Disability After Dark
583 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsThis is a podcast that looks at disability stories. it's like sitting down with a really close friend to have real conversations about disability, sexuality and everything else about the disability experience that we don't talk about; the things about being disabled we keep in the dark. The show is hosted by Disability Awareness Consultant Andrew Gurza.
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BONUS! WHAT IF YOU BECAME DISABLED TOMORROW? With bisexual star Papa Loboso
September 08, 2021 18:25 - 1 hour - 171 MBTo celebrate 5 years of Disability After Dark, and because we won Outstanding Adult Series recently, I wanted to drop a bonus episode with adult porn star Papa Loboso. We explore what would happen if he became disabled. He shares some of the ableism he’s had to work through around pity and wanting to help, gut reactions around disability and more! We talk about how being a performer might change on stage and in porn! He even turns the tables by asking me big questions too! Thanks for sticki...
BONUS! WHAT IF YOU BECAME DISABLED TOMORROW? With bisexual star Papa Loboso
September 08, 2021 18:25 - 1 hour - 171 MBTo celebrate 5 years of Disability After Dark, and because we won Outstanding Adult Series recently, I wanted to drop a bonus episode with adult porn star Papa Loboso. We explore what would happen if he became disabled. He shares some of the ableism he’s had to work through around pity and wanting to help, gut reactions around disability and more! We talk about how being a performer might change on stage and in porn! He even turns the tables by asking me big questions too! Thanks for s...
Episode 258 - Speech Language Pathologists Need to Talk About Sex with Laura Wolford
September 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBOn episode 258 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with Speech Language Pathologist & sex educator Laura Wolford from The SPICE Institute all about speech language pathology, and why speech language pathologists need to talk about sex. I make several jokes about swallowing. We talk about Laura’s own journey with whether or not she is disabled and so much more. Enjoy! You can follow Laura Wolford & the Spice Institute at www.spiceinstitute.org Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e...
Cripology Episode 1: Fairies, Changelings, and the link to our disabled past
August 30, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 51.5 MBOn this brand new series on the Disability After Dark feed, Cripology, I shine a bright light on our disabled past by looking at disabled history, something that I am fascinated by. On this episode, we look at the connection between the fairy and changeling folklore and disability. In this first episode, I explore the fact that certain disabilities were often understood as changelings or fairies. We talk about how parents often used folklore mythology to kill their disabled children, and I e...
Episode 257 - “Hi, I’m Sam” - Sitting down with disabled children’s author Sam VanAlstyne
August 28, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBOn episode 257 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with disabled children’s author Sam Van Alstyne. She tells us all about why she wanted to write her children’s book, “Hi, I’m Sam” for the children in her family AND she even gives us a live reading of the book itself! She talks about her relationship with her mom, we talk about our relationships to caregivers, living in a group home and so much more. You can follow Sam and also buy her book here: https://samvanalstyne.com/ Apply now to...
Episode 256 - “I had to be the “perfect black person” - Talking with Sex Educator Dr. Nadine Thornhill
August 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 191 MBOn episode 256 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with my colleague and friend Dr. Nadine Thornhill about her experiences being black and having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She talks about how she had to be the “perfect black person” and how she was told she wasn’t trying hard enough whilst navigating ADHD pre-diagnosis + so much more! Enjoy! You can follow Dr. Nadine Thornhill here: www.nadinethornhill.com Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilitya...
Episode 255 - “They see me as their equal” - Sitting down with celebrity Gabriela Salgado talking adult summer camp for people with disabilities, dating and more!
August 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBOn episode 255 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with Gabriela Salgado as she shares her experience of adult summer camp with the Association of Horizons. We talk about how her experiences at camp make her feel free, and make her feel like, for one week, she isn’t physically disabled. She tells us how dating has been a nightmare for her as a disabled person, how she flipped the switch to live her best disabled life + so much more! Enjoy! You can follow Gabriela on Insta at: @gabys_wheel...
Episode 254 - “I just wanna be a human burrito” - Sitting down with Kyle Romano of the Dis/Ableist Network
August 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBOn episode 254, I sit down with Kyle Romano of the Dis/Ableist Network as we chat about contracting Bacterial Meningitis, wanting to be a human burrito, touch and intimacy, living life as a quad amputee, body image, masculinity, disability, virginity + so much more. This episode is jam packed just like a burrito. Enjoy this one! You can follow Kyle’s work at www.disableist.org or on Insta @disableistkyle Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing [email protected]...
