Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast5 Feb

We Get It | Talking Disability, Identity, and Power

In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Alycia Anderson welcomes Olivia Murphy, a disability advocate, speaker, and podcast host of 'Living My Best Disabled Life.' They discuss Olivia's journey of embracing her disabilities, overcoming internalized ableism, and using her platform to celebrate and advocate for the disability community. Olivia shares her experiences with cerebral palsy and being a late-diagnosed autistic, revealing the challenges and triumphs she encountered. The conversation also delves into the importance of authentic representation in media, Olivia's upcoming children's book 'How Olivia Learned to Live Her Best Disabled Life,' and the significance of creating inclusive environments. This episode highlights the power of disabled voices and the resilience required to thrive in a world not always designed for everyone. Timecoded Table of Contents 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:25 Meet Today's Guest: Olivia Murphy 01:39 Living Your Best Disabled Life 03:16 Olivia's Journey with Disability 07:27 Finding Community and Overcoming Ableism 14:53 Olivia's Podcast and Advocacy Work 17:12 Exciting New Projects: Olivia's Children's Book 19:16 Fun Facts and Final Thoughts A Quote from Olivia “Don’t let your disability stop you, but also don’t see it as a barrier.” ~ Olivia Murphy Lessons for Leaders & Doers 👋 Introduction to Olivia's Journey 🌈 Defining “Living My Best Disabled Life” 🎒 The Pain of Being 'Othered' in School 💖 Embracing Self-Acceptance: A Journey Beyond Disability 💪 Finding Strength in Advocacy 🩺 Confronting Medical Misunderstandings 🤝 Finding Community: An Unlikely Friendship Journey 🧩 A Closer Look at Intersectionality 🎙️ Her Podcast: A Platform for Community and Conversation 📚 Upcoming Children's Book ♿ Inclusive Creations: A Book Made Entirely by Disabled People 🌟 Embrace Your Strength: Overcoming Barriers 🏠 The Power of Community: Feeling Safe to Just Be Connect with Olivia Murphy Olivia's Contra Portfolio | Olivia's Carrd Site | Living My Best Disabled Life Blog Site | Olivia's Merch Shop | Living My Best Disabled Life on Spotify | Living My Best Disabled Life on Instagram Follow Up with Alycia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Feedback with Alycia About the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alycia on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alycia on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Alycia for a Speaking Event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inquire on How Alycia Can Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Alycia’s Disability Inclusion Micro Learning Video Series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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