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Touchstone Award Winner - Podcast 2024 AAIDD Winner - Media Award 2025 In this podcast, we host stories written and performed by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, tackling top... more
FAQs about Telling It Our Way:How many episodes does Telling It Our Way have?The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.
October 21, 2024DreamsIn this episode, we have two stories of two different kinds of dreams. Nick tells us about his love of acting and his desire to share more kinds of stories. Darius talks about his dream to play a role in making a more peaceful world. Full Episode Transcript...more15minPlay
September 23, 2024ExpectationsThis week, we’re talking about the expectations other people have for us. Eric talks about moving out of his parents’ house and the sacrifices he makes to live independently. Kai contrasts two bosses he’s had – one who makes assumptions about autistic people, and one who values his ideas and contributions. Ally and Becca talk high and low expectations and the dignity of risk. Full Episode Transcript...more26minPlay
August 26, 2024BenefitsIn this standalone episode, our storyteller Tom shares his experience balancing work and receiving government benefits. Ally and Becca provide statistics exploring how the system can be both beneficial and challenging for someone with disabilities. Full Episode Transcript...more26minPlay
July 28, 2024ConnectionWe have two stories about connecting with our communities today. Phillis, a social butterfly, shares about the challenges of moving everything online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Matthew talks about how mastering the bus system has opened up his world. Ally and Becca chat stats about loneliness, isolation, and transportation disparities for people with developmental disabilities. Full Episode Transcript...more19minPlay
June 17, 2024Family, Pt 2In this new episode of Telling It Our Way, we revisit the theme of family as guest MJ recounts her journey through an unexpected pregnancy and the decision to place her child for adoption. Ally and Becca talk research and statistics on disabled parents, pregnancy, and reproductive care. Full Episode Transcript...more25minPlay
May 28, 2024CreativityTelling It Our Way is back with an episode all about creativity! Eric, a multi-talented artist with a passion for acting and playwrighting, tells us about the musical he is writing, even giving us a sneak peak of an original song. Next, Yahya shares about his unique writing journey as a published author on the autism spectrum. Ally and Becca welcome the audience back and talk representation in the arts. Full Episode Transcript...more20minPlay
December 26, 2023ResolutionsIn this episode, Ally and Becca chat with Associate Producer Connor Smenner about the behind-the-scenes process of getting Telling It Our Way on air, from story brainstorms to final transcripts. In between, we hear New Year's Resolutions from all the episode contributors and look forward to Season 2! Full Episode Transcript...more24minPlay
December 12, 2023HolidaysIt’s the holidays here at Telling It Our Way! First, we hear from Molly about the best Christmas present she ever received. Then Jen tells us about being thoroughly unimpressed with basketball player Charles Barkley during a particularly memorable holiday in the hospital when she was a teenager. Full Episode Transcript...more17minPlay
November 28, 2023FoodThis episode is all about food! Diana describes how a regular lunch on the way to the doctor's office became a lifelong favorite. JoRita tells us how her mother's cooking growing up was an expression of love. Becca and Ally chat about their favorite foods and the privilege of choosing to eat what you like. Full Episode Transcript...more15minPlay
November 14, 2023PerformanceBrandon and Leah both discuss what it means to find confidence through performance. Brandon shares his experience becoming the "music man" in his local dance troop and Leah talks about challenging negative stereotypes about disabled people through a recent theatre performance. Full Episode Transcript...more16minPlay
FAQs about Telling It Our Way:How many episodes does Telling It Our Way have?The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.