Show Notes & Transcripts

The Invisible Side of Disability I Don’t Always Share


Published: Thursday June 4, 2026
pushing forward with alycia a disability podcast episode one hundred forty four featuring alycia anderson listen now

Alycia Anderson sits down with her sister Corinna to share the deeply personal story of a recent ER visit, intestinal obstruction and hospital stay. Together, they explore invisible disability, medical fear, family support, vulnerability, chronic health realities and the healing power of letting people in. This episode is a reminder that sometimes pushing forward means slowing down, listening to your body and choosing joy while you can.

Episode 144 Transcript


Published: Thursday June 4, 2026
pushing forward with alycia podcast tile logo

Alycia Anderson and her sister Corinna share an intimate conversation about Alycia’s recent ER visit, intestinal obstruction and five day hospital stay. In this full transcript, they discuss invisible disability, medical fear, family support, vulnerability, recovery and the lessons that come when life forces you to pause. Their conversation blends humor, honesty and sisterhood while reminding listeners that healing often begins by letting people in.

The Mentor Who Helped Me Find My Wings | Dr. Rebecca Lytle


Published: Thursday May 28, 2026
pushing forward with alycia a disability podcast episode one hundred forty three featuring doctor rebecca lytle listen now

In this full circle episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Alycia Anderson sits down with her mentor and former Chico State professor, Dr. Rebecca Lytle, to explore adaptive PE, disability inclusion, mentorship, and the history of access in education. Together, they reflect on confidence, joyful movement, global disability work, and the unfinished path toward true inclusion. Dr. Lytle reminds us to be open to opportunities, take them, and create them.

Episode 143 Transcript


Published: Thursday May 28, 2026
pushing forward with alycia podcast tile logo

In this transcript of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Alycia Anderson welcomes her mentor, Dr. Rebecca Lytle, for a meaningful conversation on adaptive PE, disability inclusion, accessibility in education, and creating opportunity. They explore Dr. Lytle’s 35 year career, the history of access, global disability work, and the mentorship that helped Alycia find her wings while reminding listeners that inclusion is built through dialogue, trust, and action.

Accessibility Is Not Just Compliance. It Is Human Impact. | GAAD 2026


Published: Thursday May 21, 2026
pushing forward with alycia a disability podcast episode one hundred forty two featuring shawn jordison listen now

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026, Alycia and Marty welcome Shawn Jordison, The Accessibility Guy, for a practical and human conversation about digital accessibility, AI, assistive technology, and inclusion. Shawn shares how accessibility became his life’s work, why organizations must move beyond compliance, and how simple tools like headings, alt text, captions, screen readers, and content inventories can make access less overwhelming and more usable for everyone.

Episode 142 Transcript


Published: Thursday May 21, 2026
pushing forward with alycia podcast tile logo

In this Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026 transcript, Alycia Anderson and Marty Anderson talk with Shawn Jordison, The Accessibility Guy, about making digital accessibility practical, human, and less intimidating. Shawn shares his lived experience with Charcot Marie Tooth disease, his career in assistive technology, and why accessibility is more than compliance. The conversation explores AI, screen readers, alt text, accessible documents, and becoming an accessibility champion.

It’s Not “Just Fatigue”: The Hidden Reality of ME/CFS with Elizabeth Ansell


Published: Thursday May 14, 2026
pushing forward with alycia a disability podcast episode one hundred forty one featuring elizabeth ansell listen now

In this powerful episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Alycia Anderson welcomes Elizabeth Ansell, founder of #NotJustFatigue, to uncover the hidden reality of ME/CFS. Elizabeth shares her journey from misdiagnosis and medical dismissal to bedbound advocacy, explaining post-exertional malaise, the “Millions Missing” movement, and the urgent need for education, research funding, and federal policy change for millions living unseen.

Episode 141 Transcript


Published: Thursday May 14, 2026
pushing forward with alycia podcast tile logo

Read the full transcript of Pushing Forward with Alycia Episode 141, “What If Your Most Impactful Work Happened From Bed?” Alycia Anderson speaks with Elizabeth Ansell, founder of #NotJustFatigue, about ME/CFS, invisible disability, medical misunderstanding, post-exertional malaise, chronic illness advocacy, and building power within personal limits while fighting for awareness, research funding, and a better future.

Do It Scared with Mindy Henderson


Published: Thursday May 7, 2026
pushing forward with alycia a disability podcast episode one hundred forty featuring mindy henderson listen now

In this powerful episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Mindy Henderson shares her journey from hiding her disability during a 20-year tech career to becoming a leading voice in disability advocacy. Together, Alycia and Mindy discuss accessible air travel, internalized ableism, storytelling, authenticity, and the courage to “do it scared.” This conversation is an inspiring reminder that our stories have the power to create progress and meaningful change.

Episode 140 Transcript


Published: Thursday May 7, 2026
pushing forward with alycia podcast tile logo

In Episode 140 of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Mindy Henderson shares her journey from hiding her disability during a 20-year tech career to becoming a leading advocate for accessible air travel and authentic storytelling. Alycia and Mindy unpack internalized ableism, disability visibility, social media, advocacy, and the courage to “do it scared.” This inspiring conversation explores how finding your voice and sharing your story can create powerful personal and societal change.