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How did you develop your confidence and self-esteem? The desire to understand confidence  came from a place of not wanting to feel insecure anymore. I have always been sensitive, an empath, and a long-time procrastinator, which led to a lot of anxiety and feeling different and disconnected. My journey to self-confidence came through a variety of different people and experiences, each validating my uniqueness and fostering self-acceptance and a desire to pursue my own path. A few tools that still provide ongoing support are adaptive yoga, therapy, spiritual practices, podcasts, and continuing education for my job as an occupational therapist. All of these strategies help me maintain balance and a sense of self-compassion as I navigate all that life brings.  Tell our readers about what you do, what you feel is most special or exciting about it, as well as anything else you’d like folks to know about the brand. Anything new? My background is in occupational therapy, and my passion is to invite everybody to have an emotional wellness conversation. I believe profound transformation happens when sensory strategies, breath, and movement help shift us out of our overthinking, overwhelmed minds and back into our bodies.  My work is grounded in a framework called the Energy Cycle, which captures a process of facilitating mind-body connection. I have also gained a unique set of skills to ensure inclusivity for those who are neurodivergent or have a physical disability and work to equip them to better connect with themselves through group classes and one-on-one sessions, along with educational workshops for parents and educators. I also believe that every person is an expert on their own life and experiences, so I prioritize listening and truly collaborating with clients based on their unique needs. Something new I’m excited to launch is a group series called Body Mindfulness. Through a series of 50-minute online sessions, we explore learning styles, stress, sensory sensitivities, and executive functioning skills and provide opportunities to practice a variety of body mindfulness strategies to integrate the ones that work best into day-to-day life. Three most important qualities or skills or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? Advice for others on how to best develop or improve on these? Intuitive Listening : Tuning into my anxiety as a sign that things are out of alignment so I can better understand myself and develop effective support strategies to maintain balance - while also accepting that it’s a process and some days are harder than others.  Some tools for developing intuitive listening are yoga, meditation, therapy, spending time in nature, or anything that quiets your mind from the outside chaos so that you can connect with yourself and understand what you’re feeling and experiencing. These practices help expand authenticity, trust, and empathy.   Curiosity : Be comfortable saying I don’t know and be proactive about learning. Seek out podcasts, books, lectures, mentors, and other resources that normalize your experiences and empower you to implement changes that create ease and flow, ultimately resulting in more joy and self-compassion. Belonging : Bring your whole story and self to your work and interests, sharing personal experiences in meaningful ways to strengthen connection, trust, and community. This doesn’t mean oversharing or telling everything to everyone. It requires honesty, vulnerability, and a desire to listen without judgment or solutions.  Spaces are growing virtually and in-person, and I’m excited to be a part of this expansion. It’s courageous to say yes to something unfamiliar, and our emotional health needs to find these places where we feel a sense of belonging and can show up as our full selves.  Are you looking for folks to partner or collaborate with? If so, who are you looking to collaborate with? Yes! I would love the opportunity to collaborate with anyone: Working on a college campus looking to expand resources & education for emotional wellness Working as an occupational therapist on a college campus,  supporting neurodivergent students or those living with physical disabilities Passionate about normalizing mental health from a holistic perspective Providing services for autistic adults, who are interested in offering adapted yoga to their clients   Who identifies as neurodivergent and is interested in offering perspective and suggestions to my body mindfulness workshop.  Having other lived experiences to enhance the workshop is welcomed!!!

My life with multiple disabilities My name is Auden Knapp and I have multiple disabilities that affect my life. I was born 3 months prematurely with an 80% chance that I would die shortly after birth. It is a miracle that I am alive! As a result, I have 6 lesions on my brain and have severe learning disabilities. I also have ADHD and I am autistic. I also struggle with Tourette's Syndrome. All of this has shaped me into the person I am today. I am passionate about advocating for disabilities, especially being a person of color, where there is less visibility regarding the intersection between race and disability. I take each day as it comes. My Tourette's can make it hard to do daily activities like focusing on my school work or sitting in class. It can be really annoying and persistent and incredibly frustrating at times! My Autism and ADHD make it so I miss social cues, dislike loud noises & the textures of my clothing, and travel to places. I often miss important deadlines and have trouble focusing on tasks. I frequently feel like my brain is like a TV that is skipping through multiple channels at once. My severe learning disabilities make schooling INCREDIBLY difficult. I am going into my last year of college and I'm graduating soon. This accomplishment will be so important to me! Learning concepts in school has been a nightmare in itself. Thankfully, my parents have advocated for me ever since I was little and I have a strong support group of friends. I am proud to be a part of the disability community. This is who I am. I cannot change my brain, I can only change the way people THINK about the way in which my brain works.

We must end the stigmas associated with chronic illness and mental health. Hello, my name is Tammy and I'm honored to share about my experience regarding suffering due to stigma. Two years ago I fell very ill. I had no clue that I would have to PROVE my illness to the world. I'm an advocate that even my providers could not help. Ehlers Danlos can be systemic and quite complex. Many viewed me as an attention seeker despite my obvious serious symptoms. Many viewed me mentally ill yet denied me compassion. Had my providers at the time understood what I was facing there would not have been so much confusion for my friends and family. I slipped into the cracks and it nearly cost my life. Dynamic disability means that one day I function and the next I may be laid out. It broke my heart to become too sick to finish my BS in Behavioral Health Science. However, my studies prepared me to become my own safe place and advocate for others. The Ehlers-Danlos Society rescued me! I was granted a scholarship to the EDS Emergency Care Summit! Even more surprisingly I won the EDS Summit Whova, world leaderboard. I had to learn how to stay alive. I look forward to another scholarship as a reward. Rare disease advocacy fulfills me. Awareness is critical for rare diseases. Too many patients are losing hope from feeling like a disgrace. Being sick can be a full-time job. The last thing they need is more weight put on from disbelief. All are precious. All deserve to be treated with dignity. I vow to help break the stigma.

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About Us It is important for us to share with you our story. Yoocanfind.com is a story of Erez. He is our inspiration and reason for the creation of this site. See below for more about us. WHAT IS YOOCAN? We believe that shared experiences and knowledge from around the world can inspire people with disabilities and change their lives, so no one feels alone. With thousands of yoocan community members making daily connections, finding new friendships and relevant solutions, we are the world’s #1 collaborative community for sharing experiences and knowledge for and by people with disabilities. WHAT CAN YOU DO ON YOOCAN? Share your story, tips or product recommendation Explore global personal experiences and read practical tips Search for relevant information (ie: names of storytellers, organizations, products, services, disability, activities, etc.) Shop for relevant products and/or find important information you seek Chat with caring people in a safe community or connect with the yoocan help team Join us as an Innovator or as an Investor - Contact us YOOCAN IS A REAL STORY In July 2008, my nephew Erez was born with a rare disease and complex cognitive and physical disabilities. This was the beginning of an emotionally challenging journey for our family. It brought us together in many ways, but it was hard as we needed to adjust to a new way of living. Like Erez, there are over 1 billion people in the world living with some kind of cognitive or physical disability, striving to live a better, inclusive life, and fulfill their dreams. There are solutions and opportunities around the world that can help, so no one feels alone in their search for relevant advice and a more inclusive life. That is why we created yoocan! We invite you to register for free and share your experience and knowledge and take part in our global collaborative community. I would love to hear from you with any questions, ideas or even just to say hi ! Moshe Gaon CEO & Co-Founder moshe@yoocantech.com