The Disability Myth

One of the largest hurdles people face in the rehabilitative process is being able to get out of their own heads. Imagining yourself playing sports, going out in the community, or doing anything else you love is hard to do if you’ve recently gone through a debilitating experience; that’s where Recreation Therapists step in. Join Dom & Uri as they pick the brain and hear the stories of Kay Rich...

If you like whales, football, or the human capacity for empathy, then this is the episode for you! Dom & Uriel sit down with brain tumor and stroke survivor, Shari Bookstaff. Listen in as they discuss Shari's business, Impact of Empathy, her experiences as a college instructor, and the benefits of expressing empathy both in and outside of a medical context.

Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to be a national (power) soccer champion? Join Dom & Uri as they catch up with their friend Ulices, member of LA Galaxy Power Soccer Club and 2022 National Title Champion. Learn the ins and outs of the sport, how it differs from able-bodied soccer, and how you can get involved in adaptive sports too!

A common misconception held towards people living with disabilities is that we cannot work. Someone that not only proves this assumption wrong, but who takes it a step further is Steve Ferreira, CEO of Beyond Disabilities and international, medal-earning athlete. On this episode, Dom & Uriel sit down with Steve to discuss his business, his inspiration for starting it, and how others can start...

Living with a disability comes with a plethora of day-to-day challenges. These challenges can definitely take a toll on one’s mental health and general outlook on life. Dom and Uriel give their perspectives on some of these challenges and the impacts they may have as they remind those listening to be patient with themselves and the people in their lives.

On this Season 2 Premier, Uriel and Dom sit down with Sarah Rodriguez, owner of Home Schooled Hound. Sarah is a fellow SMA’er that proves anyone is capable of owning and training dogs, regardless of level of mobility. She shares with us her techniques, adaptations, and experiences as a certified professional dog trainer. So grab your furry friend, get comfy, and listen in 🐶

On the final episode of The Disability Myth's first season, Dom and Uri recap what they learned and tease season two. They thank you for joining them for the ride and look forward to showing you what's to come! A lot ;)

🎃 Happy Halloween fellow spookies! On this special episode of The Disability Myth, Dom and Uri read and react to creepypastas that feature individuals living with disabilities. They hope these urban legends and stories get you in the holiday spirit 👻

If you are into technology, then this is the episode for you! Even if technology intimidates you, you might learn something from this one. Dom and Uriel spend some time discussing the challenges disabled gamers may face and give an outsider analysis of the available adaptive controllers. Additionally, the two spend some time discussing more every day assistive technology and devices including the...

Joined by Jacob Farzanmehr, an aspiring sports broadcaster and journalist living with Cerebral Palsy, Dom and Uriel discuss various ways that we can look at motivation while sharing their personal experiences and motivators.

It is an innate human desire to go out and socialize with people, and this desire is shared among people living with disabilities. On this episode, Dom and Uriel discuss the challenges a disability may pose for some to go out to new places and socialize. They also share their deepest motivators for doing these things while discussing the options involved in joining online communities.

On this episode, Dom and Uriel discuss the amount and types of control that individuals across the spectrum of mobility may possess. More specifically, Dom shares how he has what he calls “pseudo control” and shares what he knows about the S-TLC system, a communicative framework that individuals can use as a method to increase the control they have in their lives and relationships.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like for a complete stranger to help you with every act of daily living? On this episode of The Disability Myth, Dom and Uriel talk with Chelsee Fuerch, a car crash survivor who is thriving despite living with a severe spinal cord injury. The group discusses their interactions with caregivers and the nuances of the patient-caregiver relationship.

On this episode, Dom and Uriel sit down with special guest Genevieve Werner, a 23 year old clinical psychology major who is in her second year of grad school. The group talks about their experiences going to college and encourage others to do the same, regardless of impairments.

Dom sits down with Uriel (pun intended) to define and share his personal experiences dealing with a burden complex. The two of them discuss how a burden complex can be harmful, and discuss specific strategies that people can use across the spectrum of mobility to counter it.

In this introductory episode, Dom & Uriel assess their assumptions about individuals living with disabilities, detail their goals for the podcast, and invite you to join them on the journey!

Welcome to The Disability Myth! My name is Dominick, and I invite you to join me and my co-host, Uriel, on a deep dive into what it's like to live with a disability.