Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong
by Easterseals · 57 episodes
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Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong is a podcast for the disability community by the disability community, hosted by two disabled women. But if you’re not disabled, listen in to learn about real issues, celebrations, and conversations disabled people are having in their communities. Powered by Easterseals.
Latest episodes
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52 min
Steve Way Has Something to Say!
In this episode of Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong, we sit down with comedian, writer, producer, and actor, Steve Way.Steve Way currently stars as Alden on Hulu’s Fur…
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58 min
Getting Dressed with Pride: Adaptive Fashion and the Power of Care with Josh Norris & Sidney Raz
Disability Pride looks different for everyone. Sometimes, it begins with something as simple as getting dressed. In this special Disability Pride Month episode of Everything You Kn…
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1 h 00
My Normal Is Not Your Normal: Confidence, Community, and Content Creation with Steffi Gonzalez
In this episode, we’re joined by content creator, beauty influencer, and disability advocate Steffi Gonzalez for a conversation about representation, disability visibility, and wha…
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48 min
Mutual Support: Debunking the Caregiving Myth with Cole & Charisma Sydnor
Cole and Charisma Sydnor, known as “Roll with Cole & Charisma,” are digital creators with a global audience. Together, they share their lived experiences navigating life in an inte…
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54 min
Free to Be Me: Ron Funches on Autism and Meeting Yourself Where You Are
On this episode of Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong, we’re joined by Ron Funches, a stand-up comedian, actor, and recent cast member on The Traitors. Ron shares his pe…
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47 min
Meeting People Where They Are: Dani Bowman on Autism Acceptance
Dani Bowman is an autistic animator, entrepreneur, and educator who founded DaniMation Entertainment to help people on the autism spectrum develop creative and professional skills.…
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1 h 01
Love, Humor, and Real Life: Shane & Hannah Burcaw on Relationships and Disability
Shane and Hannah Burcaw, creators of the YouTube channel Squirmy and Grubs, join Lily and Erin for a wide-ranging conversation about relationships, content creation, and what peopl…
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1 h 04
The Power of Purpose: Heather Mills on Business, Courage, and Kindness
Heather Mills, world-record-breaking Paralympic skier and founder of VBites Foods, joins Lily and Erin for a conversation that spans business, resilience, and the power of purpose.…
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59 min
Rewriting the System: Dr. Destiny Huff on Parenting, Practice, and Advocacy
Dr. Destiny Huff, a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD military spouse, therapist, and special education advocate, joins Lily and Erin for a powerful conversation on parenthood, iden…
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57 min
Gaming with Purpose: ChiChi White on Soft Content, Mental Health, and Connection
ChiChi White, a content creator, therapist, and social advocate, joins Lily and Erin to explore the world of cozy gaming, mindful streaming, and collective care. Known online as Hu…
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1 h 00
Dance Through It: The Story Behind “Disabled” and a New Era of Disabled Joy
Pop artist and model Austin Halls joins Lily and Erin for a funny, candid conversation about music, face difference, and building a career that actually works. Born with Möbius syn…
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1 h 07
Beyond the Binary: Maria Pendolino on Disability, Fat Liberation, and Voiceover
Voice actor Maria Pendolino joins Lily for an episode that challenges the narrow way society views disability. Maria shares her experiences as an ambulatory mobility-aid user, expl…
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52 min
Start Now: Matthew Shapiro on Advocacy & Workplace Accessibility
Matthew Shapiro, founder and CEO of Six Wheels Consulting, joins hosts Lily Newton and Erin Hawley for a candid conversation about language, work culture, and the everyday practice…
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24 min
Just Between Us: Disability Language, Pride & Power
Your co-hosts Erin & Lily bring another “Just Between Us” conversation to Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong. This time, they’re diving into disability language: why eup…
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55 min
Disability as Strategy: Dylan M. Rafaty on Leadership, Access and Impact
Dylan M. Rafaty, President and CEO of the North Texas Disability Chamber, joins Lily Newton and Erin Hawley to talk about disability acceptance and advocacy. With clarity and convi…
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56 min
Showing Up Authentically: Amanda Steijlen on Confidence, Connection & Care
Amanda Steijlen is a therapist, lifestyle creator, and founder of Wheelie Big Dreams, a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities pursue their goals. She also leads True Bloom…
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58 min
Confidence Takes Time: Courn Ahn on Disability, Identity, and Belonging
Courn Ahn is a designer, content creator, and advocate who cares deeply about accessibility and social justice. Their work focuses on helping people see disability, identity, and c…
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60 min
From Runway to Real Life: Jillian Curwin on Fashion, Identity, and Disability
Jillian Curwin, Director of Communications for the Mascots Matter Campaign, is an advocate, storyteller, and content creator reshaping the conversation around disability, access, a…
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1 h 05
Kids Need Neurodivergent Characters: Kyla and Jedidiah Mora on Acceptance & Understanding
Kyla and Jedidiah Mora are a neurodivergent couple, writers, and advocates. They are the authors of “Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur,” a popular children’s book that helps kids unders…
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1 h 08
From Wall Street to Changemaker: Tiffany Yu’s Story of Purpose and Possibility
Tiffany Yu is a disability advocate, entrepreneur, and author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto. She started her career at Goldman Sachs before becoming a leader in disability inclusio…