BONUS! “We’re best friends!” - Talking to teenagers about their disabled siblings - w/ Lilly & Aaron
August 03, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBOn this very special bonus episode of the show, I sit down with two 14-year olds, Lilly & Aaron who have siblings with disabilities. They share with me how their relationships with their siblings are awesome and different, but also totally the same as any other brother and sisters. They school me all about ableism and how they see that affecting their siblings. They talk about how they wish sometimes that their siblings weren’t disabled, but how even though they are, Lilly & Aaron know thei...
Episode 253 - “I Have A Map of Your Scars…. I Have Your Story” - Talking Art, Disability & Art History w/ Josefien Cornette
July 31, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBOn episode 253 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with disabled art historian Josefien Cornette from Belgium as we explore their experience with fibular hemimelia. Josefien shares how she has learned to handle disability disclosure. From here, we talk about disability representation in art history; Josefien shares her thoughts on this, we talk about knowing there are other disabled artists than just Frida Kahlo + we talk about Josefien’s new project mapping scars, disability grief + s...
Episode 253 - “I Have A Map of Your Scars…. I Have Your Story” - Talking Art, Disability & Art History w/ Josefien Cornette
July 31, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBOn episode 253 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with disabled art historian Josefien Cornette from Belgium as we explore their experience with fibular hemimelia. Josefien shares how she has learned to handle disability disclosure. From here, we talk about disability representation in art history; Josefien shares her thoughts on this, we talk about knowing there are other disabled artists than just Frida Kahlo + we talk about Josefien’s new project mapping scars, disability grief + so mu...
Episode 252 - What Would Happen if Ginger Gay Porn Star Seamus O’Reilly Was a Wheelchair User? w/ Seamus O’Reilly
July 24, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBOn episode 252 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with one of my porn crushes; hot, ginger porn star & escort Seamus O’Reilly as we explore what would happen if he became a wheelchair user. We talk about how his thoughts of independence might change, how his sex acts might be different, and how he’d have to approach conversations differently. He also shares his first sexual experience with a disabled client + a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Seamus on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/...
The Handicast: Introducing Handi Joystick Testers Part 1 Rachel & Nathan
July 21, 2021 23:30 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MBWelcome back to the podcast within Disability After Dark, The Handicast! On this episode, Heather and Andrew are excited to talk more about Handi’s first sex toy The Handi Joystick, and introduce you to two people who tested the prototype for us, Nathan and Rachel. Nathan shares with us how he thinks that a toy like this will help so many people around the world + Rachel shares that when using the toy she feels more confident, less shame and is more connected to her body. What amazing feedb...
Episode 251 - “I’ve Outlived My Usefulness” - A Chat with Disabled Theatre Maker Debbie Patterson
July 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBOn episode 251 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with my longtime friend and theatre maker Debbie Patterson. We talk about her experiences of Multiple Sclerosis, going from Temporarily Able-Bodied to a wheelchair user. We also chat about our new theatre project Access Me all about queerness, access, sex and disability + so much more. Enjoy! You can follow Debbie’s work on her Theatre Company’s Website https://www.sickandtwisted.ca/ Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing...
Episode 250 - It’s a Tough Thing to Speak About, But It’s Real - A CP Life Chat with Kathleen Downes
July 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 208 MBOn episode 250 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with my new friend with Cerebral Palsy; social worker and self-proclaimed benefits policy lover, Kathleen Downes. We talk about the shitty benefit system in the United States, the disability community and our internal struggles with each other. Kathleen shares her journey with catheters and the joys of lots of people seeing her naked and not in the fun way…. Plus, so much more! Enjoy this one, I sure did! You can follow Kathleen on Insta ...
BONUS! Great Flix & Joysticks - Is The Fly a Disability Film? With special guests, Cripple Threat Podcast
July 06, 2021 16:22 - 1 hour - 184 MBOn this bonus episode of Disability After Dark, I sit down with my podcast pals Cripple Threat Podcast and we explore the 1986 campy, horror classic The Fly to determine if it is a film about disability. Anthony, Jamie and I discuss things about the body, illness, disability and pregnancy + so much more. Enjoy! You can support Cripple Threat Podcast wherever you pod, or follow them on social media at @CripThreatPod Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdark@...
