Jay is more than just the host of All About Change podcast. He is a lawyer and international activist, who has focused his life’s work on seeking social justice by advocating for the rights of people with disabilities worldwide. On the special episode of All About Change, Mijon Zulu, the managing producer of the "All About Change" podcast, is taking over hosting duties to interview Jay Ruderman about his new book, his activist journey, and why activism is even more important today. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (02:38) How does one choose a cause to go after? (03:33) Jay’s path to activism (07:50) Practical steps a new activist can take (09:24) Confrontation vs trolling (17:36) Learning from activists operating in different sectors (19:20) Resilience in activism (22:24) Reflections on Find Your Fight and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…
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Suzanne's Journey Through Grief, Anger, and Understanding
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Вміст надано Cristi Bundukamara. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Cristi Bundukamara або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
In this profoundly moving episode of "Heartstrings & Healing," Dr. B sits down with Suzanne, a woman navigating the complex waves of grief after the loss of her beloved mother. Set against the backdrop of her mother's final days in an English hospital, Suzanne shares a raw, intimate narrative of love, loss, and the tangled emotions that accompany saying goodbye to someone who is the center of your world.
From the shores of anger over unresolved conversations to the bittersweet realization of how much her daily routines were intertwined with her mother's presence, Suzanne's story is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability. Dr. B expertly guides us through Suzanne's emotional landscape, uncovering layers of unresolved feelings around not just her mother's passing but also the challenges of raising a child with special needs. This episode doesn't shy away from the hard questions about what it means to be heard, the struggle for justice, and the pursuit of understanding in a world that often turns a deaf ear.
#GriefJourney #Understanding #BeingHeard #SpecialNeedsAdvocacy #HeartstringsAndHealing
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Вміст надано Cristi Bundukamara. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Cristi Bundukamara або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
In this profoundly moving episode of "Heartstrings & Healing," Dr. B sits down with Suzanne, a woman navigating the complex waves of grief after the loss of her beloved mother. Set against the backdrop of her mother's final days in an English hospital, Suzanne shares a raw, intimate narrative of love, loss, and the tangled emotions that accompany saying goodbye to someone who is the center of your world.
From the shores of anger over unresolved conversations to the bittersweet realization of how much her daily routines were intertwined with her mother's presence, Suzanne's story is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability. Dr. B expertly guides us through Suzanne's emotional landscape, uncovering layers of unresolved feelings around not just her mother's passing but also the challenges of raising a child with special needs. This episode doesn't shy away from the hard questions about what it means to be heard, the struggle for justice, and the pursuit of understanding in a world that often turns a deaf ear.
#GriefJourney #Understanding #BeingHeard #SpecialNeedsAdvocacy #HeartstringsAndHealing
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