Touchstone Award Winner - Podcast 2024 AAIDD Winner - Media Award 2025 In this podcast, we host stories written and performed by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, tackling topics that range from romantic relationships to work life, childhood to grief. These are real stories from the complex, rich lives of real people. Have Questions? Email Us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!
Latest episodes
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Taking the Spotlight
In this episode, we hear two stories about stepping into the limelight. Brooke shares about getting over her fears to perform Shakespeare, and Nick tells us about how being an extr…
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Owning My Future
We're back for our Season 4 debut! In today's episode, Ross and Shalanda talk about taking control of their futures after experiencing setbacks. Becca and Ally discuss employment,…
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My Best Qualities
We're here at the end of another season! Hear from all of our Season 3 guests about what they love most about themselves and their lives. Also catch some important updates from pas…
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Travel
Pack your bags, listeners! Matthew and Ellison share stories about their travels and encourage listeners to explore the world around them. Becca and Ally chat challenges and benefi…
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Dating and Difficult Experiences
Content warning: This episode features discussion about unwanted sexual contact and sexual violence. On this episode, we hear from a single anonymous storyteller, who shares about…
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Finding Your Voice
In this episode, Ally and Becca hear from two fierce women about finding their voice. Alicia shares her experience in statewide advocacy in Ohio while Melissa tells of her unlikely…
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Animals
Today's episode is all about our animal companions. Chrystal shares how her special connection to animals led to her adopting the dogs other people overlook. Jordan talks about gri…
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Staff
Today's episode is all about navigating relationships with paid caregivers and providers. Raymil and Matt share stories about the importance of building the right team, speaking up…
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Building Community
Today’s episode is all about what our storytellers do to find, build, and maintain community. Paul, our very first international guest, shares his lifelong drive to protect others…
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People Who Matter
In this episode, we hear stories from Nick and Brandon about people they've lost who have made a huge impact on their lives. Ally and Becca talk grief for people with I/DD and the…
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Professional Artists
What does it take to become a professional creator with a developmental disability? Susann shares her journey as a visual artist, and Jeromy tells us about becoming a DJ. Becca and…
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Moving Out
Telling It Our Way is back for Season 3 with a big episode on leaving home for the first time! Kristina shares about all the skills she needed to learn, from bill-paying to cooking…
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Advice
In the final episode of Season 2, we invite back all of our storytellers to share their best piece of advice for our audience. After listening, you’ll be ready to take on the world…
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Behind-the-Scenes with Former Guests
In this special episode, we talk with returning guests and fan-favorites Cassandra and Jordan! They tell us why it matters to share their stories as self-advocates, the process of…
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Work
Today we hear from Sarah, whose story about her job takes an unexpected turn. In an interview with Becca and Ally, she shares both the joys and frustrations of finding and keeping…
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Making Change
In this episode, we hear from two returning storytellers, Jordan and Cassandra, about how and why they fight for change in their lives and communities. Becca and Ally chat about th…
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Confidence
This next on Telling It Our Way, Heidi talks about the confidence she feels when her employer trusts her. Ellison shares the transformation she experienced after a catastrophic ill…
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Bringing Storytelling to the Public
We’re breaking our format this week! In this special episode, we take you inside a public storytelling event that took place for Disability Pride Month at the Toledo Museum of Art…
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Dreams
In this episode, we have two stories of two different kinds of dreams. Nick tells us about his love of acting and his desire to share more kinds of stories. Darius talks about his…
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Expectations
This week, we’re talking about the expectations other people have for us. Eric talks about moving out of his parents’ house and the sacrifices he makes to live independently. Kai c…