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Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast

Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast


Pushing Forward with Alycia is the weekly podcast that gives disability a voice and welcomes everyone—disabled people, allies, families, and inclusive employers—into a courageous, judgment‑free space to learn, ask questions, and advance access together. Launched June 29, 2023 and dropping new episodes every Thursday, host Alycia Anderson—disabled motivational speaker, DEI educator, entrepreneur, athlete, and storyteller—shares lived experience and amplifies voices across the global disability community. The show began as a safe, respectful space to talk honestly about difference, ableism, and belonging; that welcoming spirit remains its heartbeat today.

What You’ll Hear

From headline issues to everyday wins, we dig into DEI + disability, digital accessibility, workplace inclusion, disabling ableism, Disability Pride Month, intersectionality, airlines & disability discrimination, and so much more. If it shapes how disabled people live, learn, work, travel, play, create, love, and lead—we’re talking about it.

Nearly 100 Episodes (and Counting!)

In just two years we’ve published 98 full episodes (as of July 16, 2025) and are racing toward our 100th celebration. Recent conversations feature boundary‑breaking guests like Marsha Elle (bionic model, Billboard artist), Tiffany Yu (Diversability & The Anti‑Ableist Manifesto), Gigi Robinson (chronic illness creator & strategist), Kristen Anderson (global inclusive leadership champion), Isaac Harvey MBE (East London influencer & entrepreneur), and many more advocates, athletes, artists, policy shapers, siblings, caregivers, and allies you’ll love meeting.

Who It’s For

Whether you identify as disabled, are new to advocacy, support a disabled loved one, or lead teams striving to build a more inclusive workplace, you’ll leave each episode with insight, language, and actionable takeaways you can bring to classrooms, boardrooms, events, and everyday life. Our mission is to be a safe place to learn, share, ask “no wrong” questions, and transform awkwardness into connection.

Listen & Support

Follow, subscribe, share, rate, and review to help amplify disability inclusion. Sign up for release alerts, suggest a guest, and bring Alycia to speak or train your organization in disabling ableism. However you engage, you’re helping open hearts and clear paths for all of us. Open hearts, clear paths. Let’s go.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
108
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Healing Through Fascia: A Journey to Balance with Dr. Jess

Healing Through Fascia: A Journey to Balance with Dr. Jess

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes Dr. Jessica Stavale, also known as Dr. Jess, a clinical trauma psychologist and founder of The Fascia Movement. Both a …

00:33:32  |   Thu 18 Sep 2025
Producer Zian Chavez | We Are The Most Beautiful People

Producer Zian Chavez | We Are The Most Beautiful People

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson discusses the revolutionary concept of beauty with Zian Chavez, a Spanish indigenous, queer, non-binary neurodiverse artist and …
00:26:25  |   Thu 11 Sep 2025
Unlocking Change: Sarah Crawford's Take on Disability, Politics & Advocacy

Unlocking Change: Sarah Crawford's Take on Disability, Politics & Advocacy

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' Alycia Anderson welcomes Sarah Crawford, CEO of TLC and a North Carolina state representative, to discuss her extensive work in supporting individual…
00:31:45  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
A Champion's Mindset | Roderick Sewell on Resilience and Success

A Champion's Mindset | Roderick Sewell on Resilience and Success

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes Roderick Sewell, an inspirational figure who has shattered barriers and made history as an athlete representing Team US…
00:22:09  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
The Contextuality of Disability | Treasa Praino's Global Perspective

The Contextuality of Disability | Treasa Praino's Global Perspective

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson interviews Treasa Praino, a legally blind disability advocate, university instructor, and human rights and inclusion specialist.…
00:40:48  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
Eunie's Buddies is Empowering Parents and Caregivers of Down Syndrome Children

Eunie's Buddies is Empowering Parents and Caregivers of Down Syndrome Children

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes Cecilia Elizalde, a passionate advocate for disability inclusion. Cecilia shares her transformative journey from a succ…
00:27:29  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
From Preemie to Pioneer: The Miracle Pelayo Interview

