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Best podcasts about dwarfism awareness month

Latest podcast episodes about dwarfism awareness month

Raising Heights with Zach & Tori
The Roloff's Are DONE Fitting In

Raising Heights with Zach & Tori

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 50:56


Is social media the right place for meaningful awareness, or is it just preaching to the choir? In this episode, Zach and Tori chat about Dwarfism Awareness Month and how effective social media is (or isn't) when it comes to advocacy. They also talk about how they navigate conversations around identity for themselves — and for their kids.  In this episode: How we approach dwarfism awareness Tori's thoughts about identity and motherhood What we're excited for this holiday season

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The Neil Prendeville Show | Cork's RedFM

Bullying in schools, Joe Dixon on loosing his son to suicide & Carol Noelle Rice highlights Dwarfism Awareness Month. Cork, it's time to talk, weekdays from 9am. The Neil Prendeville Show on Red FM.

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Rogue Tulips Nonprofit Consulting Presents Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia | Nonprofit Conversations
Radio Free 501c: Advocacy and Allyship with Samyuktha Neeraja October 14, 2024

Rogue Tulips Nonprofit Consulting Presents Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia | Nonprofit Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 49:08


Episode 258: October is Dwarfism Awareness Month and I invited back Samyuktha Neeraja, MPH, CAE, to discuss what's it like living with this particular disability. Earlier in 2024, she shared her DEI story. In this episode, she continues her story talking about how Advocacy and Allyship are important in her personal experience. Samyuktha explains dwarfism and how it is different for everyone who has it, and we learn from her the types of accommodations that help her experience life independently. She shares her experiences as a child and her experiences as an adult who is sometimes mistaken for a child. It can be exhausting but having friends and family who advocate for her and support her makes the difference. She shares that allyship throughout her life has built her confidence and contributed to her becoming an advocate for herself and others. We also talk about attending conferences and what might make this easier for more people to participate. Samyuktha is always inspiring -- her insights will lift you up and show you that you can be an ally too! How are you an ally to those who need support? Share a comment! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cecilia-sepp/support

Always Looking Up
Bekah Bailey On The Accessibility To Advocacy Within The Little Person Community

Always Looking Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 59:50


In this week's episode I sat down with Bekah Bailey. Bekah, along with being one of my best friends, is a queer and disabled activist and organizer from Minneapolis. As Dwarfism Awareness Month draws to a close we discuss what it means having to accommodate our identity, the accessibility to advocacy within our own community, the differences in advocating for dwarfism vs. disability awareness, who and what Dwarfism Awareness Month is actually for and much, much more. Follow Bekah: Instagram: @_poopatraitor_ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bekahb  Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.

Always Looking Up
Sofiya Cheyenne On What It Actually Means To Understand Dwarfism

Always Looking Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 60:13


In this week's episode I sat down with Sofiya Cheyenne. Sofiya is an actor, teaching artist, community organizer and disability advocate. The theme of this episode is understanding what it means to be a little person along with this fear of understanding what it means to be a little person that exists in Hollywood, the pharmaceutical industries, within our own little person community and much, much more. Follow Sofiya: Instagram: @sofiyacheyenne Youtube: @Sofiya Cheyenne Facebook: Sofiya Cheyenne Website: https://www.sofiyacheyenne.com Listen to Dwarfism History: Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram: @dwarfismhistory Website: https://www.dwarfismhistory.com/about Follow Aubrey Smalls: Instagram: @aubreysmalls TikTok: @aubreysmalls  Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.

Always Looking Up
Sam Graham, M.A. LMHC MHP On The Intersection Between Being A Little Person And Mental Health

Always Looking Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 69:30


In this week's episode I sat down with Sam Graham. Sam is a clinical psychologist working on her doctorate currently, she has a masters in clinical mental health. She has started a series discussing the sociology of dwarfism and the mental health impacts. M.A. LMHC MHP. She is also someone I have been friends with for 15 years. With tomorrow, October 10, being World Mental Health Day we have a raw, honest, and open conversation about what it is really like to be a little person in an average-height world focusing on the impact it has on our mental health. TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we discuss depression, anxiety, alcohol abuse, body image and disordered eating. If these are triggers for you please feel free to skip this episode. Listen To Cerebro Therapy: Small Talk: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Sam: Instagram: @sa5m_instagraham Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.

