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The Different Ability® Podcast

Hosted by Katey Fortun · education · EN-US

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Why am I different? Why do things have to be so difficult? Am I dumb? Why am I scared? Will it be this hard forever? Will I ever find the help I need to succeed? When will being different be accepted? Welcome to The Different Ability® Podcast where we will answer all of these questions and a whole lot more! Each week host Katey Fortun brings you tips and tricks on how to navigate being different, along with inspiring stories of guests that are living an amazing life having Different Abilities of their own. Parents and Educators of kids with Different Abilities share their stories to encourage others that they are not alone and we can all get through this together! Katey, who has dyslexia, shares her personal Different Ability stories to show you that being different is a gift, being different is amazing and using your Different Abilities, you too can create and live the life you have always dreamed about! Katey believes that everyone has Different Abilities and it's time to let our Dif

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What is The Different Ability® Podcast about?

Why am I different? Why do things have to be so difficult? Am I dumb? Why am I scared? Will it be this hard forever? Will I ever find the help I need to succeed? When will being different be accepted? Welcome to The Different Ability® Podcast where we will answer all of these questions and a whole lot more!

Who hosts The Different Ability® Podcast?

The Different Ability® Podcast is hosted by Katey Fortun. The show has published 289 episodes to date.

What has The Different Ability® Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "From Dyslexia to Children's Books: A Mother-Son Journey with Lynn Greenberg & Jon Greenberg" (28 October 2026, 51 minutes), "The Stories We Don't Tell: Dyslexia, Identity & Representation with Leigh T. Braden" (21 October 2026, 66 minutes), and "Creating What You Wish Existed: Dyslexia, Advocacy & Representation with Lynn Greenberg" (14 October 2026, 40 minutes).

How often does The Different Ability® Podcast publish?

The Different Ability® Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 289 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Different Ability® Podcast?

Booking probability for The Different Ability® Podcast is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Different Ability® Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Different Ability® Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Different Ability® Podcast?

The strongest fits for The Different Ability® Podcast are Family & Social Services. The Different Ability® Podcast has an education audience.

About the host

Katey Fortun hosts The Different Ability® Podcast, an education podcast with 289 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #289

    From Dyslexia to Children's Books: A Mother-Son Journey with Lynn Greenberg & Jon Greenberg

    Oct 28, 202651 minS9

    Send us Fan Mail Lynn Greenberg is back on The Different Ability® Podcast, and this time she's joined by her son, Jon! In this episode, Jon shares his experiences growing up with dyslexia, the challenges he faced in...

  • Episode #288

    The Stories We Don't Tell: Dyslexia, Identity & Representation with Leigh T. Braden

    Oct 21, 20261h 6mS8

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when someone tells your parents you'll probably never graduate high school, but you go on to earn a master's degree and write a novel? In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, I'm...

  • Episode #287

    Creating What You Wish Existed: Dyslexia, Advocacy & Representation with Lynn Greenberg

    Oct 14, 202640 minS8

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you know your child is smart, creative, and capable, but the way they learn isn’t being understood? In this episode, I sit down with Lynn Greenberg to talk about her experience...

  • Episode #285

    Understanding Your Brain, Changing Your Life with Saara Haapanen

    Sep 30, 202647 minS8

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you finally understand why your brain works the way it does? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Saara Haapanen, ADHD and wellness expert, international speaker, and founder of...

  • Episode #284

    It's Never Too Late to Understand Yourself with Walter & Stephanie

    Jul 15, 202656 minS7

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with husband-and-wife duo Walter and Stephanie to talk about their journeys of discovering they are neurodivergent later in life. Stephanie shares her experiences of being...

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  • Episode #283

    Back Behind the Mic!

    Jul 8, 202616 minS7

    Send us Fan Mail Where I've been, what I've been building, and the lessons I've learned along the way. After a few quiet months away from the microphone, I'm excited to be back behind the mic. The last few months have...

  • Episode #282

    The Dyslexic Font That Sparked a Bigger Conversation with Rebeka & Taosies

    Apr 8, 20261h 5mS7

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when a simple font sparks a powerful conversation? In this episode, returning guest Rebeka Acosta is back! This time joined by her teenage son, Taosies, for a real and eye-opening...

