Unyielding Advocacy: Becky Curran's Journey Through Loss, Disability, and Empowerment

In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson welcomes Becky Curran, a dedicated disability advocate, speaker, and media consultant. Becky shares her powerful story of resilience, detailing her journey living with achondroplasia dwarfism, combating societal biases, and facing numerous health challenges. She opens up about the immense grief of losing her son Jackson, her experiences with motherhood, and her determination to turn 'no's into the next opportunity. The conversation highlights the importance of creating inclusive environments and gives a raw, authentic insight into Becky's life and advocacy. Playlist of Segments 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:30 Meet Becky Jackson Curran 02:49 Becky's Early Life and Career 05:09 Challenges and Public Perception 11:02 Navigating Health and Personal Life 17:59 Pregnancy and Motherhood 22:40 Navigating Early Parenthood Challenges 22:48 Medical Complications and NICU Discharge 23:16 Adjusting to Life at Home 24:37 Sleep Study and Car Seat Test 26:46 A Heartbreaking Turn of Events 30:58 Coping with Loss and Moving Forward 32:37 Health Struggles and Seeking Treatment 35:28 Rehabilitation and Recovery 38:52 Advocacy and Personal Growth 43:45 Final Thoughts and Reflections A Quote from Becky “I wanna teach others to turn those "no's" into the next opportunity.” ~ Becky Curran Insights You Can Use 💫 Grit and Purpose: Meeting Becky Curran 🚶‍♀️ Walking Through Bias: Becky's Story of Resilience 💞 The Heart of Family Support 🌧️ A Journey Through Personal Loss and Medical Challenges 🌤️ Transforming Grief into Action and Hope 💡 A Pitch for Compassionate Change 🔁 Turning "No's" into Next Opportunities 🙏 Conclusion: A Heartfelt Thank You 🕊️ From Fear to Freedom: Overcoming the Fear of Death 💔 A Mother's Heartache: The Lingering Pain of Loss 👶 Heart-stopping NICU Experience: Son Stopped Breathing for 30 Minutes! 🚫 The Last Acceptable Target for Ridicule ➡️ Turning 'No' Into Opportunity 🌍 Challenging Perceptions: Living as 0.008% of the World Population 🎒 Facing Surgery and School: A Teen's Tough Choice 🎯 Focus on What Truly Matters Connect with Becky Curran Becky's Website | LinkedIn Profile | Instagram Account | TikTok Profile | Twitter Feed | Facebook Page | YouTube Channel Follow Up with Alycia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Feedback with Alycia About the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alycia on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alycia on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Alycia for a Speaking Event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inquire on How Alycia Can Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Alycia’s Disability Inclusion Micro Learning Video Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices