Disability Empowerment Now

Stripped Down to Heal: Wes and Keith’s Experience at The Meadows

August 12, 2026·38 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this powerful and honest episode of Disability Empowerment Now, Wes and Keith reflect on their experiences at The Meadows and what it meant to step away from their everyday lives to focus on healing and growth. They discuss the difficult experience of having their belongings taken away upon arrival, the loss of independence and control that came with entering a treatment environment, and the emotions that came with being separated from the lives they knew. Together, they explore what The Meadows meant to them, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they carried with them long after they left. Through vulnerability, humor, and reflection, Wes and Keith share what it was really like to put their lives on pause in the hopes of finding a path toward healing. Follow us on all social media platforms @disabilityempowermentnow for exclusive content from the podcast. 

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