Real Talk: The Survivor Podcast

In this episode of Wheel With It, Devon is joined her friend by Stephanie Singer for an honest and inspiring conversation about advocacy, independence, and how the welfare system should truly work.Stephanie shares her lived experience navigating public benefits, developing self-advocacy skills, and fighting for disability rights. Together, they explore how current policies often discourage independence — and what meaningful reform could look like.You’ll hear about asset limits, financial barriers, building community, and what it really means to thrive instead of just survive. This episode shines a light on the human side of public policy and offers hope for a more empowering future.Perfect for listeners interested in disability advocacy, welfare reform, public policy, and real stories of resilience.00:00 – Introduction01:10 – Meet Stephanie Singer03:25 – Her advocacy journey06:10 – Problems with today’s welfare system09:40 – Sponsor break10:23 – Back to the discussion12:00 – Financial limits & independenc