From Preemie to Pioneer: The Miracle Pelayo Interview

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes Miracle Pelayo, a dynamic actor, model, and fashion content creator redefining disability representation. Miracle share…
00:31:33  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast - Hits 100 Episodes

Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast - Hits 100 Episodes

In this milestone 100th episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, hosts Alycia Anderson and Marty Anderson celebrate both their centennial episode and the culmination of Disability Pride Month. Reflect…
00:41:08  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
Disability Pride and Business Strategy | Jonathan Kaufman

Disability Pride and Business Strategy | Jonathan Kaufman

In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson welcomes Jonathan Kaufman, a business strategist, licensed psychotherapist, and disability advocate. Jonathan shares his journey o…
00:36:17  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Avery Roberts & Kelly Berger | CMD Advocacy Warriors

Avery Roberts & Kelly Berger | CMD Advocacy Warriors

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson interviews Avery Roberts and Kelly Berger, two formidable advocates living with congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD). They discus…
00:28:48  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Marsha Elle | Bionic Model, Billboard Artist and Social Icon

Marsha Elle | Bionic Model, Billboard Artist and Social Icon

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes the radiant and unstoppable Marsha Elle, a bionic model, songwriter, actress, and disability advocate. They discuss the…
00:31:20  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Tiffany Yu's Exclusive

The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Tiffany Yu's Exclusive

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson kicks off Disability Pride Month with guest Tiffany Yu, a prominent disability advocate and founder of Diversability. Tiffany sh…
00:44:00  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
Turning 50X2 Together: A Twin Tale of Time, Tenacity & Triumph

Turning 50X2 Together: A Twin Tale of Time, Tenacity & Triumph

In this heartfelt episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Alycia celebrates her and her twin sister Regina's monumental 50th birthday. They reflect on their magical trip to Playa Mujeres, Mexico, whe…
00:31:35  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Creator Gigi Robinson: Chronic Illness and Host of Influence

Creator Gigi Robinson: Chronic Illness and Host of Influence

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' Alycia welcomes Gigi Robinson, a creator, speaker, strategist, and chronic illness advocate. Gigi discusses her journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome a…
00:38:48  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
Kristen Anderson's International Leadership Journey

Kristen Anderson's International Leadership Journey

In this episode of ‘Pushing Forward with Alycia,’ host Alycia engages in a powerful conversation with Kristen Anderson, an accomplished global leader and advocate for inclusive leadership, currently …
00:37:48  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
Isaac Harvey MBE | Rise of a Disability Advocate

Isaac Harvey MBE | Rise of a Disability Advocate

Empowering Advocacy: A Deep Dive with Isaac Harvey In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes Isaac Harvey MBE, an influential disability advocate, entrepreneur,…
00:32:29  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
Trauma-Informed Leadership: Insights with Kellie Burke

Trauma-Informed Leadership: Insights with Kellie Burke

Mental Health Advocacy and Embracing Authenticity: From Social Work to Sheep Farming In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia' for Mental Health Awareness Month, host Alycia Anderson welcomes…
00:34:45  |   Thu 29 May 2025
Wheelchair Tennis, Adaptive Athletics & Entrepreneurship

Wheelchair Tennis, Adaptive Athletics & Entrepreneurship

Marty Anderson: A Journey of Resilience and Advocacy in Adaptive Sports In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' Alycia Anderson highlights the remarkable journey of her husband, Marty Ande…
00:44:26  |   Thu 22 May 2025
Kathryn Swaim: A Tribute to Brain Tumor Awareness Month

Kathryn Swaim: A Tribute to Brain Tumor Awareness Month

Navigating Chronic Illness and Advocacy with Kathryn Swaim In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes guest Kathryn Swaim, a PhD student from North Carolina Stat…
00:34:59  |   Thu 15 May 2025
Bridging Communities: WAWABILITY Celebrating 35 Years of the ADA

Bridging Communities: WAWABILITY Celebrating 35 Years of the ADA

Celebrating WAWABILITY: A Journey of Transformation with Warren Wawa Snipe In this episode of '⁠⁠Pushing Forward with Alycia⁠⁠,' Alycia Anderson welcomes the award-winning hip hop artist and accessib…
00:39:21  |   Thu 08 May 2025
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