Featured Uplifter: Gisela

A 13-time Emmy award-winning TV producer turned disability advocate, Gisela's journey of self-discovery began when her neurodivergent children helped her recognize and embrace her own identity as a disabled person. With 25 years of experience telling others' stories through film and television, she's now using her voice to expand society's understanding of disability and champion the power of authentic self-expression.

Key Uplifting Lessons:

1. Embrace Your Truth Without Fear: The path to self-acceptance begins with acknowledging our whole selves, including the parts we've been conditioned to hide. Our challenges often become our greatest teachers when we stop resisting them.

2. Reframe "Normal" as a Construct: Understanding that "normal" is a relatively new concept tied to capitalism helps us break free from harmful expectations and embrace our unique ways of being.

3. Community Heals: Archaeological evidence shows it's not the strongest who survive, but the most connected. Our growth and healing happen through finding others who give us space to be honest and authentic.

4. Name It to Claim It: Identifying and naming our needs isn't a sign of weakness—it's a powerful act of self-advocacy that allows us to seek appropriate support and connect with others who share similar experiences.

5. Find Your Medicine: Whether it's chanting, walking in nature, or creating art, discovering personal practices that help us process emotions and connect with something larger than ourselves is essential for wellbeing.

Listen to Gisela’s full story on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Gisela was nominated by Lovisa Brown from Episode 82.

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Episode: https://the-uplifters.captivate.fm/episode/gisela-sanders-alcantara-found-her-power-by-naming-her-neurodivergence

Podcast: http://www.theuplifterspodcast.com