Mike & Dory

Othering Podcast - Advocating for the disabled and LGBTQ

Society EN ↓ 97 episodes

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...

Author

Mike & Dory

Category

Society

Podcast website

otheringpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Sam - AuDHD, LGBTQ+, stomach cancer 01.09.2025

In this episode we talk to Samantha about her AuDHD and struggles growing up. She also talks about her 3 time cancer survival. Sam is the host of the Neurospective Podcast. Neurospective Podcast instagram @Neurospective. Podcast Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast  

Cara Cochran - Two mom family and PROUD! 25.08.2025

Cara came out at the age of 30 as a lesbian and has seen cut communication with her parents. We discuss all the difficulties and joys she has been thru on her journey. Cara Instagram: @caras_atl Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Whitney - Lesbian, Interstitial cystitis, mental health 18.08.2025

We talk to Whitney about her various mental health condition, and interstitial cystitis (painful bladder condition). It is a great conversation advocating for the problems affecting the marginalized communities today. Disability advocates needs to come together! Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Charlie - Everywhere Is Queer, Queer Voices 11.08.2025

Charlie joins us to talk about his business, Everywhere Is Queer, an app that pinpoints thousands of queer owned businesses globally. As a queer himself, he sought to find safe spaced when travelling. www. EverywhereIsQueer.com App available on android and IOS Everywhere is Queer Instagram: @EverywhereIsQueer Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast...

Abbie - queer, non-binary, dietician 04.08.2025

Abbie joins Othering Podcast to discuss their experience coming out late in life to a very Christian family. After leaving the church, their husband, and coming out they started their own business. Space City Nutrition website: spacecitynutrition.com Abbie' Instagram: @spacecity.nutrition Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Anne Mok - Visually impaired 28.07.2025

Anne, author and speaker, joins us to discuss life through a visually impaired lens. She has two published works, a TEDx talk, and was featured in a Kia commercial. Resilience and Purpose by Anne Mok - https://rb.gy/mdtq15 TEDx - Blind Sighted by Anne Mok - https://rb.gy/rkjhqo Kia commercial with Anne Mok - https://rb.gy/mczz0h Anne Mok Instagram: @PurposeInView Othering Instagram: @otheringpodca...

Kaley DeRose - Junior Rheumatoid Arthritis 21.07.2025

Kaley joins us to discuss what it was like growing up with junior rheumatoid arthritis. She also discusses coming out as LGBTQ. Kaley Instram - @chronic.resources Kaley roadmap - kaleyrose.gumroad.com Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Othering Podcast: After Dark 17.07.2025

In this episode we talk about MIchele and Kaley's episodes. Good stuff!

Michele - hEDS, Fibro 14.07.2025

Michele joins us to discuss her experiences with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos in herself and her children.  Michele's Instagram - @bendygirlinthegarden Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Othering: After Dark 03.07.2025

Mike and Dory discuss parenting and being descent human beings. After last episode, we are disgusted by parents that can just throw out their children. Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast  

Eric & Tavares - LGBTQ, ALS 30.06.2025

Eric and Tavares talk about coming out as gay and the struggles growing up. And then they delve into ALS and what the progression was like over the years. Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Fiona - AuDHD 23.06.2025

Fiona joins us this week to talk about her late diagnoses of ADHD and autism. She talks about her coaching practice and helping other moms with a similar late diagnosis.  Fiona Instagram - @compassionate_coach_fiona Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Othering: After Dark 19.06.2025

We discuss what we have learned so far since starting Othering Podcast talking to our guests. We talk about a lot of the problems with America and the government.  Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Christina Lisk - Ehlers Danlos 16.06.2025

Christina joins us to discuss her late Ehlers Danlos diagnosis and how it leads to other rare conditions. Also we go into details about the changes needed for better accessibility and understanding. Christina's Instagram: @therunciblespoon Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Martin - Autism 09.06.2025

Martin comes to us to discuss his journey to acceptance and advocacy of autism. He is an award winning advocate, author, and public speaker.  Spire Autism - www.spireautism.com Martin's Instagrams: @spireautism                                   @martinsautismlife    Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Nelly - BMP2 dysplasia spectrum disorder, gastritis, chronic pain 02.06.2025

In this episode, we talk to Nelly about her extremely rare disease that contributed to further diagnoses. Nelly talks about her childhood and her journey to finding joy with community.  Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Katie - Tendonitis, De Quervain 26.05.2025

Katie is a secondary (high school) computing teach with tendonitis, de Quervain, in her right wrist. We discuss the struggles she has had medically and professionally in her career. Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Kai Cote - Hydrocephalus, Autism, POTS 19.05.2025

Kai discusses her autism, brain surgery and advocacy work with us. Also talks about her path to speech pathology and how she got to that point. Instagram: @otheringpodcast Tik Tok: @othering.podcast YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Giselle (Gigi) - Ileostomy, Chronic Migraines, Endometriosis 12.05.2025

Gigi joins us to discuss her debilitating Gl issues that resulted in several surgeries and 3 ileostomies. After nearly dying, she continued to raise her children and a happy family with her supportive husband. She also talks about some of her issues with heart disease, chronic migraines, endometriosis, joint issues and fibromyalgia which she is now discovering some may be caused by her genetic dis...

Ali Cameron - paraplegic/T1 spinal cord injury 05.05.2025

Ali Cameron talks about her journey from Argentina to Canada, boarding school, and her disability.  Ali is a branding coach, disability advocate, and founder of Seated Perspectives, where she helps disabled entrepreneurs build bold, authentic brands that reflect their lived experiences. Her work challenges traditional disability narratives and centers disabled joy, creativity, and leadership.   In...

Othering Podcast Introduction 28.04.2025

Othering podcast first interview and guest will be on May 5th, but join us today while we talk a little about why we're doing this podcast!  Your hosts Mike and Dory discuss their personal battles with disabilities and what they hope the podcast will be and achieve. May 5 will be our first guest, Ali Cameron, a paraplegic with a coaching business to help disabled entrepreneurs.  Instagram: @otheri...

The Othering Podcast Trailer 20.04.2025

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