Disability Empowerment Now

In this powerful and honest episode of Disability Empowerment Now, Wes and Keith reflect on their experiences at The Meadows and what it meant to step away from their everyday lives to focus on healing and growth. They discuss the difficult experience of having their belongings taken away upon arrival, the loss of independence and control that came with entering a treatment envi...

What does it really take to stand on the frontlines of mental health crisis management? In this episode, host Keith sits down with Lindsey Steel—a Seattle-based Mobile Crisis Management Specialist whom he met at The Meadows during a 30-day mental health wellness retreat. Lindsey opens up about what her high-intensity day-to-day work actually looks like, how the post-COVID landsc...

In this heartfelt episode of Disability Empowerment Now, Keith welcomes his friend Marcus, whom he met while living at The Meadows Health Care Center. Both Keith and Marcus have cerebral palsy, and together they reflect on their shared experiences, the friendships they've built, and the challenges they've faced navigating life with a disability. Their conversation is filled with...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Caren J, a dedicated member of the Meadows Mobile Crisis Team, to explore her lifelong passion for supporting others through mental health and crisis intervention.From the age of 13, Caren knew she wanted to work in the mental health field. After earning her bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona, she built a career serving i...

In the final installment of our "Dating with Disabilities" miniseries, things go completely off the rails in the best way possible. Host Keith Murfee Deconini is joined by the "delightful" Liv Mamone and the legendary Andrew Gurza for a series finale that is equal parts vulnerable, hilarious, and chaotic. From Keith's questionable college fashion choices to a deep-dive into the ...