Mike & Dory
Othering Podcast - Advocating for the disabled and LGBTQ
In today’s challenging political climate, it’s more important than ever to have a voice, especially those in marginalized communities. The Othering Podcast is dedicated to uplifting disabled and LGBTQ+ individuals by providing a safe, inclusive platform for advocacy and sharing your story. Hosted by Mike and Dory, each episode guests share their personal experiences with disability, coming out as queer, and navigating a world that “others” them. Through these stories, we humanize them and create a new Are you listening yet? Hear real stories from members of the disabled & LGBTQ+ communities Le...
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Episodes
Carly - Cerebral palsy 29.12.2025 59:21
Carly talks to us about her struggles as a disabled person in school. We talk about accessibility as well as her cerebral palsy diagnosis. Carly Instagram - @carlyxwebster Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Joshua calls out accessibility issues at the NIH 22.12.2025 1:04:31
In this episode, we talk to Joshua about politics and the affects of Multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and autism on his life. After a life altering event, Joshua needed to change his whole world around. Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Ryann "Ry" Mason, BS RN, Dancing with hEDS! 18.12.2025 1:03:12
Listen up and dance! Ry talks about her experience as a nurse with a wheelchair handling hEDS. She also talks about her love for dance and how she learned dance in a wheelchair. Ry's Instagram: @chronically_ry Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv Merch: https://www.otheringpodca...
Hais (he/she/they) - POTS, hEDS, Hypophosphatasia, and more 15.12.2025 1:00:49
We talk to Hais about their venture into social work and the feeling of hope it gives them. We also talk about medical diagnosis and the failed system. Hais Instragram: @chronicallyHais Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Helen - Chronically Savage with long COVID, POTS, and Hypermobile spectrum disorder. 11.12.2025 55:57
Those hoof beat could be a platypus coming at you. We are joined by Helen Savage of Chronically Savage to talk about her experience with long COVID. We delve into what COVID was like in England and how long COVID has affected her. Helen's Instagram: chronically.savage Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast Patreon - Get next week's episode now! h...
Caroline, a pole dancer with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos 08.12.2025 1:00:44
In this episode, we talk to Caroline about her life with hEDS while being a pole dancer. After multiple surgeries (7), she needed to adjust how she did different dance moves to avoid further injury. Caroline Instagram: @_topquark Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Taylor Coffman on Turning Rare Disease into Advocacy 04.12.2025 1:06:18
"While the experience was a roller coaster, I did find my voice in that hospital bed," Taylor Coffman from the HuffPost article. Taylor Coffman, author of a #1 viral HuffPost article and Substack's Rare Disease Girl, joins us to talk about her near death experience after giving birth to her child. She details the events as she struggled for her life in the hospital and what it was like coming home...
Sense, Sensibility & Endometriosis: Emma’s Story 01.12.2025 1:01:34
Oooo Jane Austin! Emma joins us on to discuss her journey with endometriosis, it's stigma, and her lived experiences. As a current PhD researcher, she discusses how her literature studies have intersected with her diagnosis. Emma's Instagram: @emmaisabellemary Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Clark's Journey: Living with Chronic Illness & Neurodivergence 24.11.2025 56:08
Textbook pretzel. In this episode, we talk to Clark, creator of "Chronically, the Sickest" podcast. Clark shares her journey living with multiple chronic illnesses—including POTS, endometriosis, and heart disease—while navigating neurodivergence and mental health challenges. Chronically the Sickest Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Clark Instagram: @thesickestpersonyouknow Other...
Joseph Kibler talks about Disability, HIV, and LGBTQ+ Representation in Hollywood 20.11.2025 1:02:07
Joseph Kibler has been seen on CSI: Cyber, Chicago Med, and his new upcoming series Adoptive. Joseph lives with cerebral palsy and is HIV positive. Joseph Kibler on Instagram/TikTok: josephakibler His new series on all platforms: AdoptiveTheSeries Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u...
Meghan author of Chronically Over It on Medium 17.11.2025 1:01:44
Everyone has boobs. In this episode we talk to Meg about their hEDS and autism. Their struggles obtaining the diagnosis and discovering many of them at the age of 30. They are the author and creator of Chronically Over It. Meg Instagram: chronically__over_it Chronically Over It on Medium: https://medium.com/chronicallyoverit Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube:...
Teen Life with Hypermobility: Caroline’s Experience 10.11.2025 56:27
California campus! In this episode we talk to Caroline, the teenage daughter of former guest Michele. This episode gives a fresh look at chronic pain/illness from the perspective of a teenager and what it's like going to school with her condition. Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35...
