Speaking In Spoons: A chronically ill podcast

03/15/2024

Tomorrow’s episode for Speaking In Spoons: A chronically ill podcast !

Special Topic: Wish Come True Co.
Hear about Izzie Duval’s journey as a mother of a daughter with 2 rare disorders who used her background in musical theater and education to create magical videos for children dealing with ANY diagnosis free of charge. Stay tuned- this episode will be available Saturday Sept 16th on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Checkout out our website for more information and make sure to subscribe!

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03/13/2024

If you haven't already checked it out- take a listen! I had the wonderful opportunity to be interviewed by the Work FM 93.9 WRWK on their new series, "Useful People" where I got to talk about Speaking In Spoons: A chronically ill podcast along with my work as an advocate and coach. Also shout out to REV UP Virginia as an incredible non partisan organization that works to lobby for bills that help the disability community that I neglected to mention in the interview.

Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
disAbility Law Center of Virginia
Brain Injury Association of Virginia

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Advocate/Podcaster

02/29/2024

1 in 10 people have a rare disorder of some kind. Often they are misdiagnosed or still searching for answers.

Thank you Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services for your support over the years and this opportunity to share my story on Rare Diseae Day.

Commending Christina Brookman, a vocational rehabilitation consumer and podcaster, in honor of Rare Disease Day, a global initiative to raise awareness and g...

02/26/2024

This coming March we will interview the Founder of Make A Wish Inc., Izzy Duval, a mother of a child with AHC. Learn about her daughter's story and her own as a parent navigating how to help.

www.speakinginspoons.com

Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) is an ultra-rare neurodevelopmental disorder that is said to affect 1 in a million people.

12/31/2023

Check out Speaking In Spoons: A chronically ill podcast's Season Three Schedule!
Host Christina Brookman invites everyone to check out the season 3 schedule at www.speakinginspoons.com Happy New Year!













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Host Christina Brookman invites everyone to check out the season 3 schedule at www.speakinginspoons.com. Happy New Year! ...

12/31/2023

Speaking In Spoons: A chronically ill podcast Season 2 Finale is now streaming!

Episode 16: Personal Stories with Disability: That Armless Guy ( George Dennehy ) can be found on Youtube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Host Christina Brookman and Cohost Dr Nate Strauss interview musician and public speaker, George Dennehy and growing up without arms. More information is available at www.speakinginspoons.com

Special shout out to Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and Rick Sizemore for the introduction and all you have done for both myself, George and countless others!








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Host Christina Brookman and Cohost Dr Nate Strauss interview musician and public speaker, George Dennehy and growing up without arms. More information is av...

10/03/2023

REV UP Virginia
DATE: Wednesday Oct 4,2024
TIME: 10:30am
LOCATION: Richmond, VA (the bell tower)

06/16/2023

YES! YES! YES! Long post - sorry not sorry.

Okay, so for so many years, the autism community had only a few notable shows (two I can think of) that spotlighted characters living on the spectrum. The problem is that most of those productions, including the Broadway production of CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, did not cast an actor on the spectrum to play the part.

This weekend, however, a new play, THE PUZZLE, will be streaming (you bet we will be watching). The play is about an autistic boy (non-verbal) who comes into contact with two clowns and how they connect. Michael Stahler, an actor living with autism, portrays the character with autism 🤯

Further investigation of this show uncovered that the show had a beautiful “social story” for their relaxed performance, as well as sensory information pertaining to the production online.

As a mom, with a child on the spectrum, seeing this kind of representation and inclusion means everything.

For streaming and ticket info visit lolst.org.

Hedgerow Theatre Company

03/02/2023

Panelists Matthew Noe (President, ALA GNCRT/Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian, Countway Library, Harvard Medical School), Dr. Theresa Rojas (P...

02/16/2023

Now streaming on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

02/14/2023

Some spoons for some spoons! Happy Valentine’s Day 💕

02/02/2023

Host Christina Brookman was interviewed on VR workforce studio!

02/01/2023

Rare diseases and chronic illnesses didn’t stop Christina Brookman from leaning forward in her life and career. Christina discusses what it is like to live and work with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and why she started a new podcast, Speaking in Spoons. Dr. Lara Bloom, head of the Ehlers-Danlos Society shares her own story of EDS. Join the Job Shadowing Month celebration with Heather Servais and her report from RSA’s National Clearinghouse for Rehabilitation Training Materials. Episode 113 of the VR Workforce Studio https://bit.ly/3XTYHVf

02/01/2023

I had the lovely pleasure of being interviewed on VR Workforce Studio (A DARS affiliated podcast) to discuss my story with vocational rehabilitation, disability and Speaking in Spoons: a Chronically ill Podcast. Also in this episode is Dr. Lara Bloom (the head of Ehlers Danlos Society.) You can hear the episode below!

Lead On Lead On Karaoke – Free Download, now you can sing the VR National Anthem with a professional soundtrack from your phone. Click Here for the Free Karaoke Video

01/24/2023

Spoonie Wednesday 1.24.23 - Host Christina Brookman shares a hemiplegic episode, talks Tori Spelling's daughter's recent diagnosis and better communication with doctors!







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Host Christina Brookman shares her hemipeligic migraine with followers, discusses Tori Spelling's daughter's recent diagnosis and better communication with y...

01/17/2023

Are you busy? If not,check out episode 1 of Speaking in Spoons new season https://youtu.be/rckEKi0UJ_g 2

01/15/2023

Hey guys check out our first episode of the second season- Acceptance and Change with special guest Shraga Freedman, rabi and clinical counselor!

Host Christina Brookman interviews rabbi and clinical counselor Shraga Freeman about Acceptance and Change. The hosts discuss their reactions to the intervie...

01/15/2023

Host Christina Brookman interviews rabbi and clinical counselor Shraga Freeman about Acceptance and Change. The hosts discuss their reactions to the intervie...

01/14/2023

Spoonie Saturday is up!

Host Christina Brookman discusses her week and topics including chronic pain, physician assisted su***de, pain counselors and the first episode of Season 2

01/14/2023

The first episode of season 2 of Speaking in Spoons drops tomorrow with our amazing guest,Shraga Freedman

01/11/2023

Well Season 2 Episode 1 of Speaking in Spoons has been uploaded and scheduled for release this Sunday January 15th! Now back to sleep 😴

01/08/2023

Our First Spoonie Sunday of Speaking In Spoons: A chronically ill podcast !

Host Christina Brookman shares updates in her life and this upcoming season 2 of Speaking in Spoons. Visit www.speakinginspoons.com to see the season 2 sched...

01/08/2023

Our First Spoonie Sunday of Speaking In Spoons: A chronically ill podcast!

Host Christina Brookman talks about what is new in her life and the show. Visit www.speakinginspoons.com to see the episode titles for season 2- write us!!

01/04/2023

Are you ready for Season 2?!!!!

Host Christina Brookman talks about Season 2 for Speaking in Spoons.www.speakinginspoons.com

12/29/2022

YAY 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you to all our guests and followers for a great first season- we look forward to many more!!!!