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In this episode, Kim is joined by Dr. Karin Boxer, a disability inclusion strategist, speaker, and former philosophy professor, for a conversation about ableism, which is the belief that there is one "normal" way to think, learn, work, communicate, or move through the world.

The conversation touches on how disabled people pay for this belief in shame, self-blame, and exclusion, and how systems and workplaces pay for it in lost talent, insight, and contributions.

If you're not sure what ableism is, or how it shows up in the world, this is a conversation for you.

Read Dr. Boxer's story here.

Dr. Karin Boxer is a disability inclusion strategist, speaker, and former philosophy professor. After more than two decades in higher education, her own experiences with disability made visible how deeply ableism is embedded in institutional norms, expectations, and systems—not just attitudes or bias. Her work focuses on how organizations unintentionally design people out, and what it takes to redesign structures so more people can belong and do their best work. Karin writes and speaks widely on ableism, disability justice, and institutional responsibility.

You can find Dr. Boxer on LinkedIn.

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In this episode, Kim talks with Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, a professor at the University of Texas, public speaker, and author who specializes in accessibility, leadership, and human potential.

They explore the everyday teams we’re all part of—friends, family, coworkers—and how each of us brings something unique and valuable to the table.

Dr. Stephanie W. Cawthon is on a mission to translate research into practices that help millions of deaf and disabled Americans like her succeed — at schools and colleges, at work or training programs, and most importantly at life.

The author of four books and hundreds of articles and chapters, Stephanie’s 28-year career in teaching and research has been dedicated to studying how:

• Accessibility can revolutionize our lives, schools, and workplaces
• Disabled people can achieve educational success and life satisfaction
• Schools, business leaders, governments, and parents can help make it happen
• #DisabilityIsHuman can be a rallying cry of empowerment and empathy

Internationally renowned in her fields, Stephanie is a professor, academic leader, and mentor at The University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Educational Psychology, with a courtesy appointment in Special Education. She is the founder and executive director of the National Disability Center for Student Success.

Deaf and disabled herself, Stephanie has blazed trails that would be a surprise to her sixth-grade teacher, who told her “you’ll never get past algebra.” She has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology from Stanford University, and she received her doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 2002. Learn more about her journey as a deaf academic in her profile in The Mind Hears.

Dr. Cawthon is the author of Disability is Human, and you can learn more about her work at her website, and on LinkedIn.

Stephanie lives in Austin, Texas, surrounded by hilly vistas and delicious BBQ joints.

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In this episode, Kim sits down with Dr. Reverend Linda Neas—Interfaith minister, author, and spiritual coach—to explore what spiritual coaching actually looks like in real life. We talk about how to reconnect with your inner wisdom, why so many people feel called to something deeper right now, and how spirituality can support healing, clarity, and everyday decision-making.

Dr. Reverend Linda shares stories from her work across traditions, practical tools for tuning into your own sense of purpose, and gentle reminders that you don’t have to have everything figured out to begin a spiritual journey.

If you’ve ever wondered how spirituality fits into your overall well-being—or if you’re simply curious about the next layer of personal growth—this conversation is a grounding place to start.

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