Episode 17: “TV, Tropes, and Tired Stereotypes

Episode 17: “TV, Tropes, and Tired Stereotypes

In this episode of PT Confessionals, Wes and Corinne turn on the TV—and break it down. From childhood cartoons to hospital dramas, they explore how disability is portrayed on-screen, what Hollywood still gets wrong, and why representation matters more than ever.

Wes reflects on growing up watching shows where no one looked—or moved—like him, and how that shaped his view of himself and the world. Corinne weighs in on how fictional therapists and inspirational “miracle recoveries” have distorted the public’s understanding of what therapy and disability actually look like.

They discuss common tropes like the “tragic hero,” the “inspiration story,” and the character who “overcomes the odds” in two episodes flat—and why these narratives, while well-intentioned, can actually be harmful. The episode also celebrates shows and moments that got it right, and the slow but real progress being made toward authentic, nuanced representation.

Whether you’re a binge-watcher, a casual fan, or someone who’s ever rolled their eyes at a “miracle cure” plotline, this one’s for you. Because TV may be fiction—but its impact is very real.

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🎙️ PT Confessionals – Episode 21: “Baseball, Toe Care, and Aircraft Doors”

🎙️ PT Confessionals – Episode 21: “Baseball, Toe Care, and Aircraft Doors”

In this lively and heartfelt episode of PT Confessionals, Wes and Corinne invite listeners into a candid conversation that blends humor, honesty, and a dash of nerdy fascination. From breaking down th...

14 Sep 20251h 25min

– Episode 20: “Baseball, Goals, and Toe Troubles

– Episode 20: “Baseball, Goals, and Toe Troubles

In this candid and lighthearted episode, Wes and Corinne mix serious talk with plenty of laughs as they cover everything from baseball updates and setting new life goals to the not-so-glamorous realit...

1 Sep 202557min

Episode 19: “Talking to Volt – When AI Joins the Confessionals”

Episode 19: “Talking to Volt – When AI Joins the Confessionals”

In this groundbreaking episode of PT Confessionals, Wes and Corinne invite a very different kind of guest to the mic: Volt, Wes’ custom-built AI co-host and Twitch bot. Part helpful, part hilarious, a...

18 Aug 202543min

ep 18 yearly goals

ep 18 yearly goals

In this episode of PT Confessionals, Wes and Corinne sit down to talk about the tricky balance of setting yearly goals—and actually keeping them. From therapy milestones to personal dreams, they break...

9 Aug 202556min

Episode 16: “The Shirt Struggle Is Real”

Episode 16: “The Shirt Struggle Is Real”

In this episode of PT Confessionals, Wes and Corinne tackle a surprisingly relatable—and wildly underrated—challenge: taking off a shirt when you live with a disability. What sounds simple for most pe...

8 Jun 20251h 20min

the reboot Episode 15: “Chicken Dance, Champions, and Competing Differently”

the reboot Episode 15: “Chicken Dance, Champions, and Competing Differently”

This week on PT Confessionals, it’s equal parts hype and heart as Wes and Corinne celebrate a long-awaited moment: YouHozerEh finally spinning the Wheel of Doom and landing on the infamous Chicken Dan...

31 Mai 202552min

Episode 14: Posting, Processing, and the Rise of the Bots

Episode 14: Posting, Processing, and the Rise of the Bots

In this thought-provoking episode of PT Confessionals, Wes and Corinne take on the ever-evolving world of social media and AI bots—how they’re changing the way we communicate, advocate, and even relat...

24 Mai 20251h 1min

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