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Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong Podcast
Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong is a podcast for the disability community by the disability community, hosted by two disabled women.
About the Podcast
Everything You Know about Disability is Wrong with hosts Erin and Lily provides an authentic exploration about navigating life as a disabled adult. As a disability podcast for and by the disability community, conversations feature disabled leaders, advocates, and content creators while challenging assumptions and stigma, but don’t get it twisted. This podcast is not for your inspiration! Erin and Lily bring thoughtful honesty and witty humor to complex topics that are often misunderstood. Tune in to Everything You Know about Disability is Wrong even if you don’t have a disability. You will definitely learn a thing or two!
Episode Show Notes & Transcripts
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PodcastEpisode 46: Dance Through It: The Story Behind “Disabled” and a New Era of Disabled Joy
Austin Halls talks music, face difference, and fashion—sharing how art and access fuel confidence and reshape disability narratives in pop culture. -
PodcastEpisode 45: Beyond the Binary: Maria Pendolino on Disability, Fat Liberation, and Voiceover
Maria Pendolino joins Lily to unpack mobility aids, fat bias in healthcare, and why authentic disabled voices matter in media and casting. -
PodcastEpisode 44: Start Now: Matthew Shapiro on Advocacy & Workplace Accessibility
Matthew Shapiro joins Lily and Erin to unpack ableism, workplace access, inclusive design, and why “disabled” matters. -
PodcastEpisode 43: Just Between Us: Disability Language, Pride & Power
Erin & Lily unpack disability language—why words matter, why euphemisms fail, and how shared vocabulary strengthens advocacy. -
PodcastEpisode 42: Disability as Strategy: Dylan M. Rafaty on Leadership, Access and Impact
Dylan Rafaty shares why disability is a strategic investment, not charity, driving innovation, advocacy, and authentic inclusion for all. -
PodcastEpisode 41: Amanda Steijlen on Confidence, Connection & Care
Therapist Amanda Steijlen shares insights on disability, mental health, and redefining success through real connection and authentic self-expression. -
PodcastEpisode 40: Confidence Takes Time: Courn Ahn on Disability, Identity, and Belonging
Courn Ahn on disability, identity, and design—exploring accessibility, neurodivergence, and self-acceptance through a Queer, mixed-race lens. -
PodcastEpisode 39: From Runway to Real Life: Jillian Curwin on Fashion, Identity, and Disability
Jillian Curwin on disability, fashion, and advocacy—challenging stereotypes and redefining representation on "Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong." -
PodcastEpisode 38: Kids Need Neurodivergent Characters: Kyla and Jedidiah Mora on Acceptance & Understanding
Kyla and Jedidiah Mora, authors of 'Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur,' use their experiences with autism and ADHD to create stories for kids. -
PodcastEpisode 37: From Wall Street to Changemaker: Tiffany Yu’s Story of Purpose and Possibility
Tiffany Yu, author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, turned her childhood disability into advocacy, founding Diversability to celebrate disability pride. -
PodcastEpisode 36: Exploring the World Through Sensory Experiences with Dr. Hoby Wedler
Dr. Hoby Wedler explores sensory experiences beyond sight, breaking disability stereotypes. Learn more about his unique approach. -
PodcastEpisode 35: Entrepreneurship, Education, and Knowing Your Value with Onyinye Udokporo
Onyinye Udokporo explores UK vs US disability cultures, highlighting accessibility, neurodivergence, and the power of language.
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