are two ways to give, and either is perfectly acceptable. These are the only two authorized ways to contribute to me. Find them and get more information at wheelwithitcom/giveYour support is completely optional, but greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting me and the work I do through Wheel With It. 💙Note that transactions through PayPal, Venmo, and similar apps will not be accepted. These are the only two acceptable ways to give.These are personal contributions to my ABLEnow account and are not tax-deductible charitable donations.

The 12th Known Case in the World | Josh and Riley Turner’s Incredible Story | Wheel with It Podcast Riley Turner spent 12 years without a diagnosis before her family finally received an extraordinary answer: she was the 12th known case in the world with her rare genetic condition. In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, Riley and her dad, Pastor Josh Turner, share her remarkable story—from doctors initially believing she had spinal muscular atrophy and telling her family she might only live a year, to eventually receiving her diagnosis and discovering her own voice. Josh shares the emotional story of the first time Riley spoke after her family had been told her vocal cords weren't strong enough for her to speak. Today, Riley is pursuing a degree in ministry with the goal of becoming a preacher. We also talk candidly about disability stereotypes, faith, Medicaid waivers, the challenges that forced Riley's family to move from Florida to Georgia, disability-related marriage and financial issues, and what needs to change within the Medicaid system. Timestamps 00:00 Podcast Update00:59 Meet Riley & Josh Turner01:13 Riley’s Story & Calling to Ministry02:07 Meet Pastor Josh Turner03:05 Riley’s 12-Year Diagnosis Journey04:13 The 12th Known Case in the World05:29 Finding Meaning in the Number 1205:52 The Craziest Thing an Able-Bodied Person Has Said to Riley07:12 The Incredible Story of Riley Speaking for the First Time09:21 “It Was a Full-On Miracle”09:43 Riley Now Preaches09:43 Coming to Terms With Riley’s Diagnosis10:18 Losing Medicaid & Moving From Florida to Georgia10:37 How a New Diagnosis Affected Riley’s Medicaid Waiver11:25 Navigating Medicaid Waivers11:39 Why the Turner Family Moved to Georgia12:05 Disability, Welfare Reform & the Marriage Penalty12:44 Being Told to Divorce on Paper12:53 Faith, Family Values & Trusting God13:46 The Most Annoying Disability Stereotype15:11 What Needs to Change About Medicaid Waivers15:53 Medicaid Fraud & the Nick Shirley Investigations16:51 Hope for Medicaid Reform16:59 Where to Follow Riley & Josh17:53 Final Thoughts18:06 Outro Connect with Josh and Riley:https://joshbturner.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshuaturner/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/_rileyturner8_?igsi=YmR0eDRqeHFobGFnhttps://www.10tenproject.com/

I Wasn't Expecting THIS... | The Chosen Season 6 Trailer Reaction Watch the trailer here https://youtu.be/nymMxV88QyY?si=s72C9ob440BZ_O4V The Season 6 trailer for The Chosen is finally here, and I wasn't prepared for what I saw. In this reaction, I share my thoughts on the trailer, discuss why I believe this could be the most emotional season yet, and explain how the series has changed the way many people experience the Gospel story. I also talk about the historical accuracy behind the crucifixion scenes and why they may be unlike anything we've seen before. Whether you're already a fan of The Chosen or you're wondering if it's worth watching, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! 👍 If you are listening on Spotify, like the episode if you enjoyed it 💬 If you are listening on Spotify, leave your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more reactions, interviews, disability advocacy, and inspiring conversations! Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Podcast Update 00:09 Reacting to The Chosen Season 6 Trailer 00:16 What Is The Chosen? 00:52 Where to Watch The Chosen 01:16 The Chosen App & Prime Video Deal 01:50 My First Reaction to the Season 6 Trailer 01:56 This Crucifixion Portrayal Is Going to Be Different 02:16 “I Don’t Think I’m Ready for This” 02:26 How Historically Accurate Is the Whip? 02:41 Jeremiah Johnston & the Shroud of Turin 03:28 What the Roman Whip Would Have Looked Like 04:31 A Hyper-Realistic Crucifixion Portrayal 04:46 Where to Watch Before Season 6 05:55 Season 6 Release Details 06:21 The Crucifixion Episode Is a Feature-Length Film 06:28 How Season 6 May Be Released 06:54 Why You Need to Watch The Chosen 07:19 More Chosen Reactions Coming 07:37 Final Thoughts 07:51 Outro ``` 👉 Subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen! Hit the bell on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes and other fun content! 👉 Connect with Devon & Wheel With It 📲 Follow us on social media: wheelwithit.com/followus 📤 Contact us: wheelwithit.com/contact

