@jennaofavalon.bsky.social
Award-winning Inclusion Advocate. Storyteller. Communicator. Podcaster. Speaker. Educator. Lifelong Learner. I unapologetically talk about life, culture, community, disability rights with an intersectional, anti-ableist, feminist lens. East Coast 🇨🇦
In this Season One finale, Jenna highlights the diverse experiences of her guests, emphasizing Disabled resilience and the importance of authentic, intersectional representation in disability narratives.
Finding Avalon is a 20-episode #podcast and solid public resource for education and empowerment
"Sailing Beyond Limits: Empowerment and Adventure with Adapted Sailing" is the fibal guest episode of the Finding Avalon Podcast's first season.
Paul Tingley, a three-time Paralympic medallist and chair of Canada's AbleSail Network shares his story and speaks about empowerment in adaptive sailing.
Episode 16 of the Finding Avalon #Podcast features former psychotherapist Kristina Kyser's journey through intergenerational trauma, motherhood, supporting others' healing while being a survivor of intimate partner violence- an all to common outcome for disabled and neurodivergent girls and women.
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#Podcast Episode 15: "Navigating Online Accessibility and Safety: Guidance for the Disability Community" with Ionatan Waisgluss
Hear an ally, private investigator and #cybersecurity professional discuss tips for #online #accessibility and #safety, and why it matters to the #Disability community.
In this episode of the Finding Avalon Podcast, Jenna Barnable speaks with Láyla Messner, an autistic art activist about invisible disability, the impact of masking, autistic burnout, the intersection of feminism and disability rights, and advocating for disabled joy.
#Podcast #Disability #Advocacy
Listen to a compilation of short previews of each episode from Season 1, with a quick word from each guest. Whose stories will you listen to first?
The Finding Avalon #Podcast is a diverse collection of interviews showing the world a more accurate, empowered view of #Disabled life and leadership.
Today the Finding Avalon #podcast features Angel Reyes-Giacalone, a registered acupuncturist and ally to the disability community. They discuss Angel’s personal journey as a daughter of a disabled mother and as a wellness practitioner and her passion for inclusion and accessibility.
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Episode 12 is now available on the "Finding Avalon: Amplifying Disabled Voices" Podcast.
MS Canada @mscanadaofficial.bsky.social ambassador Candice Colwell shares her story to help other people living with #MultipleSclerosis
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#MS #disability #ChronicIllness
Gemma Gray joins the Finding Avalon Podcast from Scotland talks about her ongoing research and advocacy work on menopause in the workplace, autistic menopause, and supporting autistic girls and teens to thrive.
#podcast #autism #girls #women #menopause
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Anti-Ableism and Advocacy: Not a Solo Mission with host Jennifer Barnable.
Enjoy this bonus indie podcast episode and learn why I'm passionate as a disabled rights advocate.
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#podcast #inclusion #disability #HumanRights #AntiAbleism #RepresentationMatters
"Cats are extremely resilient. Balancing life and diabetes management takes empathy, flexibility and teamwork."
Episode 10 with Roxy Velez and Feline Diabetes Ambassador Adonis Sugar Kitty:
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#podcast #storyteller #disability #inclusion #advocacy #diabetes #cat
Episode 9 is all about an award winning disabled nurse and her decorated service dog breaking barriers in UK healthcare.
Hear "wheelie nurse" Chloe Hammond and assistance dog Ocho's story here:
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#podcast #disability #healthcare #servicedog #FindingAvalonPodcast
Today on Episode 8: "Canada's Opioid Poisoning Crisis: See the Person, Stop the Stigma" with disability community ally Kathryn Dunmore.
She bravely shares her personal journey, from loss and grief to addictions recovery advocacy and empathy.
#Canada #podcast #KathrynDunmore #FindingAvalonPodcast
On today's episode of the Finding Avalon #podcast, Charlotte Paul speaks about Indigeous resilience, #mentalhealth, wellness and gentle leadership through her Dragonfly Haven Therapeutic Farm project in #NovaScotia. #RepresentationMatters #Mikmaq #leader #story
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Spiritual awakening or neurodivergent self-discovery? Not a coincidence, says my next Finding Avalon #podcast guest Jenniva.
