Doing It Disabled

I'm sure you've heard of burnout, but have you ever heard of autistic burnout? What's the difference? Join Haley and filmmaker guest host Iza, as they discuss her most recent experience with autistic burnout while creating the My New Normal Documentary.  Iza's Instagram Cloudful Drive Documentary National Autistic Society 

Okay, so just like the actual Miami trip, the Miami episode had some hiccups!  Come listen to our redemption round where we refocus on the joys of our lil’ girls trip. Will there be an ACTUAL Miami redemption trip?  TBD.. 😏 https://iris.tattoo/miami/

When you think of cancer, who do you see in your mind's eye? Do you see the patient? Do you see the doctors or nurses? Do you think of the patient's parents? Typically when we think of illness we imagine the patient who is affected. How often do you think about the patient's direct family/support system? We are so grateful to Cata's sisters, Josi and Franzi,  for having this co...

One rant led to another and here you have it, a full discourse between Cata and Haley on barriers to care for pain management. Cata shares her stories as a former cancer patient and Haley gives her take as a provider in pain management. Tune in to listen and be educated on some frustrating aspects of the American medical system. Let's work together to end the stigma around chronic pain.  SAMH...

Waddup DID? Are you ready for the first full episode of the season?! We are thrilled to introduce you to our guest host this episode, Caleb Brothers! They are a friend and coworker of Cata’s, but they are also so much more than that. Come jump into the conversation that Caleb and Cata have about being neurospicy divas who found power and validity in their self diagnoses. 

We’re baaack!  Did you miss us?!  Cata and Haley open up season 3 of Doing It Disabled and, though a bit out of practice, they dive right in! Come find out where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Join us for more conversations about disability and the people that live with them. Make sure to follow the podcast so don’t miss an episode!

On this episode Cata and Haley chat about 4 little letters that have a BIG impact on roughly 3.5% of the adult US population (according to a 2022 study at OHSU)! These famous letters are.. A-D-H-D!  Haley takes the time to sit down and ask Cata about her recent diagnosis and what life has been like before, and during, treatment. Tune in to get scoop on all the things that Catalina is still learnin...

October brings awareness to many different diagnoses and conditions, and one of those happens to be Dysautonomia! If you have been following the pod since it's conception then you already know that our co-host baddie, Haley, has a form of dysautonomia called POTS. If you are new here, this episode will bring you up to speed on all things autonomic! Come listen to Cata ask Haley about her cond...

“If I could go back in time, and go through what I went through, and have the Zeen, I know that I 100% would have a very different life right now.”  -Catalina  Join Cata and Haley in a perspective altering episode with the team from Go Zeen. On this episode we are joined by Garrett Brown the CEO and Co-Founder of the Zeen, Petra Rose the Physical Therapy Advisor at Zeen, and Anomi Fatale a pre-nur...

Wherever Chris Hrabik shows up, he makes it clear that disability isn't the obstacle, it's lack of accessibility. A rally car driver, metal artist, business owner, and public speaker - Chris is now taking on starting the most inclusive and comprehensive adaptive driving school on a decommissioned air base. Chris's Instagram

Dharma Bredell joins Haley to discuss living in South Africa with Cystic Fibrosis. With the support of her loved ones, Dharma managed to never miss one homework assignment throughout hospitalizations and treatment. However, she states, "Just because you do it, does not mean it was easy." She is living proof that being chronically ill does not have a "look". To learn more about...

Join us as we have the chance to sit down (don't we always) and interview guest host, PR extraordinaire, and candlemaker Farah Good. Growing up with arthrogryposis and being a part-time wheelchair user, Farah explains to us why she does not want to be seen as an inspiration to non-disabled folk and her journey embracing the disability community she is part of. Don't forget to stay tuned...

On this episode of Doing it Disabled Cata and Haley welcome Diana Kamada, the CEO and Co-founder of Includesign. If you haven’t already heard of Includesign and their innovative product, The LapSnap, then this episode is for you! If you have, surprise!! This one is for you too! While this episode highlights the world of products that are designed for people with disabilities (or lack there of), th...

Cata and Haley bring to you yet another healthcare baddie! Tune in to get to know our nurse-friend, and guest host, Ryann "Ry" Mason. This episode will definitely add a little stride to your roll. Ry's joyful and bright personality paints us a colorful picture of her life navigating healthcare as a patient and a nurse. We are so grateful to Ry for taking the time to geek out with us...

Can you believe that Cata and Haley have been recording this podcast since March of 2022 and they just met in person for the first time last month?! Not only did they meet, but they also attended their first Rollettes Experience together. While they have shared their RE journey on social media, this episode dives into the nitty gritty. Come listen to the recap of their journey to LA, where they go...

Lynn and Alex are co-founders of the sewing and alterations brand for people with disabilities, Sewn Adaptive. Based out of Pasadena, California with the ability to serve you wherever you are; this powerhouse duo give us the inside scoop on adaptive clothing and the value of wearing clothing tailored to you.  Cata and Haley are stoked to have you join them as they interview their new friends they...

Have you ever wondered what Cata and Haley are like when the mic is off? Listen in on a spontaneous chat they had after recording one day. You may find philosophical questions about disability, positive and negative disabled experiences, disability pride, and a handful of ADHD tangents! 

Ali Cameron, @seated.perspectives on instagram, is a freelance writer who takes us through the importance of holding space for our disability. Years after her spinal cord injury, Ali realized she was always focusing on the skills she brought to the table to avoid showcasing her disability. This disability pride month, we ask you, where does your pride come from? 

Haley champions this episode with a wonderful guest host all the way from Australia. Tune is as Em from @neurowild_ shares their story as a speech pathologist, illustrator, mother, artist and so much more. Haley and Em dive into the wide world of neurodiversity, people pleasing and the disparities between genders when getting a diagnosis. 

What do Lyme Disease, Hyperthermia, & Sending Blood Samples to Greece all have in common? Jeni Quante! Come meet Doing it Disabled’s newest guest host who shares her mind blowing story, of her diagnosis and treatments, of tick born illnesses. Haley and Cata had a tough time picking their jaws up off the floor this entire episode. You don’t want to miss it!

Cata gets to have a 1-on-1 chat with her childhood friend, Josephine. Since becoming parents to their precious son, Dash, Josephine and her husband Kory have dived head first into the world of disability. Josephine shares all of the things she has learned so far about Prader Willi Syndrome and motherhood. Be sure to tune in to learn about Tia Cata’s sweetest love, Dash. Links: https://www.fpwr.org...

We are back with another episode! This time we’re highlighting a fierce baddie with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder! Falen joins Cata and Haley on the pod to talk about her experience living with PMDD and the long road to finally getting a diagnosis. Dismissing gynecological disorders is a tale as old as time and unfortunately people with uteruses still have to plead their case to be taken serious...

You've probably heard of the saying, "Don't put people in a box." Guest host Emmett joins us on the podcast to discuss their life as a queer and disabled law student. Tune in as Emmett shares how he navigated graduate school while progressively losing his sight and adapting to succeed. From mental health diagnoses to medication side effects, this episode encapsulates the common...

Maendy MacFarland, owner of Pole In The Wall and long time dancer, joins Haley for a chat to talk about pole dancing with hyper mobility! Maendy shares her journey with hEDS and how her dance career has evolved with time. It really is true what they say, when one door closes another one opens. 

Well team, we did it!! 365 days of Doing It Disabled! There is no way that we could have known the joy and fulfillment this little  podcast would bring to us and our community. Join us while we reflect on the year and process the loss of a disabled legend, Judy Heumann.