Living My Best Disabled Life Olivia Murphy

In honor of Tourette's Awareness Month, I'm releasing one of the top five episodes.
This episode features singer-songwriter Dylan Brady. His music is like no other
artist. It's somewhere between pop and country.

Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at the age of 13, Dylan found opportunities within his differences. He began speaking in schools all over the US and even Canada, spreading not only awareness of Tourette Syndrome but people’s differences in general, saying, “Everybody’s got something. And we have to accept ourselves and accept others, regardless of what that “something,” is.” This opened up opportunities to be on Disney Channel, work with Zac Brown Band and his Camp Southern Ground, work alongside Rascal Flatts, and so much more.

Website:dylancbrady.com

Instagram:instagram.com/dylancbrady

Spotify:open.spotify.com/artist/69Lf9TlJ7qID862aDGbZx1?si=FMIvNk86QI-h1iDFjkPGNAApple Music:music.apple.com/us/artist/dylan-brady/1066416183Facebook: facebook.com/dylanbradymusic




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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.
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In this episode, I spoke with Victoria O'Brien, who has cerebral palsy. Victoria is the co-founder of Wheelie You, an organization dedicated to fostering connections among disabled individuals and raising awareness about various disabilities. She holds a master's degree in public administration with a focus on nonprofits and a bachelor's degree in strategic communication and leadership. Victoria's work with Wheelie You demonstrates her commitment to creating a supportive community, advocating for disability inclusion, promoting accessibility, and educating about disabilities.




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In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Lindsey Urley, a clinical
psychologist, about motherhood as a "wheelie mom." She shared her
experience creating the brand Wheel Good Motherhood, which aims to support
wheelie moms and provide them with a safe and supportive place to connect. You can follow her at @wheel.good.motherhood.

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In this episode, I had a conversation with Jackie Robinson, a
software engineer from Dallas, TX. She has cerebral palsy spastic diplegia and
uses an ambulatory wheelchair. Jackie is also a pole dancer who has been
exploring ways to adapt pole dancing to incorporate her wheelchair and
increase representation in a type of dance that lacks disabled people.
 









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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.






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