Harriet Cabelly, LCSW
Therapist . Speaker . Author
I am pleased to present Julia Fox Garrison, a very funny woman who has rebuilt her life after suffering a near fatal stroke 14 years ago at the age of 37. She is now an author, motivational speaker and patient advocate. Her book, “Don’t Leave Me This Way Or When I Get Back on My […]
I am very excited to present Temple Grandin, a doctor of animal science and professor at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin has pursued her passions, interests and talents and has succeeded in actualizing her tremendous potential despite having {high-functioning} autism. She is also an author, inspirational speaker and advocate for autism. Dr. Grandin has been […]
“If we keep staring at the closed doors, we won’t see the open windows.”
I am pleased to present Natasha Alexenko, a woman who epitomizes the concept of taking lemons and making lemonade. She has taken her personal trauma and turned it into a most meaningful endeavor of helping others in similar situations. Ms. Alexenko is a survivor of sexual assault. A newcomer to New York, she was just […]
“I’ve reached a place where I can say that grief is not about recovery or resolution or being fully healed. It’s about living without someone, but still embracing life.” I am pleased to introduce Natalie Taylor, a young woman who has unfortunately learned about the fragility of life way too early – at the beginning of […]
… “Go forth vowing to choose gently, celebrating life each day. Go forth vowing to choose wisely, playing after every storm.” From “Choice Vows” by Mattie J.T. Stepanek In Loving through Heartsongs (Hyperion, 2003) I am honored to have the privilege of speaking to Jeni Stepanek, an incredibly courageous woman who lives life to the […]
Welcome to my interview with Ann Hood. I am thrilled that Ms. Hood accepted my request for this blog interview, especially in light of her busy traveling schedule with the paperback release of her newest book, The Red Thread. Ms. Hood is a noted author of the best-selling novel, The Knitting Circle and the memoir, […]
I am pleased to post my third interview with Leigh Brill, writer, speaker and advocate for people with disabilities. I read an excerpt from her new book, A Dog Named Slugger, in Ability Magazine, and was immediately drawn in. Ms. Brill, who has cerebral palsy, has spent more than 10 years “in the company of […]
Welcome to my second interview. Dan Habib is a photojournalist who has produced a documentary film, Including Samuel, which portrays the Habib family’s efforts to include their son, Samuel, in all aspects of their lives. Samuel has cerebral palsy. Mr. Habib speaks candidly and openly about what it’s like for him and his family to parent […]
I am very excited to introduce my first “highlighted” person, someone who has gone on to live a most meaningful and productive life despite tremendous adversity. Dr. Daniel Gottlieb is a psychologist, author and radio talk-show host in Philadelphia, PA. Thirty-one years ago he survived a horrific car/truck accident; he awakened as a quadriplegic. I […]