  • Episode #281

    Breaking Barriers & Building a Life Without Limits with Jo Elizabeth Pinto

    Apr 1, 202625 minS7

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you refuse to accept the limits others place on you? In today’s episode, I sit down with Jo Elizabeth Pinto for a powerful conversation about inclusion, advocacy, and navigating a...

  • Episode #280

    Navigating Loss, Motherhood, Homeschooling, and Dyslexia with Stephany Rios

    Mar 27, 202656 minS7

    Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m joined by Stephany Rios, host of the Homeschool with Steph podcast, homeschooling mom of five, and entrepreneur. Stephany shares her powerful life story—growing up and stepping...

  • Episode #233

    Chapter 6 Conversation – Finding My Voice Through Dyslexia and Sports | Embracing Your Different Ability®

    Mar 26, 202625 minS6

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast , Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 6 of Embracing Your Different Ability® . They discuss the challenges Katey faced transitioning from...

  • Episode #230

    Chapter 3 Conversation – Finding My Voice Through Dyslexia | Embracing Your Different Ability®

    Mar 26, 202624 minS6

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast , Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 3 of Embracing Your Different Ability® . They discuss the long journey of recognizing hidden struggles, the...

  • Episode #229

    Chapter 2 Conversation – Trusting Your Gut: A Parent’s Journey Through Unseen Struggles | Embracing Your Different Ability®

    Mar 26, 202627 minS6

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast , Katey and her mom, Lynn, dive into Chapter 2 of Embracing Your Different Ability® . They explore the challenges of recognizing a child’s hidden...

  • Episode #237

    Chapter 10 Conversation – A First Job That Taught Me Life Lessons in Leadership and Independence | Embracing Your Different Ability®

    Mar 26, 202622 minS6

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast , Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 10 of Embracing Your Different Ability® . They discuss Katey’s first job and the invaluable lessons it taught...

  • Episode #245

    Chapter 18 Conversation – Breaking Barriers: Kindness, Connection, and Personal Growth | Embracing Your Different Ability®

    Mar 26, 202623 minS6

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast , Katey and her mom, Lynn, dive into Chapter 18 of Embracing Your Different Ability® . They explore the power of kindness, persistence, and human...

  • Episode #246

    Chapter 19 Conversation – Ask, Connect, Achieve: How Taking Risks Opened New Doors | Embracing Your Different Ability®

    Mar 26, 202635 minS6

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast , Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 19 of Embracing Your Different Ability® . They discuss how Katey’s experiences at UW-Stout prepared her for...

  • Episode #247

    Chapter 20 Conversation – The Hand That Raised Mine: Honoring a Legacy of Advocacy | Embracing Your Different Ability®

    Mar 26, 202633 minS6

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast , Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 20 of Embracing Your Different Ability® . Katey reflects on a powerful moment that felt like her hand was...

  • Episode #248

    Chapter 21 Conversation – The Power of a Gift: How Advocacy Begins in the Heart | Embracing Your Different Ability®

    Mar 26, 202620 minS6

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast , Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 21 of Embracing Your Different Ability® . Katey reflects on the profound impact her great aunt Lynn had on...

  • Episode #255

    Chapter 28 Conversation – Courage, Celebration, and Taking the Next Step | Embracing Your Different Ability®

    Mar 26, 202634 minS6

    Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of The Different Ability® Podcast for Season 6, Katey reflects on Chapter 28 of Embracing Your Different Ability® , sharing the courage it took to be vulnerable, the mix of...

  • Episode #250

    Chapter 23 Conversation – Embracing Mentors and Making an Impact | Embracing Your Different Ability®

    Mar 26, 202636 minS6

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast , Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 23 of Embracing Your Different Ability® . They dive into the powerful role mentors play in shaping...

  • Episode #253

    Chapter 26 Conversation – Finding Courage in the Face of Limiting Beliefs | Embracing Your Different Ability®

    Mar 26, 202615 minS6

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast , Katey and her mom dive into Chapter 26 of Embracing Your Different Ability® , focusing on limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and the courage it takes to...

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