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Who am I?
I'm the neurodivergent host of Beyond 6 Seconds, a podcast about neurodiversity! When I'm not fully immersed in podcasting, I am working full-time as an Instructional Designer of training programs, singing a cappella, or watching game shows. In my mid-40s, I found out that I'm autistic. As I started to make sense of what that meant for me and my life, I wanted to learn more about the real-life experiences of autistic and other neurodivergent people. So much of what I knew about neurodiversity came from media, textbooks, and other sources that talked "about" neurodivergent people, without including their voices in the conversation ... and I soon realized I had a lot of misconceptions and stereotypes to break! As I educated myself about neurodivergence and disability, I decided to use my podcast to amplify neurodivergent and disabled people's voices as well. In the spirit of the disability movement's rallying call "nothing about us without us," this list features conversations about disability that are led by disabled people.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
Popular media often portrays disability as a tragedy and/or a source of inspiration for non-disabled people. On my podcast I invite people with disabilities to share their own stories and experiences, from their own points of view. It's important to amplify the voices of people with disabilities and learn about disability from them.
What is my podcast playlist about?
July is Disability Pride Month. To celebrate this month, I made a podcast playlist that features people with disabilities who talk about their life experiences, explore the intersections between disability and other marginalized identities, and honor disability activists who fought to create a more accessible and equitable world. Disability Pride Month commemorates the signing of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act: a civil right law signed on 7/26/1990 that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities), celebrates disability history and culture, reaffirms the right to participate in an accessible world, and promotes discussion of disability without shame or stigma.
1. Jim LeBrecht and Sara Bolder, The Love Story Behind the Making of the Film Crip Camp
Why this podcast?
This is a really important part of disability rights history that most of us never learned about in school! Host Pam Uzzell talks with Jim LeBrecht and Sara Bolder, husband and wife creative team, about their work on the film "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution," which shares the beauty, insight, and humor of one group of disabled young people at Camp Jened – many of whom became activists who led a disability rights revolution in the United States.
Jim LeBrecht and Sara Bolder, The Love Story Behind the Making of the Film Crip Camp
Art Heals All Wounds
03/30/22 • 60 min
Today, I am joined by Jim LeBrecht and Sara Bolder, husband and wife creative team. Jim is the co-director with Nicole Newnham of the film Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution and Sara is a producer of the film along with Jim and Nicole. We discuss their film, which shares the beauty, insight, and humor of one group of disabled young people at Camp Jened. Jim and Sara share why this project was particularly special for them and highlight the disability advocacy work that they’re doing through the film and other organizations. Join us as we dive into the story behind Crip Camp, the challenges and highlights of the documentary, and what Jim and Sara are up to now.
Topics Covered:
● The inspiration behind Crip Camp
● Jim’s experience as a camper at Camp Jened
● The magic of the People’s Video Theater archival footage
● Powerful moments and motifs from the documentary
● How Jim and Sara met
● Jim and Sara’s working and romantic relationship
● Jim’s advocacy work in Hollywood and beyond
● What Sara and Jim are currently working on
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03/30/22 • 60 min
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How many episodes does Art Heals All Wounds have?
Art Heals All Wounds currently has 179 episodes available.
What topics does Art Heals All Wounds cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Art Heals All Wounds?
The average episode length on Art Heals All Wounds is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Art Heals All Wounds released?
Episodes of Art Heals All Wounds are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Art Heals All Wounds?
The first episode of Art Heals All Wounds was released on Jan 21, 2021.
2. Dr. Sami Schalk On Black Disability Politics
Why this podcast?
This podcast has many great conversations about disability. I especially recommend this episode with Dr. Sami Schalk, On Black Disability Politics. Podcast host Jillian Curwin talks with Dr. Schalk, Associate Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison, about what it means to come into one’s disabled identity, how the portrayal of certain identities in fiction can and do influence real life, where Black Disability Politics intersect and conflict with the mainstream white-dominant disability civil rights movement, and much more.
Dr. Sami Schalk On Black Disability Politics
Always Looking Up
06/12/23 • 58 min
In this week’s episode I sat down with Dr. Sami Schalk. Dr. Schalk is an Associate Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her interdisciplinary research focuses broadly on disability, race, and gender in contemporary American literature and culture. She is the author of the books Bodyminds Reimagined: (Dis)ability, Race, and Gender in Black Women’s Speculative Fiction and Black Disability Politics. We discuss what it means to come into one’s disabled identity, how the portrayal of certain identities in fiction can and do influence real life, where Black Disability Politics intersect and conflict with the mainstream white-dominant disability civil rights movement and much, much more.
Follow Dr. Schalk: Instagram: @fierceblackfemme Twitter: @DrSamiSchalk Website: http://samischalk.com
Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: [email protected]
This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.
06/12/23 • 58 min
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Always Looking Up currently has 171 episodes available.
What topics does Always Looking Up cover?
The podcast is about Blog, Fashion, Society & Culture, Fashion & Beauty, Personal Journals, Podcasts, Disability and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Always Looking Up?
The average episode length on Always Looking Up is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of Always Looking Up released?
Episodes of Always Looking Up are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Always Looking Up?
The first episode of Always Looking Up was released on May 10, 2021.
3. We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation – with Eric Garcia
Why this podcast?
