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Maura's inspiration for MagnaReady® came one day when she closed her magnetic iPad case, and heard the metal magnet click. If a shirt could open and close the same way, then maybe people living with disabilities, like her husband, could dress themselves independently.  Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Maura as she shares her personal journey of taking her adaptive idea all the way from prototypes to major fashion brands, and learn how she became a better caretaker for her husband during his years living with Parkinson's.Shop: MagnaReady®Check out Maura's latest project: Juniper Unltd - An Inclusive & Accessible Lifestyle websiteLooking for more great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more on Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and patient resources on: HNF-cure.orgFollow us on IG! @embraceit_podcast | @trend.able | @cmtwegotthis

At 20 years-old, Peruvian born Marcela Marañon survived a fatal car accident that killed her boyfriend and left her with a lower leg amputated.  Now she travels the world alone bringing awareness to accessibility, cutting-edge mobility devices and inclusive fashion!Follow Marcela on IG @thejourneyofabravewomanLearn more & shop Marcela's websiteLooking for more great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.orgEnjoying our content? Help others find our podcast and EmBrace their own challenges... move us up in Apple listings with a review! 

Marisa Hamamoto is a stroke survivor, inclusion keynote speaker & performer, and Founder of Infinite Flow, a nonprofit and professional dance company composed of dancers with and without disabilities using dance to inspire inclusion and innovation. Her jaw dropping dance performances have gone viral and have been seen on the Today Show, GMA, PBS, Now This, Upworthy, ABC7 and more. Marisa's story and work is living proof that anyBODY can dance!Follow Infinite Flow on IG @infiniteflowdanceLearn more or book Infinite Flow on their websiteLooking for more great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.orgEnjoying our content? Help others find our podcast and EmBrace their own challenges... move us up in Apple listings with a review! 

We’re diving in deep with Ben Duffy, producer and director of Take a Look at This Heart… a powerful film about love, sexuality, and the human bond within the disabled community. It’s a heartfelt journey into the lives of 17 very unique people; some with disabilities and the partners who love them, others struggling to get by in a world that seems to often overlook them. Watch the trailer here!Check out this incredible film on Amazon Prime or iTunes!Watch more of Ben’s films here!

They say disability is nothing to laugh at, but for comedian, Shari Short, nothing could be farther from the truth! Long before she was diagnosed with MS, Shari was on a mission to "look for the funny" in everyday life. Now, as a mom living with a disability, her material practically writes itself! From debuting her Storm Trooper leg braces to supporting her Mom's support group, Shari will have you laughing with her on the dark side of disability.For more laughs and videos of Shari, click here! Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org

Daughter of immigrant parents, Andrea Dalzell was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis at the age of 5 and using wheelchair by age 12. Disability didn’t stop her from pursuing a career in nursing, winning the title of Miss Wheelchair NY and becoming a spokeswoman for Apple. This is an interview you won't want to miss!Follow Andrea on IG @theseatednurseLooking for more great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.orgEnjoying our content? Help others find our podcast and EmBrace their own challenges... move us up in Apple listings with a 5-star review! 

Just like the Beatles once said, "We get by with a little help from our friends". Sometimes asking for help feels like defeat or can trigger mixed emotions. In this episode, Laine & Estela break down the different ingredients of asking for help.Full blogpost: https://trend-able.com/a-plate-of-pride/Looking for more great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.orgEnjoying our content? Help others find our podcast and EmBrace their own challenges... move us up in Apple listings with a 5-star review! 

Join us for some real talk with writer, blogger and rollator supermodel, Ardra Shephard as she spills her deep truths and life hacks from a girl with MS.For more wisdom and great content from Ardra, visit: https://trippingonair.com/Click here for her Trend-Able feature! https://trend-able.com/meet-ardra-shephard/Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org

As seen on the Today Show, Forbes Magazine and ABC7, Alexandra Herold shares her personal story of how she became inspired to create her Adaptive Product Marketplace, Patti & Ricky. Come for the inspiration and stay for the fun product tips!Visit this incredible online store!: PattiandRicky.comLooking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org

CMT is a mother and one of life's greatest teachers. Join Lainie & Estela for a fun and unfiltered conversation about motherhood. We're spilling it all... the stress, guilt, joy, love (and dirty laundry) of navigating disability and family life!

Join Lainie & Estela as they reflect on the current COVID-19 crisis and how we can all boost up our self compassion and tap into our "disability toolbox" to get us through these uncertain times.Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org

Finding love can be challenging and even more so when you have a disability. In this episode, Lainie & Estela share their thoughts on a listener's online dating questions as well as 5 RED Flags to steer clear of when looking for a loving partner.More on this topic: https://trend-able.com/girlfriends-guide-dating-invisible-disability/More on CMT: https://www.hnf-cure.org/

What happens when a CMT patient tests out 10 different exercises in 10 weeks? Join Julie Stone as she fills us in on her personal journey and lessons learned on self acceptance and adaptive exercise!Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org

Meet Jessica Ruiz, a 26 year-old Philadelphia-based makeup artist who was born with Arthrogryposis, a congenital defect that prevents full movement in her arms and hands, which means she has to use her mouth to hold her makeup tools.It's clear from looking at her Instagrams—both of the works she does on other people and on herself—that she's talented and not at all hindered by her lack of arm and hand movement. The only difference between her and other NY Fashion Week makeup artist is in the way that she applies makeup.Follow Jessica on IG @dreamy_eyes_artistryLooking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org

In this episode of the Embrace-It series, we catch up with Bernadette Scarduzio 10 years after filming her documentary, Bernadette (Now on Amazon Prime) and learn about her life with CMT as well as how the film impacted her life, the community and much more!Watch Bernadette's film on Amazon Prime!Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org

In this very first perfectly imperfect episode, Lainie & Estela introduce themselves and their goals for the EmBRACE It Series. They reference Lainie’s Trend-Able Blog called, Seasonal Self Pity Syndrome in their discussion about the challenges of living with disabilities and wearing leg braces in the Summertime. Future episodes will include inspiring guests with disabilities, professionals, and lifestyle experts.Looking for great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.org