Always Looking Up
Eileen Norman On Defining Dwarfism Awareness

Always Looking Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 60:30


In this week's episode I sat down with Eileen Norman. Eileen is the current President of Little People of America. We discuss what LPA exists for, the evolution of LPA's disability identity, the change that can happen when different disability organizations come together, what Dwarfism Awareness Month really means and much more. Follow Eileen: @eileenannsf Facebook: Eileen Norman Email: eileen.norman@lpaonline.org Follow Little People of America: Facebook: Little People of America Instagram: @littlepeopleofamerica Website: https://www.lpaonline.org Email: info@lpaonline.org    Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.

Always Looking Up
Danielle Frank On The Unique Dwarfism Experience

Always Looking Up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 77:23


In this week's episode of Always Looking Up I sat down with Danielle Frank. Danielle is an academic advisor and student disability services coordinator at Peirce College and is currently serving as Little People of America's Programs Director. We unpack some of the internatlized ableism that comes with being a person with dwarfism, discuss how the experience with being a dwarf, with being disabled, is unique to the individual, the importance in making sure that Little People of America is accessible and what that really means, where we see LPA at present and in the future and much, much more. Follow Danielle: Instagram: @daniellestar LinkedIn: Danielle Frank Email: danielle.frank@lpaonline.org   Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.

Always Looking Up
The Curwin Siblings On Making Today Our Masterpiece

Always Looking Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 35:17


This week's episode is a little different. I sat down with my brother to celebrate our father who we lost on Halloween 2015. We discuss the man he was, his legacy, and share just a few of our favorite memories with him. Read the transcription HERE Follow Jillian: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Twitter: @jillx3456 Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

Always Looking Up
Shelby Holloway On October Being A DAM Good Month

Always Looking Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 71:52


In this week's episode, in honor of October being Dwarfism Awareness Month and tomorrow being International Dwarfism Awareness Day I welcomed back Shelby Holloway. Shelby is a content creator on TikTok and one of my best friends, practically a big sister, in the little person community. We discuss how the disabled and non-disabled communities see the little person community, the difference between advocating for awareness vs. advocating for acceptance, and how being a little person in an average-height world can often feel very isolating and the importance of the little person community. Follow Shelby: Instagram: @shelbyhollowayy TikTok: shelby_holloway) Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Twitter: @jillx3456 Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin 

Always Looking Up
Dr. Ben Barry On What We Are Teaching The Future Of Fashion

Always Looking Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 59:11


In this week's episode I sat down with Dr. Ben Barry. Ben is the Dean of Fashion at Parsons School of Design, a disability fashion activist, and researcher. He is currently leading the project Crippling Masculinity that explores how D/deaf, disabled, and nondivergent men and masculine people experience the world and make new worlds through fashion. We discuss the different approaches towards making fashion accessible for the disabled community, the importance of interdependence in fashion, and what the future of fashion is learning today. Read the transcription HERE Follow Ben: @bendrakbarry Follow Parsons: @parsonsschoolofdesign, @sof_parsons Website: https://www.newschool.edu/parsons/ Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana, @alwayslookingup.podcast Twitter: @jillx3456 Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com Website: https://www.jillianilana.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

Moments of Joy
It's Dwarfism Awareness Month with Missy Mills

Moments of Joy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 29:02


Did you know that this week is Dwarfism Awareness Month??  Meet Eden! @edenolivia.com_ She's 6 years old and she was diagnosed with Achondroplasia which is the most common form of dwarfism at 5 months. There are over 400 types of dwarfism. On today's episode of The Moments of Joy Podcast I'm sitting down with Little Eden's mom and her name is Missy. Will you listen in to be educated with me and join in to support this amazing community! Community, would you join me in dropping your green hearts below to show your support! Because even though many of us may have different diagnosis you'd be surprised to hear how much we as parents still have in common. I'm excited about this episode   

Always Looking Up
Bri Scalesse On What It Means To Actually Be Inclusive Of All Bodies

Always Looking Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 60:49


In this week's episode I welcomed back Bri Scalesse. Bri is a wheelchair user, model, influencer, and advocate. This episode was recorded right after New York Fashion Week ended where Bri wheeled the runways in three shows and absolutely slayed like the true queen she is. We discuss the disability hierarchy and what it means to have the wheelchair user be the icon for the disabled community, what disability representation looked like at this year's New York Fashion Week and the need for greater representation both on the runways and in the audience, examine what it means to be truly inclusive as a brand or a designer, and so much more. Read the transcription HERE Follow Bri: Instagram: @briscalesse TikTok: @briscalesse Listen to Bri's first episode HERE Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Twitter: @jillx3456 Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

Just a Little Pod
Make Room for the Kueen!

