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**Disability After Dark**

This 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.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 242- "Acknowledging Disability Is Like Opening Up A Hole That Protects You" - Sherri & Reuben May 15, 2021

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In 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 + relationship…. And so much more.

Follow Sherri and Reuben at www.flymediaproductions.com

Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdark@gmail.com or going to

this link:

https://calendly.com/disabilityafterdarkpod/disabilityafterdark

You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out!

You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK

Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Episode 241 - “They told my grandfather to date someone able-bodied” - Dr. Laura McGuire May 08, 2021

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In 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. Laura McGuire here: https://linktr.ee/lmcguire

Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdark@gmail.com or going to

this link:

https://calendly.com/disabilityafterdarkpod/disabilityafterdark

You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out!

You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK

Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

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

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In 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 Here: https://6wheelpaintingco.com/

Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdark@gmail.com or going to this link:

https://calendly.com/disabilityafterdarkpod/disabilityafterdark

You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out!

You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK

Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Episode 239 - I helped my Occupational Therapy client get setup on a dating website! - Dr. Sakshi Tickoo Apr 24, 2021

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In 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 India and we talk about dating, sex and disability + so much more! Enjoy!

You can follow Dr. Sakshi Tickoo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sex.love.andot/

Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdark@gmail.com or going to this link:

https://calendly.com/disabilityafterdarkpod/disabilityafterdark

You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out!

You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK

Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Episode 238 - “My Legs and My Brain Don’t Get Along” - Hannah Pierce Apr 17, 2021

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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-mailing disabilityafterdark@gmail.com You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out!

You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK

Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Find out more at https://disability-after-dark.pinecast.co

The Handicast: The Lost Chapter w/ Paralympian Elle Steele Apr 14, 2021

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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 order your copy of The Handi Book of Love, Lust and Disability right now at: https://www.lovehoney.com/sex/better-sex-for-couples/better-sex-guides/p/the-handi-book-of-love-lust-and-disability/82177.html

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

Find out more at https://disability-after-dark.pinecast.co

Episode 237 - “It was that episode of this podcast that made me look into devoteeism” - Zacc & Rachel Apr 10, 2021

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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

Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdark@gmail.com

You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out!

You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK

Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Find out more at https://disability-after-dark.pinecast.co

Palsy and the Pandemic 3 - Savannah Lorenc Apr 09, 2021

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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 Pandemic Ep 3.

You can follow Savannah on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SavannahLorenc If you want to be on a Palsy & The Pandemic, you can e-mail disabilityafterdark@gmail.com and we’d love to book you in!!!

Find out more at https://disability-after-dark.pinecast.co

Episode 236 - “Today, I am an absolute supermodel” - Lucy Dawson Apr 03, 2021

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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 Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdark@gmail.com

You can get 50% off almost any item in store at www.adameve.com and 10 FREE GIFTS by using DARKPOD at check out!

You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK

Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

Find out more at https://disability-after-dark.pinecast.co

BONUS! CRIP TIMES EPISODE 10 - THE RYAN O'CONNELL EPISODE Apr 02, 2021

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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 show up when we’re just trying to live our lives.

We move into a conversation about storytelling as activism, and the challenges of learning and growing in your disability politics in a very public way. How do you tell authentic stories, without catering to an abled audience? How do we deal with internalized ableism, and the feeling of ‘needing to do more’? How do we push back against societal messaging that one marginalized story is enough?

Find out more at https://disability-after-dark.pinecast.co