Othering Podcast - Advocating for the disabled and LGBTQ
In today’s challenging political climate, it’s more important than ever to have a voice, especially those in marginalized communities. The Othering Podcast is dedicated to uplifting disabled and LGBTQ+ individuals by providing a safe, inclusive platform for advocacy and sharing your story. Hosted by Mike and Dory, each episode guests share their personal experiences with disability, coming out as queer, and navigating a world that “others” them. Through these stories, we humanize them and create a new Are you listening yet? Hear real stories from members of the disabled & LGBTQ+ communities Learn about the challenges and triumphs of marginalized individuals Hear from chronically ill, queer, and disabled guests Join a community that welcomes everyone Visit www.otheringPodcast.com for more! Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment. disability, disabled, hEDS, LGBTQ+, marginalized voices, inclusive, storytelling, advocacy, representation, coming out, disabled community, ally, mental health RSSVERIFY
Episodes
In this episode, we speak with Kelly Preston, a neurodivergent disabled author from the Bay Area, about their journey through chronic illness, medical trauma, and finding healing through writing.
Kelly's website: https://kelpywashere.carrd.co
Kelly's Instagram: kelpywashere
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In this episode, we talk to Erin Perkins, CEO of MabelyQ and creator of Successable - a deaf and blind accessibility assistant built specifically for content creators. Erin shares her journey navigating life with Usher Syndrome, the importance of deaf culture, and why she's passionate about making accessible content creation as simple as using spellcheck. We discuss color contrast challenges, the medical model vs. social model of d...
In this episode we talk to Laura, an artist, shop owner (Fairy Nerdy), and host of Bad Attitudes podcast. Laura was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease) and has used a wheelchair since age four. She creates original artwork and designs available at fairynerdy.com and hosts a podcast about disability that's light on the inspiration, heavy on the sarcasm.
Instagram: @ badAttitudesPod
Bad Attitudes Podcast is availab...
Phoenix McDonald shares his journey from being a respiratory therapist to becoming a writer after a brain cancer diagnosis. He discusses the importance of representation in literature, particularly for marginalized communities, and how his experiences have shaped his writing. Phoenix emphasizes the healing power of storytelling and the support he receives from his family, especially his grandson. He also talks about the challenges ...
Midas, a queer, trans, and neurodivergent educator and community organizer with over seven years of frontline experience in LGBTQ+ advocacy joins us in this episode. As the longest-running coordinator for Canada's Glow Center, the country's oldest continuously operating 2SLGBTQ+ organization, Midas shares their powerful journey from Iran to Canada, discussing the challenges of being queer in different cultural contexts, the importa...
We talk to Alysha, a neurodivergent strategist and accessibility innovator. She shares her journey into technology, focusing on accessibility for disabled and neurodivergent communities. She discusses her personal experiences with dyslexia and ADHD, the challenges faced in education systems, and the importance of creating inclusive tools. We discuss the need for awareness and support for neurodivergent individuals, as well as the r...
We talk to Savage Penguin, a gender fluid artist revolutionizing queer music. In this conversation, Savage Penguin opens up about their musical journey, debut album NSFW exploring sapphic intimacy, and the power of LGBTQ+ representation in music.
Savage Penguin music is available on Spotify and Youtube @savagePenguinofficial
And on Instagram @savagePenguinOfficial
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We talk to Kelsey, aka Judge CryoKor, an anime convention panelist who hosts the popular "Cosplay Court Case", an improv panel where cosplay characters stand trial for their crimes. From discussing convention culture and cosplay community to navigating neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ identity, this conversation covers mental health, accessibility at conventions, and the power of finding your people in the right setting.
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In this episode we talk to Caden Nelms, a disability advocate and full-time power wheelchair user living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2. In this conversation, Caden shares his journey from childhood medical challenges to becoming a vocal advocate for accessibility and inclusion.
Instagram: @obviously_its_caden
TikTok: @wheelchair_king
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast |Tik Tok: @othering.podcast | YouTube: @OtheringPodca...
In this episode, we sit down with Rachel, a queer somatic coach and founder of Earth Body Somatics, to explore the powerful connection between body awareness, identity, and healing.
Rachel Instagram: @earthbodysomatics
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
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We talk to Amy, a demisexual paramedic living with progressive ataxia. Amy shares her journey from working in emergency medical services to becoming an educator while navigating the challenges of an undiagnosed neurological condition that affects balance, speech, and mobility.
Amy Instagram @abilitywithamy
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
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Jesse joins us to discuss her journey with an abusive childhood leading to depression, anxiety, and CPTSD. She was diagnosed with ADHD in 2024 and talk about her ways of coping without medication.
Jesse Instagram: @thelittleshopofstickers
Jesse's website: www.thelittleshopofstickers.com
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
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Randi, an AuDHD content strategist and community builder, joins us to discuss what it's like to be a chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneur. From navigating disability identity and unmasking to battling executive dysfunction and chronic fatigue, Randi shares how she built a business around helping others like her find sustainable strategies for growth without burning out.
Randi's website: www.chronicallycozylife.com
Randi's ...
SC Nealy shares her story as an LGBTQ therapy practice owner. She tells her experience as a child in the Evangelical religion and what religious trauma can do.
SC Nealy on Instagram: @SCNealy
SC's website: http://lgbtcounselingdmv.com
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
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Kendall, author and mother, talks to us about mental health and raising a child while sick. We get deep into the struggles of pregnancy and parenthood. And we delve into mental health and the cloudy day metaphor.
Kendall's Instagram: @cloudydaychronicals
Kendall's website: www.cloudydaychronicals.wordpress.com
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Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
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Alison shared her experience having been disabled since the age of 3. Most recently discovering and dealing with FND after a long process for the diagnosis.
Alison's Instagram: @thrivingwhiledisabled
Alison's website/blog: https://thrivingwhiledisabled.com/
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv
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In this episode, Carolyn Keel shares her journey of receiving an autism diagnosis in her mid-forties and how it transformed her general interest podcast into an award-winning neurodiversity show. She discusses navigating social challenges, academic pressure, and finding community through podcasting.
Carolyn on socials: @Beyond6Seconds
Website www.beyond6Seconds.net
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ONE YEAR! We made it!
To help us celebrate, Katie and Emma come back to talk about the UK, tendonitis and endometriosis.
Emma's Instagram: @chronically.literary
Katie Instagram: @tendonitisjourney
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YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
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In this episode, host Mike and Dory talk with Steph Stigma, a neuro‑spicy, trans comedian who turned trauma into comedy. They discuss coming out, autism, transitioning later in life, the craft of stand‑up, and the importance of happiness and empathy in the face of rising intolerance.
Steph on socials: @StephSigma
Steph YouTube: @stephstigma
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Liz Douglas is a marathon runner, disability advocate, women’s health champion, and single queer mom. Liz shares her journey navigating life with endometriosis, fibroids, hypermobility, CPTSD, and anxiety, all while building community and raising awareness for invisible illnesses.
Liz on Instagram: @FAEwarrior913
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
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