Just a Little Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 113:54


Today is the last day of Dwarfism Awareness Month and we got a treat for you tricks (get it? Because it is also Halloween. HAHA)! Toria got the chance to speak to the amazing Katrina Kemp aka Kueen Katrina! She is an LP content creator, actress, stunt woman, just all of the things! We got to discuss her background in the film world, behind the scenes, and in front of the camera. We also discussed our feelings about the representation of little people in the media and how we want more. Katrina also dropped some gems about identity and her experiences with Little People conventions. We love Katrina and it was great to have her on the pod. Make sure to give her a follow on social media! You won't regret it! She has great content! Katrina's Instagram: @kueenkatrina Katrina's Twitch: Twitch.TV/KueenKatrina Katrina's Youtube: Youtube.com/TheKueenKatrina Do All Little People Think the Same?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shf2OavJ5HM Just a Little Pod Instagram/Twitter: @Justalittlepod Our Website: Justalittlepod.com Toria's Instagram: @toriajae Ronisha's Instagram: @_ronisha --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justalittlepod/message

What Am I Thankful For
Live Episode: Spina Bifida and Dwarfism Awareness Month + An Adaptive Wheelchair Costume Retrospective

What Am I Thankful For

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 44:53


We discuss the following: -Additional Goals for the Podcast Create awareness towards Local, State and Federal programs that help families with children that have disabilities How we manage to balance Maddux's schedule and needs with our marriage and professional goals -Current Events that have happened since deciding to release the pod Every special needs parent's nightmare! Maddux's horrific accident at school (9/7/21) that landed him the Emergency Room The struggles of trying to get him back to in-person schooling SAFELY How the public school system treats children with disabilities -Halloween - An Adaptive Wheelchair Costume Retrospective Why Maddux's Halloween Costumes are so important to us Blog Post: https://thankfulforpod.wordpress.com/2021/10/25/wheelchaircostume-2/ News coverage and support -Spina Bifida & Dwarfism Awareness Month (October) What does it mean to have a child with Spina Bifida? What does it mean to have a child with Dwarfism? A Dual-Diagnosis -Abortion Story of Matteo: https://apple.news/AbJMiavRSQxew4SwE-QCRig Doctors seem to talk families into abortion during the diagnosis Mentioned: @keep_goin_owen Hope you enjoyed the show, please check out the website: https://www.thankfulforpod.com/

Just a Little Pod
Wait, Am I Projecting?

Just a Little Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 55:17


Y'all this is the last week of Dwarfism Awareness Month, can you believe it?! It has been so fun celebrating and spreading awareness of dwarfism. Next year, we are going to go even harder! Y'all better be ready next October 2022! In this episode, Toria took this time to share some stories of going to the LPA conventions in her teenage years. She reflects on those memories and uses those moments to help her in her journey of healing. She also realizes there was moments in her life where she was projecting her trauma and negative experiences on other things. In this conversation, we are going to get very transparent so get ready! Don't forget to follow/subscribe on anywhere you listen to podcasts! When we drop another episode, you will be notified baby! Our website: justalittlepod.com Instagram/Twitter: @justalittlepod Toria's Instagram: @toriajae Ronisha's Instagram: @_ronisha Facebook: Just a Little Pod TikTok: @justalittlepod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justalittlepod/message

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Life From Our Eyes
Through the Eyes of the Driver

Life From Our Eyes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 38:44


This week's episode we focus on Jonathan driving and little people conventions. And in case you didn't know, October is Dwarfism Awareness Month. "My past is an armor I cannot take off, no matter how many times you tell me the war is over." -Jessica Katoff

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Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability
Dwarfism Awareness with Sofiya Cheyenne & Nic Novicki

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 39:23 Transcription Available


There are 200 types of Dwarfism in the world, Sofiya, Nic and their spouses ironically all have different forms and share with us their challenges as new parents and their extensive body of work in and out of the theater.  Listen in to hear more for Dwarfism Awareness Month.To find out more about our guest, visit these links:Website: https://www.sofiyacheyenne.com/         https://www.nicnovicki.com/Easter Seals Film Challenge: https://disabilityfilmchallenge.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofiyacheyenne/      https://www.instagram.com/nicnovicki/Twitter: @SofiyaCheyenne   @NicNovickiFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SofiyaCheyenne    https://www.facebook.com/nic.novickiWant to be a guest on our show?  Connect with us at: https://www.abilitiesinmotion.org/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbilitiesinMotionPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abilitiesinmotion/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BerksCountyCIL?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/instaaim/

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Just a Little Pod
We've Been Here!