Disability and LGBTQ advocate and podcaster, Danielle Silverstein 03.11.2025 58:19
Everything is going to shit! In this episode, we talk to Danielle about politics and her advocacy. The current administration has caused a lot of turbulence in this world. She also talks about the affects it has on her family. Danielle Instagram: @marriageandmartinis https://www.marriageandmartinis.com Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast Patreo...
LIVE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL...and auction 31.10.2025 1:51:48
Welcome to the Othering Podcast Halloween special. This is the recording of the live episode on Oct 30th 2025. We talk to several guests, listen to some great music, and talked about the auction. This is a silent auction that will be active till Nov 6, 2025. Portions of the proceeds will go to the Trevor Project. Place your bids now! WWW.OTHERINGPODCAST.COM/AUCTION Othering Instagram: @otheringpod...
Art therapy for the disabled by Monika - BONUS Part 2! - Scolosis, art therapy 30.10.2025 59:16
A lot of people stay stuck in the suck. Monada, uh, Monika returns! In this episode we talk about her therapy work and a special challenge that is out now! We also discuss how exercising and going to the gym has helped and hurt her. Find Monika's challenge on Instagram @inspired.and.intentional Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast Patreon - Get...
Bri is bringing awareness to gastroparesis 27.10.2025 1:04:32
I do! In this episode, we talk to Bri about gastroparesis and it's affects on her growing up and to today. We also talk about her coming out experience and her beautiful wedding. Bri Instagram - @gasparesis_reality Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv Merch: https://www.othering...
Cancer survivor, David Moore, Co-founder of PEP Radio 23.10.2025 1:06:07
What? They sniffed Tylenol somehow? In this episode, we talk to David about his advocacy work helping to bring same sex marriage legality to PA. We also talk to him about his two time cancer survival and his coming out as gay experience and, ultimately, marrying a female. Pennsylvania Equality Project: www. PAEquality.com PEP Radio available on Live365, Roku, and Alexa Othering Instagram: @otherin...
Long Covid advocate, Rev Kate, changed her life 20.10.2025 1:03:02
Less filling but still tastes great! We talk to Kate about her journey in the church, being queer, and long COVID. She tells us about the affects long covid has had on her. Kate Instagram: @kateharmonsiberine Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv Merch: https://www.otheringpodcas...
Andrew Garza - The Queer Cripple as seen on Queer as Folk 13.10.2025 1:02:43
We challenge Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Elton John The Queer Cripple. Andrew joins us to discuss sex and being disabled. He also talks about his book and podcast. Andrew was the subject of the short film "Picture This" and consulted and acted in the 2022 Queer As Folk reboot. Andrew on Instagram: @andrewgurza Find "Notes From a Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy (and be hot while doing...
Jaye - Nonbinary, queer 06.10.2025 1:10:13
Amen! In this episode we talk about art, religion, and queerness. Jaye explains their story and art in a beautiful way. Jaye instagram: jbrix_art Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Nina Tame - Disabled wheelchair user 29.09.2025 1:08:15
Mind your business! Nina Tame, content creator and disabled advocate, joins us to discuss internalized ableism and growing up using mobility aids. She comes from the UK with wit and passion exploring the nuances of the disabled world. www.ninatame.com Nina's instagram @nina_tame Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Monika - scoliosis, neurodivergent 22.09.2025 1:01:35
Monada...I mean Monika joins us to discuss her scoliosis and the troubles she faced as a child with it and the treatments. She also explain her unique way of melding art and coaching together to create a healthier mind. Monika Instagram: inspired.and.intentional Monika's website: www.igniteandinspires.com Monika's email: art.to.ignite.and.inspire@gmail.com Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik...
Othering: After Dark 18.09.2025 26:17
In this episode we talk politics, including Medicaid/medicare, the unfortunate situation in the medical field, and about the socialism and capitalism. Dare I say, a little controversial. Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Nieta - Neurodivergent, FND 15.09.2025 1:15:00
Nieta joins us to talk about her neurodivergence and advocacy. This episode gets deep into politics and maybe even a little controversial. Disability Community for Democracy, Inc - www.diabilitycommunityfordemocracy.org Disability Community for Democracy, Inc Instagram - @dcdinc12 Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Tayler - neurodivergent, ostomy, POTs, hEDS 08.09.2025 1:12:55
In this episode we talk to Tayler about Neurodivergence and some of her struggles with the medical field. She struggled to get the help she needed and has become a strong advocate for others. Tayler's Instagram: @distaaybled Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
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