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Disabled Girls Who Lift

We are reclaiming what’s rightfully ours one podcast at a time. It’s Marybeth, Chloe, & Marcia bringing you the thoughts and unpopular topics to you get out of that ableist comfort zone. New episodes every other Monday on your favorite listening platform. Transcriptions also available on www.disabledgirlswholift.com

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01:10:03

E32: Medication, Marijuana, and the Gym (Panel of...

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/09/07

The panel of spoons convenes from across America to discuss all things prescription medication and marijuana. We talk about scheduling training sessions, symptom management, stigma, shitty doctors, our stupid healthcare system, and much more. For the able-bodied, take this episode to learn more about things spoonies deal with behind closed doors. For the PWD, take this opportunity to hear new or similar lived experiences and find community where it’s easy to feel alone. Mentioned: Panelists: Ashley

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01:00:40

E31: Disabled Nurses Who Lift

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/08/24

In our latest episode, Nurse Ryann joins us to talk about ableism in healthcare, life as a single disabled woman after divorce, winning Ms Wheelchair Virginia, and why fitness matters with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Ryann spent most of her life with an invisible disability and recently transitioned to using a wheelchair full time. As someone who can no longer choose when to disclose her disability, she wants us all to learn that people with disabilities are whole humans who deserve to work, lift, love,

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00:31:12

E30: Celebrating Disability and ADA’s 30th Anniversary

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/08/10

In this episode, Marcia and Marybeth take the time to acknowledge the 30th birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the 504 Sit-In that led to it, and the foundation on which disabled people can now build lives that include a guarantee of the right to vote, gain an education, work, engage in commerce and marry. There of course is still a lot of work to do as this “guarantee” is only based on legality and not reality, but we have come a long way thanks to the many disability rights activists

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01:10:24

E29: Mandi Curry’s an Expert at Adaptive Powerlifting...

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/07/27

In this episode, Mandi Curry takes us through her experience with major adaptations across powerlifting, skiing, rugby, and the outdoors after enduring a T-7 Vertebrae Spinal Cord Injury in 2018. Through therapy and the Adaptive Sports Connection, she has had access to some of the best wayfinders to get her accustomed to sports differently as a paraplegic. Mandi also shares her change in career from pig farm biosecurity to veterinary medicine, and she will be returning to school in the

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00:51:58

E28: There is Hope for Ataxia w/Courtney Ng

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/07/13

It can sometimes become lonely and confusing to live with a rare, chronic disease, or to not be diagnosed at all. Today we speak with Courtney Ng, co-founder of Hope for Ataxia, a grassroots organization raising global awareness of Ataxia through the dissemination of user stories, information, and support groups. Courtney shares details of her life at 25 when she was diagnosed with Ataxia but had no one to turn to or relate with, but it contributed to self-discovery and experimentation. She informs

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00:45:16

E27: Systemic Racism & Defund the Police

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/06/29

Still having trouble believing that systemic racism exists? From housing to education to employment, healthcare, incarceration, disability diagnoses, and policing… The status quo centers its economy around racism to keep the white majority in power and in control. It’s time to dismantle it. We’ve had enough. Hosts for this episode: Marcia Darbouze (@thatdoc.marcia), Chloe Lansing (@chlo.mae.l), Marybeth Baluyot (@merrbertt) A message from DGWL: We do our very best to ensure we are inclusive to all

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00:56:49

E26: "All Lives Matter" and Performative Activism

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/06/15

All three hosts unite to discuss the problem with saying “all lives matter” especially during this time of national civil unrest. Marcia provides listeners with the tools to determine whether someone is a performative activist or true ally. The hosts break down what the current political climate in the strength community is by taking a closer look at the stances made or silence chosen by federations and companies. Hosts for this episode: Marcia Darbouze (@thatdoc.marcia), Chloe Lansing

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01:03:19

E25: "I Didn't Fit the Right Mold in Theatre" (Angel...

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/06/01

In this episode, we have the pleasure of inviting long-time DGWL podcast listener Angel Skye (@dropdeadtwatmonger) to the studio to discuss her experiences in dance, theatre, and retail with Holt-Oram Syndrome and what many consider an “extreme physical disability.” We remind ourselves that we’re here to break stereotypes, unlearn misconceptions, and heal an anti-disability culture. Angel shows us how to care for snakes and other pets and reiterates the importance of protecting and preserving snakes

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01:18:07

E24: EDS, Autism, and Sterilization (Rose Hughes)

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/05/19

In this episode, we explore ableism across the pond with Rose Hughes (@a.tint.of.rose) from Leuven, Belgium. We discuss her journey with fitness, coping with an invisible illness, getting diagnosed with Autism, and choosing sterilization surgery over children. We also talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of disclosing your diagnoses and experiences publicly on social media. Mentioned: The Guardian article on sterilization National Autistic Society: “Are you autistic?” "The A Word" TV show Host

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00:51:44

E23: Liberation-Focused Healing (Shawna Murray-Browne...