Just a Little Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 57:11


Get ready to hear Toria butcher a lot of names! Just a Little Pod is back with a full episode to kickoff Dwarfism Awareness Month. For the month of October, we will be discussing all things dwarfism starting with the history so buckle up! Ronisha is still out on a sabbatical but she will be back soon so hold tight! Toria is holding it down and dropping gems in this episode. She goes down the timeline of where it all started and where we are now. There is a lot of work to still be done but our hope is to provide enough awareness so we can undo the harmful things little people face. Make sure to hit the follow button on where every you listen to us so you can stay notified when a new episode drops. You can also find us on social media so hit that follow as well and tell your friends while you're at it! Leave us a message on anchor: https://anchor.fm/justalittlepod Register for the NAMD Summit at https://withkeri.com/2021summit/ Sources used in research: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/nfca/researchandarticles/freakshows and https://psmag.com/social-justice/a-brief-history-of-dwarfism-and-the-little-people-of-america website: justalittlepod.com instagram: @justalittlepod twitter: @justalittlepod toria's instagram: @toriajae ronisha's instagram: @_ronisha email: justalittlepro@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justalittlepod/message

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Learning To Fly
Let's Sword Art this Shit with The Pineapple King!

Learning To Fly

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 16:37


Today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast is a Wednesday episode and that means random questions with a random someone. Today's random someone is my Pineappley King Zach! We discuss pop culture, video games, colors, and iconic traits as well as touch on Dwarfism Awareness Month! If you'd like to support him or hear more from him check out @pinek23 on IG or follow www.twitch.tv/pineappleking for some amazing in depth play through streams. To buy a copy of Postcards from Breakfast while in its pre-order phase check out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfur9cVNH2pwWGQGTYp8o9qQH6e3Oj2Omh1SSukqeooP8InUA/viewform And as always, a very heavy thank you to @livvywritespoetry (also a dwarf to learn from!) and @breakingegg for their contributions to all our season 8 episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

Twenty Minutes With..
Episode 32 Carol Rice

Twenty Minutes With..

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 24:06


Carol Rice is an activist and a writer. Her second book is due soon. Carol lives with a condition called Pseudo Achondroplasia. It means that she's pretty much in constant pain, but she's determined to live life to the full, and that's exactly what she does. I spoke with Carol to mark Dwarfism Awareness Month, this October. She's passionate about teaching us that the World isn't always a comfortable place for Little People, but that the rest of us can very easily help with that..

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Just a Little Pod
Just a Little Something 02

Just a Little Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 13:59


Toria is back with a solo dolo episode! She gave y'all another episode to give you some hot news! As a disabled BIPOC Leader, I am excited to be attending @namdadvocate's Leadership Summit in November! We'll be discussing strategies for leadership and community mobilizing. Click the link withkeri.com/2021summit for more information and how to register. Toria will be the MC for the NAMD Leadership Summit in November. The event is virtual and will be held on November 8th. Lastly, October is Dwarfism Awareness Month is basically here so make sure to follow us on all the things (@justalittlepod). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justalittlepod/message

Idiotville: Erie, PA’s Favorite Podcast
Idiotville #167: Our Buddy Nick!

Idiotville: Erie, PA’s Favorite Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 70:49


It's Dill Spears, Brent N Liberty, Anna Hartvigson, and Jake News!We're joined by the host of Buddycast, Nick Sorensen!Before the interview, Brent tells us how he tapped the Rockies, and Dill talks about his adventures in the dirty South!Nick goes into great detail about how Buddycast came to be, his favorite guests, what Buddyaid is and how it could be making a triumphant return this fall. He also tells us about his advocacy for Dwarfism Awareness Month, as well as Little People of America!The Atacolypse Food Truck Beer Segment: Nick brought us Derailed Ale, a black cherry ale from Erie Brewing Company. We liked this one, so listen in to see what we thought! As always, listen in to find out where the Atacolypse Food Truck will be serving up his magic! Don't forget, you can always catch the beer segment LIVE on our Facebook page every Wednesday at 5:30! We have some solid talk about the rise in Covid-19 cases in Erie County – please wear masks and get a vaccination! You aren't just saving your own life!Nick talks more about bigotry toward little people and what he's had to deal with, as well as some of his personal struggles. Don't use the “M” word. How can you be a “Buddy”? Answers inside!All in all, this is one of our best episodes ever, with one of the most positive people in all of Erie! ===================================================================== Do you feel like you aren't getting enough Idiotville? Check out our Patreon for BONUS CONTENT at Patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast(c) 2021 Idiotville Productions. This content may not be used without written permission of Idiotville Podcast Productions. =====================================================================www.idiotvillepodcast.buzzsprout.com www.patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast - It's back!=====================================================================Our theme song is composed and performed by Warehouse 11: Guitars by Brian Blake, drums by Dave Blake, bass by Chris Owochttps://www.facebook.com/Warehouse11Band/ http://www.warehouseelevenband.yolasite.com/=====================================================================www.idiotvillepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/idiotvillepodcastinstagram: idiotvillepodcastTwitter: @BrentNLibery, @TheRealJakeNew1, @Dill_spears, @TedBrogan2, @MartyBalawkay, @Trashsportstakeidiotvillepodcast@gmail.comJoin our Facebook group!Support the show (http://Patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast)