Reacting to Nick Shirley's SHOCKING NYC Medicaid Fraud Investigation | Nick Shirley Reaction Video Nick Shirley's latest investigation makes some major claims about alleged Medicaid fraud involving adult day care centers in New York City. In this reaction, I watch the investigation for the first time and share my honest thoughts, ask questions, and discuss what these allegations could mean for taxpayers, Medicaid recipients, and the future of government oversight. ⚠️ Important: Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This video is a reaction and commentary on publicly available reporting and discusses allegations that should be evaluated through proper legal and investigative processes. If you enjoy thoughtful reactions to current events, disability policy, Medicaid, government accountability, and interviews with fascinating guests, subscribe to the Wheel With It Podcast! 👍 Like 💬 Comment your thoughts 🔔 Subscribe for more reactions and interviews #Medicaid #NickShirley #GovernmentFraud #TaxpayerMoney #NewYork #WheelWithIt #ReactionVideo Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction & disclaimer 00:30 – First impressions of Nick Shirley's investigation 01:28 – The alleged Medicaid fraud scheme explained 03:15 – Visiting the first adult day care center 05:05 – Employees discuss alleged kickback practices 08:10 – How the alleged referral system works 09:25 – Visiting the largest day care in the investigation 10:25 – Questions about enrollment and billing 13:00 – Confrontation over patient numbers 15:45 – Called out over alleged fraud claims 16:20 – A participant appears to confirm kickbacks 17:40 – More reactions and analysis 18:00 – Visiting another day care center 24:30 – Durable medical equipment allegations 31:20 – Transportation companies and billing concerns 38:10 – The bigger picture: protecting Medicaid without hurting legitimate beneficiaries 45:10 – Final thoughts on accountability and oversight 58:15 – Closing remarks

Crosley Green Public Prayer Vigil | Wheel with It Podcast BONUS EPISODE On July 30, friends, family, faith leaders, and supporters gathered for a public prayer vigil in support of Crosley Green ahead of his August 12 parole hearing.In this video, you'll hear prayers, worship, remarks from attorney Keith Harrison, and messages of hope from those who know Crosley best. The event focuses on faith, unity, and respectful support for Crosley while also remembering the victim and everyone affected by the case.If you would like to send a respectful letter of support for Crosley's parole:[email protected] keep all messages positive and respectful.If you enjoyed this video, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help more people learn about Crosley's story.👉 To learn more about Crosley's case and watch my interview with Erin Moriarty:https://wheelwithit.com/green👉 Follow the Justice for Crosley Green Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DXsnjFEJn/?mibextid=wwXIfrI did not attend the prayer vigil, nor do I own any of the rights to the video of the prayer vigil. All rights to the video belong to the owner(s). Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:30 Prayer Vigil Begins01:49 Opening Worship09:51 Opening Prayer13:40 Attorney Keith Harrison Speaks18:03 Crosley Green's Case Explained22:23 August 12 Parole Hearing23:39 Message from Crosley Green24:14 Romans 5:1–525:17 How You Can Help29:23 Deaconess Charlie Bell

Surviving 29 Years of Narcissistic Abuse | Mia Hanks Shares Her Story | Wheel with It Podcast ⚠️ Listener discretion advised. This episode discusses emotional abuse and may not be appropriate for younger listeners. In this episode of Wheel With It, Devon Wieters sits down with Mia Hanks, author of Bride-Made: A Memoir, to discuss surviving nearly three decades in a marriage to a covert narcissist. Mia shares her personal journey, explains common warning signs like love bombing and manipulation, and offers practical advice for anyone trying to leave an abusive relationship and begin healing. In this episode: Mia’s story of surviving 29 years of narcissistic abuse Love bombing and early warning signs Red flags to watch for How narcissists manipulate relationships Planning a safe exit Finding healing through therapy Hope for survivors 00:00 Introduction & listener discretion 00:20 Meet Mia Hanks 00:59 Surviving 29 years of narcissistic abuse 02:02 Love bombing explained 03:30 Recognizing manipulation 05:42 Life after leaving & therapy 06:21 Red flags of narcissism 08:08 Mid-roll 09:24 How to leave a narcissist safely 12:00 Planning your escape 15:22 Beginning the healing journey 17:15 Hope for survivors 18:06 End

