In this empowering episode of Butterfly Chats, we sit down with Kierstan—a proud Blind Mom, newly licensed social worker, and bold voice in the disability community. Kierstan shares her journey from aspiring teacher to advocate, how she navigated her diagnosis, and what it truly means to live a life rooted in joy, advocacy, and accessibility.

We talk real-life spoon-saving strategies, the emotional labor of visibility, managing motherhood with limited sight, and the mindset shifts that helped her turn obstacles into purpose. This conversation is full of warmth, wisdom, and clarity for any thriver navigating chronic illness, disability, or major life pivots.

Whether you're building your brand from bed, parenting through pain, or finding your voice as a professional with lived experience—this episode reminds you that joy isn't a luxury. It's part of the work.

In this episode, we explore:

• Kierstan’s diagnosis journey and what it taught her

• How she manages daily life and energy as a Blind Mom

• Why she pivoted into social work and how she plans to create change

• Her approach to mental health and protecting joy

• The power of representation for disabled women in motherhood and advocacy

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