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    The Whole Podcast

    Discover inspiring stories and amplify marginalized voices with "The Whole Podcast" by The Whole Person.
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    About Our Podcast

    “The Whole Podcast” highlights the authentic experiences of people with disabilities and their allies through 20-30 minute interviews, guest spotlights, and engaging conversations.

    Guided by core values like authenticity, inclusivity, and positivity, the podcast informs and inspires listeners passionate about diverse perspectives and impactful community work in Kansas City.

    The Episodes

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    Lexi Resler’s Journey Into Deaf Advocacy
    October 20, 2026
    A trip to Jamaica sparked Lexi Resler’s interest in Deaf culture, ASL, and language access. During her internship at The Whole Person, Lexi has worked with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department and The...
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    Creating Opportunities, Not Limits | Disability Advocacy & Inclusion
    October 15, 2026
    What does meaningful inclusion really look like, and how can we create more opportunities for people...
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    STEM Without Limits: Jenny Carmack of the National Federation of the Blind
    September 15, 2026
    Jenny Carmack of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri talks with Halley Korff about creating...
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    Namande, meg ward and halley korff with podcast microphones with a colorful and vibrant background. the text on the image reads "season 3 episode 17 what it's like to be a special olympics athlete"
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    What It’s Like to Be a Special Olympics Athlete
    August 31, 2026
    Special Olympics Missouri is about so much more than competition. Meg Ward and Special Olympics athlete...
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    Accessibility Should Be More Than a Checklist | Aaron McIntosh
    August 18, 2026
    What if accessibility wasn’t something added at the end of a project, but something that shaped...
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    Why Needing Help Doesn't Make You a Burden | Rebekah Taussig
    August 6, 2026
    What if we’ve been thinking about disability all wrong? Author and disability advocate Rebekah...
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    Rebekah Taussig on Disability, Visibility, and Sitting Pretty
    July 10, 2026
    Disability advocate and author Rebekah Taussig shares reflections on disability, visibility, and the...
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    Skateboarding After a TBI, Garrett’s Story
    June 26, 2026
    After breaking his neck in a skateboarding accident, Garrett Gonzales sustained a traumatic brain injury...
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    brandon and lindsey and halley korff with podcast microphones with a colorful and vibrant background. the text on the image reads "season 3 episode 13. love, intimacy, and disability. the conversations rehab misses."
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    Love, Intimacy, and Disability. The Conversations Rehab Misses.
    June 9, 2026
    What happens to intimacy when disability enters a relationship, and no one talks about it? Brandon and...
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    Expanding Access Through Assistive Technology with David Baker
    June 3, 2026
    Access to technology can be life-changing when the right tools are in place. David Baker from Missouri...
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    Scoops of Inclusion with Howdy Homemade | Kris Stevens and Hero Tommy
    May 27, 2026
    What if an ice cream shop could change lives one scoop at a time? The Whole Podcast welcomes Kris Stevens,...
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    matt gunter and halley korff with podcast microphones with a colorful and vibrant background. the text on the image reads "season 3 episode 10. helping neurodivergent students navigate college and independence. matt gunter."
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    Helping Neurodivergent Students Navigate College and Independence
    May 7, 2026
    The transition from high school to college can be overwhelming, especially for autistic and neurodivergent...
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    James McGinnis on Recovery, Community, and Moving Forward After Brain Injury
    April 30, 2026
    James McGinnis is a traumatic brain injury survivor whose life changed in an instant and rebuilt itself...
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    Creating Inclusive Community Theatre in Blue Springs
    April 8, 2026
    Vickie from Blue Springs Community Theatre talks with The Whole Podcast about the impact of community...
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    A Mother’s Fight for Change | Twila Foley and the Story Behind Topher’s Law
    March 10, 2026
    Twila Foley joins The Whole Podcast to share the story behind Topher’s Law and the personal journey that...
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    How the KC Streetcar Is Changing Kansas City Transit with David Johnson
    February 19, 2026
    David Johnson joins The Whole Podcast to explore how public transit in Kansas City has evolved and where...
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    Guests enjoy a fully accommodating environment, a 20-30 minute interview, and the chance to inspire others while highlighting their initiatives.

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