She's built a
vibrant online community around self-discovery, spiritualiry, authenticity and healing – especially for late-discovered neurodivergent people like herself.
My next exceptional guest on the Finding Avalon Podcast is Ashley King, a visually impaired actor, playwright and accessibility consultant who's making her mark on the Canadian arts and theatre world as a disability advocate.
#podcast #storyteller #disability #advocate #RepresentationMatters
Episode 4 is here and features Nova Scotian artist, author and podcaster Kristen Herrington. We’ll talk about hearing loss, tinnitus, the importance of accessible communities and her outstanding arts leadership at Togetherland Art Gallery.
#podcast #disabled
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Every advocate needs the support of their people - we can't do it alone.
I received this gorgeous bouquet to celebrate a recent award win.
Advocates draw resilience and strength from being seen, supported and celebrated by our #community, loved ones, colleagues and supportive allies. 💓
This time next week, the 4th episode of Finding Avalon drops, featuring artist, author and podcaster Kristen Herrington.
We’ll talk about hearing loss, tinnitus, the importance of accessible communities and her outstanding arts leadership at Togetherland Art Gallery.
#podcast #hearingloss #art
Dietitian and doctor-in-training Fernand Vedrenne joins the Finding Avalon #podcast to discuss fatphobia, sexism and other ableist barriers patients face in #healthcare.
He discusses his experience navigating med school with ADHD, and shares his approach to dignified patient care.
#storytelling
We're all waiting and watching as this unfolds. We cannot go the way the US and UK have veered. Targeting while also neglecting the most vulnerable people in society is not leadership and certainly not community. I'm staying hopeful and watchful.
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With the snap election call, parties and their canvassers must be prepared to clearly and honestly answer disabled voters' questions about how their platform will protect the human rights of the 8+ million Canadians who live with disability.
#election #Canada #inclusion #disability #politics #vote
On the next episode of Finding Avalon, Fernand Vedrenne will discuss his experience with disability, the ableism behind fatphobia, his passion for helping patients, and navigating medical school with ADHD. Representation matters!
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#podcast #inclusion #disability #leadership #storytelling #adhd
Canadian musician Naomi Kavka is my podcast guest today!
She vulnerably talks about chronic pain, neurodivergence, mental health, generational trauma, sobriety and the revelation of self-compassion. 🎶
#podcast #disability #advocate #storytelling #women #health #feminism #iwd #FindingAvalonPodcast
A square blue and pink poster reading 2024 alumni award recipients nscc with four photographs of the inaugural alumni Award winners. Jennifer is third from the left.
What a wonderful full circle moment, going from college valedictorian 29 years ago to inaugural Transformational Change Alumni Award recipient for my communications and inclusion advocacy leadership!
#award #leader #alumni #advocate #grateful #change #postsecondary
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Thank you to The Canadian Women's Foundation for including me on the shortlist of nominees for the 2025 Feminist Creator Prize!
As a disabled feminist disability inclusion advocate and creator,
representation truly does matter.
What a way to start the week leading to #InternationalWomensDay!
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The book "Saving Five" by Amanda Nguyen sits on a white bookshelf with a purple and green plant overhanging it. In the background some out of focus black and white photos in black frames hang on the wall.
As we enter the lead up days to International Women's Day, I'm reading Amanda Nguyen's book "Saving Five" with a full heart and deep respect for this courageous changemaking woman.
#book #read #IWD #women #empowerment #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #strongwomen #hero
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Episode 2 of my Finding Avalon podcast is coming up in a week!
You'll meet Canadian musician Naomi Kavka who shares about her disability journey and the powerful revelation of self-compassion.
#podcast #story #storyteller #music #disability #women #womenshealth #RepresentationMatters #NaomiKavka
Here's a clip from Episode 1 of my Finding Avalon #podcast!
This inclusive indie storytelling project honours the work and wisdom of #disabled, #chronicallyill and #neurodivergent #women and gender diverse people - one story at a time.
Tune in, follow and share. It's a simple way to be an #ally 💎
Episode 1 of my new indie #podcast FINDING AVALON is out now. Follow to learn a little about my story and why I started this podcast.
Support #disabled creators increasing authentic and intersectional #disability representation and #inclusion in mainstream media!🎙️
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