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Living My Best Disabled Life

Living My Best Disabled Life

Written by: Olivia Murphy
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Living My Best Disabled Life" is a disability awareness podcast hosted by Olivia Murphy, a young woman with cerebral palsy. The podcast covers a range of relevant disability-related issues, providing insightful discussions and personal stories to raise awareness and promote understanding. Educate: Learn about disability rights, accessibility, and the lived experiences of disabled people. Advocate: Explore ways to support and advocate for the disabled community. Celebrate: Join in celebrating the achievements and stories of disabled people.Olivia Murphy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Exploring It’s All in Your Head: A Conversation with Author Sabina Nordqvist
    Mar 7 2026

    In this episode of 'Living My Best Disabled Life', Sabina Nordqvist discusses her book 'It's All in Your Head', a spoonie romance that explores the lives of two chronically ill individuals navigating love and ableism. The conversation delves into the inspiration behind the book, the importance of authentic disability representation in literature, and the challenges of writing intimacy in romance for disabled characters. Sabina shares her experiences with medical gaslighting, the complexities of ableism, and the excitement and anxiety surrounding her book's publication. The episode concludes with reflections on living a fulfilling life as a disabled person and the vibrant community that supports it.

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    35 mins
  • Rare Disease Awareness: a Conversation with Kelly and Avery
    Feb 28 2026

    Two friends living with the same rare disease and hosts of the Wheel Talk With Kelly & Avery Podcast join Olivia for a special Rare Disease Day conversation. They share their personal journeys, discuss the realities of living with a rare disease and reflect on the inspiration behind launching their podcast to amplify disabled voices and build community.

    Listen to Wheel Talk With Kelly & Avery Podcast

    Website: http://ladieslivingrare.com/wheel-talk-podcast

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWheelTalkPodcast/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewheeltalkpodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWheelTalkPodcast

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewheeltalkpod

    Spotify for Creators: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wheel-talk-podcast

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-talk-with-kelly-and-avery-podcast/id1836473324

    Connect with Kelly Berger

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekellyberger/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekellyberger/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekellyberger/

    Connect with Avery Roberts

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avery.nicole916/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/averyroberts916

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyroberts916/

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    23 mins
  • Advocacy Through Art with Briana Raucci
    Feb 13 2026




    In this episode of Living My Best Disabled Life, host Olivia Murphy sits down with artist, photographer, and writer Briana Raucci for an honest conversation about creativity, disability, and advocacy.

    Briana shares her journey from aspiring photographer to multidisciplinary artist and storyteller, using her lived experience with multiple disabilities to inform and shape her work. Together, they discuss the barriers disabled creatives face in the job market, the importance of self-advocacy, and the emotional toll that activism can take. Briana reflects on how art can challenge stereotypes, create authentic representation, and serve as a powerful tool for education and connection.

    She also opens up about freelancing, disability journalism, and her experiences with crowdfunding to sustain her creative and advocacy projects. The episode highlights the urgent need for diverse perspectives in media and journalism, and underscores the transformative power of storytelling in fostering understanding, accessibility, and inclusion.

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    32 mins
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