They're finally going to jail!!! | Nick Shirley video reaction In this video, I react to a recent investigation from Nick Shirley covering major welfare fraud developments in Minnesota. According to the report, several individuals have been indicted in connection with alleged childcare and autism-related fraud schemes worth millions of dollars. As always, everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, but these developments raise important questions about oversight, accountability, and protecting programs that vulnerable Americans depend on. I’ll share my thoughts throughout the video and discuss why rooting out fraud matters while also protecting legitimate beneficiaries who rely on public assistance. 00:00 Introduction & Why I'm Reacting 00:59 Nick Shirley's Big Minnesota Fraud Update 01:40 New Autism & Childcare Fraud Charges 02:22 Meet the Head of the Fraud Task Force 03:09 Inside the Daycare Fraud Investigation 04:05 $90 Million Taxpayer Fraud Scheme 06:48 Largest Autism Fraud Bust in U.S. History 07:23 My Reaction to the Charges 09:47 How Fraud Was Allowed to Happen 11:19 Where the Money Really Went 14:22 The Scale of Medicaid Fraud 16:10 How David Hoch Exposed the Fraud 17:47 The "Wheel of Fraud" Explained 19:35 How Fraud Impacts Medicare & Taxpayers 21:02 Officials Announce New Charges 22:06 Breaking Down the Different Fraud Schemes 23:28 Citizen Investigations vs Government Investigations 25:20 Can Fraud Be Stopped? 26:32 Message to the Fraudsters 27:37 Follow the Welfare Fraud Task Force 28:09 Final Thoughts & Outro 👉 Subscribe to this channel and hit the bell so you don’t miss future podcast episodes and other fun content! 👉 Connect with Devon & Wheel With It 📲 Follow us on social media: wheelwithit.com/followus 📤 Contact us: wheelwithit.com/contact

Quadriplegic Lawyer, Father & Author: Kenneth Kunken’s Incredible StoryWhat does it take to build a successful life after a devastating spinal cord injury?In this inspiring episode of Wheel With It, Kenneth Kunken shares how a football injury at Cornell University left him a quadriplegic, nearly paralyzed from the shoulders down. Despite immense challenges, Ken went on to become a prosecutor, attorney, author, husband, and father of triplets.Ken discusses life after injury, law school with a disability, building a legal career, raising a family, writing his book, and the importance of perseverance, purpose, and support.This is a powerful conversation about resilience, family, disability, and refusing to give up.#Disability #Quadriplegia #SpinalCordInjury #Lawyer #Inspiration⸻Timestamps00:00 – Kenneth Kunken’s life-changing spinal cord injury00:43 – Introduction and welcome00:55 – Football injury at Cornell University01:24 – Life as a quadriplegic and daily challenges01:57 – Marriage and navigating disability02:39 – Becoming a father of triplets03:42 – Law school with a disability04:23 – Working for the District Attorney’s Office05:01 – Why Kenneth chose criminal law07:26 – Lessons from a legal career08:44 – What keeps him motivated every day09:45 – Raising triplets as a parent with a disability10:43 – Writing his book and sharing his story11:29 – The long journey to publication15:08 – Where to find Kenneth’s book15:46 – Disability policy, benefits, and advocacy16:10 – Thoughts on marriage and disability rights16:45 – Final thoughts and encouragement

What is it like living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease? In this episode of Wheel With It, Katherine Klimitas shares her journey growing up with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, navigating life as a wheelchair user, building a successful art business, and finding confidence in a world that often underestimates people with disabilities. Katherine discusses her childhood, education, experiences with disability awareness, chronic pain, entrepreneurship, and how watercolor art became both a passion and a career. If you’ve ever wondered what life is really like with OI, this conversation offers an honest, inspiring, and eye-opening perspective. 🎨 Learn more about Katherine:https://kakartnola.com https://linktr.ee/kakartnola?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn1_vAu84Z2tk1JFUymf57XsZ2QogDdzByyedCk-QXrNR6wpW0S6ZxaXaWLwU_aem_Xc-ex0ZFBf3obQQSkt3Bbwhttp://facebook.com/kakartnolahttp://instagram.com/kakartnolahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineklimitas/https://www.etsy.com/shop/kakarthttps://kakartnola.com/contact-katherine/ #OsteogenesisImperfecta #DisabilityAwareness #WheelchairLife #BrittleBoneDisease #DisabilityInclusion Timestamps: 00:00 Audio issue disclaimer01:37 Welcome to Wheel With It01:44 Meet Katherine Klimitas02:03 Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)02:24 Owning a business and becoming an artist02:42 Growing up with a disability03:21 Discovering watercolor painting04:22 School and academic success06:00 Disability awareness and public reactions09:30 Building a career in graphic design and art13:15 Entrepreneurship and self-employment17:40 Life as a wheelchair user21:15 Disability misconceptions24:30 Independence and accessibility28:00 Chronic pain and daily challenges31:18 Disability benefits and employment realities31:42 Living with chronic pain32:19 Where to find Katherine online33:06 Pet portrait commissions and artwork33:32 Final thoughts34:06 Outro

