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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 204 - That Time I Was Abused By My Care Staff Aug 20, 2020

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CONTENT WARNING This episode will contain discussions of abuse against a disabled person, and the emotional after effects of that incident. If you find discussions like that triggering, I fully understand why you might not want to listen to this episode.

In this episode, I chronicle the experience I had when I was abused by my care staff and trapped naked in my bed. We talk about the incident; what happened, how it happened, how I felt as a disabled person, etc. I share what happened when I tried to get help from both the police and medical services. I really take a deep dive into how I felt as a disabled person; what I was scared of, how I felt emasculated, etc.

This was a hard but important story to tell. Thanks for listening and letting me shine a light on it for you.

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Episode 203 - I'm a Really Good Napper - Brett Gleason Aug 14, 2020

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In this week's episode, we sit down with musician and artist Brett Gleason as he shares his stories of coming out as having Bipolar Disorder. We explore whether or not Brett considers BPD to be a disability or not, what it was like coming out to his therapist, why his BPD makes him a "really good napper" and how his BPD plays a role in his relationships + a whole lot more. Enjoy!

You can follow Brett's work as an artist at www.brettgleason.com.

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The Handicast 5 - Make Disabled Love Not Porn w/ Cindy Gallop Aug 13, 2020

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On this episode of The Handicast, Heather and I sit down with the CEO and Founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, Cindy Gallop as we talk about her journey into creating a platform where people could create real world sex videos. Of course, we also talk about the importance of representation, the need for #MakeDisabledLoveNotPorn and so much more. We were thrilled to have Cindy join us, and we hope you enjoy!

You can get 50% off a MakeLoveNotPorn subscription by using this special code: https://makelovenotporn.tv/handi/

If you wanna be a guest on a Handicast with Heather and I, you can e-mail me at andrew@thatshandi.co and we'll chat about getting you on.

You can also follow our journey with Handi by heading to www.thatshandi.co

We hope you enjoy The Handicast 5.

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Episode 202 - "So You Don't Wanna Be Found Dead with a Vibrator in Your Hand?" - John & Teri Aug 06, 2020

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In this episode, I sit down with John and Teri, a couple with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). We explore their experiences with sex and spinal cord injury, autonomic dysreflexia, raising a son as a disabled couple and a whole lot more. It was a really interesting conversation to also explore the similarities and differences between congenital disabilities and acquired disabilities. Enjoy!

You can follow Teri and John's work here at these links: www.terithorson.com www.twitter.com/CherneskyPraxis

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Q & C Part 20 - Andrew Got Tested For Covid 3 Times! Jul 31, 2020

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In Part 20 of Quarantine and Chill, I explain that I have been tested for Covid-19, 3 times. I explain how that happened, but I also share some of things about quarantine as a disabled person that have been hard like no access to sex, the inaccessibility of my accessible apartment, how a mask falling off and being unable to put it back on independently is a real thing, my attendant care during the pandemic, and a whole lot more.

If you wanna be a guest on a Quarantine and Chill, e-mail us at disabilityafterdark@gmail.com using the subject line Quarantine & Chill.

Thanks for listening.

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Episode 201 - What's Your Condition? Ehler's Danlos Syndrome Jul 30, 2020

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In Episode 201, I do another in my series "What's Your Condition?" This time I look at Ehler's Danlos Syndrome. We look at the way it is understood online, what people with it refer to themselves as Zebras, and we also explore the history and behind it, as it is one of the oldest bruising and bleeding disorders ever. We discuss what cool celebrities have it, and we talk about how EDS can play a role in your sex life. Enjoy!

Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot

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

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Q & C Part 19 - Poop & The Pandemic w/ Anne Hodder-Shipp Jul 24, 2020

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In this Part 19 of Quarantine & Chill, I revisit my friend and sex educator Anne Hodder-Shipp as we get into the sh*t of things talking about her experiences with motility issues, poop, fear, shame, and how all those things play out during the pandemic. I loved being able to talk shit with her, and discuss my own issues with poo during the pandemic. Enjoy!

You can follow Anne on Insta at www.instagram.com/theannehodder

You can apply to be a part of Disability After Dark or Quarantine and Chill by e-mailing disabilityafterdark@gmail.com. We'd love to have you as a guest!

Thanks for listening to us during these trying times! We're here for you.

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Episode 200 - A Look Back at The First Episode Jul 23, 2020

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For the 200th episode, I thought it might be fun to rewind a little bit and go back and listen to the very first episode of Disability After Dark with you, but with some added commentary from me today. Find out how I actually recorded the first episode, why I retract my previous thoughts about access, listen to awkward transitions about candy & assholes, and listen again as I explain why "emotionality" was such an important word to me back then.

Thank you so much for listening to the past 200 episodes, and let's get comfy, cozy and crippled for 200 more Enjoy!

Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot

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

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Quarantine & Chill Part 18 - Sara Camps Jul 17, 2020

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In Q & C Part 18, I invite past guest Sara Camps on the show to talk about their experience with multiple disabilities during the pandemic. We also explore their work with an Independent Living Center in Indiana, and how those services have been affected by Coronavirus. Sara also highlights some work they've done as a contact tracer and how that can help and/or hinder the fight against coronavirus.

You can follow Sara on Twitter https://twitter.com/cheesepickles

If you want to be a part of a Quarantine & Chill Episode, be sure to e-mail us at disabilityafterdark@gmail.com using the subject line "Quarantine and Chill".

Thank you for listening!

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Episode 199 - "I Want People With Disabilities to be Represented in Porn" - w/ Go Ask Alex Jul 16, 2020

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In episode 199, I sit down with disabled content creator and porn performer Go Ask Alex. We talk about their experiences with bowel disease and living with an ostomy. We talk about Go Ask Alex's journey in accepting their disabled identity as a porn performer and sex worker, and also just as a human. We unpack what it's like to be a content creator who has to manage their energy, and a whole lot more is talked about here, including why disabled people need to be represented in porn. Enjoy!

You can follow Go Ask Alex on their website social media platforms

www.goaskalexonline.com www.twitter.com/goaskalexonline www.instagram.com/goaskalexonline

Buy a #DisabledPeopleAreHot tee shirt, and support the movement here https://store.podcastjukebox.org/collections/disabled-people-are-hot

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

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

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