Tag: Disability

Episode 44 | “There Is No Normal Body”: A Conversation with Sonya Renee Taylor

Join us as we talk with award-winning poet, author, and activist, Sonya Renee Taylor about her book ‘The Body is Not An Apology’ and changing our internal narrative about what “normal” is in this ableist society.

Joining Daana and sitting in for Dawn today as guest co-host is Carlos Kareem Windham (who you’ll remember from our series “Beyond Montel: Black Men and MS”). You don’t want to miss this important and engaging conversation.

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Episode 44 | “There is No Normal Body”: A Conversation with Sonya Renee Taylor

Join us as we talk with award-winning poet, author, and activist, Sonya Renee Taylor about her book ‘The Body is Not An Apology’ and changing our internal narrative about what “normal” is in this ableist society. Joining Daana.

Episode 28 — MS and the Cruelest of Intentions: Selma Blair, Awareness & Visibility

Tune in to Episode 28 of Myelin & Melanin!

Selma Blair and the Instagram post disclosing her MS in October 2018.

MS has been all over the media this week! First, it was the sighting of actress Selma Blair (who disclosed she has MS via Instagram in October 2018) with her fabulous cane on the red carpet at the 2019 Oscars. Then, fast forward to the interview she did with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America a few days later. Her candid, brave and transparent interview has been the talk of social media. And for good reason — it is rare that chronic illness and disability are given any visibility (especially in Hollywood). It was a beautiful moment. The awareness she brought to multiple sclerosis is priceless.

One of our favorite MS bloggers, Ardra Shephard from the blog “Tripping on Air”.

Join us as we share our reflections on Selma Blair’s interview, as well as discuss the concept of disability visibility. We also discuss an article written by one of our favorite MS bloggers — titled “Why Is Selma Blair So Important Right Now”, and how her discussion of mobility aids mirrors our own realities.

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Episode 28 | MS and the Cruelest of Intentions: Selma Blair, Awareness & Visibility

MS has been all over the media this week! First, it was the sighting of actress Selma Blair (who disclosed she has MS via Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/p/BpKjP_7FnWQ/ – in October 2018) with her fabulous cane on the red carpet at the 2019 Oscars.

Episode 17 — Shift the Paradigm: Living Your Best Life Despite MS — feat. Dr. Aaron Boster, MD

Listen to Episode 17 of Myelin & Melanin!

Living life to the fullest with multiple sclerosis is hard, but it’s not impossible. Join us as we talk with Dr. Aaron Boster, MD, a clinical neuroimmunologist who specializes in treating MS. He shares with us the concept of “paradigm shifting” as a way to reframe the narrative, change your lens, and live your best life — in spite of MS. We’ll also share our own tips. [ Please forgive our technical difficulties. ]

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Episode 6 — Accessibility, Accommodations & Frustrations

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Join us as we address some of the everyday challenges and issues that people with MS and other disabilities face. We’ll touch on the ADA, accessibility, reasonable accommodations, FRUSTRATIONS, and other issues.

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