Quest Podcast

Quest podcast, proudly presented by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, brings thoughtful conversation to the neuromuscular disease community and beyond about issues affecting individuals living with disabilities and those who love them. Our mission is to bring about more awareness, to educate and inform, to demystify and inspire, to contribute to progress, and…at times…to entertain. Thank you for listening!

Mindy Henderson

Mindy Henderson

About Our Host

Mindy Henderson, Director of Quest Media and host of the Quest podcast, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, type 2 when she was 15 months old. Mindy is also a motivational speaker and author, and just released her first book, The Truth About Things That Suck.

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Episode 59 – Redesigning the Day: Accessibility and Mindset Life Hacks with Jax Cowles

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with public speaker, consultant, and disability advocate, Jax Cowles. Jax shares an honest, thoughtful, and deeply creative conversation…

Episode 58- Wrapping Up 2025 with Ira and Lily

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with Muscular Dystrophy Association’s National Ambassadors, Lily S. and Ira Walker. Lily is a dedicated advocate finishing her…

Episode 57- Voices of Inclusion: Celebrating NDEAM with Disability:IN

October is National Disability Employment Month (NDEAM). In this month’s episode of the Quest podcast, we dive into accessibility and inclusion in the workforce with…

Episode 56- Precision Medicine: Mapping the Genetic Code for New Treatments

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with Dr. Stephan Züchner, Dr. Conrad “Chris” Weihl, and the Interim Chief Research Officer of the Muscular Dystrophy…

Episode 55- Unpacking Disability Pride: Voices from the MDA Community

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…

Episode 54- Service Dogs, Inc. – Paws with a Purpose

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with a former attorney who left her law practice to devote her time to building Service Dogs, Inc.…

Episode 53- Invisible People: Making the Rare Seen

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with a former pharmacist turned singer/songwriter who lives with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis. Dania Quill has devoted her time…

Episode 52- Defending Medicaid with the MDA Advocacy Team

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with Joel Cartner, MDA’s Director of Access Policy, and Jori Houck, MDA’s Manager of Advocacy Engagement. They join…

Episode 51- Finding Joy in the Midst of Change

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with MDA Ambassador Jess Westman about embracing individuality and finding joy in our lives as paths and priorities…

Episode 50- PJ’s Protocol: A Lifesaving Procedure Fueled by Love

In this episode of Quest Podcast, we chat with three pillars of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy community who are here with us on the 10th…