BONUS! Great Flix & Joysticks - Is The Fly a Disability Film? With special guests, Cripple Threat Podcast
July 06, 2021 16:22 - 1 hour - 184 MBOn this bonus episode of Disability After Dark, I sit down with my podcast pals Cripple Threat Podcast and we explore the 1986 campy, horror classic The Fly to determine if it is a film about disability. Anthony, Jamie and I discuss things about the body, illness, disability and pregnancy + so much more. Enjoy! You can support Cripple Threat Podcast wherever you pod, or follow them on social media at @CripThreatPod Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdar...
Episode 249 - I Take Off My Prosthetic Leg on Camera - A Second Sit Down w/ Anthony Michael Lopez
July 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBOn episode 249 of Disability After Dark, I have a second sit down with my friend Anthony Michael Lopez to talk about his experiences on his new operatic streaming show Desert In, playing a disabled character who isn’t struggling with just being disabled. We also touch on his disabled childhood, disability grief, disability in the media and so much more. I loved sitting down with my friend again, and I hope you like this chat too. Enjoy! You can follow Anthony Michael Lopez on all socials ...
Episode 248 - “Not Being able to hear is one of the greatest gifts” - Rebecca Alexander
June 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBIn episode 248, I sit down with my new friend Rebecca Alexander who is a psychotherapist out of NYC living with Usher Syndrome. Rebecca shines a bright light on her experience of going deaf-blind, how she is perceived as a disabled practitioner, the grief and loss of disability for her, why deaf-blind sex is better than hearing sex and so much more. Enjoy! You can follow Rebecca on her website: rebalexander.com You can buy new Disability After Dark merch here! Apply now to be on Disabil...
WE HAVE DISABILITY AFTER DARK MERCH!!!
June 23, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 6.81 MBWE HAVE DISABILITY AFTER DARK MERCH! WOO! My lovely friends at TeePublic help me set it up, and I can't wait to share it with you. Click on this link to check out the new merch with our slogan "Shining A Bright Light on Disability Stories" in stylized purple font. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/disability-after-dark/hoodie?ref_id=23680 Wooo! Pick up your Disability After Dark Merch today! xo Andrew See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 247 - Is Zach of The Try Guys Disabled? - w/ Zach Kornfeld
June 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBOn episode 247 of Disability After Dark, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Youtuber and co-creator of The Try Guys, Zach Kornfeld. We talk about his experiences living with chronic pain and his condition Ankylosing Spondylitis. We talk about how his experience have impacted his content creation, his relationships with the other Try Guys, and we explore whether or not Zach sees himself as disabled. It was a great, important episode and I hope you enjoy. You can follow Zach here: www.i...
Episode 246 - Maybe It’s Not Gonna Come, and I’m Okay with that - w/ JoJo
June 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn episode 246, I sit down with my new friend Jojo as we explore Jojo’s experiences of being a wheelchair user, having Spina Bifida, being hella queer and being asexual. We talk about Jojo’s journey realizing that Jojo was asexual, why Jojo enjoys coming out, the “rocky” coming out as disabled journey, navigating disabled childhood, feeling like Jojo was in the way + so much more. Enjoy! You can follow Jojo on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jojo.is.a.potato/ Apply now to be on Dis...
Episode 245 - Ableism Crimes Part 2 - The Murder of Gemma Hayter w/ Wine and Crime Gals
June 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBIn episode 245 of Disability After Dark, we look at the darker parts of disability and this week we explore Ableism Crimes Part 2 and the murder of Gemma Hayter. The Wine and Crime gals and I explore her level of disability, failures of the social system to support her, and the circumstances that led to her murder and death. It is important that we shine a light on these issues and crimes against disabled people. You can follow the Wine and Crime gals by listening to their show Wine and Cr...
Episode 244 - Is This Self-Care Actually Accessible? Part 1
May 29, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 98.2 MBIn episode 244 of Disability After Dark, I unpack popular self-care activities like mani/pedis, drinking tea, staying hydrated, getting organized and others to consider how many of these self-care activities are inaccessible to disabled people and why that is. I also bemoan how “standing up straight” is a self-care activity and more! Enjoy! Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing [email protected] or going to this link: https://calendly.com/disabilityafterdarkpod...
Episode 243 - A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE - w/ Ryan O’Connell
May 22, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBIn episode 243 of Disability After Dark, I sit down again with my good friend Ryan O’Connell as we unpack all the amazingness of the 2nd season of his Netflix Series “Special”. He shares what it was like filming season 2, his favorite filming moments, *THAT* Crip Prom + so much more about the series’ final season. Enjoy! You can watch all of Special on Netflix now, and you can follow Ryan on IG at: www.instagram.com/ryanoconn Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disability...
