Bad Attitudes: An Uninspiring Podcast About Disability

Yes, it's another episode about Doctor Who. No, I am NOT sorry.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Disabled people don't exist for the majority of non-disabled society. They don't think about us, they don't care about us, and they only accept seeing us in certain limited circumstances. We're basically NPCs.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Today I'm joined by Ilaria Naef, Italy's first wheelchair motocross rider! She shares her experiences with WCMX as well as her opinion on accessibility around the world.Ilaria's Instagram: ilawheelieIlaria's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilawheelieSupport the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

The entertainment industry needs to stop pretending that there are disabled actors available to fill disabled roles and start admitting that it just doesn't want to put in the effort to find them.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Disability cannot truly be (nor does it need to be) overcome. What disabled people really overcome is EVERYTHING ELSE.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

More great disability representation from Doctor Who. I've never lied about being a nerd.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

RFK proposes a "disease registry" to track citizens with autism. What could possibly go wrong?Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

CW: AbortionIceland has all but eradicated Down syndrome from its population, but at what cost?Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Boycotting is a privilege. Not everyone is able (physically, financially, or otherwise) to participate. Shame should not be part of the package.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

I had such a fun time talking with this week's guest, Diana Hurtado. We touched on so many important topics, and I can't wait to see her big career break!Diana's talent agency: ZebedeeFollow Diana on Instagram: @wheelie.funnySupport the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Subtitles have seen an increase in use in recent years. Is it due to the dumbing down of the viewing public, or are the reasons more mundane?Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

They're coming for Social Security? I'm SHOCKED. Who could have predicted this? WHO?Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

I'm a big believer in "you do you" and "whatever floats your boat" right up until it comes to appropriating disability culture and turning it into a fetish. Then we need to have a different conversation.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

We're back with the rest of my conversation with Michael Murphy, discussing his experience with NLD (NVLD) and his book-writing and Sudoku endeavors!Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

I'm happy to welcome my first listener-turned-guest, Michael Murphy. Michael lives with photosensitive epilepsy and non-verbal learning disorder, and is undertaking the task of reworking the Americans with Disabilities Act. In this episode, we discuss the ADA in depth, as well as Michael's experiences with epilepsy. Be sure to tune in next week for the conclusion of our conversation.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

A reflection on the documentary, "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" and Christopher Reeve's legacy as an actor, director, and disabled person.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

I must be prescient because a whole lot of what I said in this episode has come to pass.Let's take a look at the story that gripped the nation in the days and weeks leading up to Christmas: the death of United Healthcare CEO Bryan Thompson, and the eventual arrest of Luigi Mangione.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

We're doing something a little lighter this week. Tattoos! I'm getting a new one soon, and I wanted to reiterate why tattoos are so meaningful to me as a disabled person.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

CW: N@zis, brief mention of sexual assaultIt's been a while since I've dropped this many f-bombs in an episode. You've been warned.Note: I cannot confirm or deny that Elon Musk has autism, but whether he does or doesn't isn't really the point.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

There's an important element to Wicked outside of the friendship between Elphaba and Galinda: Elphaba's sister, Nessarose. I found the disability representation to be strong, and in this episode, I discuss a few different points of Nessa's story.Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and ThreadsBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

The third and final installment of my conversation with Sharaye Lamothe Jenkins! It's also the final episode of 2024. Many thanks to Sharaye and all of you for your support of the podcast.Support the showJoin the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and ThreadsAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Part two of my conversation with Sharaye Lamothe Jenkins. This week, we discuss our school experiences and our (very different) experiences with getting our driver's licenses.Support the showJoin the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and ThreadsAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

My friend Sharaye Lamothe Jenkins joins me to discuss a defining traumatic incident from our childhood. This episode is Part 1 of our conversation.Sharaye Lamothe Jenkins is a former stay-at-home mom — now a mom to two amazing kitties — and full-time wheelchair user with a T-7 SCI. Now that her kids are adults, she spends her time exploring new interests and setting herself up for her next chapter.Support the showJoin the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Short and to the point this week: Disabled adults are adults. Full stop.Support the showJoin the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Some people are (apparently) surprised to learn that accessibility extends to the Internet. Let's talk about accessible web design, and how important internet accessibility is to the disabled community.W3C: https://www.w3.org/WAI/tips/designing/Support the showJoin the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

How much information does the voting public deserve to know about a political candidate? Is that candidate allowed to retain their privacy? These questions were raised during my recent watching of The West Wing.Support the showJoin the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Of all the places to be inaccessible, how are medical offices at the top of the list?Support the showJoin the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Some people view social media as a source for finding inspiring and uplifting messages. Sometimes, those messages aren't what they seem.Support the showJoin the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

A series of Threads posts had me questioning the way a Paralympian talks about and interacts with other members of the disabled community. Can you be with us if you sound like you're against us?Support the showJoin the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Are you watching the Paralympics? I'm...trying. It's harder than it should be. The Paralympics need to be given equal consideration as the Olympics, even if that means spreading them out more.Support the showJoin the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

While right-wingers' responses to Gus Walz's emotional reaction to his dad's speech at the DNC are ALL problematic, it's especially troubling that they backtracked once they learned he has a disability. Disabled people don't need "extra" protection. People just need to stop behaving badly.Support the Show.Join the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

CW: Suicide and suicidal ideationPeople have said a lot of ableist things to me over the years, and although I've never heard THIS particular gem, personally, it's definitely got to be the MOST ableist thing EVER said.Support the Show.Join the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

In case it wasn't clear, Donald Trump doesn't care about disabled people. Not even the ones he's related to. And, spoiler alert, most other people don't, either.Support the Show.Join the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

"We all have the same 24 hours." Nope, false, wrong. Everyone's 24 hours looks different, and requires different things.Support the Show.Join the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Would you expect something as seemingly simple as finding a hairstylist to be impeded by accessibility issues? Surprise.Register to vote: vote.orgSupport the Show.Join the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Do people really hate the disabled community? Oh, absolutely.Molly Burke podcast episode hereGet your voting questions answered at vote.orgSupport the Show.Join the Mailing List: Subscribe NowApply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Let's take a cursory look at Project 2025 and what the Republicans have in store for us as disabled people in the dark, dystopian future where DJT is president once again.Support the Show.Apply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterAll available platforms hereWatch my TEDx talkBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

CW: mentions of gun violence and suicideIt's the THIRD anniversary of Bad Attitudes, and I turned over hosting duties to my friend, Jonathan Bradshaw, who interviewed me! You may remember Jon from out 100th episode, Yes, But Also No.Jonathan's TEDx talk: Seat To Feet Investment PhilosophyJonathan's website: jpbradshaw.comJonathan's Instagram: @idbuyuamonkeySupport the Show.Apply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationWatch my TEDx talk All available platforms hereEmail badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Subscribe ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Churches and other religious institutions are exempt from the Americans With Disabilities Act. Here's why that's BS.Support the Show.Apply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Subscribe ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

A friend wanted to know why I don't identify as neurodivergent. Here's my answer.Support the Show.Apply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Subscribe ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

CW: Reproductive health, mention of suicideMany thanks to my good friend Melanie Weaver for joining me for this week's episode, where we discuss her journey with endometriosis.Melanie's blog: Inner Monologue of a MadwomanFollow Melanie on InstagramBelow the Belt: The Last Health TabooSupport the Show.Apply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Subscribe ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Recent articles about a Jeopardy champion have left me with a nasty taste of ableism in my mouth.Support the Show.Apply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Subscribe ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Saying something stupid isn't just for the ignorant and uneducated among us. Enjoy my most recent shame.Support the Show.Apply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Subscribe ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Despite being outdated and ableist, the term "wheelchair-bound" is still used by a lot of people — including the medical profession. Let's nip that in the bud.Support the Show.Apply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Subscribe ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

Unfortunately, disabled people will often find ourselves in situations where we will not be listened to without the support of a non-disabled ally. It's not fair. Our voices are valid. But this is the unfortunate truth for most marginalized communities.Support the Show.Apply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Subscribe ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Or maybe it's "God's intentions"?That whole "If God intended [fill in the blank] argument" gets under my skin these days. Here's why.Support the Show.Apply to be a guest: Guest ApplicationWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Subscribe ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

It's not unusual for non-disabled people to feel uncomfortable around someone who's disabled, especially if they're like me and tend to talk about their situation with humor. Their comfort isn't my responsibility, and I'm not going to censor myself to protect their sensitive feelings.Support the showWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and ThreadsSupport the pod ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

It's easy to say, "Just find something physical you enjoyed doing as a child," when advising someone on how to incorporate exercise into their lives. It's not so easy to do when you grew up disabled.Follow Imani Barbarin on Instagram: @crutches_and_spiceSupport the showWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and ThreadsSupport the pod ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

I'm smart. I've always been smart. And being smart is a central pillar of my identity.  I much preferred being "the smart kid" to being "the disabled kid."Support the showWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and ThreadsSupport the pod ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

For the first time in 100 episodes, we have a guest! In this week's episode, I'm joined by my good friend Jonathan Bradshaw to discuss his colorectal cancer journey, and the legal and social definitions of disability, with a little bit of nostalgia thrown in!Jonathan was diagnosed with Stage III Rectal Cancer in 2021 at age 40. His treatment included the removal of my colon and everything after, and he will poop in a bag for the rest of his life.  Despite being the largest cohort, Jonathan finds a lack of male representation in the Ostomate Community. He tries to be a voice and information source for men entering the poop-bag life.Jonathan's TEDx talk: Seat To Feet Investment PhilosophyJonathan's website: jpbradshaw.comJonathan's Instagram: @idbuyuamonkeySupport the showWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and ThreadsSupport the pod ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

What does self-care look like for you? It probably looks different than it does for me. A lot of what counts as traditional "self-care" may not be obtainable for someone who is disabled or chronically ill.Support the showWatch my TEDx talk Email badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and ThreadsSupport the pod ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy