After tackling the "opioid crisis" in earlier podcasts and why so many find themselves trying or using hard drugs, I decided to take on the aspects NO ONE talks about. What is it about using hard drugs that keep users stuck or constantly coming

"Why Are You in a Wheelchair?!" ♿️ | ⁉️ Ep. 3

Feb 3rd, 2019 49m 57s

Inspired by Wheels No Heels (Gem Hubbard), I wanted to share my experiences with the wild things people say to wheelchair-users and the insensitive conversations that we find ourselves in all the time. ....complete with entertaining anecdotes a

What it Feels Like to Die ☠️ | ?? Ep. 1

Feb 3rd, 2019 35m 19s

Welcome to the first episode of my new informal, unstructured mini-podcast. ....jumping right in with those super simple, lowkey topics like chronic illness, death, the process of dying, and challenging the idea of "going with grace". While a h

The Downsides of Online Advocacy ?| ♿️ Ep. 5

Feb 3rd, 2019 1h 31m

I decided to take the deep plunge into the many, many things that are difficult about being a medical and/or mental health advocate online. There are so many brilliant, incredible things that come alongside this work, but sometimes we need to l

Tackling the "Opioid Crisis" ? | ? Ep. 4

Feb 3rd, 2019 1h 27m

*deep breath* I wanted to tackle my thoughts and feelings on the "opioid crisis". Only, I wanted to tackle it from every side. I know both extremes well depending on where I spend my time, but I'm someone who's experienced them all — chronic pa

Pain: When it Doesn't End ?| ?? Ep. 2

Feb 3rd, 2019 1h

This is a big topic, divided in two parts. First, my journey with and relationship with pain - both physical and mental - and then all the ways I have learned to cope with being in daily, unrelenting pain. This is a particularly difficult chall

Let's Talk About Death ?? | ⚰️ Ep. 7

Feb 3rd, 2019 56m 43s

I've been on hiatus following Claire Wineland's death, but little do most of you know I've been in a tough place on this topic for awhile. So, to honor her death-positive mission, and my own process, I'm pushing ahead, starting with this topic

The Downsides of Online Advocacy ?| ♿️Ep. 5

Jul 30th, 2018 1h 31m

Thought I'd take the deep plunge into all of the things that are difficult about being a medical and/or mental health advocate online. There are a ton of brilliant, incredible things, too, but sometimes we just need to address all the junk that

Tackling the "Opioid Crisis" ?| ? Ep. 4

Jul 1st, 2018 1h 27m

"Why Are You in a Wheelchair?!" ♿️| ⁉️ Ep. 3

Jul 1st, 2018 49m 57s

Inspired by Wheels No Heels (Gem Hubbard), I wanted to share my experiences of the wild things people say to wheelchair-users and the insensitive conversations that can find yourself in. ....complete with entertaining stories and ludicrous scen

Braving Daily Pain ? | ??Ep. 2

Jul 1st, 2018 1h

Our "mini-podcast" is no longer so "mini" anymore! But, this is a big topic, divided in two: my journey with and relationship to pain, and now how I deal and cope with being in daily, unrelenting pain. Balancing the intersections of emotional a

What it Feels Like to Die ☠️| ?? Ep. 1

Jul 1st, 2018 35m 19s

Welcome to my new informal, unstructured mini-podcast. ....jumping right in with those suuuper simple, lowkey topics like chronic illness, death and "going with grace". I hope the second half of this leaves you feeling encouraged, moved and enl

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