The Disability Myth

Our guest this week speaks several different languages, including Hebrew, has attended five different colleges and universities, and is a clinician. Need we say more for an introduction?

Join us this week as we talk to Josué Medrano, a clinician living with cerebral palsy. Sit on your comfiest sofa, and listen as Josué tells us about what it's like to work in the psychology field, the need for more people to go to therapy, and some of the barriers that he has overcome to make the world a better place.

Living with a disability is hard enough, but imagine if nobody could tell or even believed you had a disability. And imagine their surprise when you tell them one of your conditions is a MTHFR (just use your imagination) Gene Mutation. Well, on this Season 4 premier, our guest explains what it’s like to live with your favorite expletive gene mutation, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Epstein-Barr Virus. So, throwing it back to season one episode one, join us as we assess our assumptions alongside published author and writing coach, Theresa Rogers.

Well, that's another season of memories in the book!

In this season 3 sign off, Dom and Uriel reflect on the insightful conversations they had the privilege to be a part of this season. If you're new to the show, this season they talked to an engineer, a Wikipedia admin, the founder and CEO of an app, a punk rock band, and all types of people across the spectrum of disability, so be sure to check out what you may have missed as Dom and Uriel head back into the kitchen to whip up another flambé of a season 🧑🏼‍🍳👨🏽‍🍳

Life is full of inconveniences, and it’s up to us as individuals to respond to those inconveniences. That’s how our friend Victor looks at life anyways. Despite being born without his entire left arm and shoulder, he is a successful computer & network specialist, photographer, and musician. So make sure to put on your thinking cap and join us on this episode as we take a deeper look at what really makes a person disabled.

What is neurodivergent? What is neurotypical? What is normal? These are the questions that Dom and Uriel ponder alongside their new friend, Kelli Fisher, Marketing & Development Specialist at Spectrum Designs.

Spectrum Designs is a non-profit graphic design company whose mission is to create meaningful and inclusive employment and vocational training opportunities in a neurodiverse world. 65% of their employees are on the spectrum, and Dom and Uriel were lucky enough to talk with one of them. So join them as they explore the spectrum of possibilities that’s available when everyone is included.

Lead by example has always been one of my (Dominick’s) favorite mottos, and Cynthia Muñoz does exactly that.

As one of the early campers at Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital's Jr. Wheelchair Sports Camp, Cynthia was inspired by what others with physical dispositions could do. Join us as she shares with us how those early summers of her life influenced her collegiate career at UCLA, her passion for counseling children at the same camp, and her commitment to helping others as a counselor for the Department of Rehabilitation.

As their friend Sophia said last season, progress and change are slow. However, it's nice to take moments to reflect on said progress and look to the changes that still need to be made.

That's exactly what Uriel and Dom do in this special episode of their humble little podcast. Recorded at Arrowsmith's Wine bar in Solvang California, they gave a presentation on the state of the disabled union. Pulling from their unique relationship and experiences as hosts of The Disability Myth, they explored three of the more common aspects of the disabled experience, the systems in place that both help and hinder the disabled community, and make a call to action for a more inclusive world.

Step aside Yelp.

On this week’s episode, Dom and Uriel sit down with the founder of Friendly Like Me, Elysia Everett. The magic of Friendly is that it shows those in the disabled and plus-sized community how accessible a particular business is based on the reviews of those in the community and the business itself. Join them as they learn about Elysia, her inspiration for creating Friendly Like Me, and the impact those of us in the disability community can make if we come together.

"What's more punk rock than living with a disability?” - Jacob Walker, Lead Vocalist of Faulty Wires

On this week’s episode, Dom and Uriel had the pleasure of speaking with their new favorite punk rock band, Faulty Wires. Ever wondered what it’s like to be a lead singer with a debilitating neuromuscular condition? Probably not, but they wondered for you and they’re giving you answers here. Jacob and his bandmate/caretaker Oliver give you the full rundown of their unique relationship and how they made their dream a reality. Also, after you finish watching this amazing episode, be sure to listen to their brand new EP, Punk Isn’t Dead…But Maybe It’s Disabled!

As a person who grew up with a severe physical disability, I always felt like my career options were limited. If you're anything like me, you probably figured you'd end up an academic, a teacher, any occupation that doesn't require intensive labor. But, entrepreneur? Well, that sounds a little more exciting 😬

On this week’s episode, Uriel and I had the pleasure of speaking with fellow SMA’er and entrepreneur, Victor. He’s an author, content creator, and aspiring millionaire who has overcome a lot to get where he is. Join us as we get to know Victor and his story while we discuss the mental hurdles of living with a disability that puts your life on a time crunch ⏳