Digital Activism

This episode is a compelling call to listen, learn, and challenge our assumptions about intelligence and communication. Brady’s story demonstrates that with the right tools and persistence, barriers can be dismantled, revealing the profound potential within us all. Brady and his mom, Darcy, talk with us about how Brady began expressing himself at 18 and hasn’t slowed down since!  Thank you again B...

In this episode, Daniel Hodges, co-founder of Peaces of Me Foundation, shares his powerful journey navigating the healthcare system, disability discrimination, and advocacy for inclusive communities. Daniel has great insights as someone who was born with multiple disabilities, father of three (two of which survived childhood cancer), holds multiple degrees, and cofounded a non-profit to help peopl...

Hello beautiful people! The last few days have been filled with phone calls, appointments, research, confusion, and anger at the government…. shocker! In today’s episode, I share my recent experiences with the Social Security Administration, the challenges and frustrations of navigating disability benefits, and provide insights into the process and implications for others in similar situations. Re...

Caden Nelms recently switched medications for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He took a lot of information into consideration and realized that he could no longer handle the injection. Caden shares his personal journey switching from Spinraza to Evrysdi for treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, including the medical processes, challenges, and benefits of each medication.  Chapters 00:00 Understanding Sp...

Hello beautiful people! This episode is audio only (sorry!) After I yap for a few minutes, I answer questions that I found online that relate to disability! I talk about dark humor, weird questions that people have asked me, and how I answer the “are you disabled question’ on a job application. We will be back to video next week! Episode show notes & transcripts can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.di...

Hello beautiful people! in today's episode, Caden had the opportunity to speak with Alfonso Reyes, a.k.a @musculardystrophywarrior on social media! We discuss whis Muscular Dystrophy diagnoses, navigating public school and college, favorite video games, best friends, and what shoes Caden should by next! Learn more about Muscular Dystrophy here: www.mda.org/disease/duchenne-muscular-dystrophy F...

We are back (for real this time)! We are in a new studio, we have a producer, and we are uploading episodes on Fridays! We have also created a new website for the podcast, check it out! Episode show notes & transcripts can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.digitalactivismpod.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow Caden!: Caden IG:⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ www.instagram.com/obviously_its_caden/⁠⁠⁠  ⁠ Caden TikTok: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.tiktok.com/@whee...

Hello beautiful people! For this episode, I talked with Mikey Stone , a social media advocate for ALS awareness and disabilities. Mikey shares his journey from a casual social media user to a prominent figure raising awareness for ALS after his own diagnosis in February 2025. We chat about the therapeutic role of music in our lives and Mikey producing his first project post-diagnosis. Mikey emphas...

Hello beautiful people! Let’s talk about new jobs, my TikTok getting hacked, SMA Conference, and THE Ferris wheel video!🎡 ALL THE LINKS: YouTube: ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@digitalactivismproject⁠⁠ Pod IG: ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/digitalactivismproject/⁠⁠ Caden IG: ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/obviously_its_caden/⁠⁠ Caden TikTok: ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@wheelchair_king⁠⁠ Caden Bluesky...

Hello beautiful people! This episode is likely the most important podcast episode I have ever done! Please listen and share it with others, as disabled Americans are at risk of losing their protections and rights. Use the resources below to learn about Section 504 and how you can help keep disabled people safe. Thanks Britt (@myelasticheart) for joining me to discuss what is happening in the fight...

Hello beautiful people! We are back! It has been too long, but the podcast is back and better than ever! This episode is dedicated to giving you all updates, my goals for 2025, and working out the kinks of doing a VIDEO FORMAT for the podcast!!! If you would rather watch me yap, check out Digital Activism on Spotify or YouTube! Wherever you are getting this episode, please like, comment, share, ra...

Hello beautiful people! In this episode, Laura and I talk about OCD, how it plays a role in her life, and how her cats help her manage her OCD!

Hello beautiful people! In this episode, I talked with my Mom! We talked about my diagnosis and how shy I used to be! Advocating changed how extroverted I am!

Hello beautiful people! On this episode, Courtney and I talk about accommodations, the ADA, advocating on a college campus!

Morgan (Mo), @morgraco_, and I talk about invisible disabilities, dynamic disabilities, and how we are both learning to love napping! I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode!

Morgan (Mo), @morgraco_, discusses how she manages her chronic Illness symptoms and how she has learned to balance her content on social media! I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode!

Britt discusses her disability & chronic illnesses, inaccessibility, and the intersection of disability rights and prisoner rights! I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode!

Mason Branstrator, a T-12 incomplete paraplegic, is a full-time college student and social media advocate! In part 2, we talk about his housing accommodations, accessibility on campus, why he started posting on social media, and flying on a plane as a wheelchair user. I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode to get some tips on flying a...

Mason had a skiing accident in 2021 and is now a T12 incomplete paraplegic and uses a manual wheelchair full-time. In this episode, we talk about the accident, not letting being different get to you, and how he's living his daily life as a disabled college student!  I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode on my website! https://dig...

Hello beautiful people! Jessica and I finish up our conversation in this episode talking about volleyball and Eros! I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode to read about three technology devices that could make your life more independent: https://digitalactivismpro.wixsite.com/digital-activism/post/3-tech-devices-that-are-game-changer-...

Hello beautiful people! I had an opportunity to talk with Piedmont student Jessica Sconyers about service animals! I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode to learn more about the difference between owner-trained and program-trained service dogs here: https://digitalactivismpro.wixsite.com/digital-activism/post/owner-trained-or-program-...

Hello beautiful people! I had an opportunity to talk with Piedmont student Maggie Bishop about ESAs and why an ESA was right for her! I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode to learn more about ESAs here: https://digitalactivismpro.wixsite.com/digital-activism/post/understanding-emotional-support-animals Also, follow us on Instagram, @...

Hello beautiful people! For the very first episode of Digital Activism, I thought it would be a good idea for you to get to know me. So, I had my best friend Matthew Kodrowski interview me! I hope you enjoy this episode and make sure you check out my blog post that correlates with this episode to learn more about my journey to accepting my disability here: https://digitalactivismpro.wixsite.com/di...

Hello beautiful people! In today's episode, I talk to one of my best friends, Nahomi Solorzano! We talk about how we became friends, what she has learned since being my friend, her story, and more! Thanks for listening, love you all! Link to Nahomi's story!: https://piedmontroar.com/9919/sliderposts/nahomi-solorzano-a-journey-like-no-other/ Follow Nahomi on Instagram: @nahomi.solorzano2 Follow me...

Here is my full conversation with my friend Matthew Kodrowski! Thanks for listening, love you all! Follow me on Socials!: Website: https://rollingthroughlife.org/ Instagram: @obviously_its_caden Twitter: @nelms_caden TikTok: @wheelchairking