The TyePod

Dr. Bone is today’s guest on The TyePod! He is a chronic illness coach and host of the To The Bone podcast. I found this conversation to be extremely interesting and thought provoking! Jeffrey touches on his history with black mold and subsequent impact on his chronic health diagnosis. In my opinion, one of the most important topics we talked about was finding community and developing coping tools...

Callie joins the pod to share her story with endometriosis and launching the Endo Warriors Podcast! I found that there was definite overlap between our podcast and chronic illness experience that I really appreciate in terms of expanding inclusion of many types of diagnoses! But one of the most fun topics for me was talking Netflix series fallout and potential follow ups. Finding shared escapes fr...

For this milestone episode of The TyePod, I talk with Sarah and Shane Burcaw, co-founders of Laughing at My Nightmare, to talk about how a Tumblr blog grew into a movement that has raised more than $1.3 million while helping create a more inclusive world for people with disabilities. We discuss the evolution of LAMN, challenging ableism, finding humor in difficult moments, and why disability repre...

I sat down with Aly Corvin on this episode of The TyePod to talk about her life as a wheelchair dancer, model, and disability advocate! We also dive into the pros and cons of social media, making mistakes in public, and how to maintain your humanness in a space that can be challenging at times. Aly recently launched her “30 Before 30” series, kicking things off with a hot air balloon ride in her w...

My guest on today’s episode of The TyePod is Reena who is an entrepreneur and host of the @BetterCallDaddyPodcast! We talk about her journey and how her dad got involved with her podcast! It was very nice to see a project like a podcast shared between family members. Reena has established a friendly, welcoming online space for people to talk. Tune in next week for my conversation with @Aly. Corvin...

Today’s episode of The TyePod features Steve and Vicki, an interdisabled couple who have each navigated life with their own disabilities and chronic health conditions. Many of us with more significant disabilities often think that an interabled relationship is the most realistic path. Steve and Vicki’s story offers a different perspective, demonstrating that relationships between two people with d...

Special Monday episode of the TyePod on this Memorial Day! Brittany joins me to talk about her diagnosis of immunoglobulin A nephropathy. We talk about her passion for animals as a veterinary assistant as well as her advocacy work. I particularly enjoyed Brittany talking about her family support system and love for Yorkie terriers! A special thank you to Brittany and her husband for their service!...

Amar is the founder of Sexy Disabled Folks LLC and a licensed social worker living with Spina Bifida. She talks about her journey with disability and topics on disabled sexuality. I really appreciate Amar being so open and raw about her life and perspective on the disability space. From opening up about past experiences of abuse to the vulnerability many of us face with disability intimacy to how...

Today I talk with Mr. Cool Beans about his life story which does include creation of the second coffee flavored podcast (clearly I missed my opportunity to incorporate coffee into the title of this show 😅). He shares his ongoing journey with CKD or chronic kidney disease and challenges like travel for a bevy of appointments on a regular basis. Mr. Cool Beans brings up a great point during the con...

Jennifer Hunter discusses her journey with chronic illnesses, including polycystic ovary syndrome, chronic migraine, Graves disease, and psoriatic arthritis. She shares her diagnosis, switching doctors, and moving to a new state. The chronic illness community has an amazing ability to adapt especially with the help of our family and friends with us along the way. I loved learning about Jennifer’s...

Randi joins the TyePod to share her story with chronic illness and her awesome content marketing mentorship! Her Chronically Cozy Life platform assists people in our community with business endeavors while navigating disability.  Honestly one of my favorite parts of the conversation was when we discussed music tastes and how beneficial it can be to listen to Lo-Fi for focusing!  Thank you to Randi...

Shaylee Boger is my guest on this episode of the TyePod! She studied psychology in college with a focus on the intersection of mental health and disability. She shares her experience living with a glycogen storage disease among several topics. One topic that we talked about that is relevant to many of our experiences   is food allergies and coping with them on top of everything happening with our...

