Episodes

Feb. 12, 2025

No One Is an Island: Disability and Polyamory

Reflections on the intersection of disability and polyamory, both personally and community-wide.

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Jan. 8, 2025

Discovering Neurodivergence in Adulthood

Two Xennials share how they recognized their neurodivergence in post-pandemic life and the positive impact of finding community through that diagnosis.

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Dec. 11, 2024

Addiction Recovery Is a Disability

Comedian Mean Dave shares how comedy led him to discover his addiction recovery is protected by the ADA

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Nov. 13, 2024

A Comic Draws (on) his Disability Experience

Jared Wikofsky’s new comic book ‘Falling’ explores disability through art and words

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Oct. 9, 2024

Disability in the Workforce

A conversation with David Clark and Whittier Mikkelsen on their career choices and life with CP

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Sept. 11, 2024

The Comedians with Disabilities Act

Get a sneak preview of FREED's October 16 fundraiser at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, CA!

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Aug. 14, 2024

Reflections 34 Years After the Americans with Disabilities Act

Two disability advocates reflect on what the ADA has meant in their lives.

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July 10, 2024

Managing Mental Illness and the Muse – a Filmmaker's Journey

Philip Brubaker uses experimental films to challenge social perceptions of mental illness

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June 12, 2024

Go Green for CP’s Nicole Luongo

A conversation with Nicole Luongo her national campaign to raise awareness about cerebral palsy

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May 8, 2024

Hikers Summiting Peaks with their Wheelchairs

Chris Layne in Colorado and Daniel Wilson in England on the joys of adaptive hiking

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April 10, 2024

A Woman’s Unusual Journey to Leave a Hospital

Alexis Ratcliff on getting sued by the hospital where she is receiving long-term care

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March 13, 2024

Celebrating National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

Join us for a panel discussion moderated by former Disability Rap Host Ana Acton.

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March 4, 2024

National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month Panel Discussion

Watch a live recording of Disability Rap!

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Feb. 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day 2024 with Dan and Viola Dwyer

The creators of The Ginchiest are back with more relationship advice on this Valentine's Day.

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Jan. 10, 2024

From Patient to Chief: Dr. Michael Alexander

Dr. Alexander on his journey from a polio inpatient to Chief of Rehabilitative Services at duPont Hospital.

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Dec. 13, 2023

For These ‘Long Haulers,’ Covid Is Still Taking a Toll

Authors on the intersectionality of disability identity, and forging community through the written word.

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Nov. 9, 2023

Candis Welch, Ms. Wheelchair California 2023

Much more than a beauty queen, Candis is on a mission to bring equitable inclusion to all communities.

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Oct. 30, 2023

Voters Sue 3 Alabama Counties for Failure to Provide Accessible Absen…

We speak to a plaintiff and an attorney in the case.

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Oct. 2, 2023

2022 Berkeley City Council Candidate Michai Freeman

Michai shares how segregated education shaped her perceptions of disability and why we need more disabled politicians.

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Sept. 5, 2023

Jennifer Gasner’s ‘Unexpected Life’ with Friedreich’s Ataxia

Jennifer Gasner discusses her new book, "My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis."

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Aug. 7, 2023

Embodied Inclusion with Andrew Golibersuch

Andrew shares his technique to foster welcoming and inclusive communities through embodiment practices and group discussion.

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July 4, 2023

Extended Version of Greg Marshall's Interview

This is an extended version of our interview with Greg Marshall, author of 'Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew From It'

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July 3, 2023

Greg Marshall’s Discovery of His ‘Leg’

Greg Marshall's coming out journey, first as gay, and later as disabled after discovering in his thirties that he has cerebral palsy

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June 5, 2023

Life with a Traumatic Brain Injury

FREED consumers tell us how their traumatic brain injuries changed their lives and became their superpowers.

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