The Stigmas of Facial Differences
06/25/24 • 14 min
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This mini-episode is a continuation of our conversation with Alim Somji, the Chairperson of AboutFace, a Canadian non-profit organization that strives to eliminate the stigma and discrimination encountered by individuals with facial differences. We dig into some of the stigmas surrounding facial differences and what Alim’s biggest personal turning point was when it came to his own facial difference.
Listen to the full interview with Alim here: https://braaainspodcast.com/episodes/facial-differences
DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Transcript-EP057_-The-Stigmas-of-Facial-Differences.pdf
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This mini-episode is a continuation of our conversation with Alim Somji, the Chairperson of AboutFace, a Canadian non-profit organization that strives to eliminate the stigma and discrimination encountered by individuals with facial differences. We dig into some of the stigmas surrounding facial differences and what Alim’s biggest personal turning point was when it came to his own facial difference.
Listen to the full interview with Alim here: https://braaainspodcast.com/episodes/facial-differences
DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Transcript-EP057_-The-Stigmas-of-Facial-Differences.pdf
Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com
Follow: @BraaainsPodcast
Music: @_Deppisch_
Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast
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Understanding Facial Differences in Deadpool
1 RecommendationsToday’s guest is Alim Somji, the Chairperson of AboutFace, a Canadian non-profit organization that strives to eliminate the stigma and discrimination encountered by individuals with facial differences. Today’s conversation revolves around what facial differences are, the impact having a facial difference can have on mental health, and the journey that Alim took toward the acceptance of his own facial difference.
We also talk about facial differences in movies like Deadpool and how some companies have been instrumental in creating awareness around facial differences in their advertising.
DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Transcript_-Episode-056-Understanding-Facial-Differences-in-Deadpool.pdf
Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com
Follow: @BraaainsPodcast
Music: @_Deppisch_
Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast
TIMECODES
00:37 Guest Introduction: Alim Somji and AboutFace
01:28 Alim's Background and AboutFace's Mission
06:13 Discussion on the Representation of Facial Differences in Deadpool
10:29 The Changing Landscape of Advertising
14:43 Alim's Personal Experience with Discrimination
24:19 Desired Representation in Film and TV
28:12 The Isolation and Support for Individuals with Facial Differences
32:03 Resources and Organizations for Facial Differences
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The Big C: Breast Cancer and Mental Health
1 RecommendationsWe have the pleasure of talking with filmmaker and journalist, Traven Rice, about her experiences with Breast Cancer. We talk about how she discovered she had cancer, her treatment, the effects breast cancer can have on your mind and body, and the importance of community. We discuss how breast cancer can impact your view of your identity and how a mastectomy is not just a “boob job.” We also talk about seeing the experience of Breast Cancer on screen and why Traven wanted to create a comedic film about having a memorial for her left breast called Lay Lefty Down, which she is currently raising funds for at LayLeftyDown.com. Content warning – today we discuss terminal cancer and death. Listen to our conversation on breast cancer representation in film and TV: https://braaainspodcast.com/episodes/breast-cancer-representation DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Transcript_-Episode-58-The-Big-C_-Breast-Cancer-and-Mental-Health.pdf Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast
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08:37 Navigating Treatment Decisions and Medical Team
10:54 Camp Breastie and the Importance of Supportive Communities
13:41 The Need for Open Conversations and Awareness
19:26 Creating a Comedic Film about Breast Cancer
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26:30 Breast Cancer Myths and Realizations
29:25 The Importance of Sharing Experiences
30:22 Addressing the Emotional and Psychological Aspects of Breast Cancer
31:17 Finding Support and Building a Community
34:35 Utilizing Resources for Support
38:55 Advocating for Comfortable Medical Care
43:15 The Power of Laughter and Sharing Stories
44:13 Lay Lefty Down: Starting Conversations and Providing Support with Film
49:17 Sarah Received a Grant for a Personal Film Project -- Hoorah!
51:46 The Need for Diverse Stories and Voices
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