Episode 242- "Acknowledging Disability Is Like Opening Up A Hole That Protects You" - Sherri & Reuben
May 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 211 MBIn episode 242 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with the co-owners of Fly Media Productions, Reuben and Sherri. We talk about their multiple disabilities between them which include MECFS, CDG, Tourette’s Syndrome and OCD and they share their hesitancy about coming out about those disabilities around their business. They also describe what flare ups look like for them, I give them tips and tricks on disability as a freelancer AND they share how disability impacts their coupled sex + re...
Episode 241 - “They told my grandfather to date someone able-bodied” - Dr. Laura McGuire
May 08, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn episode 241 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with Dr. Laura McGuire a sexologist out of Widener University. We explore how watching their grandmother go through a traumatic brain injury and having to take care of her, informed their understanding of ableism, and also informed how Laura viewed relationships. We also talk about the ways we teach consent on University campuses and how that can be problematic for students with learning disabilities + so much more. Enjoy! Follow Dr. L...
Episode 241 - “They told my grandfather to date someone able-bodied” - Dr. Laura McGuire
May 08, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn episode 241 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with Dr. Laura McGuire a sexologist out of Widener University. We explore how watching their grandmother go through a traumatic brain injury and having to take care of her, informed their understanding of ableism, and also informed how Laura viewed relationships. We also talk about the ways we teach consent on University campuses and how that can be problematic for students with learning disabilities + so much more. Enjoy! Follow Dr. L...
Episode 240 - “I’m Not Defined by My Cerebral Palsy, I am Defined by My Art” - David From 6 Wheel Painting Co.
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBIn episode 240 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with disabled artist and proud gay disabled man, David Wudel. We talk about why he started his company 6 Wheel Painting Co., how he isn’t defined by his Cerebral Palsy, but by his art, and his experiences as a proud gay disabled man. It was so great to sit with him and just talk about being gay and disabled and living with Cerebral Palsy. I really loved our chat and hope you do too. Enjoy! You can follow David and 6 Wheel Painting Co H...
Episode 240 - “I’m Not Defined by My Cerebral Palsy, I am Defined by My Art” - David From 6 Wheel Painting Co.
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBIn episode 240 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with disabled artist and proud gay disabled man, David Wudel. We talk about why he started his company 6 Wheel Painting Co., how he isn’t defined by his Cerebral Palsy, but by his art, and his experiences as a proud gay disabled man. It was so great to sit with him and just talk about being gay and disabled and living with Cerebral Palsy. I really loved our chat and hope you do too. Enjoy! You can follow David and 6 Wheel Painting Co H...
Episode 239 - I helped my Occupational Therapy client get setup on a dating website! - Dr. Sakshi Tickoo
April 24, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBIn episode 239 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with Mumbai India based Occupational Therapist, Dr. Sakshi Tickoo. We talk about her experiences as a sick child, and how her love of the human body, multiple disabilities and other factors meant that being an OT chose her. Dr. Tickoo shares with us the cultural differences of being an OT in India versus in North America, she shares how views are changing around that, we learn the difference in what it means to “live independently” in Ind...
Episode 239 - I helped my Occupational Therapy client get setup on a dating website! - Dr. Sakshi Tickoo
April 24, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBIn episode 239 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with Mumbai India based Occupational Therapist, Dr. Sakshi Tickoo. We talk about her experiences as a sick child, and how her love of the human body, multiple disabilities and other factors meant that being an OT chose her. Dr. Tickoo shares with us the cultural differences of being an OT in India versus in North America, she shares how views are changing around that, we learn the difference in what it means to “live independently” in Ind...
Episode 238 - “My Legs and My Brain Don’t Get Along” - Hannah Pierce
April 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBEpisode Notes In episode 238 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with 17 year old Hannah Pierce. We talk about what it’s like being a teenager with Cerebral Palsy; what it’s like wanting to go to house parties, having hip reconstruction at 11, growing up so fast as a disabled kid, and so much more! This one is important. Enjoy! Follow Hannah on socials here: Twitter: www.twitter.com/hannahxx_24 Instagram: www.instagram.com/hannahxx_24 Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-m...
The Handicast: The Lost Chapter w/ Paralympian Elle Steele
April 14, 2021 23:30 - 51 minutes - 95 MBEpisode Notes The Handicast: The Lost Chapter with Paralympian Elle Steele On this episode of The Handicast, Heather and Andrew sit down with contributor to the Handi Book & Paralympian Elle Steele (www.instagram.com/iamellesteele) all about the lost chapter of The Handi Book, Roleplay. Heather and I explore the roles that Elle takes on in her life and in the bedroom, and Elle reveals that she is a witch, and Heather too! This was a great episode of The Handicast. Enjoy! You can ...
