Quillo Pod

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss ways to practice gratitude and how to make it a daily habit to improve your life.
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This month, John and Cynthia interviewed Michael Mecozzi, a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and speaker. He shares how we can tap into our community to develop a new relationship with our anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed to experience more hope in our lives. During the conversation they discuss how to overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed and tools to use, as well as the importance of building a team to encourage and support each one another.
Resources mentioned: Hope With Me 
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If your loved one is on a Medicaid waiver, it's time to get informed and get involved. In this episode, Cynthia and John break down what's actually in a waiver budget, why understanding it matters more than ever, and the three steps families can take right now to prepare. In this conversation, they explore why a good life isn't just about dollars and services,  it's about community and connection. 
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This QuilloPod episode previously aired in August 2025
In this episode of Quillo Pod, hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson explore the importance of listening deeply and seeing people beyond their labels or diagnoses. They discuss the practice of sharing “birth stories” as a powerful way to understand identity, build connection, and uncover common ground. Through personal reflections and real-life examples, the conversation highlights how asking meaningful questions—and truly listening—helps us discover what people really need and value in their lives.
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Cynthia and John are hosting a new episode this week with Lynda Anderson, Ph.D. Research Associate with the Institute of Community Integration at the University of Minnesota. The episode is dedicated to discussing the 2023 Community Report of Family & Individual Needs for Disability Supports. During the show, they will be reviewing the survey findings and discussing the impact of the research on the IDD community.  Resources mentioned in the episode:Disability Scoop 
FINDS Community Report 2023  Want to share stories with us? Email us at Quillopod@myquillo.com To learn more about Quillo Connect visit MyQuillo.com 

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia go over some of the latest headlines about family caregiving and budget cuts impacting IDD families throughout the nation. John explains the history of family caregiving and all that goes into it for families, self-advocates, and the IDD community. 
This episode is for everyone, whether you're a family caregiver, a provider, a policy advocate, or simply someone who believes that people with disabilities deserve to live, work, and thrive in their communities. Because as John reminds us, the question of family caregiving affects all of us, and will shape the future of disability support for the next 20 to 30 years.
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If your loved one is on a Medicaid waiver, it's time to get informed and get involved. In this episode, Cynthia and John break down what's actually in a waiver budget, why understanding it matters more than ever, and the three steps families can take right now to prepare. In this conversation, they explore why a good life isn't just about dollars and services,  it's about community and connection. 
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In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the power of words and their impact on the disability community, exploring how language can both harm and heal.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
To learn more about Positive Exposure, visit positiveexposure.org
To learn more about Cody Clark's magic shows, visit https://www.codyclarkmagic.com/
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In this episode, Cynthia and John tackle the overwhelming moment so many families, self-advocates, and organizations are living through and explore how community connection can fuel action.
Together, they discuss why hope isn't passive, and how tools and resources like MyQuillo are helping people move from survival mode to advocacy.
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During this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the many ways organizations can use MyQuillo as a tool to help families and self-advocates learn, discover, and connect.
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