In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland sits down with Brooke Brown—a passionate advocate, spiritual wellness guide, and founder of Brooke’s Butterfly Touch. Brooke, who lives with cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, shares how her journey led her to discover Reiki, energy healing, and the power of self-connection.
As an Ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona and host of the Rolling in Grace podcast, Brooke empowers others to live with purpose, embrace their uniqueness, and become their own biggest advocates. She shares her message of accessibility, inclusion, and disability visibility, along with the importance of assuming competence in every interaction.
💜 Brooke’s mission is simple but powerful: help others reconnect with their spirit, lead fulfilling lives, and see disability through a lens of strength, not limitation.
🎧 In this episode:
- Brooke’s journey with cerebral palsy
- Discovering Reiki and spiritual healing
- The story behind Brooke’s Butterfly Touch
- Her role as a UCP Ambassador
- The Rolling in Grace podcast and disability advocacy
- Why we must always assume competence and bless our differences
📹 Watch Brooke speak at Life Recovery Church:
Always Assume Competence – Blessing Our Differences
🦋 Learn more about Brooke:
https://brookesbutterflytouch.com/
👩🦼 UCP Ambassador Profile:
https://ucpofcentralaz.org/ambassadors/brooke-brown/
🎧 Listen to Rolling in Grace:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rolling-in-grace-podcast/id1674482810
If you’re passionate about disability advocacy, spiritual growth, or building a more inclusive world, this episode will uplift and inspire.
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