
#148: Ashley Fox and Madeline Engel discuss friendship and caregiving
In episode 148, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Ashley Fox and Madeline Engel from California. Ashley has SMA, and Madeline became her best friend and caregiver when they were in college. They discuss ...
16 Apr 202544min

#147: Brandi Lewis, rare disease advocate and speaker
In episode 147, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Brandi Lewis from Birmingham, Alabama. A blood disorder awareness educator, TEDx speaker, writer, and nonprofit founder, Brandi is passionate about helpi...
27 Feb 202537min

#146: TJ Wall, graduate student with SMA
In episode 146, host Kevin Schaefer talks with TJ Wall from Texarkana, Texas. TJ is working on his master’s in education at Texas A&M University, and he hopes to become a high school football coach. H...
14 Jan 202531min

#145: Carrie Manriquez, Mother of adult son with SMA
In episode 145, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Carrie Manriquez from Sacramento, CA. Carrie is an elementary school principal, and her 24-year-old son Ryan has SMA type 2. She talks about her experien...
3 Des 202459min

#143: Cory Lee, Travel Blogger and Influencer With SMA
In episode 143, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Cory Lee from Lafayette, Georgia. A renowned expert on disabled traveling, he has visited all seven continents from his wheelchair. He runs the Curb Free...
10 Sep 202446min

#142: Savannah and Will Huff, Interabled Couple
In episode 142, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Savannah and Will Huff from Thomasville, Georgia. Savannah, who has SMA type 3, met Will in 2018. Listen in as they discuss their marriage, careers, and ...
6 Aug 202450min

#141: Quinn Bucher, Theater Student With SMA
In episode 141, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Quinn Bucher (he/they) from Athens, Ohio. A student at Earlham College studying theater, he talks about growing up in an arts-oriented household, making ...
25 Jun 202450min






