Doctors Said He Wouldn’t Live Past 18 | Dorsey Ross’s Incredible Story of Faith & Apert Syndrome Doctors told Dorsey Ross’s parents that he might never survive childhood. Born with the rare genetic condition Apert Syndrome, Dorsey underwent dozens of surgeries and faced challenges most people could never imagine. In this inspiring episode of Wheel With It, Dorsey shares his journey through more than 68 surgeries, growing up with a visible disability, overcoming bullying, finding strength through faith, and building a life of purpose as an author, minister, and podcast host. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, disability, hope, and refusing to let others define your future. In This Episode ✅ Living with Apert Syndrome ✅ Growing up with a rare disability ✅ Facing surgery after surgery ✅ Bullying and finding acceptance ✅ The role of faith during difficult times ✅ Lessons in resilience and perseverance ✅ Life beyond the limitations others predicted Timestamps 00:00 Doctors Said He Wouldn’t Survive 00:27 Introduction 00:46 Meet Dorsey Ross 01:13 Dorsey’s Faith-Based Podcast 02:26 What Is Apert Syndrome? 03:12 Doctors Predicted He Wouldn’t Live Past 18 04:58 68 Surgeries and a Lifetime of Challenges 05:41 Faith Through Difficult Times 07:07 Growing Up With a Disability 08:08 Bullying and Acceptance 👉 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes: 👉 Connect with Dorsey Ross https://dorseyrossministries.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dorseyrossministries/ https://plus.google.com/102963422751692212246 https://www.youtube.com/user/revdross30 https://twitter.com/DorseyRoss https://www.instagram.com/dorsey.ross/ https://vimeo.com/user18743631 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorsey-ross-9741b051/ Email: [email protected] 👉 Connect with Devon & Wheel With It Follow us on social media:wheelwithit.com/followus Contact us: wheelwithit.com/contact

Jeffrey Bone: “Health Is a Crown Only the Ill Can See” | Wheel with It Podcast What happens when a psychologist who has spent decades helping people with chronic illness suddenly becomes chronically ill himself?In this powerful episode of Wheel With It, Jeffrey Bone shares his deeply personal journey through chronic illness, chronic pain, grief, identity loss, mold exposure, immune deficiency, and rebuilding his life from the ground up.Jeffrey opens up about:- Living with chronic inflammatory response syndrome- Being diagnosed with common variable immune deficiency- How chronic illness changes your identity- The emotional reality of long-term illness- Why poetry became his outlet for pain and healing- The importance of online disability & chronic illness communities- Finding meaning after life falls apartThis is an honest conversation about resilience, mental health, disability, and the emotional side of being chronically ill that most people never see. 🎙️ Guest: Jeffrey Bone 📲 Connect with Jeffery:https://www.drbone.live/ 📺 Subscribe to this channel and hit the bell, or visit getwheelwithit.com to subscribe on your favorite audio platform. 📲Follow the podcast and Devon Wieters on social media at wheelwithit.com/followus👍 If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share. #ChronicIllness #Disability #MentalHealth #ChronicPain #WheelWithIt TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction & Jeffrey Bone’s powerful opening quote 01:00 Meet Jeffrey Bone 02:00 Developing a chronic illness after helping others for decades 03:00 Devon shares her experience with vertigo 04:30 The fear and uncertainty of sudden illness 06:00 Losing your old identity after chronic illness 08:00 Grieving the healthy version of yourself 10:00 How illness changes relationships and daily life 12:00 Doctors dismissing symptoms as psychological 14:00 Discovering toxic mold exposure 16:00 Searching for answers & finally getting diagnosed 20:00 Living with an immune deficiency & weekly infusions 22:00 Finding creativity and meaning through illness 23:00 Why Jeffrey started writing poetry 25:00 What people misunderstand about chronic illness 27:00 The emotional reality of “forever” diagnoses 29:00 Online communities, disability support & advocacy 31:00 Why asking for help matters 32:00 Jeffrey’s podcast, books & where to connect 33:00 Final thoughts & outro Subscribe for more inspiring conversations:https://wheelwithit.com/youtube to subscribe on YouTube. You can go to getwheelwithit.com to subscribe on your favorite audio platform! If you subscribe on an audio platform and the app allows it, please be sure to leave a five-star rating and review. It really helps people find the show! If it's available wherever you subscribe, hit the bell so that you get notified when we upload new episodes! Follow the podcast and Devon on social media at wheelwithit.com/followus. Please note that ChatGPT was used to come up with questions for this episode