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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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Honoring Mothers | Stories of Love & Legacy 🌹🌹

Honoring Mothers | Stories of Love & Legacy 🌹🌹

A tribute to Peggy and Marsha Welcome to a very special Mother's Day episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast," where we turn the spotlight to the exceptional women who shaped u…
00:18:27  |   Thu 16 May 2024
Mason Branstrator | Turning Paralysis into Purpose

Mason Branstrator | Turning Paralysis into Purpose

Welcome Mason Branstrator! In this episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast," Alycia Anderson sits down with Mason Branstrator, a content creator, public speaker and adaptive at…
00:26:09  |   Thu 09 May 2024
Mental Health Awareness Month | Breaking the Stigma

Mental Health Awareness Month | Breaking the Stigma

Understanding Bipolar Disorder Welcome to another episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast," where we amplify voices from the disability community. This May, during Mental Healt…
00:29:10  |   Thu 02 May 2024
Kimberly Elliott, Be Like Josh Foundation | Advocate for Dogs with Neurological Disabilities

Kimberly Elliott, Be Like Josh Foundation | Advocate for Dogs with Neurological Disabilities

Welcome Kimberly Elliott, belikejosh founder Welcome back to Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast, where we celebrate the voices reshaping our understanding of disability. This episode …
00:28:36  |   Thu 25 Apr 2024
The AI Revolution Through a Neurodiverse Lens | Yan Vishnepolsky

The AI Revolution Through a Neurodiverse Lens | Yan Vishnepolsky

AI's Neurodiverse Edge What if the key to the next AI breakthrough lies within the neurodiverse mind? In this episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast," we're joined by Yan Vish…
00:23:59  |   Thu 18 Apr 2024
Rewriting the Script on Disability | Joci Scott, 'The Rollettes' and 'Disability Film Challenge' Star

Rewriting the Script on Disability | Joci Scott, 'The Rollettes' and 'Disability Film Challenge' Star

Welcome Joci Scott, actor, singer, dancer, content creator, and disability representation advocate In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast, meet Joci Scott an actress w…
00:22:49  |   Thu 11 Apr 2024
Banking on Change | Joanne Lopez, Financial Literacy Champion

Banking on Change | Joanne Lopez, Financial Literacy Champion

Welcome Joanne Lopez, VP Market Manager/Women in Business Ambassador at Valley Bank Alycia Anderson welcomes Joanne Lopez to Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast. Joanne shares journey …
00:24:40  |   Thu 04 Apr 2024
Embracing Every Aspect of Life with Catarina Rivera

Embracing Every Aspect of Life with Catarina Rivera

Welcome Catarina Rivera "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast," welcomes Catarina Rivera, a leader of inspiration in disability awareness, inclusion, and accessibility. As a disabled La…
00:24:17  |   Thu 28 Mar 2024
Wheels of Change 🦽 | Welcome Dr. Lindsay Ulrey

Wheels of Change 🦽 | Welcome Dr. Lindsay Ulrey

Welcome Lindsay Ulrey to Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast Join Alycia Anderson as she welcomes Dr. Lindsay Ulrey, a clinical psychologist with a heartfelt dedication to supporting …
00:23:29  |   Thu 21 Mar 2024
Jillian (Ilana) Curwin: Dwarfism Champion and Advocate

Jillian (Ilana) Curwin: Dwarfism Champion and Advocate

Welcome Jillian (Ilana) Curwin! Alycia Anderson sits down with the vibrant Jillian Curwin, known in the digital sphere as Jillian Ilana, for another episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disabi…
00:20:21  |   Thu 14 Mar 2024
Diva's Dialogue | Dr. Donna Walton's Path to

Diva's Dialogue | Dr. Donna Walton's Path to "Diva's with Disabilities"

Welcome, Dr. Donna Walton This heartwarming episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast" shines a spotlight on the incredible Dr. Donna Walton, founder of the Divas With Disabiliti…
00:28:45  |   Thu 07 Mar 2024
From Stunt Performer to Spinal Injury Ambassador | Jonathan Goodwin

From Stunt Performer to Spinal Injury Ambassador | Jonathan Goodwin

Welcome Jonathan Goodwin In this moving episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast" Alycia Anderson welcomes Jonathan Goodwin, a retired stunt performer whose life took a dramatic…
00:28:28  |   Thu 29 Feb 2024
How a Vitiligo Diagnosis Changed Aiesha Robinson’s Life

How a Vitiligo Diagnosis Changed Aiesha Robinson’s Life

Welcome, Aiesha Robinson! "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast" honors Black History Month by welcoming Aiesha Robinson, whose life took an unexpected turn with a vitiligo diagnosis at…
00:17:08  |   Thu 22 Feb 2024
❤️❤️ Special Valentine's Episode❤️❤️ | Rolling in Love with Alycia & Marty

❤️❤️ Special Valentine's Episode❤️❤️ | Rolling in Love with Alycia & Marty

Happy Valentine's Day! Join the playful side of love this Valentine's week on "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast," as Alycia Anderson and her husband, Marty, share the rollercoaster …
00:30:40  |   Thu 15 Feb 2024
Sweet Ella | The Child Heart Warrior

Sweet Ella | The Child Heart Warrior

Welcome twin sister Regina and her husband Shane In this episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast," Alycia Anderson invites her twin sister, Regina Weinstein, and brother-in-law…
00:27:01  |   Thu 08 Feb 2024

"Cancer Saved My Life" - Nick Klingensmith's Remarkable Resurgence

Welcome Nick Klingensmith In this episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast", we're joined by the incredible Nick Klingensmith, a four-time cancer survivor, type one diabetic, es…
00:23:52  |   Thu 01 Feb 2024
Alycia and Marty - 2024 Visions and Hopes

Alycia and Marty - 2024 Visions and Hopes

2024, Here We Come! Welcome to a special episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast" where host Alycia Anderson welcomes her husband, Marty, as they dive into an inspiring and he…
00:20:58  |   Thu 25 Jan 2024
From Quadriplegic to Advocate: Josh Basile's Powerful Story

From Quadriplegic to Advocate: Josh Basile's Powerful Story

Welcome Josh Basile! In this stirring episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast," we welcome Josh Basile, a determined C4-5 quadriplegic who turned a life-altering beach accident…
00:24:33  |   Thu 18 Jan 2024
Amplifying Disability Leadership: A Conversation with Meredith Sadoulet

Amplifying Disability Leadership: A Conversation with Meredith Sadoulet

Meredith Sadoulet's Vision for an Inclusive Future Join Alycia Anderson in this episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast," where Meredith Sadoulet, founder of ProFound, shares h…
00:23:14  |   Thu 11 Jan 2024
Rollettes Founder | Chelsie Hill: Dancing Without Limits

Rollettes Founder | Chelsie Hill: Dancing Without Limits

Welcome Chelsie Hill In this episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast," Alycia Anderson sits down with Chelsie Hill, the trailblazing founder of the Rollettes wheelchair dance t…
00:26:31  |   Thu 04 Jan 2024
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