Big Feelings, Bold Truths: Disability, Art, and Self-Advocacy - Alie B Gorrie (arts educator, disability inclusion advocate)

I’m joined by the incredible Alie B, a legally blind arts educator, disability advocate, and all-around powerhouse of empathy and expression. Alie B shares how discovering theatre and monologue work became her first form of self-advocacy.

She opens up about living with low vision, navigating an eating disorder in her youth, and how she now supports others in recovery through creativity, compassion, and somatic work.

We explore how disability is often unseen but deeply felt and how it’s the "only club any of us can join at any time." Alie B reminds us that disability doesn’t discriminate, and how those who live with it often have to work so hard to self-advocate for accommodation amidst their joy and connection.

This conversation dives into:
 ✨ The intersection of art and medicine
 ✨ Why creative expression is a powerful path to healing
 ✨ The emotional toll of being a high achiever and a big feeler
 ✨ How creative practices help us rewire the nervous system

Whether you have a disability, love someone who does, or just want to better understand how art, advocacy, and embodiment intersect, this episode will move you.

Alie B's Website: https://www.aliebgorrie.com/

Juliet's Website: https://yepigototherapy.com/

Juliet's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yepigototherapy

Alie B's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliebg/