Living Chronic: Ability At Work
Welcome to Living Chronic: Ability at Work, the podcast where disability meets the future of work.
Hosted by Brandy Schantz—a disabled veteran, workplace accommodation expert, workforce development leader, and author—this podcast challenges the way we think about disability in the workplace. Through honest conversations, expert insights, and lived experience, we explore what it really takes to build workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Each episode tackles the issues shaping today's workforce: disability inclusion, reasonable accommodations, AI and the future of work, chronic illness, veterans in the workplace, mental health, leadership, public policy, and the systems that help, or hinder, people with disabilities from reaching their full potential. You'll hear from HR leaders, policymakers, researchers, medical experts, business executives, advocates, and people living with disabilities who are redefining what work can look like.
Whether you're an employer trying to create a more inclusive organization, an HR professional navigating complex accommodation decisions, a policymaker shaping the future of work, or someone living with a disability or chronic illness, this podcast offers practical strategies, thoughtful conversations, and a fresh perspective on one of the largest untapped talent pools in today's workforce.
Because disability isn't a barrier to talent, barriers are built into the systems around it. Together, we can dismantle those barriers, build belonging, and create workplaces where ability is recognized, supported, and valued.
Living Chronic: Ability at Work—changing the conversation about disability, one workplace at a time.
Living Chronic: Ability At Work
My Conversation with Jeremy Tammone-RIP my friend. You will be missed.
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In this episode of Living Chronic, Brandy Schantz interviews Jeremy Tammone, a veteran who shares his harrowing experience of being shot and the profound impact it has had on his life. Jeremy recounts the night of the incident, his miraculous survival against the odds, and the significant changes he has faced since then. The conversation delves into themes of resilience, grief, and the ongoing journey of adapting to a new reality after trauma. Jeremy's story is one of hope, strength, and the importance of finding purpose in the face of adversity. In this conversation, Jeremy Tammone and Brandy Schantz discuss the profound impact of mental health on individuals with disabilities, the journey towards justice after traumatic events, and the importance of support systems. They explore the challenges of reinventing oneself after life-altering experiences and the necessity of acceptance in moving forward. The conversation also highlights the critical need for organ donation and the role of community in healing.
