Bad Attitudes: An Uninspiring Podcast About Disability

CW: Suicide and suicidal ideation People have said a lot of ableist things to me over the years, and although I've never heard THIS particular gem, personally, it's definitely got to be the MOST ableist thing EVER said. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagra...

In case it wasn't clear, Donald Trump doesn't care about disabled people. Not even the ones he's related to. And, spoiler alert, most other people don't, either. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure to...

"We all have the same 24 hours." Nope, false, wrong. Everyone's 24 hours looks different, and requires different things. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!...

Would you expect something as seemingly simple as finding a hairstylist to be impeded by accessibility issues? Surprise. Register to vote: vote.org Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever...

Do people really hate the disabled community? Oh, absolutely. Molly Burke podcast episode here Get your voting questions answered at vote.org Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you li...

Let's take a cursory look at Project 2025 and what the Republicans have in store for us as disabled people in the dark, dystopian future where DJT is president once again. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure to leave...

CW: mentions of gun violence and suicide It's the THIRD anniversary of Bad Attitudes, and I turned over hosting duties to my friend, Jonathan Bradshaw, who interviewed me! You may remember Jon from our 100th episode, Yes, But Also No. Jonathan's TEDx talk: Seat To Feet Investment Philosophy Jonathan's website: jpbradshaw.com Jonathan's Instagram: @idbuyuamonkey Support the show...

Churches and other religious institutions are exempt from the Americans With Disabilities Act. Here's why that's BS. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen! FairyNerd...

A friend wanted to know why I don't identify as neurodivergent. Here's my answer. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen! FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

CW: Reproductive health, mention of suicide Many thanks to my good friend Melanie Weaver for joining me for this week's episode, where we discuss her journey with endometriosis. Melanie's blog: Inner Monologue of a Madwoman Follow Melanie on Instagram Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a...

Recent articles about a Jeopardy champion have left me with a nasty taste of ableism in my mouth. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen! FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairyner...

Saying something stupid isn't just for the ignorant and uneducated among us. Enjoy my most recent shame. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen! FairyNerdy: https://linktr...

Despite being outdated and ableist, the term "wheelchair-bound" is still used by a lot of people — including the medical profession. Let's nip that in the bud. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure to leave a...

Unfortunately, disabled people will often find ourselves in situations where we will not be listened to without the support of a non-disabled ally. It's not fair. Our voices are valid. But this is the unfortunate truth for most marginalized communities. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow...

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Or maybe it's "God's intentions"? That whole "If God intended [fill in the blank] argument" gets under my skin these days. Here's why. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook...

It's not unusual for non-disabled people to feel uncomfortable around someone who's disabled, especially if they're like me and tend to talk about their situation with humor. Their comfort isn't my responsibility, and I'm not going to censor myself to protect their sensitive feelings. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.c...

It's easy to say, "Just find something physical you enjoyed doing as a child," when advising someone on how to incorporate exercise into their lives. It's not so easy to do when you grew up disabled. Follow Imani Barbarin on Instagram: @crutches_and_spice Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badat...

I'm smart. I've always been smart. And being smart is a central pillar of my identity.  I much preferred being "the smart kid" to being "the disabled kid." Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure...

For the first time in 100 episodes, we have a guest! In this week's episode, I'm joined by my good friend Jonathan Bradshaw to discuss his colorectal cancer journey, and the legal and social definitions of disability, with a little bit of nostalgia thrown in! Jonathan was diagnosed with Stage III Rectal Cancer in 2021 at age 40. His treatment included the removal of my colon and everythi...

What does self-care look like for you? It probably looks different than it does for me. A lot of what counts as traditional "self-care" may not be obtainable for someone who is disabled or chronically ill. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook ,...

People are gonna look at me regardless. I might as well do what I can to embrace it. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen! FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy

CW: Mentions of transphobia, violence against trans people Is it okay for a non-binary person who feels unsafe in gender-specific restrooms to use those standalone restrooms that are typically set aside for disabled people or people with small children? I say yes. Follow Curb Free Cory: instagram.com/curbfreecory Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.et...

Don't me wrong, I've got nothing against kids. I just want to know why we give so much more consideration to their well-being and suffering than we do adults who are in similar positions. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and Blu...

We've talked about euphemisms, we've talked about slurs. Let's talk about some more words I don't like. Support the show Website: badattitudespod.com Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , and BlueSky Be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen! FairyNerdy:...

It's funny to me how religious extremists are so quick to proclaim that when the Rapture comes everyone will be put in their "right body," but their definition of the "right body" isn't consistent. If you're transgender, your right body is your pre-transition body, ie, the body you were born in. But, if you're disabled, the body you were born in ISN'T y...