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March 27, 2025 โ€ข 29 mins
The Journey of Resilience: Bella Adlah's Triumph In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes 20-year-old wheelchair user and college student Bella Adlah. Bella recounts her incredible journey of transformation following an HPV vaccination injury that left her unable to see, talk, eat, or move. Through months of neuro-rehab, Bella regained a significant amount of her abilities and rediscovered her passion for dance. She shares her story of resilience, independence, and advocacy for disability awareness, emphasizing the importance of hope and support systems in overcoming adversity. The discussion also delves into Bella's organization, Have Fun and Stay Strong, and her future aspirations of integrating dance into hospitals to inspire and motivate young patients. Big Topics & Great Ideas We Discussed โœ… Injured by the HPV Vaccine at 16: A Story of Survival ๐Ÿ’ช Empowerment in Motion: A Journey to Independence ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Finding Strength on Hotel Carpets: A Transformative Weekend ๐Ÿ’ƒ Rediscovering Joy Through Dance: Gaining Inspiration ๐ŸŒŸ Never Lose Hope: A Journey of Resilience and Possibility ๐Ÿค Discovering Community and Overcoming Isolation ๐ŸŽ“ From Paralysis to Progress: Breaking Barriers in Education ๐Ÿ”ฅ Resilience and Rediscovery: Adversity & Education ๐Ÿ‘๏ธโ€๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ The Will to Persist: Learning to Live with a Visual Impairment ๐Ÿฅ Hopes & Dreams: Bringing Dance Therapy to Hospitals & Healthcare ๐Ÿ  Just Keep Swimming: The Mantra for Forward Momentum An Insightful Quote โ€œJust because we have to learn differently doesn't mean we can't learn.โ€ ~ Bella Adlah Episode Breakdown - Minute-by-Minute Overview 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:25 Meet Bella Adlah: A Story of Resilience 00:44 Bella's Journey: From Injury to Recovery 03:45 The Power of Family Support 04:58 Navigating School and Social Life with a Disability 08:06 Discovering Independence at Rollettes Experience 12:38 Rediscovering the Passion for Dance 17:43 Have Fun and Stay Strong: Bella's Organization 22:57 Future Goals and Advice for Others 26:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Bella Adlah Bella's Instagram | The Dancing Duo Sisters TikTok | Have Fun and Stay Strong on Facebook | Have Fun and Stay Strong on Instagram Follow Up with Alycia: Share Feedback with Alycia About the Podcast | Follow Alycia on Instagram | Connect with Alycia on LinkedIn | Book Alycia for a Speaking Event | Inquire on How Alycia Can Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism | Buy Alyciaโ€™s Disability Inclusion Micro Learning Video Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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