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Plugged In To Your Day

Plugged In To Your Day

By: Dr Eric Fishon
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Plugged Into Your Day: Stories from Dr. Disruptor is a storytelling and empowerment podcast that challenges the status quo and helps listeners uncover their inner power. Through personal stories and practical insights, Dr. Disruptor explores themes of resilience, inclusion, unseen disabilities, purpose, and community—reminding us that different is beautiful, and together, we are unstoppable.2026 All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • The Quiet Cost of Pushing Through
    Dec 5 2025
    Many of us were taught to 'push through'—to smile, meet expectations, and hide the wobble so others won't worry. But for people with invisible disabilities, chronic fatigue, or caregiving burdens, that habit doesn't just mask symptoms; it reshapes identity, erodes trust, and steals years of possibility. In this 10-minute monologue, Dr. Disruptor shares a candid moment of realization when relentless pushing produced a wake-up call, then walks listeners through low-friction strategies to interrupt the cycle: a 60-second micro‑rest practice, an energy‑budget frame that makes choices visible, and simple communication scripts for requesting accommodations without shame. The episode blends validation, short guided practice, and pragmatic language you can use today. No medical advice—just lived insight, compassionate coaching, and permission to redefine strength on kinder terms.
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    13 mins
  • Sacred Spaces, Quiet Needs: Asking for Accessibility in Church and Classroom
    Dec 8 2025
    Many people with invisible disabilities feel particularly exposed inside churches and classrooms: rituals, seating patterns, and expectations to stand, sing, or remain still can force a choice between honesty and belonging. In this 10‑minute monologue, Dr. Disruptor recounts a quiet but decisive Sunday when sensory overload during liturgy revealed how small accommodations could have preserved connection. He names the shame and the longing, then offers compassionate, dignity‑preserving ways to translate private needs into public requests that fit faith settings and schools: three short, faith‑aligned scripts for conversations with clergy or teachers; three micro‑changes congregations and classrooms can adopt immediately; and a brief rehearsal practice to build courage. The episode centers validation, practical advocacy, and a gentle role‑play so listeners can imagine asking for help without feeling like they’re betraying devotion. No legal advice — just lived insight, respectful language, and permission to belong as you are.
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    14 mins
  • Pocket Rituals for When Your Brain Forgets the Day
    Dec 9 2025
    Brain fog shows up like a betrayal: sudden blankness, misremembered names, or a to-do list that evaporates mid-step. In this 10-minute monologue, Dr. Disruptor names the quiet frustration of unpredictable cognition and offers three pocket rituals—an anchor list that reduces decision fatigue, a three-step meeting-prep routine to show up with less brainwork, and a one-decision rule for low-energy days—that fit into church pews, classroom corridors, or kitchen counters. Through a short, personal story of losing track of a beloved ritual and the small habit that restored connection, the episode blends validation, a 60-second guided anchor practice, and concrete scripts for delegating small tasks without apology. Listeners leave with realistic, transferable tools to protect attention and dignity when cognition wobbles, plus a simple social prompt to try a ritual and share the result.
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    10 mins
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