The Handicast: The Lost Chapter w/ Paralympian Elle Steele
April 14, 2021 23:30 - 51 minutes - 95 MBEpisode Notes The Handicast: The Lost Chapter with Paralympian Elle Steele On this episode of The Handicast, Heather and Andrew sit down with contributor to the Handi Book & Paralympian Elle Steele (www.instagram.com/iamellesteele) all about the lost chapter of The Handi Book, Roleplay. Heather and I explore the roles that Elle takes on in her life and in the bedroom, and Elle reveals that she is a witch, and Heather too! This was a great episode of The Handicast. Enjoy! You can or...
Episode 237 - “It was that episode of this podcast that made me look into devoteeism” - Zacc & Rachel
April 10, 2021 12:02 - 1 hour - 143 MBEpisode Notes In episode 237 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with Zacc and Rachel and we explore their relationship to devoteeism. Zacc and Rachel share that THIS podcast and the episode on devoteeism brought them together, Rachel shares how devoteeism works for her, they both talk about how devoteeism impacts their relationship and a whole lot more. This convo might change the way we look at devotees, maybe? Enjoy! Follow Zacc and Rachel’s blog here: https://rnz-blog.webflow.io ...
Episode 237 - “It was that episode of this podcast that made me look into devoteeism” - Zacc & Rachel
April 10, 2021 12:02 - 1 hour - 143 MBEpisode Notes In episode 237 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with Zacc and Rachel and we explore their relationship to devoteeism. Zacc and Rachel share that THIS podcast and the episode on devoteeism brought them together, Rachel shares how devoteeism works for her, they both talk about how devoteeism impacts their relationship and a whole lot more. This convo might change the way we look at devotees, maybe? Enjoy! Follow Zacc and Rachel’s blog here: https://rnz-blog.webflow.io Ap...
Palsy and the Pandemic 3 - Savannah Lorenc
April 09, 2021 11:07 - 1 hour - 144 MBEpisode Notes Quarantine & Chill is back, but renamed Palsy and The Pandemic! In this episode of Palsy and the Pandemic, I sit down with Savannah Lorenc as we talk about her experiences working in Public Health and being a disabled person. We talk about the lack of data around those who have multiple disabilities, vaccine efficacy and what it was like for Savannah to get vaccinated, major differences between the Canadian and American roll out and a whole lot more. Enjoy Palsy and the Pan...
Palsy and the Pandemic 3 - Savannah Lorenc
April 09, 2021 11:07 - 1 hour - 144 MBEpisode Notes Quarantine & Chill is back, but renamed Palsy and The Pandemic! In this episode of Palsy and the Pandemic, I sit down with Savannah Lorenc as we talk about her experiences working in Public Health and being a disabled person. We talk about the lack of data around those who have multiple disabilities, vaccine efficacy and what it was like for Savannah to get vaccinated, major differences between the Canadian and American roll out and a whole lot more. Enjoy Palsy and the Pande...
Episode 236 - “Today, I am an absolute supermodel” - Lucy Dawson
April 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBEpisode Notes In episode 236, I sit down with disabled supermodel Lucy Dawson as we shine a light on her misdiagnosis with Encephalitis being shrugged off as mental illness; almost dying, also encountering physical disability while in hospital and way more. We talk about being a disabled model, her 11 canes, fetishization and lots more. You won’t wanna miss this one. You can follow Lucy Dawson on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/luuudaw/ Apply now to be on Disability After...
BONUS! CRIP TIMES EPISODE 10 - THE RYAN O'CONNELL EPISODE
April 02, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 151 MBEpisode Notes It’s the season finale of Crip Times! Buckle up for lots of LOLs and too many puns. This week, Kayla, Kristina, and Andrew are joined by Ryan O’Connell, creator, writer, and star of Netflix’s Special. He’s done other stuff too but ughhh, who cares? We talk about cerebral palsy, the power of authentic disability representation, pushing the envelope of gay and disabled sexuality on screen, pandemic challenges specific to disabled people, and the ‘well-meaning’ ableism that can ...
