Two Disabled Dudes

214 - Inspiration Porn - Are We Part of the Problem?


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According to an article Kyle read on Forbes.com, "Inspiration Porn provides kind of superficial pleasure and gratification for the viewer, while objectifying , often harming the mostly passive subjects being looked at.”  Sounds pretty bad.  Find out what the Dudes think.

In this Episode:

  • Kyle gets Door Dash delivered to the wrong address...again.
  • You Got This, Mental Health featuring Kate Walker - Many of us ask ourselves "why me?" when thinking about our rare disease.  Kate helps us explore why we should brake that habit.
  • The Dudes discuss how they might be perpetuating the idea of Inspiration Porn by benefiting from the attention that comes from having a disability.
  • Thank you notes - A grocery store-apple-helper and a Chipotle cashier.

Links and Resources:

  • Matthew LaFleur's Article: The importance of resilience and other lessons from my diagnosis
  • Stella Young's TEDx Talk: I'm not your inspiration thank you very much
  • How to Avoid "Inspiration Porn" by Andrew Pulrang for Forbes.com

This episode brought to you in part by Reata Pharmaceuticals.

Reata Pharmaceuticals is the company that makes SKYCLARYS™ (omaveloxolone) 50 mg capsules. Our mission is to develop innovative therapies that change patients’ lives for the better. For more information about SKYCLARYS, visit: Skyclarys.com

©2023 Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved. SKYCLARYS, REATA, and their logos are trademarks of Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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