The final episode of (Un)marginalised Season 2 has been created from our launch event for this season. It includes some audience responses and even a part of our audience Q & A. In this episode I told the story behind the (Un)marginalised podcast, then spoke with Carly Findlay about ableism, lateral violence, connection & mentorship, curiosity versus nosiness, Intersectional Feminism, disability advocacy, disabled leadership and much more! Content note for ableism, sexism, racism and sexual violence Connect with Carly: Website: https://carlyfindlay.com.au/  https://www.instagra ..read more

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I spoke with Laura Pettenuzzo about internalised ableism, how using a wheelchair can be easier than walking, physio, writing days, spoons, dating with disabilities, easy English, how our intersections shape our reading and writing, chopped vegetables.  Content note: ableism, internalised ableism, mental health.  Connect with Laura: Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisgirl_writes/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisgirl_writes  Laura’s blog: https://laurasadventuresinliterature.wordpress.com/  Support the ongoing making o ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Zoe Simmons about chronic pain, how weight and gender shapes our experience of the medical system, internalised ableism, changing our relationship with mobility aids, mental health challenges, shame, pride and so much more! Content note: this episode contains discussions about fatphobia, ableism, Mental illness, suicide, sexual harrasment and assault Find Zoe: Website: www.zoesimmons.com.au  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItbeginswithZ/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somethingbeginningwithz/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Z ..read more

In this episode, I spoke with Jess Japuscinski-Evans about sex on premesis access, what’s it like to be queer and disabled, public transport, Activism, allyship, emerging and elders in the arts space, disability-related humour, bringing together the physical disability and psycho-social disability communities, and much more.  Content note for ableism – please take care as you listen.  Bearbrass Asylum Orchestra website  : http://www.bearbrassasylumorchestra.com and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZZXdvBfZWTSIbUJsbY78zA  Waiting Room Arts Company website: https ..read more

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Renay Barker-Mulholland. We talked about poetry, parenting, how intersectionality relates to quilts, what does being an artist mean, and gatekeeping. It was an honour to be the first person to read Renay one of her very own poems, and hear her reaction. We also chatted about the juxtaposition between femininity and roughness, politics, collaborations with our kids, and more. Content note for mental health, poverty, ableism and gatekeeping – please take care as you listen.  Renay’s website: https://www.firstnationsfeminist.com/, Twitter ..read more

In this episode, I had an enriching conversation with Sonja Plitt, whose eloquent honesty impressed me. It was particularly powerful to hear their journey with gender, and with national shame.  We talk about national perpetrators and victims, intergenerational trauma, gender, labels, how language impacts and shapes reality, cultural shame, mental health and much more.  Content note: mental health, Holocaust, intergenerational trauma, sexual assault, ableism and transphobia Sonja’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/s.v.plitt.writer/ To support the ongoing making of the pod ..read more

The first season of (Un)marginalised has already finished, but lucky for you, I’ve produced a special, bonus episode! In this episode I am chatting with one of my best friends, a fellow immigrant and book lover, Shira. We talk about immigrating to Australia, slang, accent, making friends, and so much more. We had so many laughs, and I’m sure you’ll find it interesting. This episode is released only to my supportive patrons who help make sure this website exist, the podcast to be available for free, and my writings to continue. For the price of one coffee per month, you can access the full epis ..read more

In the final episode for the season, Jen and I explore how the intersection between gender and invisible disability drives a person’s health, employment and education experience. We also talk fashion, music, the Australian disability support system, and what to do when people ask ‘how are you?’. CW: ableism, mental health issues and family violence For an exclusive bonus episode and to support the making of the podcast, go to https://www.patreon.com/LielKBridgford Complete transcripts available on http://lkbridgford.com/unmarginalised-podcast  If you need support after listening, yo ..read more

In this week’s episode, I laugh hard many times, as Julie and I discuss dating with a disability, body hair, hiding, growing up poor and disabled, inclusion versus token accessibility, pedicure, ball phobia, and so much more. CW: ableism, internalised ableism, exercise and body shaming. For a bonus episode and to support the making of the podcast, go to https://www.patreon.com/LielKBridgford Complete transcripts available on http://lkbridgford.com/unmarginalised-podcast  If you need support after listening, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Outside Australia, you can find support her ..read more