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/05/04

In this episode, Marcia & Marybeth revisit protecting your energy with the help of a licensed clinical social worker. Shawna is an integrative psychotherapist whose practice is centered on liberation-focused healing. With Shawna, we continue our mental health journey by embracing our ancestors, connecting with our minds through movement, and understanding that we all need to heal. We all deserve a team of mental health professionals that support our lives, our views, our histories, our

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01:05:13

E22: DGWL Goes Live! Q&A Part II

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/04/24

It's quarantine for most of us, and let's be honest we're not really that chill. We're going live to take your questions and speak on all things disability & COVID-19. Together on one platform, live in the comfort of your own homes, join these beautiful and resilient ladies as we discuss how we continue to adapt to new environments. We witness conversations online and in the media about disability, health and safety, adaptability, fat-shaming, food and medicine rationing, unemployment... We’ll

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00:56:04

E22: DGWL Goes Live! Q&A Part I

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/04/24

It's quarantine for most of us, and let's be honest we're not really that chill. We're going live to take your questions and speak on all things disability & COVID-19. Together on one platform, live in the comfort of your own homes, join these beautiful and resilient ladies as we discuss how we continue to adapt to new environments. We witness conversations online and in the media about disability, health and safety, adaptability, fat-shaming, food and medicine rationing, unemployment... We’ll

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01:05:17

E21: Motherhood, Homeschool, and Powerlifting (Andrea...

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/04/22

Andrea Graham (@fit4homeschool) is a young homeschooling mom of two, who needs both her hands to count all her diagnoses. In this episode, our guest from our previous Panel of Spoons joins us to share her story of motherhood, homeschooling, getting sick but not always getting better, and strongman. Life with chronic illness may not be easy, but it is very possible. You might even fuck around and some lift heavy weights. --- Send in a voice message:

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01:37:46

E20: "The Fight is Long but We Will Win" with...

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/04/06

On this episode, we dive into how equity in sports affects all aspects of our lives. We are joined by the lovely Karleigh Chardonnay Webb (@rocketdyne1965), who is a triathlete, activist, writer, Outsports journalist, poet, and gamer. Karleigh speaks on how allyship and trans awareness spills into healthcare, human rights, and more of every person in the working class. Able bodied or disabled, trans or cis, take this episode to heart and consider ways we can band together and organize our voices for

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01:18:56

E19: Chronic Illness, COVID-19, and You

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/03/23

In our first but certainly not last Panel of Spoons, we convene and discuss the coronavirus crisis. Our panelists represent different states, illnesses, body sizes, colors, and lifting backgrounds. We come together to talk about community, losing gains, how this pandemic affects our pockets, and of course anxiety around the possibility of being infected with a virus that is deadly for the immunocompromised. For COVID-19 resources, please feel free to check out our page here:

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01:15:01

E18: Lifting Strongman and Speaking Truths with...

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/03/16

In this episode, we are joined by our good friend and all around badass Kresenda Keith (@eds_athlete) to talk about Disabled Strongman, competing with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, meet preparation and recovery, fatphobia, and all the intersections known to womankind. We discuss the many hoops that Kresenda has to go through just to fill out a meet application and the ableist discrimination in sports that comes with a rare disease. Mentioned: https://www.grrrl.com Hosts for this episode: Marcia

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00:55:26

E17: How Disabled Girls Protect Their Energy

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/03/02

What do we do for survival? What do we do for happiness? What are some feel-good activities or products to give you that extra release of the chemical, dopamine? When we say protect your energy, we mean it. Because self-care is the practice of caring for your physical, emotional, and psychological well being, it shouldn't be surprising to learn that it does, in fact, have an effect on your mental health. In this episode, hosts Marcia (@thatdoc.marcia) and Marybeth (@merrbertt) discuss how they

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00:56:07

E16: Decolonizing Fitness w/Ilya Parker

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/02/17

What is toxic fitness culture and how the fuck do we fix it? In this episode, hosts Marybeth & Marcia explore racism, ableism, transphobia, fatphobia, and more with Ilya Parker of Decolonizing Fitness. Ilya is a black nonbinary trans person whose work centers gender, racial, and healing justice. The foundation of their work is based on the belief that all bodies deserve access to affirming fitness & wellness services, and Disabled Girls couldn’t agree

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00:28:01

E15: Disability Representation Matters

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/02/10

In this episode, our hosts Marybeth and Marcia discuss why representation matters for womxn with disabilities. We share a few amazing stories from our listeners and feedback we received for the past 15 episodes, and encourage our listeners to keep flooding our DM's and emails with these meaningful conversations. These conversations help us grow as a community and bridge the gap for able bodied allies. Hosts for this episode: Marcia Darbouze (@thatdoc.marcia), Marybeth Baluyot (@merrbertt) A

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00:49:56

E14: Navigating Fitness with Disabilities & Invisible...

Disabled Girls Who Lift ·

2020/02/03

What happens when you shift the focus from what your body looks like to what your body can do? On this episode, we discuss the growth that comes with that shift and a little advice on how to foster success. Our host Marcia and our guest Danna cover finding the barbell, starting a new program, the search for good gyms, and how to find a good coach and support team. Our hosts Marybeth & Chloe also contributed to the content in this episode. DGWL family, whether you choose powerlifting or crossfit,

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