BONUS! CRIP TIMES EPISODE 10 - THE RYAN O'CONNELL EPISODE
April 02, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 151 MBEpisode Notes It’s the season finale of Crip Times! Buckle up for lots of LOLs and too many puns. This week, Kayla, Kristina, and Andrew are joined by Ryan O’Connell, creator, writer, and star of Netflix’s Special. He’s done other stuff too but ughhh, who cares? We talk about cerebral palsy, the power of authentic disability representation, pushing the envelope of gay and disabled sexuality on screen, pandemic challenges specific to disabled people, and the ‘well-meaning’ ableism that can sh...
Episode 235 - “Can You Make a Neck Brace Sexy?” - Rebecca Ebnet-Desens
March 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBEpisode Notes In episode 235, I sit down with my new friend Rebecca as we explore her experience with EDS; being diagnosed after not being believed. We talk about EDS, grief, and disability, as well as how to come out as disabled at work in marketing and sales and bookwork, how EDS has played into her parenting & intimacy + so much more. Enjoy! You can follow Rebecca on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/rebeccamavencamp Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityaft...
Episode 234 - Seasonal Dating Tips For Crips - Spring
March 20, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 78.5 MBEpisode Notes Spring has sprung and in this episode, I look at popular spring dating options and critically and criptically critique for their accessibility for disabled people. We find out why enjoying the rain on a spring day might not be the best option for power wheelchair users, why paddle boating isn’t super accessible when you can’t paddle or transfer yourself, why foraging for wild garlic may cause death to a disabled person on a first date + a whole lot more. I hope you enjoy this...
Episode 233 - How to Make Sex & Intimacy Coaching More Accessible - Court Vox
March 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBEpisode Notes In this episode, I sit down with my new friend, sex and intimacy coach Court Vox. I give him some tips and tricks on how to make bodywork more accessible to physically disabled people, and he helps me reframe some things as well. I love giving people tips and tricks to make things more accessible, and areas like bodywork need just that. We had a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it! Follow Court Vox on Twitter: www.twitter.com/courtvox Follow Court Vox on Instagram ...
Episode 233 - How to Make Sex & Intimacy Coaching More Accessible - Court Vox
March 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBEpisode Notes In this episode, I sit down with my new friend, sex and intimacy coach Court Vox. I give him some tips and tricks on how to make bodywork more accessible to physically disabled people, and he helps me reframe some things as well. I love giving people tips and tricks to make things more accessible, and areas like bodywork need just that. We had a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it! Follow Court Vox on Twitter: www.twitter.com/courtvox Follow Court Vox on Instagram at...
Episode 232 - Hot British Porn Star Gabriel Cross Reviews My Disabled Porn - Gabriel Cross
March 06, 2021 12:30 - 125 MBEpisode Notes In this episode, I sit down with one of my huge gay porn crushes, sex worker and adult performer Gabriel Cross. In this one, I ask him how he thinks his life and his porn would change if he were a wheelchair user, but I also ask him what he thought about the porn that I did, too. He shares a little bit about his experiences we sex work & disability, reveals for the first time that he lives with dyslexia and a whole lot more! I really enjoyed this one, and hope you do as wel...
Palsy and The Pandemic! Part 2 Barb Zablotney
March 05, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBEpisode Notes Quarantine & Chill is back, but renamed Palsy and The Pandemic! In this episode of Palsy and the Pandemic, I sit down with Ms Wheelchair Pennsylvania 2018 herself, Barb Zablotney who shares with us her experience as someone with a disability who contracted Covid-19. We talk about the rise of medical ableism, horrible hospital care during this time, disabled community members who don’t believe the pandemic is real, touch starvation and a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can foll...
Palsy and The Pandemic! Part 2 Barb Zablotney
March 05, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBEpisode Notes Quarantine & Chill is back, but renamed Palsy and The Pandemic! In this episode of Palsy and the Pandemic, I sit down with Ms Wheelchair Pennsylvania 2018 herself, Barb Zablotney who shares with us her experience as someone with a disability who contracted Covid-19. We talk about the rise of medical ableism, horrible hospital care during this time, disabled community members who don’t believe the pandemic is real, touch starvation and a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow...
Episode 231 - “What Can I do to Represent Disabled People as a Sex Columnist?” - Bobby Box
February 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBEpisode Notes In this episode, I sit down with gay sex columnist Bobby Box as we explore how he can better represent disabled people in gay sex writing. We explore what would happen if disability was always included as a part of sex writing, we talk maybe doing a disabled sex column together, we parse through some of Bobby’s writing and explore where disability could be included + a whole lot more. Enjoy! Follow Bobby Box on all the things here: linktr.ee/bybobbybox Apply now to be on...