Real Stories. Real Struggles. Real Strength.

Behind every diagnosis, every finish line, and every quiet moment of resilience, there’s a story worth hearing. These conversations invite you into Amy Shinneman’s journey—one marked by uncertainty, grit, faith, and a redefinition of what it means to thrive. From navigating life without answers to embracing identity, advocacy, and connection, each podcast offers a candid, deeply human perspective that will challenge, encourage, and stay with you long after you listen. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, understanding, or simply a powerful story, this collection is an invitation to lean in and listen.

Finish Lines & Milestones – Trapped Adrenaline (2024)

In this episode, Ally Brettnacher shares Amy Shinneman’s compelling journey through a diagnosis that changed everything, while also touching on the marathons and races that reflect her grit, drive, and refusal to be sidelined. The episode blends vulnerability with perseverance, giving listeners a vivid look at the emotional and physical toll of living with an unpredictable body. It’s an inspiring, high-stakes story that makes you want to hear how she kept moving forward.

Every runner has a story. Finish Lines and Milestones is a podcast that celebrates the everyday runner. If you run, you’re a runner. Join host, Ally Brettnacher, every week as she shares these runner stories.

MDA Quest – Wrapping up 2023 with Leah and Amy

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with Muscular Dystrophy Association’s National Ambassadors, Leah Z., and Amy Shinneman. Amy feels that connecting and sharing her story with others through MDA has been life changing. Leah is a dedicated advocate that feels it is important to advocate for yourself and stand up for those that are not able. These ladies join us to share their experiences, expertise, and advice.

MDA Quest Media is a comprehensive, award-winning adaptive lifestyle platform from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) focused on the neuromuscular and disability community. It provides content through a quarterly magazine, a monthly newsletter, a blog, and a podcast. Key content includes research updates, personal stories, and tools for independence. Amy has had the opportunity to provide input on several topics during her roles as serving as an Ambassador.

MDA Quest – Unpacking Disability Pride

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with MDA Ambassadors, Payton Rule, Fred Graves and former MDA National Ambassador Amy Shinneman. Payton shares a journey of transformation from self-doubt to pride, emphasizing how important community has been in helping her feel seen and valued. While Fred offers a perspective rooted in resilience and advocacy, discussing how he’s navigated life with a disability by focusing on his strengths and passions and reflecting on the daily decisions he makes to affirm his self-worth, despite encountering ableism or societal barriers. Amy also speaks about how her understanding of Disability Pride has grown over time, especially as she’s learned to embrace her disability as part of her identity rather than something to hide or overcome. These ambassadors share their experiences, expertise and advice when it comes to a celebration of identity, strength, and the ongoing journey toward empowered self-expression, disability pride and navigating life.

MDA Quest – Love & Marriage (2022)

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we are talking with two married couples about their dating and eventual marriage. Under most circumstances, dating and marriage can be full of highs and lows, and when you throw a disability into the equation, there can be some unique challenges for the couple to work through. Today we’re going to benefit from all the wisdom these two couples have to share.

Thriving Thoughts (2021)

Imagine living for 44 years with physical limitations for which you had no answers. Imagine not getting an "answer" to the biggest challenge of your life. Would you be able to learn how to thrive in that alone space? My guest today, Amy Shinneman, shines a light on her personal discovery of what it means to thrive when feeling alone is a life-long experience. Amy shares how she thrived through her aloneness by discovering acceptance, acceptance of herself and acceptance of the love of those around her!

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