Soaring Through Adversity

The Soaring Through Adversity podcast delves into the lives, experiences, and perspectives of individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities, as well as their caregivers. Through candid conversations and insightful interviews, your host Renee Breazeale provides a platform to these often unheard voices to shine, while empowering our listeners to take flight with awareness, empathy and understanding the importance of independent living solutions, fostering inclusivity and respect, and truly embodying the "Eagle Way".

Soaring Through Adversity is a society podcast hosted by Renee Breazeale, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Renee Breazeale hosts Soaring Through Adversity, a society show with 28 episodes published.

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  Soaring Through Adversity

  Episode 25 - Kaylan's Journey: Living Beyond Limitations

  Jul 1, 202622 min

  What happens when determination becomes stronger than limitations? Kaylan Griffin shares her journey toward independence, relying on her faith, perseverance, her loving husband, education, employment, and learning to find her voice as she navigates life's challenges. Her story is a beautiful reminder that disability does not define potential. You'll also hear how meaningful employment through Abundant Life Bakery is helping build confidence, independence, and purpose for individuals with disabilities—one opportunity at a time. From overcoming self-doubt to pursuing her future dreams, Kaylan's story will inspire anyone who has ever faced obstacles and wondered whether they could overcome them.

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  Soaring Through Adversity

  Episode 25 - Kaylan's Journey: Living Beyond Limitations

  Jul 1, 202622 minS0

  <p >What happens when determination becomes stronger than limitations?</p> <p >Kaylan Griffin shares her journey toward independence, relying on her faith, perseverance, her loving husband, education, employment, and learning to find her voice as she navigates life's challenges. Her story is a beautiful reminder that disability does not define potential.</p> <p >You'll also hear how meaningful employment through Abundant Life Bakery is helping build confidence, independence, and purpose for individuals with disabilities—one opportunity at a time.</p> <p >From overcoming self-doubt to pursuing her future dreams, Kaylan's story will inspire anyone who has ever faced obstacles and wond...

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  Episode 24 - Preparing for More: Education That Leads to Independence

  May 31, 202638 minS0

  <p >In this powerful episode of Soaring Through Adversity, we sit down with Nikki Myers, Director of Compass Education at South Piedmont Community College, to talk about the life-changing work happening through Compass Education and her passion for helping students with intellectual and developmental disabilities discover their abilities, build confidence, and prepare for meaningful futures. Nikki also shares how her years in education and involvement with Special Olympics have shaped her heart for advocacy, inclusion, and opportunity.  </p>

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  Episode 23 - Redefining Strength

  Apr 30, 202634 minS0

  What happens when the strongest man in the room can no longer move? <p>In this powerful episode, I sit down with John Howie — a former world-ranked powerlifter, entrepreneur, musician, and longtime gym. Known for his incredible physical strength and discipline, John built a life centered around fitness, performance, and purpose.</p> <p>Then, at just 35 years old, a life-altering accident left him quadriplegic.</p> <p>In this deeply personal conversation, John shares his journey of resilience, faith, and perseverance as he learned to navigate life with a disability and redefine what strength truly means. </p>

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  Episode 22 - The Weight They Carry – The Caregiver Conversation

  Feb 28, 202638 minS0

  In this episode of Soaring Through Adversity, I sit down with Carolyn Dowdy, founder of a non-profit, Caregiver Mental Wellness, who understands caregiving not as a concept but as a calling lived out for more than 16 years.   We talk about "The Weight They Carry – The Caregiver Conversation." Caregiver burnout is real. The emotional strain is real. The silent overwhelm is real. Carolyn shares her heart for families supporting loved ones with disabilities, and practical wisdom every caregiver—and every person who loves one—needs to hear. If you are a caregiver… love a caregiver… or lead in the disability community… this conversati...

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