The IEP of Fitness Podcast
The IEP of Fitness Podcast explores how movement, fitness, health, and inclusion can help individuals of all abilities build strength, confidence, independence, and lifelong wellness. Join Karen Hurley and guests as they share practical strategies, personal stories, and expert insights on adaptive fitness, neurodiversity, physical therapy, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Featured Episodes
Welcome to The IEP of Fitness: Making Fitness Accessible for Individuals with Neurodiversity. This is the podcast where accessibility meets fitness. Each week we break down barriers, redefine ability, and explore how movement can be personalized, empowering, and truly accessible for every athlete.
On this episode of the IEP of Fitness Podcast, we welcome Marcie Randall, owner of Sunschein Photography. Inspired by her son, Marcie has created meaningful photography experiences that celebrate people of all abilities.
Her work goes beyond taking pictures—it helps families feel seen, valued, and remembered exactly as they are.
Today on the IEP of Fitness Podcast, we welcome Hannah Gould, Program Director of Voices of Color Yoga. Hannah is helping create inclusive spaces where individuals and communities can access yoga, mindfulness, healing, and connection.
Strength doesn’t always start in the gym—it starts with a decision.
In this episode, Susan Walter shares her journey from public service to medical fitness, and how she found her own strength through competitive powerlifting. Now a nationally ranked lifter, Susan uses her experience to coach athletes of all abilities through Inclusive Powerlifting at ABL Fitness—helping them build confidence, independence, and belief in what’s possible.
In this inspiring episode of the IEP of Fitness Podcast, we welcome Kristie Raymond, Founder of HumanKind. With over 30 years in modeling and advertising, Kristie is helping brands embrace authentic representation and showcase diverse faces, voices, and stories.
Topics We Explore
Adaptive Fitness
Neurodiversity & Autism
ADHD & Executive Function
Strength & Conditioning
Physical Therapy
Inclusion & Accessibility
Health & Wellness
Special Olympics & Adaptive Sports
Featured Guests
We welcome therapists, educators, coaches, athletes, parents, advocates, and industry leaders who are passionate about creating opportunities for individuals of all abilities.
Interested in Being a Guest?
Have a story, expertise, or perspective that could benefit our audience?
