{"podcast":{"title":"A Contagious Smile Podcast","slug":"a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951","podcast_index_feed_id":5769951,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2071161.rss","website_url":"http://www.acontagioussmile.com","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dbum0oge2hqv9ztlzu752xdie805?.jpg","author":"Victora Cuore; A Contagious Smile, Who Kicked First, Domestic Violence Survivor, Advocate, Motivational Coach, Special Needs, Abuse Support, Life Skill Classes, Special Needs Social Groups","episode_count":429,"summary":"Stop surviving and start thriving. A Contagious Smile is a globally ranked podcast providing a safe haven for abuse survivors and special needs families navigating the journey of trauma recovery . Whether you are healing from domestic violence , narcissistic abuse , childhood trauma , or the daily challenges of disability advocacy , our mission is to turn your pain into power. Each episode features raw, authentic conversations with survivors , mental health experts , and advocates who share actionable resources for PTSD healing , resilience building , and emotional wellness . We go beyond the struggle to highlight the triumphs of the special needs community , offering support for caregivers and individuals with disabilities who are rewriting their own narratives. Hosted by Victoria Cuore , an award-winning trauma advocate and survivor, this podcast delivers the \"blueprints\" for recovery—not just Band-Aids. Join our community to find hope , humor , and the unstoppable spirit needed to rekindle your inner light.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-08T06:17:24.117702+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951"},"episode":{"title":"Living One-Handed And Refusing To Shrink","slug":"living-one-handed-and-refusing-to-shrink","published_at":"2026-09-07T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/living-one-handed-and-refusing-to-shrink","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951","url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2071161/episodes/19764468-living-one-handed-and-refusing-to-shrink.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2071161/episodes/19764468-living-one-handed-and-refusing-to-shrink.mp3","summary":"Send us Fan Mail Something as “small” as a haircut can crack open the real conversation: what happens when your body changes and the world thinks it gets a vote. We get personal about scars, body dysphoria, and why hair, looks, and other surface stuff should never be the deciding factor in love or respect. We also say the quiet part out loud: the most attractive person in the room can become ugly fast when they open their mouth, and the kindest person can feel flawless because you can see the...","meta_description":"Send us Fan Mail Something as “small” as a haircut can crack open the real conversation: what happens when your body changes and the world thinks it gets…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2269,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/episodes/living-one-handed-and-refusing-to-shrink/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/living-one-handed-and-refusing-to-shrink.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}