Roy Green Show
Dwarfism awareness month with Jennifer Wilder. She and her children live with the condition.

Roy Green Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 6:49


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The Start
You Don't Even Want To Dream

The Start

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 61:53


The Prime Minister is joining us today! (1:30); Manitoba couple plays every golf course in the province over 17 years: What's YOUR bucket list tour? (9:35); New numbers show the toll COVID-19 has taken on our mental health (17:35); Some listener bucket list tours (24:40); Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on rising COVID numbers & the message to Snowbirds as winter approaches (28:00); Snowbirds: Will you stay? Will you go? Or will you sell? (43:10); Winning text on bucket list tours (49:30); Incredible story of resiliency for Dwarfism Awareness Month (51:05).  

Buddycast
Buddycast with Mark Povinelli (Part II)

Buddycast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 29:05


On this episode of Buddycast, we bring back my good buddy Mark Povinelli the current standing president of the LPA to chat about the month of October which is known as Dwarfism Awareness Month. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-sorensen/support

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The Start
Favourite Manitoba Sports Legends

The Start

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 58:50


This fall sucks! (1:30); Matt Nichols & wife Ali step up huge for the community / Teemu Selanne in town Sunday! (7:50); A Maze In Corn still suffering from the lousy weather and all the precipitation (11:25); Favourite Manitoba sports legends (18:40); Michelle Bailey got mugged, but fought back (26:00); Farmer takes extreme measures to deal with how awful Fall has been (32:30); Horrific discovery in England, 39 bodies found in a cargo truck (37:50); Dwarfism Awareness Month with the Little People of Manitoba (43:05); 88-year-old Art Snider, without power for two weeks! (51:40). 

The Leftscape
Rorie Kelly: Let’s Get Uncomfortable! (Episode 20)

The Leftscape

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 51:29


Indie singer/songwriter Rorie Kelly has been compared to Joni Mitchell and Sara Bareilles for her catchy-confessional songwriting style, and to Alanis Morissette and Janis Joplin for her raw powerhouse vocals. She checked in with Robin Renée to talk about life as a full-time indie musician, the entrepreneurial drive that makes it possible, and the activist determination that fuels many of the songs as well as challenging conversations on and off the stage. Rorie also shares about her latest single, "Alternative Facts," the hopeful "If You Teach a Bird to Sing," exploring spirituality, and more. The Leftscape takes a breather from the anxiety-filled news cycle this week to report on two happy happenings and positive actions in the world -- the sweet, inspiring Spread the Love! project that is being documented on Instagram, and the wickedly funny activism of Cards Against Humanity Hacks the Election. This Day in History recalls the 1814 London Beer Flood and the OPEC Oil Embargo and subsequent gas rationing in 1973. Birthdays include Ziggy Marley, Gary Puckett, Irene Ryan, Arthur Miller, Evel Knievel, and Eminem. Here are some of the reasons to celebrate, learn, or do something interesting: Dwarfism Awareness Month, Inktober (Wendy Sheridan's Inktober drawings can be found @wendycards, Earth Science Week, Alternative Fuel Day, National Pasta Day, National Mulligan Day, Hagfish Day, Black Poetry Day, and World Vasectomy Day. Wendy also talks about Jodie Whittaker as the new Dr. Who and Mary McGinley recalls that her Shakespeare teacher appeared in an early Dr. Who episode. Wendy and her husband celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on October 22nd. Congrats and a very happy anniversary to Wendy & Rich! Things to do: Visit Bandcamp to stream and download music by Rorie Kelly. Explore the work of some great black poets in honor of Black Poetry Day: 2Deep the Poetess Lillian Allen Maya Angelou Amiri Baraka Gwendolyn Brooks Staceyann Chin Paul Laurence Dunbar Nikki Giovanni Langston Hughes J. Ivy Ted Joans Christopher Johnson Ethelbert Miller Lenelle Moïse Poet On Watch Ursula Rucker Verandah-Maureen Shepard Patricia Smith Lamont B. Steptoe Kendal S. Turner Nayyirah Waheed Saul Williams Watch a snippet of Mary's Shakespeare teacher, Tina Packer, on Dr. Who circa 1968: httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBP7p2dYuBQ Watch Wendy open her Cards Against Humanity Midterm Pack: httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04BXLJVjMrk&feature=youtu.be         Watch the Comic Relief Dr. Who episode Wendy mentions on this show. She says, "I had it totally backwards! Gah! Dr. Who is played by Rowan Atkinson and the Master is played by Jonathan Pryce. Juila Swahala is the companion. Actually, there are five actors playing the doctor in this comedy episode: Rowan Atkinson, Richard E Grant, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Grant, and Joanna Lumley." httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp_Fw5oDMao   Featured Rorie Kelly photo (c) Tiger Darson. All rights reserved.    

