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Podcast: Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast
Episode: NDEAM 2024: Chris Ruden, Powerlifting Champion and Motivational Speaker
Description: Welcome, Chris Ruden!In episode 67 of Pushing Forward with Alycia / A Disability Podcast, Alycia Anderson sits down with Chris Ruden, an elite powerlifter/weightlifter, motivational speaker, and disability advocate. Born with a congenital limb difference and living with Type 1 diabetes, Chris shares his journey of overcoming adversity to become a seven-time world-record-holding powerlifter and a passionate advocate for disability rights. From his experience on "The Titan Games" with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to his relentless advocacy for body positivity and accessibility, Chris offers invaluable insights into resilience and empowerment.Dismantling stereotypesThroughout the...