You know, there's this moment that happens sometimes. When you're facing what seems like an impossible barrier, and everything in you wants to turn around and walk away.

I've been there. More times than I can count. In hospitals, in workplaces, in government offices with mountains of paperwork... Just trying to live my life with dignity and independence.

I'm Dawn Olson, and I've spent my life navigating systems and spaces that weren't designed with people like me in mind. I've felt the frustration, the isolation, and yes, sometimes the defeat.

But I've also experienced the power of finding my voice. The community that emerges when we share our stories. And the change that's possible when we refuse to accept the world as it is.

That's what this podcast is about. It's about the hard conversations and the honest truths. It's about acknowledging the struggle while celebrating the strength. And it's about creating a future where disability doesn't mean difficulty—it just means difference.

Each week on “Unfiltered Resilience:" I'll explore the practical challenges of navigating systems not built for us. We'll dive into the emotional impact of living with disability in an ableist world. And we'll celebrate the small victories and the big breakthroughs that make it all worthwhile.

This isn't just another inspirational podcast. This is real talk about real life—the struggles and the successes, the fears and the triumphs.

Whether you're living with a disability, supporting someone who is, or simply want to be part of creating a more inclusive world, this podcast is an invitation. An invitation to learn, to grow, and to join a community that believes in the power of both vulnerability and resilience.