The Leftscape
Rant, Rock, Reflect (Episode 18)

The Leftscape

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 58:41


Explore Bias, Smash Patriarchy, Dig Devo! Content Warning: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Language (The Leftscape... Now with Even More Cursing!)   What are the tapes that run in your head? Which beliefs and thought patterns are hidden in your psyche that show up and catch you unaware? What is the assumption behind what you are drawn to and what you avoid? Which preferences are you comfortable with? Which are prejudices that you work to release? Sparked by the main topic in "When Things Blow Up (Episode 15)," Robin Renée, Mary McGinley, and Wendy Sheridan reflect on some of their own personal biases regarding gender, intelligence, race, ethnicity, and culture. The week's news, still dominated by the Kavanaugh nomination and its fallout, includes the protests at Yale by those who oppose the nomination, and the power and personal impact of #whyididntreport. The conversation morphs into a righteous rant on sexual harassment in the workplace and anywhere/everywhere else. Wendy is mad as hell, and for good reason. The show begins by welcoming October with mentions of only a sampling of the month's observances: Self-Promotion Month, Vegetarian Month, Squirrel Awareness Month, Bat Appreciation Month, World Menopause Month, Feral Hog Month, and Sarcasm Month are a few. October 3rd is the date in 1952 that the UK tested its first atomic bomb. On the same date in 1995, O.J. Simpson was acquitted. The first Wednesday in October is also National Kale Day. In the "Why is this Awesome?" segment, Robin sings the praises of Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! 34 days left until election day. Register, Volunteer, Vote!!  October is the Monthiest Month Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, AIDS Awareness Month, American Cheese Month, Antidepressant Death Awareness Month, Bat Appreciation Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Blindness Awareness Month, Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month, Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Dyslexia Awareness Month, Emotional Intelligence Month, Emotional Awareness Month, Feral Hog Month, Financial Planning Month, Global Diversity Awareness Month, Health Literacy Month, Home Eye Safety Month, German, Polish and Italian-American Heritage Month, International Starman Month (the TV show), International Walk to School Month, LGBT History Month, Month of Free Thought, Animal Safety and Protection, National Apple Month, Bake and Decorate Month, Book Month, Bullying Prevention Month, Chili Month, Cookie Month, Crime Prevention Month, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Critical Illness Awareness, National Dessert Month, Depression Education and Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Ergonomics Month, Fair Trade Month, Family Sexuality Education Month, Positive Attitude Month, Self-Promotion Month, Squirrel Awareness Month, Vegetarian Month, Workplace Politics Awareness Month, World Menopause Month, Clergy Appreciation Month, Computer Learning Month, International Drum Month, National Diabetes Month, National Pizza Month, National Popcorn Popping Month, National Sarcastic Awareness Month, Seafood Month, Dwarfism Awareness Month  

Jeff & Jenn Podcasts
Best Friend Game and Dwarfism Awareness Month 10-16-17

Jeff & Jenn Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 12:09


Best Friend Game and Dwarfism Awareness Month 10-16-17

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The Start
SDS - Dwarfism Awareness Month

The Start

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2017 7:49


Samantha Rayburn-Trubyk, President of Little People of Manitoba, Connie Lidster, Treasurer of Little People of Manitoba and Avery Lindgren, a 10 year old little person, were in-studio with Brett and Greg to discuss Dwarfism Awareness Month, which got underway yesterday.