
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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 149 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsRelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||

Host Alycia welcomes Jay and Pamela, stars of TLC’s GLAAD nominated series Jay & Pamela, returning June 30 for season two, and discusses their dual disability relationship as full time wheelchair users with osteogenesis imperfecta type III. They refl... more
Alycia Anderson welcomes back Nashville photographer, disability advocate, and Let Them Stare creator Angelea Yoder to discuss her advocacy, her VACTERL Association diagnosis, and the liberation of moving from hiding invisible medical differences to ... more
Host Alycia Anderson welcomes Meaghan Walls, CEO of the Center for Disability Inclusion and president/CEO of Assistology, to discuss how hospitality and events still leave disabled people out and why the upcoming World Cup in Kansas City makes access... more
On Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson welcomes guest Jessica Buchanan, a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, and kidnapping survivor, to discuss resilience, mental health, and purpose after trauma. Buchanan recoun... more
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Not only do I feel seen but, I always learn something new!
If you’re looking for a podcast that motivates, empowers, and shines a light on important topics, this is it! Thank you, Alycia, for all that you do! ❤️
The creativity, talents and advocacy behind this podcast are magical!
I appreciate Alycia’s work to shift the language around disability, and shift the perception of it, as a result!
I love this podcast! It’s such a valuable resource for the disability community and I’m so grateful for the thoughtful and empowering conversations Alycia facilitates. She has an incredible energy and passion and it truly comes through in each episode!
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The show centers on disability advocacy, inclusion, and DEI fundamentals through candid conversations with disabled creators, advocates, educators, and policymakers. Episodes highlight accessibility, representation in media and workplaces, and practical strategies for building inclusive culture—from airline staff training and policy change to personal resilience and leadership. A recurring strength is translating lived experience into actionable insights for organizations, families, and individuals seeking to improve belonging and participation, often featuring high-profile guests who illuminate both everyday barriers and systemic change. A noteworthy pattern is the emphasis on storytelling, mentorship, and community-building as engines for... more
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Recent guests on Pushing Forward with Alycia include:
1. Angelea Yoder
2. Meaghan Walls
3. Jessica Buchanan
4. Rebecca Lytle
5. Shawn Jordison
6. Elizabeth Ansell
7. Mindy Henderson
8. Ali Stroker
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