Living My Best Disabled Life

de, Jill Cabernel shares her journey living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and kyphoscoliosis and how it shaped her work as a content creator. She discusses embracing her disability, navigating the intersection of disability and fashion, and offering advice to her younger self. Jill also touches on mental health, tackling societal norms, and her goals for the future of disability representation.

n this episode, I chat with Tyler Lima-Roope, a comedy content creator from California. Tyler, known for his humorous stories on TikTok and Instagram, shares his experiences living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Join us to hear about his journey, the challenges he faces, and how he uses a mix of humor and authenticity to connect with his audience.

In honor of Tourette's Awareness Month, I'm releasing one of the top five episodes. This episode features singer-songwriter Dylan Brady. His music is like no other artist. It's somewhere between pop and country. Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at the age of 13, Dylan found opportunities within his differences. He began speaking in schools all over the US and even Canada, spreading not only awareness of Tourette Syndrome but people’s differences in general, saying, “Everybody’s got something. And we have to accept ourselves and accept others, regardless of what that “something,” is.” This opened up opportunities to be on Disney Channel, work with Zac Brown Band and his Camp Southern Ground, work alongside Rascal Flatts, and so much more. Website:dylancbrady.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUd2TVFVMi0zSlV3WUZoU0lGMDd0WE5RRTdZUXxBQ3Jtc0tudFRIRWppSURzYTZwSzhMcnk4RFYzSFFiYmhqVnRuQmFVZ0J3ZXlTRjJBakJHM1dCakR1VlBxS3lnZ3lkNVh6SXp1R3g5TUhrejZOM1ZNUkl1MVNBWkp5OF9Yb1VLQmF5TlJrbGdicUJVM1hmRFR5VQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dylancbrady.com] Instagram:instagram.com/dylancbrady [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm1Xb0NFak1lbHB3dDlodEZBN0RnU0RGVVBmZ3xBQ3Jtc0trVU9RTjlpaVV6TTRCZmdJUmp5d3NqblRIWGkzUFJuVnpLbnZvVmJaMmhjZVBYZnRZVHJQUDItMFUzcWM3ZG83eXlsR3hVZDdTaFNNRVpZN2NwNm1mRWJsZDktQkNtc3lsOXJib3hET1VkYVFhY25VRQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdylancbrady] Spotify:open.spotify.com/artist/69Lf9TlJ7qID862aDGbZx1?si=FMIvNk86QI-h1iDFjkPGNA [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUd3dkIwcHJUaHhpN29WWTE5aXpNVWlNZ2xMd3xBQ3Jtc0tucDFWZEl0NEFTZjE4eF9lRFBhZUxDdzNTYUlSbUNON3M2d0pPdkZ4b1U2ODNaZ0FvR2ZZX2ZSWDlROFZvVUtUV0F0LV82WV8wSHh4WG15YXRyR0JRS1FVNDJWZ25LZjBRNjVCRDBzTkI4bXctSVJCMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F69Lf9TlJ7qID862aDGbZx1%3Fsi%3DFMIvNk86QI-h1iDFjkPGNA]Apple Music:music.apple.com/us/artist/dylan-brady/1066416183 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXZJbkNMQ0JBNEF6MzFzODk2NkxVb1QwYkd1d3xBQ3Jtc0ttRzZ6THFQTnR5QlhKenZBZUhOa1RGTGpzeXpNd2NnZElOZDB0ZzF2U2RxTHg5WlJVdG1MZVZhS19yelNzc2FRVW9hOE1DNnl1X2lTNTBVTEFBZ21RSnJPRFdnNDZaZzBUb2tCUVNWamtvU2pQNnlfYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmusic.apple.com%2Fus%2Fartist%2Fdylan-brady%2F1066416183]Facebook: facebook.com/dylanbradymusic [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnRnNm5FbFRXclBsWS1aMktFdndUTTk4b0ZWQXxBQ3Jtc0tuWGd5QmY4a3NyT3hSSDY3OHJ2eXVoODZZeEo5aTVIS2Ewc0tqR0hna2U5cWx0aDdEakctV1dJQ2otbHhKd0hvVHdrVTNvbk0xRTd4WW90WFc2b0ZZeTZDb2tRYzRSRktzR2pJYmVqZTdoLU1IZ2JJUQ&q=www.facebook.com%2Fdylanbradymusic]

In this episode, Kaylee Bays, a pioneering wheelchair dancer from "So You Think You Can Dance," shares her remarkable journey. Kaylee discusses the early signs of EDS before her diagnosis at 21, the impact of using a wheelchair on her dance career, and her groundbreaking experience on the show. She talks about the influence of her performance on the perception of disabled dancers, offers advice to others facing similar challenges, and shares ways the dance community can be more inclusive. Discover how being part of the Rollettes dance team has shaped her personal and professional growth and changed perceptions of wheelchair dancing. Kaylee also reveals upcoming projects, her mentoring approach, and her vision for the future of disability representation in dance. Don't miss this conversation with Kaylee Bays, a true trailblazer in the dance world. follow her @slayleebays

In this episode, I spoke with Victoria O'Brien, who has cerebral palsy. Victoria is the co-founder of Wheelie You, an organization dedicated to fostering connections among disabled individuals and raising awareness about various disabilities. She holds a master's degree in public administration with a focus on nonprofits and a bachelor's degree in strategic communication and leadership. Victoria's work with Wheelie You demonstrates her commitment to creating a supportive community, advocating for disability inclusion, promoting accessibility, and educating about disabilities.