In this week’s episode, I dive into entrepreneurial endeavors for people in the disability community with Rheanna Nutter! She talks about her experience with chronic illness and how she helped herself and now others adapt entrepreneurship to their situation. Rheanna and I also chatted about the toll that chronic illness takes and how some options for evolving interests are a better fit for those o...

This week I talk with Maddy Ullman who is a disabled film consultant, advocate, and storyteller! She shares her journey so far which includes living with Cerebral Palsy and Type 1 Diabetes as a self defined “disability cocktail”. Maddy also talks about her work with Disney as a disability consultant for the movie “Wish” in which there is an Asian American character with a mobility aide. This led u...

Mandie Kijinski (@AmandaRKijinski) talks about her podcast, the Powers at Play, on this episode and the diversity of guests who join her for real conversations. I really respect her approach to interviewing people who don’t share some of her views while maintaining empathy. One point that I find especially important from talking with Mandie regarding disability is how we all know someone who has a...

As a self-proclaimed espresso enthusiast ☕️, I had to check out the Hot Mess Espresso podcast and I’m so glad I did. Heather Herington has created a “punny” space for real, honest conversations about disability. We talk music, pets, chronic illness, mental health, and even dating and disclosure. Next up: Mandie Kijinski 👀 🎙️ New episodes every Friday! DM @Dr. TyeDMartin if you or someone you kno...

@DannyKurtzman and @TheSteveWay visited the TyePod in this episode to talk all things acting (Good Things, Bad Things)! I asked them about their experiences becoming actors while living life with progressive disability and what it’s been like to overcome many of the obstacles in the field. They emphasized the gains that are still happening despite many of the persistent limitations keeping more pe...

Alona, @DrOfComics, joins me to explore the world of superheroes and antiheroes and how comic storytelling offers a revealing window into society, including many ableist assumptions that often shape it. She made a particularly insightful point: unlike many other genres, comics tend to treat emotions more realistically. The traditional “happy ending” that dominates so much of film and television is...

This episode features a conversation with Briana who is a school psychologist providing resources for educators and parents. I really appreciate her approach to dedicating effort into providing real time information that improves the experience for everyone involved in public education. I honestly did not realize that schools have a psychologist. Looking back, I would have benefited from visiting...

CarmenRose joins the TyePod this week! She is a content creator who lives with chronic migraines. We talk about her experience with several aspects of her diagnosis and some strategies on managing them including self injections (which she dialogues on her digital platforms). I appreciate CarmenRose sharing how each part of her identity has shaped her experience as a member of the queer and Latina...

Cory Lee stops by the show to talk about his efforts to assist people with wheelchairs who want to travel! He detailed his entry into the world of traveling as someone with SMA with some of his favorite destinations. I got the opportunity to share one of my dream destinations (Japan!) while learning about some highly accessible and inaccessible locations around the world! I highly recommend visiti...

Jessica Oddi (@Oddi. Jessica) is my guest on this episode of the TyePod! She is a graphic designer living in Canada with a focus on accessibility and representation within design identity, websites, and representation. We talk about her story and some common challenges related to our disability experience. One of the coolest parts of this episode is an exercise where we each give a verbal descript...

Season 3 Jessie (a self taught artist, chronic illness warrior, and mental health advocate) is the guest on this episode of the TyePod! We talk about her current experiences with ongoing diagnosis and her knowledge of social work. She also has collaborated with me for this season’s refreshed artwork! Please check out her page: @PrettyRudeJJ and artwork available at https://www.etsy.com/shop/Pretty...

What is Up(side down) everybody! To start off the third season of The TyePod, I am joined by the creators and hosts of the Raising Disabled Podcast, Deonna and Rhandyl who are both parents of kids who are disabled. We chat about their experiences as moms, coping with the challenges of disability including tracheostomies, and the benefits of forming podcasts! Please check out their page and listen...

The final episode of Season 2 of the Tye Pod features Annie Tulkin, CEO of Accessible College! She is currently working with students with disabilities and their families as they transition to college.  We discuss her organization's support for students with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and chronic health conditions. She emphasizes the importance of holistic support, including a...