In this episode of The Eclectic Podcast, I sit down with Tara Jo Kadlec, founder of Love Your Journey Inc. to explore the intersection of healing, advocacy, and love. Through her work guiding women back to their voice and body wisdom, Tara Jo combines energy healing, somatic practices, and intuitive guidance to help people move through life’s transitions with clarity and self-trust.
Her mission is also deeply personal. Inspired by the life and legacy of her late brother Cory, who had Down syndrome, Tara Jo is a passionate advocate for inclusive care and disability rights. Together, we discuss what it means to create spaces where every person feels seen, valued, and celebrated.
Join us as we talk about healing from the inside out, honouring our bodies, building resilient communities, and learning how love can be a radical force for change. For those requiring the podcast transcript, read at https://docs.google.com/document/d/14m-oyXEyIeBAxDaG1HEcuCxIi9GoY-w3/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101962272319320992200&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please note that the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of the club. For more information send a mail to rotarywda@gmail.com
Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy
In this episode of The Eclectic Podcast, host Eloka Oduah sits down with Amy Bodkin, an Autistic adult, Consultant, and Public Speaker who works with families whose needs fall outside the norm. As a homeschooling parent of two Autistic children with a background in Educational Psychology and Neuropsychology, Amy brings both lived experience and professional expertise to her Holistic Developmental Approach.
Together, we explore what it means to reimagine education, support neurodiverse families, and advocate for better treatment of children everywhere.
Learn more about Amy’s work at AmyBodkin.com. for those requiring the podcast transcript, read at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ofb-4hGa2lNPGhl5f0rPsY2qfjHOvIhC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102186582647928362400&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please note that the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of the club. For more information send a mail to rotarywda@gmail.com
Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy
In this inspiring episode of The Eclectic, host Eloka Oduah sits down with Grace Ochoche, a psychology graduate, model, and young woman with albinism, to explore the power of self-acceptance in navigating stereotypes, stigma, and health challenges.
Grace opens up about her journey to embracing her identity, her passion for modelling, and how self-acceptance has fuelled her resilience against harmful stereotypes. She also sheds light on the unique health concerns faced by persons with albinism, the role of mental health, and the importance of advocacy and education in creating more inclusive communities.
Her story is a reminder that difference is not a limitation but a unique strength.
Tune in for an uplifting and eye-opening conversation that challenges stigma and celebrates authenticity. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. For those requiring a transcript, please read at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yvhHTd6bCA2KR7_S8vvdAPUoxjOKUviISu9D7b0ZoZU/edit?usp=drivesdk
Please note that the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of the club. For more information send a mail to rotarywda@gmail.com
Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy
In this episode of The Eclectic Podcast, we sit down with Rtn. Taha Haaziq, Goa’s first 100% visually impaired Group A Gazetted Officer and the visionary behind Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity. From transforming elections into inclusive spaces to leading India’s first large-scale festival celebrating persons with disabilities, Taha has redefined what leadership and accessibility mean.
Join us as we explore his journey through governance, technology, music, and advocacy, and discover how one individual’s vision can inspire systemic change.
Press play to listen and let us know your thoughts in the comment section. For those requiring a transcript, please read at https://docs.google.com/document/d/160-FGchGcG2n_HAzb9kQ6IXsNxXqRMyO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102186582647928362400&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please note that the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of the club. For more information send a mail to rotarywda@gmail.com
Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy
In this sensitive, but crucial episode of The Eclectic, we sit down with Alex Kamadu, Executive Director of the International Society of Wheelchair Professionals, to unpack the complexities of wheelchair distribution for persons with disabilities. Far beyond a conversation about mobility aids, this episode looks into the deeper issue of dignity, autonomy, and access.
Whether you’re a policymaker, donor, NGO worker, or ally, this episode challenges you to rethink what true inclusion really looks like and calls on all of us to ensure that assistive devices empower.
Press play to listen and let us know your thoughts in the comment section. For those requiring a transcript, please read at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1li2YBs-8hgvId4MMkOtyC4KMSyDVZQuv/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102186582647928362400&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please note that the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of the club. For more information send a mail to rotarywda@gmail.com
Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy
In this special episode of The Eclectic, we mark 35 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — a landmark civil rights law that changed the landscape for people with disabilities in the United States and inspired disability rights movements around the world.
Our guest, Angie Fuoco, a federal public health and safety expert, ADA Coordinator, DEI educator, and Anti-Ableism & Accessibility Trainer, brings a powerful perspective shaped by decades of advocacy and lived experience. Together, we unpack the milestones achieved under the ADA, explore the persistent systemic barriers that remain, and spotlight the transformative role of inclusive design in building truly accessible communities.
Whether you’re a disability rights advocate, policymaker, designer, or ally, this episode offers a thoughtful reflection on what it means to move from compliance to genuine inclusion — and how centring disabled voices is key to driving the next era of progress.
Press play to listen and let us know your thoughts in the comment section. For those requiring a transcript, please read at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lsp71cK1DUQnmGAqBWHPsodXFCi9bn0g/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102186582647928362400&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please note that the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of the club. For more information send a mail to rotarywda@gmail.com
Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy
What does it mean to have control over your body when society sees you as incapable of making choices about it?
In this powerful episode of The Eclectic Podcast, host Eloka Oduah explores the often-ignored issue of reproductive rights for people with disabilities. From forced sterilizations to lack of access to inclusive sexual health education and care, disabled individuals continue to face systemic barriers to bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom.
Eloka is joined by Winnie Njeri Muthoni, a gender and disability mainstreaming officer, to discuss:
• Myths around asexuality, parenting, and consent
• The importance of inclusive policies and education
• What reproductive justice means for people with disabilities
• How to support the movement for autonomy and accessibility
This episode challenges taboos, unpacks policy gaps, and uplifts real stories. Because every body deserves choice, freedom, and dignity.
Transcript available, send an email to elokaontheeclectic@gmail.com to get it.
In this empowering episode of The Eclectic Podcast, we sit down with a remarkable guest who is Deaf, uses a cochlear implant, and has made it her life’s mission to break down barriers in communication, gender equality, and disability inclusion. As a communications specialist, she brings both lived experience and professional insight into what it means to navigate the world with an invisible disability while pushing for visibility, representation, and justice.
We talk about:
• The layered experience of being Deaf in hearing-dominant spaces
• How cochlear implants have shaped her personal and professional life
• The intersection of disability and gender in advocacy work
• What true accessibility and inclusive communication really look like
• The role of storytelling in humanizing disability rights
Whether you’re in the disability space, curious about inclusive communication, or just love powerful stories — this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now and share with someone who believes in the power of being heard.