Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong Podcast
Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong is a podcast for the disability community by the disability community, hosted by two disabled women.
About the Podcast
Everything You Know about Disability is Wrong with hosts Erin and Lily provides an authentic exploration about navigating life as a disabled adult. As a disability podcast for and by the disability community, conversations feature disabled leaders, advocates, and content creators while challenging assumptions and stigma, but don’t get it twisted. This podcast is not for your inspiration! Erin and Lily bring thoughtful honesty and witty humor to complex topics that are often misunderstood. Tune in to Everything You Know about Disability is Wrong even if you don’t have a disability. You will definitely learn a thing or two!
Episode Show Notes & Transcripts
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PodcastEpisode 51: Meeting People Where They Are: Dani Bowman on Autism Acceptance
Autistic animator Dani Bowman discusses autism acceptance, neurodiversity, self-advocacy, and creating career pathways through DaniMation Entertainment, plus her experience on Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum. -
PodcastEpisode 50: Love, Humor, and Real Life: Shane & Hannah Burcaw on Relationships and Disability
Shane and Hannah Burcaw share candid insights on love, disability misconceptions, content creation, and staying grounded while navigating life online together. -
PodcastEpisode 49: The Power of Purpose: Heather Mills on Business, Courage, and Kindness
Heather Mills shares how resilience, purpose-led entrepreneurship, and advocacy shaped her journey from Paralympic success to building global plant-based impact.
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PodcastEpisode 48: Rewriting the System: Dr. Destiny Huff on Parenting, Practice, and Advocacy
Dr. Destiny Huff shares how neuroaffirming advocacy, late diagnosis, and empowering IEP guidance transform support for neurodivergent learners and families. -
PodcastEpisode 47: Gaming with Purpose: ChiChi White on Soft Content, Mental Health, and Connection
Discover how soft content, cozy gaming, and disability-led community building empower creators. ChiChi shares joy-first play, mindfulness, and authentic connection -
PodcastEpisode 46: Dance Through It: The Story Behind “Disabled” and a New Era of Disabled Joy
Austin Halls talks music, face difference, and fashion—sharing how art and access fuel confidence and reshape disability narratives in pop culture. -
PodcastEpisode 45: Beyond the Binary: Maria Pendolino on Disability, Fat Liberation, and Voiceover
Maria Pendolino joins Lily to unpack mobility aids, fat bias in healthcare, and why authentic disabled voices matter in media and casting. -
PodcastEpisode 44: Start Now: Matthew Shapiro on Advocacy & Workplace Accessibility
Matthew Shapiro joins Lily and Erin to unpack ableism, workplace access, inclusive design, and why “disabled” matters. -
PodcastEpisode 43: Just Between Us: Disability Language, Pride & Power
Erin & Lily unpack disability language—why words matter, why euphemisms fail, and how shared vocabulary strengthens advocacy. -
PodcastEpisode 42: Disability as Strategy: Dylan M. Rafaty on Leadership, Access and Impact
Dylan Rafaty shares why disability is a strategic investment, not charity, driving innovation, advocacy, and authentic inclusion for all. -
PodcastEpisode 41: Amanda Steijlen on Confidence, Connection & Care
Therapist Amanda Steijlen shares insights on disability, mental health, and redefining success through real connection and authentic self-expression. -
PodcastEpisode 40: Confidence Takes Time: Courn Ahn on Disability, Identity, and Belonging
Courn Ahn on disability, identity, and design—exploring accessibility, neurodivergence, and self-acceptance through a Queer, mixed-race lens.
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