In the season premiere of Living My Best Disabled Life, host Olivia Murphy sits down with disability advocate and eating disorder recovery coach Jayne Mattingly. As the CEO of Recovery Love and Care and founder of The AND Initiative, Jayne is dedicated to supporting individuals with chronic illness and physical disabilities. She also explores the emotional and psychological journey of living in a changing body in her book, Body Grief.

In this episode, Olivia and Jayne discuss:
✅ The concept of body grief and how it impacts the disabled community
✅ The intersection of disability and eating disorder recovery
✅ Jayne’s journey as an advocate and the mission behind The AND Initiative
✅ Practical advice for navigating self-acceptance and healing

Tune in for an empowering conversation about resilience, self-love, and redefining recovery on your own terms!

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Jill Cabernel shares her journey living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and kyphoscoliosis and how it shaped her work as a content creator. She discusses embracing her disability, navigating the intersection of disability and fashion, and offering advice to her younger self. Jill also touches on mental health, tackling societal norms, and her goals for the future of disability representation.

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In this episode, Olivia chats with Tyler Lima-Roope, a comedy content creator from California. Tyler, known for his humorous stories on TikTok and Instagram, shares his experiences living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Join us to hear about his journey, the challenges he faces, and how he uses a mix of humor and authenticity to connect with his audience.

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In this episode, Kaylee Bays, a pioneering wheelchair dancer from "So You Think You Can Dance," shares her remarkable journey.

Kaylee discusses the early signs of EDS before her diagnosis at 21, the impact of using a wheelchair on her dance career, and her groundbreaking experience on the show. She talks about the influence of her performance on the perception of disabled dancers, offers advice to others facing similar challenges, and shares ways the dance community can be more inclusive.

Discover how being part of the Rollettes dance team has shaped her personal and professional growth and changed perceptions of wheelchair dancing. Kaylee also reveals upcoming projects, her mentoring approach, and her vision for the future of disability representation in dance. Don't miss this conversation with Kaylee Bays, a true trailblazer in the dance world.

Join Alli Cameron and I in this episode as we delve into Alli's journey with @seated. Perspectives. Alli, a disabled woman herself, will share her experiences and how they've fueled her mission to amplify the voices of disabled women. We'll explore Alli's strategies for creating engaging content on Instagram and the crucial role of representation for disabled women in media. Additionally, Alli will provide insights into her newsletter and upcoming Instagram advocacy course tailored specifically for disability advocates, whether they're just getting started or looking to refine their brand. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation about disability advocacy and empowering disabled women in our community.

In this episode, I sit down with Bella Adlah, a resilient individual with many passions and a drive to make a difference. Bella wears many hats as she pursues her aspirations as an aspiring nurse, dancer, and founder of her nonprofit organization.

We dive deep into Bella's journey, starting with the life-altering event that occurred when she was just 16 years old: a vaccine injury that left her paralyzed. Despite facing numerous neurological and autoimmune disorders, Bella's determination remains unyielding, propelling her on a path of resilience.