What happens when the world sees you as "warm", but not competent? In this episode, Prof. Dr. Bertolt Meyer reveals the psychology behind disability stereotypes, how a €110,000 bionic arm changed the way strangers treated him, and how he uses SynLimb, a device that lets him control music with his body.

How a bionic arm changed the way people treat me

What's it like to crowd-surf at a music festival in a wheelchair? How does someone with ADHD survive a Monday morning inbox? And what does gaming look like when you’re blind? Freaks No More! is a podcast about visible and invisible disabilities, neurodiversity, and inclusion. Following the motto "nothing about us without us", people with disabilities and neurodivergent voices share their personal stories and social perspectives. Freaks No More! fights stigma and gives a platform to lived experiences, making diversity and accessibility part of the conversation. By the end of each episode, host Vicky Hristova and their guests walk away with something new - a new way to think about the word "disability", a fresh perspective on empathy, or a simple reminder to be just a little bit more kind.

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What's it like to crowd-surf at a music festival in a wheelchair? How does someone with ADHD survive a Monday morning inbox? And what does gaming look like when you’re blind? Freaks No More! is a podcast about visible and invisible disabilities, neurodiversity, and inclusion. Following the motto "nothing about us without us", people with disabilities and neurodivergent voices share their personal stories and social perspectives. Freaks No More! fights stigma and gives a platform to lived experiences, making diversity and accessibility part of the conversation. By the end of each episode, host Vicky Hristova and their guests walk away with something new - a new way to think about the word "disability", a fresh perspective on empathy, or a simple reminder to be just a little bit more kind.

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