My blurred opinion

I am so much more than just my disabilities

Holly Griffin is an inspiring woman based in Atlanta, originally hailing from the vibrant city of Las Vegas, Nevada. After spending significant time in the bustling streets of New York City, Holly has embraced her unique journey as a yoga-teaching hairdresser, blending her passion for wellness and creativity into her daily life. Despite facing the challenges of Sjögren’s syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and Lupus, Holly remains a beacon of positivity, navigating her health struggles with resilience and grace. Her early experiences, including two unexpected strokes that left medical professionals puzzled, have only strengthened her resolve to live life fully.
When she isn't working her magic with hair or sharing her journey on TikTok, Holly cherishes quality time with her beloved pups, family, and friends. She believes in the power of connection and community, finding solace in the support of those around her. With each day, Holly continues to inspire others with her uplifting spirit, demonstrating that even on the toughest days, joy and laughter can be found in the simplest moments.
 
Her TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@holly_halina?_t=ZT-8zAvGIiygU2&_r=1

Sincerely, Sarah

Sarah is a storyteller shaped by survival. Growing up in poverty, hunger and without a father, she learned resilience from a strong single mother and her Native American roots. By 18, she was raising children of her own, and in her 20s she faced addiction while trying to hold together a young marriage. Now, after 20 years of marriage, four children, and a lifetime of trials—including living with chronic pain from a spinal condition on long-term disability at 39—Sarah is opening up about the unspoken struggles that define so many lives. Her podcast is about more than trauma—it’s about truth, healing, breaking cycles, and finding identity through honesty and storytelling. 

If it's something you love, stick it out.

Hi, I’m Laura — a TikTok Live host, community builder, and all-around encourager of good vibes and real talk. I’m passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces for people to connect, vent, and cheer each other on. Right now, I’m love diving deep into conversations about self-worth, showing up for yourself, and finding joy in the everyday. Whether it’s online or in person, my mission is simple: to make people feel seen, heard, and inspired. Laura is somebody I met while on TikTok. I came across her lives, and instantly loved her energy, and personality. She's one of those people that when you're around her, you feel safe.
 
Follow her at her https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkdevillaura?_t=ZT-8ynaUbsbm0r&_r=1

B-side

I’m Robert Cardillo II, but most people in the underground scene know me as B-Cide. I’ve been a rapper, producer, and entrepreneur for over 25 years. I’ve toured across the country, released countless tracks, and built a loyal following without ever selling out. But in 2011, my life changed forever when I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I went from touring and running stages to being in a wheelchair with 24-hour care. But I never stopped creating. I pivoted into building a streetwear brand, 55 Strong, and recently dropped my memoir, Myelin My Shoes. It’s raw, real, and brutally honest, about my music career, the challenges of living with MS, and how I kept reinventing myself through it all. This isn't just a disability story. It's not just a music story. It’s about survival, reinvention, and grit. I speak to creatives who’ve hit walls, people living with invisible illnesses, and anyone who’s ever felt knocked down by life and had to crawl their way back up. My story resonates because it's lived, not packaged. I bring a unique perspective to shows that focus on entrepreneurship, creativity, music, disability, and mental resilience. Whether it’s inspiring an audience or getting real about what it takes to keep moving forward, I’m here for honest, powerful conversations. 
 
Please check out his music and social media at his website http://www.b-cide.com/

The Mom nurse life

This episode is with Ariel. She has two kids, one who has multiple learning disabilities and a visual disability, and her herself struggles with mental health. Ariel is somebody who struggles but she always tries to do her best, she's a great mom, just an overall good person. We discussed a lot about autism and how much she has learned from her son, and it turned her into a very strong advocate. Her and I also discuss our struggles with our demons and our pasts. 

Mr. Penguin

Cedric Wolf, or Mr. Penguin to his TikTok followers, offers a deeply personal narrative of transformation. He candidly shares his past as a social chameleon, driven by the fear of rejection and self-imposed isolation. Cedric's breakthrough came with the revelation of unconditional self-love: the understanding that he is complete and necessary for "All That Is," simply by existing. This powerful shift in belief has profoundly impacted his life, fostering an inner peace and self-acceptance that inspires profound joy.
His TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@wolphinho85?_t=ZT-8yDaRNtnJCI&_r=1
 

Trigger warnings

Adrienne  has done more than survived; She has thrived. Less than 3% of former foster youth attend college. 20% of the US prison population was in foster care at one point. She's not spouting rainbows and sunshine; life can and very often is cruel. She am offering the reader/listener hope, hope that the trauma/situation will end, hope that the future will be different, hope that life can improve. Her story is best summarized by the trigger warnings that accompany my book. Trigger Warnings: Emotional and physical abuse, the sexual assault of a child, the drowning death of a child, extreme poverty, mental illness, homelessness, foster care, pedophilia, graphic sexual descriptions, violence, bulimia, incest, death, and suicide. Please proceed with caution. 
 
Her website https://www.unbrokencaldwell.com/

The hell with that, I'll do it on my own

In the beginning he was diagnosed as clinically depressed. After 6 years of meds and therapy that didn't help, his psychiatrist changed his diagnosis to bipolar disorder. This was the start of his journey into his acceptance of his condition. Previously he had been raped when he was 9, and attempted to kill his father at age 21. Luckily, before he could harm him, he came to his senses and drove to a mental health facility near his home. He was there for 3 weeks. HeI had suicidal thoughts previous to my hospitalization, but since then, none. The following years consisted of up and down days which lasted anywhere from a week to a month. Finally, in 2000 he received the first med that helped. Since then he have added 3 more psych meds which created my "cocktail" that got him 90% better. Today he facilitate 3 mental health support groups in Phoenix. He has very few symptoms due to trauma therapy, etc. Since 2023,He has been a guest on 40+ podcasts. He is doing great following a long, rigorous ride.
His website https://authorstevewwilson.com

I am Batman

Raven is a sweet girl that I met on TikTok. She has somebody that has had to grow up really fast. She endured many forms of abuse. She has had battles with mental health and addiction, and now that she is sober she is trying to climb her way back out out of the hole that she was in to live a better life than she has ever had. Raven is one of those people if you were a very judgmental person you will not understand her, she is different in every way, and I mean that with all love and respect. It's very easy to judge what you don't understand, but like many others Raven if you judge her, he will be missing out on an awesome person.
 

If I can only be one percent better every day

Bio:
At Live Well Laser, I craft laser-cut art that transforms everyday materials into bold expressions of resilience and creativity. Navigating the world as a legally blind artisan, I channel my experiences into designs that spark a sense of wonder and invite reflection. Each piece stands as a testament to the strength found in overcoming challenges and the beauty that emerges from determination and mind sight.
Links 
https://www.tiktok.com/@livewelllaser.com?_t=ZT-8xRxuoPzYly&_r=1
https://www.facebook.com/share/16j6dAhuai/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Insta- live_well_laser
YouTube -https://youtube.com/@blindzack23-livewelllaser?si=NzDpEpdFMvh6fncH
 
Im really looking forward to the preview