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Cripology Episode 1: Fairies, Changelings, and the link to our disabled past Aug 30, 2021

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On 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 explore how the changeling myth has impacted disability as we understand it today.

If you want to look at the research I used

Research paper by Susan Ebberly, 1988.

Tell me which other historical things you want me to look at in this series. Write to disabilityafterdarkpod@gmail.com and use the subject line Cripology!

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Episode 257 - “Hi, I’m Sam” - Sitting down with disabled children’s author Sam VanAlstyne Aug 28, 2021

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On 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/

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Episode 256 - “I had to be the “perfect black person” - Talking with Sex Educator Dr. Nadine Thornhill Aug 21, 2021

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On 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!

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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! Aug 14, 2021

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On 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_wheellife.

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Episode 254 - “I just wanna be a human burrito” - Sitting down with Kyle Romano of the Dis/Ableist Network Aug 07, 2021

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On 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

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BONUS! “We’re best friends!” - Talking to teenagers about their disabled siblings - w/ Lilly & Aaron Aug 03, 2021

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On 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 their siblings are human. There is so much hope for the next generation to learn about disability in this episode. Enjoy!

You can support Lilly’s Etsy fund where she sells paintings and 20% of profits go to find a cure for her brother’s condition, Friedreich's Ataxia.

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Episode 253 - “I Have A Map of Your Scars…. I Have Your Story” - Talking Art, Disability & Art History w/ Josefien Cornette Jul 31, 2021

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On 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 much more! Enjoy!

You can follow Josefien’s work at their website here: https://josefiencornette.com/

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Episode 252 - What Would Happen if Ginger Gay Porn Star Seamus O’Reilly Was a Wheelchair User? w/ Seamus O’Reilly Jul 24, 2021

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On 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/SeamusOReilly69

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The Handicast: Introducing Handi Joystick Testers Part 1 Rachel & Nathan Jul 21, 2021

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Welcome 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 feedback!

You can follow Rachel at www.instagram.com/rachelworsleynd

You can follow Nathan on at: www.instagram.com/mcwheels94

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You can hear more about our toy The Handi Joystick here: https://thatshandi.co/blogs/handi-blog/introducing-the-handi-joystick

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Episode 251 - “I’ve Outlived My Usefulness” - A Chat with Disabled Theatre Maker Debbie Patterson Jul 17, 2021

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On 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/

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