This is my podcast, where I interview disabled and neurodivergent people about their lives, identities and advocacy. In this episode, I interview autistic journalist Eric Garcia, author of the book “We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation” about the evolution of the public’s perception of autism, why non-autistic voices have dominated the public conversation about autism, and how social media is helping autistic people share their experiences and advocate for their rights. It's a really important conversation for understanding how and why autism is perceived and portrayed the way it is today.
We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation – with Eric Garcia
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people
04/04/22 • 46 min
Why has public discourse about autism been dominated by non-autistic voices? And, what’s been happening recently to change this?
My guest Eric Garcia breaks this down in today’s episode! Eric is a journalist based in Washington DC and the senior Washington correspondent for The Independent. He is also the author of the book, “We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation” which was published in 2021.
During this episode, you will hear Eric talk about:
- Why non-autistic voices have traditionally dominated the public conversation about autism
- How government policies have shaped and evolved the public’s perceptions about autism
- Including a wide variety of autistic people’s experiences in his book – including non-speaking autistic people – as well as his own experiences as an autistic Latino man
- How writing this book helped him confront some of his own biases – and what he learned about becoming a better ally and learning from criticism
- Where the public can find accurate information about autism and the autistic community
- How social media has helped autistic people share their experiences, amplify their voices and effect change (for example, by calling out harmful autistic stereotypes about autism in a recent movie by a certain singer)
Buy Eric’s book, “We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation”
Read Eric’s National Journal article (the precursor to “We’re Not Broken”)
Check out Eric’s recommendations for other helpful autism resources: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism Sincerely, Your Autistic Child #ActuallyAutistic on Twitter – hashtag used by autistic content creators (a good place to listen to autistic people, and especially helpful if you’re newly-diagnosed autistic) #AskingAutistics on Twitter – use this hashtag to post questions you want to ask autistic people
Watch the video of this interview on YouTube!
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Click here for the episode transcript.
*Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*
04/04/22 • 46 min
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How many episodes does Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people have?
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people currently has 226 episodes available.
What topics does Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Inspirational, Personal Journals, Mental Health, Storytelling, Podcasts, Adhd, Neurodiversity, Autism, Dyslexia, Inspiring, Neurodivergent and Interviews.
What is the average episode length on Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people?
The average episode length on Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people released?
Episodes of Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people?
The first episode of Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people was released on Jan 18, 2018.
4. Gettin' Extra Blind Wit' It! feat. Thomas Reid
Why this podcast?
POWER NOT PITY is a podcast that explores the lives of disabled people of color everywhere! In this episode, host Bri M. talks with Thomas Reid, a blind advocate and podcasting maverick, about a range of issues from adjusting to blindness to the significance of being multiply marginalized in today's society.
Gettin' Extra Blind Wit' It! feat. Thomas Reid
POWER NOT PITY
07/24/20 • 36 min
Thomas Reid is a blind advocate and a podcasting maverick who loves talking about his kids. Hailing from the Bronx, he brings that attitude and audacity to each of his episodes. We talk about a range of issues from adjusting to blindness to the significance of being multiply marginalized in today's society.
Find out more about Thomas and listen to his show at www.reidmymind.com and at the handle @T.S.Reid.
Wanna support this show? Check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/powernotpity.
Find me at www.powernotpity.com and @powernotpity on social media.
Don't forget to hit me up at [email protected]'d love to hear your thoughts!
07/24/20 • 36 min
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How many episodes does POWER NOT PITY have?
POWER NOT PITY currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does POWER NOT PITY cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Stories, Society & Culture, Society, Podcasting, Comedy, Podcasts, Disability, Health and Arts.
What is the average episode length on POWER NOT PITY?
The average episode length on POWER NOT PITY is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of POWER NOT PITY released?
Episodes of POWER NOT PITY are typically released every 91 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of POWER NOT PITY?
The first episode of POWER NOT PITY was released on Oct 28, 2017.
5. Pride Edition: The Intersection of Queer Liberation and Disability Justice - Part 1
Why this podcast?
Disability is messy, political, not palatable and intersects at every identity. The Politics of Disability podcast examines those intersections and their nuances. In this episode, host Mary Fashik sits down with RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Detox to discuss what it will take to bridge the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community, advocacy, anti-trans legislation, and more.
Pride Edition: The Intersection of Queer Liberation and Disability Justice - Part 1
The Politics of Disability
06/16/23 • 24 min
In part one of the initial interview for The Politics of Disability Pride series, Mary sits down with Season 12 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race and the national co-chair of Drag Out The Vote, Brita Filter.
The two discuss mental health, advocacy, voting, voting rights, Pride, the lack of accessibility when it comes to Pride events, and more.
Drag Out The Vote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit that works with drag performers to promote participation in democracy. You can learn more about it here.
The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.
06/16/23 • 24 min
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How many episodes does The Politics of Disability have?
The Politics of Disability currently has 39 episodes available.
What topics does The Politics of Disability cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on The Politics of Disability?
The average episode length on The Politics of Disability is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Politics of Disability released?
Episodes of The Politics of Disability are typically released every 13 days, 14 hours.
When was the first episode of The Politics of Disability?
The first episode of The Politics of Disability was released on Jan 12, 2022.
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