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Empowering Youth: A Next Generation Leader in Education, Healthcare and Hope
In this episode of ‘Pushing Forward with Alycia,’ host Alycia Anderson welcomes 20-year-old wheelchair user and college student Bella Adlah. Bella recounts her incredible journey of transformation following an HPV vaccination injury that left her unable to see, talk, eat, or move. Through months of neuro-rehab, Bella regained a significant amount of her abilities and rediscovered her passion for dance. She shares her story of resilience, independence, and advocacy for disability awareness, emphasizing the importance of hope and support systems in overcoming adversity. The discussion also delves into Bella’s organization, Have Fun and Stay Strong, and her future aspirations of integrating dance into hospitals to inspire and motivate young patients.
Big Topics & Great Ideas We Discussed
✅ Injured by the HPV Vaccine at 16: A Story of Survival
💪 Empowerment in Motion: A Journey to Independence
🛏️ Finding Strength on Hotel Carpets: A Transformative Weekend
💃 Rediscovering Joy Through Dance: Gaining Inspiration
🌟 Never Lose Hope: A Journey of Resilience and Possibility
🤝 Discovering Community and Overcoming Isolation
🎓 From Paralysis to Progress: Breaking Barriers in Education
🔥 Resilience and Rediscovery: Adversity & Education
👁️🗨️ The Will to Persist: Learning to Live with a Visual Impairment
🏥 Hopes & Dreams: Bringing Dance Therapy to Hospitals & Healthcare
🐠 Just Keep Swimming: The Mantra for Forward Momentum
Episode Breakdown – Minute-by-Minute Overview
00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia
00:25 Meet Bella Adlah: A Story of Resilience
00:44 Bella’s Journey: From Injury to Recovery
03:45 The Power of Family Support
04:58 Navigating School and Social Life with a Disability
08:06 Discovering Independence at Rollettes Experience
12:38 Rediscovering the Passion for Dance
17:43 Have Fun and Stay Strong: Bella’s Organization
22:57 Future Goals and Advice for Others
26:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
An Insightful Quote from Bella
Just because we have to learn differently doesn’t mean we can’t learn.
~ Bella Adlah
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