We Talk Limb Differences
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We talk limb differences Madeleine Stewart Disability advocate and award-winning comedian Madeleine Stewart charms audiences everywhere with a sweet demeanour, veiling razor-sharp wit. With over a decade of experience in standup comedy, you may have seen Madeleine perform with the likes of Adam Hills, Rove McManus, & Reuben Kaye. Creator of the viral video on Marriage Equality for ABC Iview (reaching 2.4mil views in 2 days) earned her the 2024 Story Teller Scholarship. Madeleine continues to work with ABC creating viral videos on employment, period care and various other disability...
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We Talk Chronic Illness
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We talk chronic illness with Bloom Davis. Bloom is an outdoor educator, facilitator, and artist with a passion for creating inclusive spaces that empower individuals and communities. As someone living with chronic health conditions, Bloom is dedicated to supporting others to get outdoors in ways that are accessible and meaningful. With experience as a backpacking guide in Yellowstone and a JMT and PCT thru-hiker, Bloom combines a love for natural spaces with a commitment to fostering connection, promoting health, and encouraging personal growth through outdoor adventures. You can follow Bloom...
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We Talk Narcolepsy
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We talk narcolepsy with Kathryn Dunn. Kathryn Dunn has been learning and teaching improv in and around New York for decades. She's studied at renowned New York theaters The People’s Improv Theater (PIT), Upright Citizen’s Brigade (UCB), and The Magnet. She has extensive training in various techniques for long form Improv, short form improv, musical improv, puppet-prov, sketch comedy, coaching improv, and teaching improv. She has taught a wide range of classes, led workshops, and taught date coaching applying improv to real life. She has produced numerous shows including “Yes, Yes,...
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We Talk Blindness
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We talk blindness with Dustin D'Addato. Dustin is an Emmy Award winning writer, director, producer and performer based in New York City. Despite being legally blind he's been involved in some of the largest events in television and streaming history. Follow Dustin at @ddaddato on Instagram Show transcript
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We Talk Breast Cancer
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We talk breast cancer with Lauren Stripling. Lauren grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, where she was that girl who played the harp at your cousin's wedding. Colder climes called, and she got her B.A. in English from Yale before pursuing a Master's in Education while teaching English in the Bronx. She taught creative writing to thousands of students over a decade of work with Story Pirates and spent years singing as part of Musical Megawatt at the Magnet Theater. Now, Lauren is a script editor by day and a doting Dog Mom to Cookie Dough by always. radioactive playlist: Follow...
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We Talk Deafness
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We talk Deafness with Adam Pottle. Adam is a Deaf writer whose works span multiple genres. His books include the prairie gothic novel Apparitions, the dark fantasy musical The Black Drum, and the historical suspense novel The Bus. He was the 2021-22 writer in residence at Sheridan College and was a 2022 Warner Bros Discovery Access screenwriting fellow. He has a PhD in English literature and has taught English, creative writing, and professional communication for nearly twenty years. He lives in a small town just outside Saskatoon. Follow Adam at @adam.pottle on Instagram Show...
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We Talk Stroke
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We talk stroke with Sean Chang. Sean is a Brooklyn-based performer and writer originally from California. He is a young stroke survivor, having had a stroke when he was 22, that resulted in invisible disabilities, right sided weakness, and tremors. He started comedy as a way to find joy and make others laugh, and it’s helped him better understand himself and his relationship with his disability. He currently performs on UCB’s Lloyd Night and around the city with his improv team The Lake at Dawn in NYC. Follow Sean at @hahaitssean on Instagram Show transcript
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We Talk Stomach Cancer
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We talk stomach cancer with Madelein Murphy. With over a decade of experience and a dynamic stage presence, Madelein Murphy has conquered comedy stages around the globe. From headlining at prestigious colleges and comedy clubs to entertaining audiences on cruise ships, Madelein's hilarious performances have garnered international acclaim. Her debut album, "Belle of the Ball," soared to #1 on iTunes Comedy Charts! She also sold a network adult animation pilot! Her second album and debut special, produced by Comedy Dynamics, will premiere in 2025. Follow Madelein at @Madeleinmurphy on...
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We Talk Spina Bifida
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We talk Spina Bifida with Jack Freeman. Jack was born with spina bifida, a neurological birth defect, and walks with a leg brace. This past year he’s been touring a solo show called Embrace Me about dating with a disability. He’s performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, IndyFringe, as well as theaters around the country. Jack has also played LaughFest, Plano Comedy Festival, Portland ME Comedy Festival. Follow Jack at @Unrealjackfreeman on Instagram and his Podcast Thought Outhouse on Youtube Show transcript
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We Talk CIPD
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We talk CIPD with Anna DiBlosi At 26, Anna DiBlosi experienced the sudden onset of an undiagnosed autoimmune disorder that completely turned her life upside down. She went from working full-time, having a social life and living her dream in Los Angeles, CA to being fully bed-bound and reliant on her family for care. For years, she was a "medical mystery," struggling to be heard by medical professionals and fighting for answers. She was eventually diagnosed with CIDP, a rare autoimmune disorder that targets the nerves. Her diagnosis allowed her to access the right medical treatment, but her...
info_outlineWe talk Tourette's with Pamela Rae Schuller.
Pamela was once diagnosed with the most severe documented case of Tourette syndrome in the country. She now stands tall at four foot six (and a half) as a globally recognized disability and mental health advocate and professional stand-up comedian. She has a Master's in advocacy and policy, and has spoken with over 100,000 audience members. She’s been on Netflix, Curiositystream, Doctor Mike videos, and NBC, and has consulted on inclusion best practices with industry giants like Disney, Google, GEICO, and Salesforce.
Follow Pamela at @pamelacomedy on Instagram and Youtube
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